Pub in Mitcham
White Lion of Mortimer
223 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 2JDClosest station: Mitcham Eastfields, about 12 min walk4.0out of 5 on Google, from 342 ratings
Details last checked January 2025. Things may have changed since.
About White Lion of Mortimer
Operated since early November 2018 by individuals who bought the lease previously held for many years by JD Wetherspoon, this large, town centre pub, half panelled with now pale blue walls and plaster patterned ceiling, has an attractive walled patio to the rear. Named the Bucks Head until 1991, retaining its original bar and traditional feel, it is a popular community pub with two real ales not to be found regularly elsewhere in south west London. Occasional guest beers may come e.g. from Bedlam or Lister's breweries.
Cask beer at £3.50/pint but £2.30/half as at June 2023.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly: Children allowed until 7pm
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
As listed in January 2025. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8646 7332
Google rating and reviews
4.0out of 5 on Google, from 342 ratings
5 out of 5PA4 ASon Google, March 2024
We contacted the pub in advance of attending and the pub as were intending on visiting with a wheelchair user. Adam was hugely helpful in getting all the details we needed from him to ensure we could access the pub and enjoy the event we wanted to attend. Very helpful informative staff, clear communication, went over and above expectations. Friendly and approachable. Highly recomend a visit there.
4 out of 5Daniel Woodward (Woody)on Google, May 2024
First visit. Thursday lunch so regulars only but will definitely be back. Bar staff great and beer reasonably priced. Plus dedicated Help for Heroes wall looked spot on.
5 out of 5Amy Coppard-Harkinson Google, March 2024
Attended this pub with a wheelchair user. Adam was so incredibly helpful and friendly, there was no request that was too much to ask. On leaving the pub he helped to escort us out so that we didn't disrupt or bump the tables. Lovely friendly atmosphere, keep doing what you are doing!
4 out of 5Andy Harrupon Google, May 2022
Used to be a Wetherspoons, now a free house with an impressive range of real ales. TV showing sport. Very friendly. Good prices. Bring your own food.
4 out of 5Davide H-Lon Google, January 2024
Beautiful old pub but they need to change the lightbulbs. They have energy saving bulbs in every fixture at full blast; I feel like I’m getting a fake tan. Swap half the bulbs for old school warm lighting and turn the other half off to save the energy! It will inject some atmosphere back into the place.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in January 2025. See the latest on Google Maps.