Golden Lion

Golden Lion reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Syman91

   London8 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 28, 2018

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Avoid, if you want food or decent service. Our experience here was absolutely appalling! This was booked for a Bank Holiday Monday to celebrate my Birthday with my family, whom I rarely see. When we arrived we were guided upstairs, to our table, that was not ready. On top of this, they set the table in such a way that meant the 5th person was not able to sit down anywhere. We were then left for 15/20 minutes before the staff actually came to take any form of order. The experience got worse, when one of the party asked for some tap water, the waitress gave him a look of contempt and continued to ask what else he would be drinking. Another member of the party asked for a pint of San Miguel and got an opened bottle partially poured into a glass, so hard to reject. When someone asked for a specific beer, instead of apologising and explaining that the beer was off, the waitress just said, 'No, we don't have that, it's a bank holiday.' When we finally came to ordering food, the waitress failed to tell us that half the menu was off. After we started ordering, we kept being told 'No.' without explanation. Apparently the Bank Holiday means they don't have as much food or beer. Again when explaining this, the waitress was incredibly rude, no apologies at any point, just saying that this is expected on a Bank Holiday, which it isn't. When you have lots of tables booked for the day, food and drink should be ensured that there is enough, and when there isn't enough, actually say sorry. After all this, we decided to move elsewhere, as the service was awful and we actually wanted food that we could eat, as someone who doesn't eat meat, there was one option left, which I thought was terrible for a birthday. When we said we would like the bill and to leave, the waitress came over with a card machine and just put her hand out for a card, without actually giving us a bill or a price. Overall, go to a different pub in the area, much better nearby(Three crowns)
   

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   SimonC

   London4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 18, 2018

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The half chicken was dry and had been fried to a crisp. Nice location.
   

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   Claire

   London1 review

   4.0

   Dined on January 16, 2018

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We were at St James Palace for a presentation. The location was excellent only 2 mins walk. The food was good pub grub, nothing fancy but well cooked and tasty. Excellent value for money, good service and easy to book a table on line.
   

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   carrie

   London103 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 11, 2018

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Lovely, traditional pub with lots of atmosphere. There is a cosy upstairs dining room. However, the food was a bit underwhelming and the service a bit vague. perfect destination for drinks, though.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   London1 review

   4.0

   Dined on October 21, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was absolutely fantastic, staff were very friendly and nothing was to much trouble for them. We had a two course afternoon meal before attending a matinee theatre booking. Would highly recommend this little pub. Great value for money .
   

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   cecart

   London104 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on July 24, 2017

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Golden Lion probably comes into its own in the evening when folk want a friendly pub to hang out. Lunch time ok for quick burger in old pub but not much else. Friendly and helpful bar staff. Cheap burgers...chicken and veggie options good...during week. Handy for Green Park area.
   

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   CassieLady VIP

   London42 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 27, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great little restaurant, with good food and at good value. Service can be a little hit & miss, e.g. We had to remind the waitress to bring the gravy for the toad in the hole and only after we'd eaten most of the meal we realised it ought to have come with mash. That said, the dish was delicious.
   

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   Wimbishwoman VIP

   Cambridge28 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 22, 2016

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Characterful old pub. Good was okay but nothing exciting and quite expensive for pub grub. Wine was also very overpriced- £9 plus for a large glass of Sauvignon Blanc!
   

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   SMfood

   London3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 5, 2016

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   The menu shown on Open Table is not correct. I was disappointed as booked at the Golden Lion based on this menu which was not available. The food was not great - the burger was dry and the macaroni cheese seemed to have two squares of processed cheese laid on top. The waitress (who seemed to be all alone over a Friday lunch period) was helpful. Coffee was ok.
   

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    Nicky

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Food was very tasty and great value. The waiter gave great advice and brought out an extra dip to try. Would highly recommend.
    

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