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White Lion, Bridgnorth

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Operator: Independent
3 West Castle Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AB (View on Google Map)
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This popular town centre pub has up to 7 cask beers on hand-pump, plus a large range (120) of gins. Many of the beers on offer are not available anywhere else in Bridgnorth and are sourced from micro and regional brewers. There is always one local and one gluten free. "Pub food” available at lunch times, and filled cobs and baguettes are available throughout the day. A central bar serves the front comfortable seating area with the fireplace, and the rear area which leads to the toilets. From the side-entrance there is wheelchair access only to the bar There is a large garden area with an entertainment stage at the far end. A heated, raised and walled covered patio area includes the Spots TV and is the smoker’s shelter. Said to be the most haunted pub in Bridgnorth with 'The White Lady' being seen on many occasions.

Historic Interest

Licensed since 1744 with original beams and fireplace in back bar.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bridgnorth Sub Branch Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
Last surveyed
27/02/2026
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
James Knott
Pub ID
TEL/3035
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Wye Valley - HPA TasteMatch Prediction

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HPA
Wye Valley - HPA Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted once
HPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wye Valley - HPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at White Lion, Bridgnorth.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ludlow - Ludlow Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Ludlow - Ludlow Blonde
Ludlow - Ludlow Blonde Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted twice
Ludlow - Ludlow Blonde
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Ludlow - Ludlow Blonde

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at White Lion, Bridgnorth.

ABV 4%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Salopian - Automaton TasteMatch Prediction

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Salopian - Automaton
Salopian - Automaton Strong Ale • 7% Spotted twice
Salopian - Automaton
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Salopian - Automaton

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at White Lion, Bridgnorth.

ABV 7%
Style Strong Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at White Lion, Bridgnorth.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Hobsons - Town Crier , Thornbridge - Jaipur

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Freeview Chanels shown in patio area
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Wheelchair access to the garden, but no specialised toilet facilities.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Now Available as from late April 2025 (up to 9 rooms)
Games Games
Board Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
297, 890
Nearby Station (450m)
Bridgnorth
Directions
Between town centre and Severn Valley Railway

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