Business Details
Your Stay & Dining Experience at The White Lion Hotel
The White Lion Hotel in Upton-upon-Severn is a family-run hotel and restaurant offering high-quality food and accommodation in a historic riverside town. Owned by Donnington Brewery, our establishment combines traditional hospitality with modern comforts. Our Grade II listed building has operated as a hostelry since at least 1510, retaining its historical charm while providing contemporary amenities. We pride ourselves on serving exceptional food using quality ingredients, prepared by skilled chefs and presented to the highest standards. Our bar offers a wide selection of Donnington ales, premium lagers, wines, and spirits alongside non-alcoholic beverages. The hotel features 13 en-suite rooms, including newly refurbished superior rooms and accessible options for guests with mobility needs.We welcome well-behaved dogs in designated areas and provide a warm, inclusive atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. Our location serves as an ideal base for exploring Worcestershire, Herefordshire, and the Cotswolds, near attractions like the Malvern Three Counties Showground and Cheltenham Races. We host private functions ranging from birthdays to corporate events, with catering options from finger buffets to bespoke multi-course meals. With centuries of history and a commitment to excellence, The White Lion Hotel continues to offer authentic hospitality in a setting that blends tradition with modern comfort.
Services
Hotel Accommodation
Fine Dining
Bar Services
Function Hosting
Local Area Tours
Highlights and features
- We offer family-run hospitality with centuries of local heritage
- Our Grade II listed building combines historical charm with modern comforts
- We feature in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for our quality ales
- We provide accessible accommodation for guests with mobility needs
- Our location offers easy access to Worcestershire's top attractions
Associations and certifications
- CAMRA Good Beer Guide
Services
Hotel Accommodation
The White Lion Hotel offers 13 individually decorated en-suite rooms with modern amenities in a historic setting. Our superior rooms feature contemporary comforts while preserving traditional elements like oak beams. We provide accessible options for guests with mobility needs, including purpose-built ground floor rooms.
Fine Dining
Our restaurant serves high-quality meals using fresh ingredients, with skilled chefs creating dishes presented to exceptional standards. The menu includes seasonal offerings and caters to various dietary requirements, available in our bar, lounge, or dedicated dining room.
Bar Services
The bar offers Donnington ales, premium lagers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks in a welcoming atmosphere. We serve light meals during lunch hours and provide coffee throughout the day, maintaining our longstanding entry in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.
Function Hosting
We host private events from intimate gatherings to corporate functions, offering flexible catering options and space for up to 50 guests. Our venue includes a small dance floor and facilities for DJs or live bands, with preferential room rates for attendees.
Local Area Tours
Our location provides easy access to Worcestershire, Herefordshire, and Cotswold attractions including Malvern Hills, Croome Court, and Cheltenham Races. We offer guidance on nearby festivals, sporting events, and cultural venues like Malvern Theatres.
Questions
What historical significance does The White Lion have?
Our Grade II listed building has operated as a hostelry since 1510 and appears in Henry Fielding's Tom Jones. It played a role in the English Civil War when Royalist troops drank here before the Battle of Upton.
Are pets allowed at The White Lion?
We welcome well-behaved dogs in designated areas. A charge of £15 per dog per night applies for overnight stays.
What dining options are available?
We serve food daily in our bar, lounge, and restaurant. Our menus feature seasonal dishes using quality ingredients, with service hours varying by day.
Can I book rooms for special occasions?
Yes, we offer a four-poster room for special occasions and can accommodate groups with interconnecting rooms. We also provide preferential rates for function attendees.
What nearby attractions can guests visit?
We're ideally located for exploring Malvern Hills, Croome Court, Three Counties Showground, and Cheltenham Races. The town hosts four annual music festivals including Upton Folk and Blues Festivals.
Do you have accessible facilities?
We offer two ground floor accessible rooms designed for wheelchair users and guests with mobility needs, featuring appropriate amenities and easy access.
Reviews (7)
Janet Fabrics At Fleetwood
Jun 02, 2022
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It's just a short drive to The Three Counties Showground. A really nice oldy worldy pub, with probably the best breakfast and evening meals we've ever had! Our room decor was a little tired, but it was clean and had everything we needed. Having the car park was brilliant - they let me squeeze my extra large van in there every night! We would definitely love to stay again :-
Stephen Norris
May 03, 2022
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While home in Upton for a visit from Australia & staying with my parents we were invited for Lunch on Saturday 09/04/22 to attend the White Lion Hotel by my parents neighbour & her family to celebrate my mum's birthday & my parents recent Blue Sapphire 65th Wedding anniversary. The meal service was excellent mostly served by Richard, great menu choice & the meals were well cooked & large portion size meals, soft & alcoholic drinks in-between, & a few of us decided on choosing a delicious dessert.
A relaxed friendly atmosphere & made very welcome by staff. Highly recommend a visit to dine, not able to comment about the accommodation considering neither of us needed to stay here living locally.
A relaxed friendly atmosphere & made very welcome by staff. Highly recommend a visit to dine, not able to comment about the accommodation considering neither of us needed to stay here living locally.
Linda Gingell
Mar 08, 2022
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Good food. Warm atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff, even under the pressure of being short staffed and tending to bar and customer food orders too.
Suzanne Hobday
Jan 21, 2022
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The White Lion is just perfect! The quaint but traditional White Lion has great character, and is situated in the heart of the town. I found the food to be of a high standard and presentation, and made with a lot of thought and care, for a very good price. But most of all the service is second to none and this helps the White Lion shine above everything else. I would highly recommend? Make the White Lion your destination when heading to Upton and Malvern.
Jordan Saint
Jan 06, 2022
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Our Christmas Dinner was delicious. The atmosphere is lovely too. A very cosy and warm place to share a drink and food on a cold Christmas day.
Sylvia Osborne
Nov 24, 2021
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We celebrated our ruby wedding anniversary here. Has a brilliant weekend - stayed in the courtyard. Very old hotel - decor does reflect it but it's well worth a visit. Staff go the extra mile to help and can't do enough for you. Breakfast was amazing and the meal we had in the restaurant was top notch. Highly recommend you give it a go - worth every penny.
John Coatsworth
Oct 20, 2021
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Fantastic place to stay with a group of friends. The Hotel team worked really hard to look after us and the food was superb.
