Looking for a pub in Stockport that does more than just pour a pint?
Whether you're here for the big match, a long lunch with friends or to see a band, The White Lion does the lot — and does it properly.
Big screens. Great pints. A brand-new kitchen. Pull up a chair.
New kitchen. Cracking chef. Same great pub.
A fully refurbished, heritage pub at the heart of Stockport's Old Town. Live football and rugby downstairs, relaxed upstairs dining, great food, private hire and a brilliant pint.
Sitting on the Great Underbank — one of the oldest streets in the town centre — The White Lion has been welcoming people through its doors for generations. The recent refurb keeps the character, adds the comfort and makes sure every corner earns its keep.
New kitchen. Jon at the helm. Same great pub.
The White Lion has always been known as a great Stockport pub for live music, live sport and atmosphere. Now the kitchen matches the bar.
After a major investment and Jon joining the team, the menu has stepped up: proper pub classics done right, using fresh ingredients and sauces made in our own kitchen — not poured from a tub.
No fuss. No nonsense. Just really good food in a space that feels like your pub should.
Explore Food & DrinkUpstairs is warm, relaxed and made for settling in over food – think low lighting, proper tables and room to linger over pudding.
Downstairs brings the buzz on match days and big nights – the bar, the banter, the big screens and the sound up when it matters.
And when the sun’s out? Head outside. Our refreshed outdoor area is the perfect spot for a crisp pint in the open air – Stockport’s best kept secret for those long summer evenings.
Upstairs is where you slow down. Relaxed tables, warm lighting and the kind of atmosphere where you can hear the person opposite without losing the pub feel. A well-stocked bar with all the usual pints, local brews and bar classics — and a kitchen menu that earns its place. The spot for date nights, catch-ups, Sunday roasts and those "one more bottle?" evenings.
Pull up a seat in our beer garden and let Stockport roll past. Tucked at the bottom of the historic Little Underbank, it's one of those spots where an hour turns into three without you noticing. Great food, proper drinks, good company. Nothing else required.
Downstairs is the heartbeat – the main bar, the pint in hand chats, the big screen matches and the build up to the evening.
On game days the energy lifts; on band nights the bar becomes the run up to the stage. There’s always someone to talk to, something to watch and a reason to stay for another.
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If you’re searching for a sports pub in Stockport, you’ve found it.
Football, rugby and the biggest fixtures are shown on big screens with the volume up, the pints flowing and the room fully behind the result.
We keep things simple: midweek is made for good food and the big matches; Fridays and Saturdays are where sport and music collide; Sundays are for roasts, live sport and an easier pace.
We don’t just do great food and sport; we do proper nights out. From local bands stripping it back to DJs spinning sets that keep the energy high well into the night, The White Lion sits at the heart of Old Town’s music scene.
Friday night sessions, Saturday night bands, Sunday afternoon acoustic sets – grab a drink, find your spot by the stage and let the evening look after itself.
Birthdays, baby showers, work socials, match-day gatherings or any excuse to get everyone together — we've got the space, the kitchen and the atmosphere to make it easy.
From upstairs dining areas to sections of the bar or a slice of the outdoor terrace, we can shape a booking around your group, your budget and how you like to celebrate.
Evenings and big fixtures get busy. If you're planning to eat — especially upstairs — we'd always recommend reserving your table. A quick booking now means more time on the day to enjoy your meal, your pint and whoever you're with.
