The White Lion

Because of its Covent Garden location, you'd imagine this would be filled with tourists and poor food to match. However, quite to the contrary. Mostly locals enjoying high quality pub food at fair prices.

It's a charming old building with a narrow staircase leading to the upstairs dining area so you don't feel the madness of the busy foot traffic outside. The food is always delicious and I... more

Good food, Good Beer. Buddy got a meat pie and said it was terrific. more

Excellent pub just a few minutes from the Covent Garden tube station. Excellent traditional Ale selection, very friendly staff, and a great after work atmosphere.

The Ales are rotated regularly and there's a good eight or so on tap. The staff are very knowledgable if you're not sure which to go for, and very helpfully, they place a small sample of rack ale in a mustard jar in front of the... more

WE often go to the White Lion, because it's one of three pubs withing a few minute's walk of the flat we often rent in Floral St., and very handy to Covent Garden. We always enjoy the place, and after climbing the stairs to the restaurant, we enjoy a pleasant room with very nice staff, good pub grub of the better but not-quite-gourmet variety - in other words good value for your money. And a... more

SOOOO good!! We stumbled onto this place famished, but not wanting to compromise on finding a great British meal in London. We found the upstairs dining area and decided to stay despite the cramped room. One of the best decisions I've made. The service was friendly and efficient. The pie I ordered - the steak and mushroom.... I will dream about it. My friend ordered the lamb and potato pie, it... more