Golden Lion in Richmondshire

We had a great Tapas Night - 19 of us enjoyed some lovely dishes all at affordable prices, and served by very frienfly welcoming staff.

Stopped by on a sunny afternoon for a sandwich and a pint and was very disappointed. The food was fine, but I couldn't enjoy a beer because there was no wheelchair accessible facilities. I made a point to ask a server ahead of ordering, but she "played dumb" and couldn't give me a straight answer about accessibility. I finally ventured inside to discover that access to a restroom was out of the question...so no beer. We left feeling short changed.

Fantastic meal, booked table for 7 people and the food and service was outstanding. If visiting Leyburn this is a must for a pub meal 😃😃👍

Stayed one night room was freezing cold asked owner about heating was told 4 pm,at 5pm asked again they said not sure no one hear to ask. Very poor management apparently just took over in may ,eventually they realised no heating was on then put it on at 7 o clock. Tge room was cold and the bathroom was freezing to cold to use the bath . Then we paid 17 pounds for home made steak pie and homemade chunky chips only to be served a shop bought pie with frozen chips which was soggy and gravy so thin you could see through it only saving grace was a fantastic breakfast,at 120 pounds a night they need to sort this place out.even the owner talking to a workman on the stairs said its his wife's dream but his nightmare won't be back it's a pity as it was our wedding anniversary

A large imposing building on the market square in Leyburn, seats inside and outside, fare priced drinks, stayed overnight in Room 3 overlooking the market square. A nice big room, lots of character sloping doors and floors lol , nice bathroom with a good shower and very clean. Good breakfast too. Well done to all the team .

Our meal was delicious and the service was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for thestaff. Will definitely be returning.

Went here for my husbands birthday got told they stop serving at 7pm so booked table for 6.30. What we didn't realise because it wasa Sunday they only served roast dinners. Which we didn't mind only when it arrived you could tell it was the end of everything only warm,asked for extra gravy which wasn't a problem. England was playing & probably that was the problem was wanting to serve as quick as possible. Maybe had we gone earlier in the day or another day things would have been different & meal would have been better.

What a fantastic place for Sunday lunch - food absolutely delicious - so much care taken with the cooking and ingredients. Perfect pint (Semerwater Pale Ale). Welcoming service. Kids meal fabulous too. Highly recommended.

It was a lovely experience! The waiter Max was a delight, the gluten free option was absolutely delicious and exactly the thing we were looking for. The portion sizes left us full to bursting. The one thing I will say is the lack of dusting that was apparent. But all in all a lovely meal and a great time out.

Called in for an evening meal during our long weekend in Leyburn. Nice selection of beers and reasonably priced house wine. We both had a Golden Lion Burger, with smoked bacon and melted cheese. These were delicious

Lovely pub and friendly staff We went for Sunday lunch initially I thought 16.95 was a bit steep. But it was Beautiful! The beef was gorgeous and 3 huge slices 😍. For the price I think we should have got a plate of vegetables each not between us. But it was very tasty! And get shot of Mange tout as its a lazy veg. 😴 The pub further along did 2 lunches for 20 pounds . But ours was beautiful and we would definitely return and the drinks are reasonable too x

We stopped for Sunday lunch on the way to a holiday and accepted that they might not be able to fit us in or we would have to sit outside, as they were clearly busy and short-staffed. But we did not expect to be ignored totally by the bar staff for several minutes. A quick nod and 'Hi we are busy but will get to you as soon as we can' would have been nice and not taken much time. When we were finally acknowledged, we didn't have to wait too long for the food, which was well cooked and really good.

Friendly pub for a drink. However we decided to have evening meal one night and wow!! We had homemade steak pie with mashed potato and veg. It was absolutely delicious. Packed with steak and oh the gravy!!! 100% recommend. The best meal in Leyburn by a country mile. Thank you

Dreadful service. Sat for 30 mins before order taken. Food ok when it arrived 45 mins later. Ordered 1 sweet and it took 45 mins despite no other people in the restaurant. Really poor service. And they look at you like it’s your fault.

Very welcoming. Good choice of Sunday lunch menu something for everyone. Food plentiful and cooked well. We'll worth a visit.

Great experience while in Leyburn our B and B had recommended the Golden Lion for a nice meal and this proved to be a great choice. The lamb was beautiful and it fell off the bone the accompanying thick cup chips were fresh and soft. My husband enjoyed gammon with all the accomplishments. The pub was busy with a nice ambience and I would highly recommend and would go out of my way to eat here again.

Popped in for a drink and a meal. The lady (landlady?) behind the bar was most welcoming. Enjoyed a good beer and delicious meal served promptly. Highly recommended

I came on my own one night, and ordered the souffle. It was so good we came back 2 nights later. Three delicious souffles - they couldn't have been better.

My wife and I stayed at this hotel in leyburn market place.We were going on the gin train on the Saturday so arrived at this hotel on the Friday evening.We checked in and the bar and lounge area was extremely busy with diners.The meals looked very nice but we had eaten earlier so just went into leyburn to have a drink. The room was very large and it had a comfortable bed,hot powerful shower and was very clean and tidy.Tea and coffee facilities were in the room and a large tv on the wall.There is free parking in the market place opposite and chargeable parking to the rear of this hotel in a public carpark. The breakfast was served between 8 - 9 am and was very nice with cereals,yoghurt,fruit and the full breakfast was really well cooked with lovely produce.There was plenty of toast,tea and coffee available from a really friendly owner. Would thoroughly recommend a stay at this hotel - its a pity we never tried the lunch/evening meals. Great hotel break in a nice location.

My partner and I spent two nights at this pub this week for the first time and were well looked after. Our room was at the front overlooking the town square and was really big with a two seater settee, a chair and rocking chair. The room was very quiet and we slept well. Food was excellent, a good choice in the evening and breakfast was served in a light airy room at the rear. Everything was well presented at your table with everything you need, cereals, muesli, blueberries, strawberries, yoghurt, toast and an excellent full English. Next time we are in the area we will definitely return. The choice of evening meals was very good. The mussels in coconut sauce is worth trying.

We had a delicious meal for 17 friends on a walking holiday together. The staff were really attentive. Everything was excellent.

Honestly there is nothing negative about this place, from arriving in leyburn on Sunday 'the crazy 6' had Sunday lunch (booked after seeing reviews) and we went again Monday night, (booking adviseable). This was outstanding service from all on front of house, but the food was completely restaurant srandard. Definitely recommend. Thank you for looking after us all, especially, after fitting us in when you were very busy.

Came to Aysgarth Falls for a girls weekend found this pub in Leyburn Market Square when stopping off for a cheeky drink…the bar staff Lynne and Kelly were so lovely we came back the next day for Sunday lunch and it was amazing and for less than £15 what a bargain would definitely recommend.

A lovely pub with a convivial atmosphere and welcoming staff . The staff found us a table at the end of service when they really didn’t have to put themselves out - The food was hot, plentiful and delicious. We really enjoyed our meals and would recommend this lovely establishment.

Best ribs I have had for a very long time. Absolutely stunning as were the sides that came with them. You need these on more often please 🙏

Despite a board outside the pub advertising food available from 5pm when we asked for a table at 5pm we were told there was no availability at that time or any other time in the evening. We had a drink as it had already been...

We have stayed here many times and eaten here even more times even though we live in a far-removed part of the country (South Wales!!!). We thought we had written a review but hadn't! On this occasion, we stayed here for six nights and ate...

Just had Sunday's lunch and it was beautiful meal they where very busy don't just turn up without booking a table you won't get it . We had roast beef two big homemade yorkshire's with all the trimmings couldn't fault it. Staff where very friendly...

Had the Butcher's Platter and it was excellent. The homemade Scotch egg was easily the best I've ever tasted.

I took my wife out for a circular drive through Hawes, onto Leyburn and then back through Kettlewell on the way back to Malham and Settle. We stopped here for lunch after a short stopover at Aysgarth Falls. It's situated in the main square. We...

Just stayed at the Golden Lion on a business trip, massive room, well furnished. Breakfast and evening meal were very good. The friendliest owners you could meet . Overall very good value for money. Well worth a visit. I will be staying there again soon!

Excellent service from staff .Breakfast was fab. great choice very well presented. Evening meal great .Great pint of Guinness, others in pub were all friendly and chatty. Can't wait to go back. Thanks to all who work there as you work very hard . From...

We only stayed one night at the Golden Lion in Leyburn, on the way to Whitby, but I wouldn’t hesitate to stay longer there and make it a base for exploring the surrounding area. The proprietors were fabulous, down to earth and friendly. Breakfast was...

Despite having a booking we arrived and were told there was no food service. Had planned our day around it & had been really looking forward to a local pub meal for days. Said they had no contact number for us despite it being sent...

If you want a quick lager in the sun then this will do, although you'll almost certainly find friendlier pubs a stone's throw away with landlords who actually want to encourage your custom and who don't appear reluctant to serve you, as here. Given the...

Fab new decor and staff so helpfull. had an amazing meal (fish pie to die for!!) Well done Debbie, Dave and team.

Great to finally be able to eat here again. Love the stylish new decor. A very warm welcome from Debbi & Dave. Food lived up to our expectations good size portions and very tasty. The lemon meringue cheesecake was an absolute delight. Table service was...

The food was delicious. Large portion sizes including deserts and starters. Staff we very nice and chatty the restaurant itself I think it had recently been redone and was very clean and cosy.

We found this place to be really hospitable and accommodating. My husband is vegetarian and asked for a tweak to his order (they do a vegan mash potato which he asked to be made as normal mash) and they were happy to oblige. The food...

Ate here twice this past week whilst visiting with family. Staff were all friendly and attentive, food was delicious with hearty portions, covid secure with hand sanitiser / track&trace etc. Will definitely visit again in future.

Spent monday evening nite at the lion. Enjoyed our meal and evening. Staff great good service food lovely would definite recommend

Extremely rude, totally ignored me while I waited to ask if they were still serving lunches. I would not go near this place again if the staff are unable to greet you at all let alone politely.

We ate here 3 or 4 times and the service was very good. Food was good quality. Good track and trace system in place. Very nice staff who made you feel welcome.

Best Sunday roast I've had in a while, brilliant portion sizes. Didn't have a dessert but saw a few and they looked delicious

Lovely busy atmosphere, hadn’t booked a table but the friendly staff sorted us out. Fast service, and really tasty wholesome food. Big portions too! The steak and ale pie was f***ing awesome - and the chips from the scampi dipped in the gravy from the pie was delicious! Defo recommend

Due to a recent brain injury, I can no longer eat onions. After asking the very helpful waitress to check if the steak pie had onions in, I order one. The pie was out of this world. Nothing but soft, tender, thick chunks of succulent steak, swimming in Wensleydale Ale gravy! No mushrooms, no onions, no veg, exactly what the title says, Steak in a pie. 12/10

We had not booked but the staff were accommodating and found us and our dogs a table. The waitresses were all smiley and friendly and took both food and drink orders. The roast dinners were excellent; all came with roast potatoes as well as mash, a giant Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Vegetables were perfectly cooked and included cauliflower cheese.Desserts didn't disappoint - huge portions.The staff took our safety seriously but that didn't detract from the ambience and atmosphere. We would highly recommend for beer and food.

Visited on a wet afternoon for a quick drink halfway round on our walk. Good choice of beers. Friendly staff who recommended other walks in the area. Menu sounded good.

We were a party of 4 adults arriving for a pre booked dinner. We were disappointed with drinkers stood around the bar, all very close to each other as we entered and had to pass by close to them before we got seated. The tables were spaced apart for safety and the service was from out table being efficient and friendly. The food choice was good enjoyable at competitive prices.

Nice dining room with friendly, efficient staff. We both had the steak and ale pie, which was very good, and seemed homemade. A nice selection of vegetables were served separately, along with a extra boat of gravy. On the whole a very nice dining experience and good value. It was busy and it was midweek which speaks for itself.

Market day in Leyburn and we stopped at the Golden Lion, outside seating on a beautifully warm Market Day. We decided to have Lunch here and opted for 1) Ploughmans and 2) Ham and eggs both standard pub fare on menus and I always like to try as many ploughmans as possible - one of my favourite choices.Ploughmans was very good - 3 good pieces of cheese ( local wensleydale ) pickles and fresh roll, enjoyable and tasty, oneof the nicer ploughmans, next time I will be looking at the Butchers choice - that sounded good too. Hame and Eggs was enjoyed by partner - said great chips and a lovely fresh runny pair of eggs with a good slice of ham. Great sitting out in the Sun and lovely young girl waited on who was lovely, efficient and pleasant . lanlord seemd obliging and friendly - so when in Leyburn next have a look at the menu and give it a try. Most enjoyable.

We stopped here on our way home and an excellent Sunday lunch. Full of flavour at a reasonable price. Helpful and friendly staff

Called in whilst walking the dogs with my wife. Pleasant staff, warm friendly pub and good food. Good beer too

Food was very good, most attractively presented, with nice little extras. Was just thinking i wish there were more veg on my plate when bowl of delicious veg appeared, over and above the sprouts and roast spuds already on the plate. Four more firm but hot and cooked veg. Extra gravy and sauce too. Jugs of water on the table. Coffee with mince pies, fruit cake and grapes to follow. And more coffee brought when I asked. All cheerfully served. Well done all. We were well cared for. Thank you.

Nice friendly pub with lovely roaring fire. Nice atmosphere although not very busy on the 2 nights we went it on the weekend. Prime position in the town with outside seating.

Stopped of in here for lunch as it was dog friendly, its a very cosy pub and the staff was very friendly to us and our dog shadow. I ordered the house burger which was large portion and delicious, my partner ordered a blt sandwich which was delicious to. Did not have to wait long for food to arrive, quick service. The food and drinks are responsible priced here, wish i found this place first, as some pubs we visited before was a bit pricey.Will definitely be back again when passing through this area..

we chose a dinner each but when it came the food was luke warm sent it back was better when it came out again but by then the veg had gone cold this should not be happening No offer of reduction or refund wont be visiting again

I had sampled the ale during earlier visits, Theakston best bitter kept in good order .However this time round it was for Sunday lunch with choice of beef or turkey breast with us both going for the Turkey.Served in good time with a request for additional gravy met effortlessly, only comment not enough roasted potatoes. Mash creamy and tasty with a selection of vegetables served on side dish.For us the serving size was ample allowing room for a pudding, sticky toffee for me and pear tartlet for the boss. Both delicious with ice cream Plenty of parking around the pub.Nice welcome from the staff and special mention for the young ladies serving who do great job.

Called in for a pint and the wife said "I like it in here, shall we have lunch" not one to look a gift horse in the mouth and with the ale being good, I thought why not. It was very nice. If in the area again, I would call in again.

Very convenient location in the market square, the Golden Lion was perfect for our visit, with lovely helpful and attentive staff, excellent food, and a spacious room .. so an excellent stay. Easy to explore the delights of the area with several other attractive market towns within easy travelling distance. Worth visiting the two breweries in nearby Masham, and the Wensleydale Steam Railway too. Liked Barnard Castle so worth the drive, but you will be well looked after in Leyburn for sure.

We visited here whilst our stay in middleham, we went for tea , it was absolutely delicious, so we went back again , the second night , great homemade food .

Down to earth pub food from faily small menu but all well cooked. Freindly attentive staff. Reasonably priced.

We were a party of 3 and fortunately, as it was a Saturday evening, I had booked a table. The bar area was very busy and noisy but our table was in the restaurant, quieter and no dogs! I chose the Warm Salmon Salad, the other two had Steak and Ale Pie with chips, all delicious. The only complaint was the second pints of beer (the first had been very good but the second didn't clear and had to be sent back, which led to some confusion when it came to paying). We will definitely try the Golden Lion again.

Very disappointing. We have always enjoyed coming here on a Sunday but this time was very poor. Child size portions and not cheap.

Nothing fancy, just simple, tasty fresh, honest food. This is a lesson in how to run a bar/restaurant - friendly, attentive and very efficient.

Very little to say that hasn't been said already, a fab pub, lovely beer and a cheery barman. Pretty quiet the night we went and no food being served that night either but as a place for a decent beer in a relaxed atmosphere definitely make a trip!

Called the other day for lunch and had an excellent meal , we were warmly welcomed and served with a smile . The Lion is also pooch friendly . The food was very good with my only minor criticism being that the veggies were a tad overcooked for my liking but they were very tasty and plenty of them , and served up with some really good local beer , all in all we reckon we'd made a good choice for our lunchtime stop .

We as a family of 4 ate here last night. The service was excellent, could not fault it. The food was very good too, big portions , we all enjoyed our meals. I had giant Yorkshire pudding with beef, it was great. My mrs has lasagne, also great..I would recommend this pub for a meal. I was very impressed...

8 adults, we all had a variety of Sunday roasts and we were all very impressed. Fantastic beef and Yorkshires in particular. Lovely pub, good beer, and service. Deserts quite pricey and you don't find that out until the bill comes (prices aren't on desert menu) which was the only disappointment, but the actual roasts were outstanding!

Not pretentious. Excellent ales and lovely food. Friendly atmosphere. That's all I ask for on a stopover.

Lovely large pub , comfortable , light and bright inside .Good varied menu to peruse with specials on blackboards , all seemed good and enticing . I ordered the 12oz gammon , chips and salad . The gammon was ok , the pineapple burnt, not charred , chips were small and bitty ..not fries or chunky chips , some were burnt . No salad , but brought out when mentioned to the waitress that i was missing the greenery . Hubbys pie was okayish , he asked for some gravy it was dry .

We were on a long weekend break at a nearby caravan park in the area, dropped in for a drink on the Friday evening, liked the friendly welcome and atmosphere so booked for Sunday lunch before we left.

Lovely local pub, warm and cozy. Great homemade,tasty food and equally nice people. Credit to Leyburn.

We recently stayed two nights with our dog for a family funeral. We were met with a very friendly welcome and swiftly showed to a large comfy room. We ate there both nights and the food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Both breakfasts were equally excellent. The staff were all very helpful and friendly especially to our dog.

Stayed here after we got stranded due to flooding in the area. Fortunately there was room at the inn and we ended up having a lovely night in spite of the change of plans. Staff were pleasant and helpful, room was clean and provided all the facilities you’d expect. Breakfast ticked all the boxes and there was a good selection of ales, gin & whisky at the bar.

Booked in for Sunday Lunch, bar out of certain drinks then we were told there was no pork so most of us ordered Turkey only to be told 5 mins later that had run out too, so it was beef or Scampi or nothing as they weren’t prepared to offer any alternative. Very poor for a group of nine people who had booked for early afternoon lunch. Very disappointed

If you count them - there isn't enough - chips that is. I had the steak pie with veg and handcut chips . I had just SIX chips. The pie was in a little dish with a pastry lid ( I was expecting a lovely rustic slab of pie ) and the veg was in a little dish ( this was very nice ) and I had just SIX chips on the side of the plate . I was absolutely disappointed and dismayed. I had to ask for more, and was given more chips after about 20 minutes , but this was totally unacceptable to me. Come on, chips aren't dear. PUT MORE ON !!! The other people in my party had more chips on their plates, but only about 9 - 10. WE played count the chips instead of enjoying the food. They also need to get rid of those horrendous blackboards. Will I go again ? probably, have had a good Sunday lunch there in the past.

We ate here following a recommendation from the B&B; we were staying in.

My wife and I stopped in Leyburn for a weekend and ate here both nights. All the staff are friendly, good selection of drinks (great value house wine), the food is all freshly cooked, the portion sizes are immense and fantastic value. Wish we had a local that was this good.

There were 4 of us for Sunday lunch but we hadn't reserved a table. The pub was busy but we were assured that they would find a table and they did. We had an amazing roast - 2 had beef and 2 had pork and we could not fault any of it. Then for dessert 2 of us had a very different type of banoffi pie and it was stunning. Excellent value too.

We had a quick lunchtime drink here and commented how friendly and comfortable the place was.

Had a weekend away in Leyburn, arrived quite late on the Friday night and thought we'd struggle to find somewhere to eat. The staff in the Golden Lion were really friendly and helpful and the food was 10 out of 10. Had the trio of sausages, with mash and caramelised onion gravy, while my other half had the confit duck. We ate at another establishment the following night, and wished we'd gone back to the Golden Lion instead. Highly recommend it.

We have stayed in the Golden Lion on numerous occasions but this was the first time that we chose to eat here every single night,

Me, my Husband & our dog have just spent a lovely 3 days in Leyburn and we ate here twice. We were warmly welcomed each time by all of the staff. The food was delicious- my husband enjoyed the Trio of Sausage & Mash so much, he chose it both times! I had Lasagne one night - scrummy & Steak and Wensleydale Pie the second time, equally as good.

We popped in on the last night of our short stay in the area and I’m so glad we did the service was excellent drink selection was very good and the food was very good

My wife and I were in Leyburn when the Tour De Yorkshire bike ride was on. We popped in to the Golden Lion for a quick lunch. It's a lovely cosy pub with very friendly staff.

We were travelling to West Witton to stay in a hotel there so called into Leyburn for some lunch first We popped into here and we all enjoyed our lunches which were a reasonable price and tasty The staff were great also

Again, another great stay at the Golden Lion. Food first class, Debbie fantastic host, she makes you very welcome and can't do enough for you. Booked up already for next year.. Cheers Debbie love John Margaret Christine & Nigel

We were party of 7,the service was excellent and the food was worth waiting for all freshly cooked and piping hot.Drinks were reasonably priced with a good selection of real ales.ReALLY GOOD LOCATION RIGHT IN THE TOWN SQARE.

Popped in for a drink.theres a lack of Fri ks on pump especially the cask ales. When we went there were a distinct population of flies inside so had our drinks and went

Just had one night here for the second time, nice place to stay, great location nice rooms, lovely people

We held our wedding reception at the golden lion.

Excellent Sunday lunch. Great value. Good pleasant and efficient staff. Would highly recommend. We had roast beef dinner and it was excellent. Quickly served with pleasant friendly service. Will defiantly be back.

Popped over to Leyburn for a walk along the Shawl, and Sunday Lunch. Decided on The Golden Lion and wasn't disappointed. Ordered a Turkey and a Pork lunch, plenty of meat, real Yorkshire puddings, lovely roasties and gravy, veg plentiful, an observation (not criticism) the cauli cheese was cold. Otherwise a hearty decent Sunday Lunch. Will be back

Don't go here if your face or accent doesn't fit. The regulars and staff actively make fun of strangers in the nastiest way possible. We paid £60+ for a round of drinks and a meal. The food took an hour to arrive and was still poorly cooked. We complained about the behaviour of their other customers and how unwelcome it made us feel and she just walked away without saying anything. We ended up leaving most of the food and leaving.

We sat outside & had coffee and pastries. Street was a bit to bussy to relax but then it was a convenient location a straight walk from the herritage railway. The coffee was good.

We ordered a meal but was not told it would take a long while to be prepared we waited 45mins the we told the bar man that we will have to leave it because we had a coach to catch just as the lady came out with it hope somebody enjoyed our meal wouldn't go there again so if you have a coach to catch don't go there for your lunch or if you like to wait for 45 mins for your lunch (it was only yorkshire pudding and sausage)

Took the grandchildren for a Sunday roast lunch and the service and food just couldn't be faulted. I had the roast beef and my wife and daughter had the turkey. The children had one beef and one turkey. The child portions were huge as were ours and the quality was excellent. I was slightly apprehensive after seeing one report on here but in all honesty I really don't know what they were expecting. (Maybe they are regulars at the Ritz or were looking for a Michelin star establishment). A big well done from us and we will definitely be back.

We stopped off here for a bite to eat after spending the morning walking and getting very wet

A lovely Sunday lunch at the Golden Lion as always. Friendly, helpful staff and great food. Would definitely recommend!