Welcome

The White Lion is a beautiful, award winning friendly and inviting country pub nestled in the picturesque Village of Ash, just outside of Whitchurch. The pub has been open since the 18th century, but took on a new lease of life in 2017 when it was saved from closure by the locals, and re-opened as a community pub.

We specialise in great homemade food, real ales, and a warm friendly welcome. Our bar is fully stocked with a range of beers, wines and gins, and we have a fantastic range of non alcoholic options alongside tea & coffee. Our bar is also dog friendly!

Fancy joining us for food? Our kitchen serves a range of pub classics, delicious homemade specials & on Sunday’s we serve hearty, homemade roast dinners with all the trimmings! Why not check out our menus, book online or call us on 01948 663153 to book your table today.

Our ‘Stables’ is a perfect venue for parties, meetings and groups. For more information and to book, click here.

Upcoming Events

Whether you're a seasoned quiz expert or just looking for a fun evening with friends, our quiz night is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, enjoy some delicious food, and compete for a great cash prize.

Gather your team, grab a table, and see if you have what it takes to become the White Lion Quiz Champions!

Book early to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁🏆

🎃 A Spooktacular Beer & Cider Festival This Halloween! 🍺👻

Sat 31st October & Sun 1st November

Get ready for a spooktacular weekend as our annual Beer & Cider Festival returns on Saturday 31st October for a Halloween celebration packed with great drinks, live music, delicious food, and plenty of festive fun!

Whether you're a fan of real ales, refreshing ciders, or simply looking for a fantastic way to celebrate Halloween with friends and family, this is an event not to be missed. We'll have a superb selection of beers and ciders on offer throughout the weekend, alongside a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of Halloween spirit.

Adding to the festivities, we'll be entertained by live music from the talented Rach Watkins Duo, the ever-popular Cosmic Waves and the brilliant Grace Acoustic Duo, providing the perfect soundtrack to a weekend of socialising, dancing, and raising a glass or two.

Feeling hungry? We've got that covered too, with delicious food available all weekend to keep you fuelled while you enjoy the entertainment and sample the festival's fantastic selection of drinks.

Why not make the most of the occasion and come along in fancy dress? Whether you're a witch, wizard, vampire, ghost, or something completely original, we'd love to see your Halloween costumes helping to create a truly memorable atmosphere.

📅 31st October - Halloween Weekend
🍺 Beer & Cider Festival
🎵 Live Music from Rach Watkins Duo & Cosmic Waves
🍔 Great Food Available All Weekend
🎃 Fancy Dress Encouraged

Gather your friends, dust off your costumes, and join us for a Halloween weekend filled with great beer, fantastic cider, live music, tasty food, and unforgettable memories. We can't wait to see you there! 👻🍻🎶

Wow... what a weekend! AshFest 2026 was an incredible success, and we'd like to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who played a part in making it such a memorable event.

The support from our community was absolutely fantastic. Whether you attended the live music, entered the competitions, bought raffle tickets, enjoyed the food and drink, or simply came along to soak up the atmosphere, your support helped make AshFest 2026 one of our best yet.

Events of this scale are only possible through true teamwork, and this year's festival was a perfect example of that. A huge thank you goes to our hardworking bar staff, who kept the drinks flowing all day and night while maintaining the friendly and welcoming atmosphere that the White Lion is known for.

Special recognition must also go to our talented kitchen team. Ennio, our chef, and Briony, our sous chef, worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure everyone was well fed throughout the event. Their dedication, skill, and hard work helped keep both festival-goers and staff fuelled for the day ahead.

We're also incredibly grateful to all of our volunteers, who generously gave their time and energy to help with everything from setting up and running activities to clearing away afterwards. Your support was invaluable and greatly appreciated.

A huge shout out to all our sponsors, whose generosity and support helped make AshFest possible. Community events thrive because of local businesses and individuals willing to get behind them, and we cannot thank you enough for your contribution.

And finally, a very special thank you to the man at the heart of it all, Andy. As the main organiser, Andy's countless hours of planning, coordinating, and hard work brought AshFest 2026 to life. His passion, determination, and commitment were instrumental in making the event the outstanding success it was.

From everyone at the White Lion, thank you for making AshFest 2026 such a wonderful celebration. We're proud of what we've achieved together and can't wait to do it all again next year!

Here's to AshFest 2026... a fantastic community event made possible by fantastic people! 🎶

To view pictures and videos of AshFest 2026, click the link below