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White Lion, Sawston

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Cask Ale
Opens at Noon
Operator: Independent
96 High St, Sawston, CB22 3HJ (View on Google Map)
(01223) 690588
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Reopened in November 2022 following a refurbishment. Grade II listed former coaching inn with the oldest bits dating back to the 17th century. The front entrance opens into the main bar which is decorated in grey and has exposed beams. The blue board-fronted bar has three handpumps as well as a range of keg beers including some from local brewery, BrewBoard. An inscription beside the bell pays tribute to the former licensee. Pieminister pies and mash available from the bar. Food vans Wednesday-Sunday. There is a separate bar billiards room which is used for meetings and other functions. Behind the pub there is a car park, pétanque court, covered beer garden and smoking area.

The pub has a strong community involvement, supporting local charities and sports teams. There is a resident pétanque team. They are also home to a Saturday League football club. There is a pub quiz every Thursday night.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire District
Last updated
Last surveyed
09/04/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CAM/215
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Mitchells & Bultler - Brew XI TasteMatch Prediction

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Mitchells & Bultler - Brew XI
Mitchells & Bultler - Lion Ale - House Beer Mitchells & Bultler - Brew XI Session Bitter • 3.6%
Mitchells & Bultler - Brew XI
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Mitchells & Bultler - Lion Ale - House Beer
(Mitchells & Bultler - Brew XI)

This beer is served regularly at White Lion, Sawston.

ABV 3.6%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
About once a month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Pub quiz every Thursday
Games Games
Pool and darts
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
September
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Citi 7
Closest station (1800m)
Whittlesford Parkway

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