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The Lion at Leintwardine, Craven Arms, Shropshire

The Lion at Leintwardine

4.5 (1248)
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
Leintwardine, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 0JZ

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Food and Drink are central to the Lion, we pride ourselves on locally sourced food. Our Chef and his team have spent a lot of time and effort sourcing local producers of quality, fresh ingredients to ensure that the meals we serve are of the highest quality.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Bar Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Craven Arms
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,248 people are saying

The Lion at Leintwardine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Shropshire

    Best Overall

  • Shropshire

    Best Food

  • Shropshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Shropshire

    Good for business meals

  • Shropshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Shropshire

    Good for groups

  • Shropshire

    Healthy

  • Shropshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Shropshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Shropshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Shropshire

    Lively

  • Shropshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lion at Leintwardine offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "gorgeous setting" by the River Teme. Guests praise the "friendly staff" and "excellent service," with diverse menu options that include standout dishes like the Lion Kiev and sea bass risotto. The outdoor garden and riverside seating enhance the "lovely atmosphere."
1,248 Reviews
  1. Andy VIP

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely super meal, excellently cooked fresh food, delivered by charming and attentive staff in a beautiful environment, Can't wait to go again

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  2. Rebecca

    Shropshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub for just drinks or having a lovely meal with beautiful surroundings!

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  3. Mike

    Herefordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely friendly staff. Great food with very reasonable choice - and very reasonably priced. My only gripe was the poor design of the saucer the tea/coffee is served in. There is a central plinth surrounded by a very deeply "scooped" surround. If, as for us, a small round piece of paper (like a small round serviette) is placed under the cup, the scooped out bit is hidden. An accident waiting to happen - which it did in my case! The cup, placed slightly off-centre, tipped pouring its contents over the table - and my trouser leg. Sorry that the gripe has taken up so much more space than the rest - as it was otherwise a first-rate experience. All four of us in our party thought everything else was brilliant. We'd certainly recommend the Lion very warmly - BUT be careful if you have the tea or coffee!!

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  4. Heather

    Shropshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub with a choice of places to eat, we chose the restaurant. The food was good, the service a little slow but no real problem.

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  5. mgdodd1963

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    amazing location, matched by the menu. Staff friendly and helpful

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  6. Simon

    Kent48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff lovely and friendly and very attentive. Starters were delicious - a caprese salad and beetroot cured gravadlax. As the weather was so warm we both decided to have the tuna nisciose salad. It was lovely apart from the raw peppers and onions, which are not normally included and weren’t listed on the menu. Also, there were no olives. I must emphasise that these were only minor niggles.

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  7. Elaine

    Worcestershire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spent a lovely afternoon here wand had a delicious lunch. Lovely friendly staff. A very enjoyable time. Thank you

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  8. Ross

    Shropshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to eat, inside or out. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Staff were attentive and food was delivered quickly. Lots of flavours and cooked to perfection. Bar area is well stocked and can't wait for another visit. We'll done to all of you.

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  9. Lynne

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely friendly staff. Great food, presented beautifully, not the run of the mill pub food but still good value for money .

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  10. Anne

    Shropshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spent a wonderful time in the Garden, by the river. The food was well presented by friendly staff and it was amazing. Would recommend the Lion as a great place to enjoy great food

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The Lion at Leintwardine is rated 4.5 stars by 1248 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 29 times today
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Leintwardine, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 0JZ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Craven Arms
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Bar Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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