Welcome to The White Lion, Brackenford

A proper localGreat food good company

From breakfast and Sunday lunch to live music, rugby, events and everyday good times — there’s always a reason to call in.

A Proper Local at the Heart of Brackenford

Welcome to The White Lion

From breakfast and great pub food to Sunday lunch, live music, bingo, open mic nights and community events, there’s always something happening at The White Lion.

Whether you’re joining us for a meal, meeting friends for a drink or settling in for a great night out, you’ll find good food, good company and good times waiting for you.

Discover The White Lion
The White Lion's painted hanging sign on the whitewashed front of the pub

The Function Room

Parties, meetings and celebrations, done properly.

Our function room is available to hire for birthdays, get-togethers, meetings and special occasions. Add our Cold Finger Buffet from £10.95 per person.

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The White Lion function room with oak beams, stone walls and farmhouse tables

Food • Drinks • Music • Good Times

Everyone Welcome

  • Opening Hours

    9am – 11pm

    7 days a week

    Great food, drinks & company all day, every day.

  • Breakfast

    9am – 11.30am

    7 days a week

    Start your day the right way at The White Lion.

  • Main Menu

    12pm – 9pm

    Monday – Saturday

    A great selection of pub favourites, food for all tastes.

  • Sunday Sessions

    Cool Acoustic Music Vibe from 5pm

    Every Sunday

    Live music, great drinks and good company to finish your week.

  • A Lion Roars

    Mondays from 7pm

    Function room · entry via the stable gates

    A men's wellness meeting: men talk, men listen, men support. All ages welcome, free tea & coffee. A dry meeting, no alcohol.

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Something on every week

Events & Offers

All events & offers
  • Tuesday Quiz Night

    Every Tuesday, 7pm

    £3 per person · teams of up to 6

    £100 prize for the winning team, a round of drinks for 2nd and free entry next week for 3rd.

  • Live Music

    Fri, Sat & Sun

    Every weekend

    Great local talent and live entertainment all weekend long.

  • Rugby Fan Zone

    Autumn Internationals 2026

    Every game shown live · 6 – 29 November

    All games on the big screen in the function room, with the bar open upstairs. Curry & chips at half time for every Wales game and live music after in the lounge. No pre-booking.

  • Bingo & Open Mic

    Wednesdays

    Bingo every other week · Open Mic monthly

    Eyes down for bingo every other Wednesday. Open Mic Night, hosted by Owen & Rhys from 8:30pm, welcomes poets, musicians, comedians and more.

  • Wreath Making Class

    Thursday 3rd December, 6pm

    £57.50 per person · with Almira Hale of Bracken Blooms

    A drink on arrival, a full wreath-making masterclass and festive nibbles served.

  • Festive Menu

    Available from 23rd November

    Through until 24th December 2026

    Get into the festive spirit with our special Christmas menu. 2 courses £21.95, 3 courses £26.95.

  • The Big Boxing Day Brunch

    26th December, 11am – 3pm

    £5 per person on entry · family friendly

    Buffet supplied, with a live singer and DJ mix. The perfect way to spend Boxing Day.

  • New Year's Eve Party

    31st December

    With live music

    See in the New Year at the White Lion with live music and a great night out.

  • 25% Off Mains

    January 2027

    Support Local voucher

    Treat yourself this Christmas and support local: qualifying December visits to Willow Hair Studio, The Cutting Room, The Corner Bakehouse, Glow Beauty, Tom's Barbers or Brackenford Barbers earn a voucher for 25% off mains in January.

All food is available sit in or take away

Good food tastes even better at home

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A busy evening at the White Lion bar

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Call in. Stay a while.