Food, News

Todd Mannion - Head Chef

Join us in giving a huge warm welome to our new head chef, Todd Mannion. A seasoned veteran of the Cheshire Gastro pub scene, Todd joins us from The Church Inn, Mobberley.

We had a great night for our Wine Tasting evening, hosted by the Director at House of Townend – Neil Goldie. We learnt some tricks and secrets to professional wine tasting, along with the background on the wines, where they come from, how they are made and what makes them so special, and why they were chosen to feature on The White Lion wine list!

Drink, Events

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We had so much fun on Burns Night celebrating the great bard, Robert Burns.

We had the pleasure of welcoming a member of the South Cheshire Pipe band to pipe in our guests, and had a great time listening to the Burns poem recital to ceremonially address the haggis – toasted with a with a nip of whiskey of course!

The Taste Cheshire award nominations have opened We would love your vote if you love us too! The Taste Cheshire awards cover the whole county and allow you to choose your favourite venues, suppliers and producers – we would love a vote for the White Lion Hankelow, perhaps as Best Newcomer, Best Cheshire Pub or […]

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Taste Cheshire Awards

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Men drinking at the bar

Treat your dad to a free pint with a lunch booking for Father’s Day next week. Sunday lunch is served from 12 to 6pm – you can see our menus here.

Our amazing Community Pub has been nominated for Nantwich Food Awards 2022 and not just in one, but two categories….Best Newcomer AND Best Pub with Food! Thank you, thank you, thank you! This means so very much to this community and everyone involved in saving the White Lion from demolition and getting us back on […]

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Nantwich Food Festival Awards

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Handmade Pie

Our pies are handmade in our own kitchen Come for the Early Doors offer… stay for the delicious pies! Every Monday to Friday from 4-6pm, you’ll receive 10% off all pints and selected wine by the glass.

10% off all draught and house wines Monday to Friday 4-6 pm    During these Early Doors Sessions, there will also be homemade hot sausage rolls on the bar.  When They’re Gone, They’re Gone!

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Pouring a pint of cask ale

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We were very proud to host the start of Weaver Wander 2022. Blessed with a beautiful day, after their early start on Hankelow village green and a hearty breakfast at The White Lion, this impressive motorcade set off on their ‘wander’ near and far – ending their day back at Hankelow Hall. Where Cheshire Tipi […]

The White Lion has been part of the Hankelow community for over 200 years. It seems fitting that when the pub closed its doors in 2016 it was the community who stepped in. The very people it had served over its two centuries of existence – as a community hub, a local spot for a […]

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The White Lion Front Sign