Golden Lion in York

Typical pub fare. The menu is exactly the same as the menu of the Dickens Pub near Paddington station, London.

Great food sat on the roof terrace. Service was fantastic

Not bad very busy clean and very welcoming

Lovely experience. Cozy English pub with lovely pies. Lots on tap with a wonderful atmosphere. Great place to stop in for a pint.

Quite a large place inside, very busy when I arrived. Usual tap beers with real ales and craft beers available. Staff were friendly and polite. My kind of pub. Toilets are on ground level. Beer was good. Enjoyed my visit.

Excellent little pub in the centre of York. It was quiet when I got there but was filling up. I didn't eat but the food looked amazing. The beer was cracking though. I went back. I had food. I was not disappointed. Once again the staff were amazing. I believe my waitress was called River and she was an absolute gem. It was really good to see the manager, Lucy, not only mucking and cleaning tables but actually handing out the star of the week prize to another member of staff. I had the bacon burger and chips and some garlic bread. These were really nice and not too expensive either. Once again the beer was on fine form. I will definitely be making this place one of my go to pubs on my trips to York.

This place has an "old man's" feel to it, great if you want to watch a match on the TV. The staff are really friendly and try to bring the vibe up, coming around trying to interact with everyone, they are really hard working and nothing is to much trouble. However, whenever I've visited, it's been on match days and the regular patrons are all focused on the TV and don't come across as very welcoming or friendly.

Delicious food and fantastic service by Lucy, she was super cheerful and very helpful...

Food and drinks were splendid! A really nice atmosphere and we were heartly welcomed by the staff! I can recommend it.

Just went there for a drink and a rest.

La comida era fría/tibia en el mejor de los casos: ¿Un amigo pidió un sándwich de carne y vino como un miserable precio de carne fría y tuvo que ser enviado de vuelta para ser “calentado”? Otros ordenaron un entrante Haloumi rebozado y llegó sabor a pescado: enviado de vuelta. La camarera nos aseguró que estaba frito en una freidora diferente, pero volvió exactamente igual. Tres de nosotras comimos pollo con patatas fritas: Luke patatas fritas tibias / soggy con un pollo de sabor suave con un chorrito de salsa de barbacoa tibia. Servicio lento.

Great staff. Like the screens showing football. Lots of drinks offers too.

Great York pub. Has an out side space up stairs

Great beer garden upstairs. Live football. Customer controlled heaters.

Ooh, nice little gem of a place, staff very nice. Food is good quality and service very fast, although it wasn't busy so that may be why.

Lovely food and great service. A really nice place to sit and relax

Lovely old traditional English pub. Food was good. Usual York menu and price. Good range of well kept beers.

Gran pub agradable para comer en solitario. Tenía bistec n patatas fritas n pudín de toffee pegajoso. ¿Qué más se puede pedir? Gran comida, gran servicio y atención al detalle gracias Zara y Lucy! Feliz de recomendar comer aquí

The chicken was so tough that I asked for a steak knife but even that struggled to cut through it. I mentioned this to the server who asked when clearing the table and she said she would inform the chef. I feel the meals are quite expensive for the quality of the food so would not eat here again.

A very typical English bar in its atmosphere. The service is very good (knowing that you have to go order at the bar yourself). We have ordered the menu in which we opted for the sandwich option. I ate the cod which was very good although it was small in quantity. We accompany it with some fried potatoes. Highly recommended!

This is a really great little pub in the middle of York, and is my go-to when I'm visiting and want to go somewhere for lunch. The food is really good - on my last visit, I had the steak sandwich which was really tasty. The staff are always friendly and helpful, and it has a "old school pub feel" to it which I really enjoy. One one occasion we had to wait 30 minutes for our food, but the staff told me before I ordered and were really apologetic, so I didn't mind that. Lots of great pubs in York, but this definitely one to check out. IG: Japan_Man_Dan

Entré con mi familia y tenía la envoltura de halloumi, que salió súper rápido. Fue un gran lugar para parar para almorzar mientras caminaba por la ciudad. El personal era muy amable y servicial. Probablemente visitaría de nuevo.

Clean and tidy pub with large TV screens. Friendly staff with smiles who are obviously people persons. We had three small plates which were outstanding and a couple of drinks. Was really pleasant sitting in the Golden Lion. Would love to revisit.

Went in to get a meal told the barman that I was a coeliac, he gave me a menu told to take a table then order a bar when ready. Picked what I wanted went to order told didn't have, so when I asked what do you have gluten free told nothing really as ran out. Why not tell me before giving me menu. Wasted my time. Absolutely useless.

Sticky floor and tables, unpleasantly loud music. Nice Guinness. Tip for musicians: loud does not mean good

Another pub pub! I live them! Some cracking beers on offer! The bar was busy, with no seating...so we went out on the sun terrace, its great up there! We didn't have food as we were on a liquid diet, but it looked and smelt great! A must visit pub if you are in York and in need of some refreshment!

Popped in for a drink, sat on the roof top terrace in the sunshine, lovely piny, lovely staff 🙌🏻

Great cod goujon sandwich, good selection of proper beer.

I think it's the only place in York where you don't have to order sour dough bread, thick farmhouse bread sorted good quality food and reasonably priced.

Was quite a lively place on a Saturday evening

Nice and cosy with a pint of landlord. Friendly staff.

The food was lovely - some east Asia flavours. Everyone in this place seems friendly and smiley and the music was top notch. I'll definitely be returning...

Only in there with friends for a quick drink,( no food) was bought but had a lively atmosphere, quickly served at the bar for drinks, pleasant bar staff, clean pub .

Booked a table on a Sunday morning for lunch later the same day only to be told on arrival that bookings made on a Sunday are not valid. On arrival the pub was full of folk watching a football match on a loud tv and with little space to sit down. We decided as a result to leave and found a much nicer Nicholsons pub, with a far more pleasant atmosphere and great food further up Goodramgate. Needless to say we will not be returning.

Had the fish and chips and they were excellent. Great taste, big portion and piping hot. Nice traditional pub with lovely friendly staff.

Had a large family get together and they catered for 11 of us when it was busy, no problem and reserved our seats in advance.

My meal was good, wife's not so good. I had the Steak and ale pie 😋 my wife had the Chicken and bacon sandwich... Not much chicken or bacon 😔

Nice meal staff brilliant had to wait to find table for 4 .

Nice pub with a comfortable atmosphere to it, a good selection of drinks and friendly staff.

Hemos visitado este pub regularmente desde 2018 y siempre disfrutamos de sus aros de cebolla rebozados y papas fritas, pero al visitarlo hoy nos dijeron que ya no los sirven, ya que tienen un nuevo chef que no los cocinará y no hay bocados de lite ni siquiera un tazón de papas fritas. ¡No volveré a visitarte!

Welcoming pub, good atmosphere. Our food was really good, not your average pub food. Prices were reasonable and the staff were friendly and attentive. Would definitely go back here when we visit York again.

Food very nice and staff attentive

Best sticky toffee pudding I’ve ever tasted!

Nice food. Cannot use app to order for some reason

Nachos where a joke, for an extra £ they could have added more cheese

Well enjoyed last time in with family, wee pricey not really anymore, pay your money and take a chance lol 😂 enjoy folks, oh upstairs seating too

The Golden Lion is a nice cosy traditional pub. There is a good selection of beers, larger and cider, including three hand-pulled cask conditioned real ales, greene king abbot ale, IPA, and Theakstons old percular. The staff are very friendly i haven't tried the food as it was very busy when i called in but it's a greene king pub and the food is usually quite good. The pub is dog friendly.

Would not put anyone off visiting.

OK for a chain pub, 4 Cask Ales and loads of fizzy stuff.

Very busy on Saturday night they have sports on plus music so you find yourself surrounded with people that are just shouting at each other as you can't hear each other. Wouldn't recommend the food

A bit expensive for what you get

Great pub. Friendly staff. Good service at the bar. A little too packed and noisy for us when we first went in but numbers reduced later on. It was the Christmas period so to be expected, York was very Judy!

Popped in for a quick visit for some snacks, I ordered the smashed potatoes and fries. They were incredible! The staff were super friendly and helpful too! I will definitely be returning :)

Muy acogedor y agradable personal. Baños limpios y bien mantenidos. Nosotros donde solo en una visita de un día amd después de buscar en Google encontramos el león de oro ofreciendo almuerzos de domingo. Esto es justo lo que necesitábamos en el frío y húmedo domingo. Al ordenar nos dijeron que ya no hacían cenas de domingo. Esto fue decepcionante, ya que elegimos este pub basado en el menú onile, sin embargo, la comida que conseguimos era encantador y volveríamos. Simplemente actualiza tu menú en línea ¿otros saben que no hay almuerzos de domingo en el futuro?

We came to York for two days and we came here twice to have lunch, delicious food, great prices, super cozy and really nice people :)

Nice place but honestly we got a little cold, almost enough to wear a jacket. The drinks were good but a little expensive

The Golden Lion in York has a tired and dated feel. While some might find this adds to its charm given its age, it’s not what you’d typically expect from a Greene King establishment. We had booked a table in advance, and it was ready on arrival, which was a positive start. However, the menu seemed reduced compared to other Greene King pubs, offering fewer options. I chose the pie and chips, which was a mixed experience. The pie itself was good, though the crust was a little hard and there were only a few pieces of meat inside. The gravy served on the side was a highlight, pairing well with the small portion of chips provided. The atmosphere was far from ideal. A football match was playing, creating a noisy environment with children shouting and screaming throughout, making it difficult to relax. While the pub may appeal to those seeking a traditional vibe, the limited menu, average food, and noisy ambiance made for a disappointing visit. Improvements are needed to make it a venue worth returning to.

Otra noche fantástica en este vibrante pub con DJ Russ en el decs. El personal del bar trabaja muy duro para mantenerse al día con los clientes y nunca necesita esperar mucho tiempo. También tienen la maravillosa habilidad de saber a quién se va a servir a continuación. DJ Russ tenía gente bailando en las calles. Tiene un Witt natural, es un artista brillante y juega lo que la gente pide. La pista de baile siempre está llena, Nunca he tenido una mala noche cuando ha estado en él. Un portero en la puerta garantiza que la gente esté segura por dentro y por fuera. Nunca he visto problemas en el pub ya que está bien administrado. Gracias a todos por otra gran noche 10 / 10

Es con un corazón pesado que tengo que escribir esto con una calificación de 2 estrellas. Aunque el establecimiento me pareció familiar y no me andaré con rodeos, me pareció que el menú para lo que se seleccionó no se ajustaba a la imaginación que esperaba. ¡Whitby scampi con patatas fritas y guisantes! (Imagen. 1 de 1 ) La reacción exagerada del tamaño de la placa no hizo justicia a las pequeñas porciones como se muestra en la foto de evidencia. Descritos como papas fritas gruesas, no son papas fritas gruesas simplemente una bolsa de comida agrícola o allí por igual. Simplemente pon fichas. Diluido con guisantes. Podría ser fácilmente declarado como un chorrito de guisantes mushy. La salsa tártara estaba bien. El servicio de atención al cliente era una tarifa, pero tal vez preguntar a los clientes si les gustaría hielo con su bebida, ya que hace más frío que Islandia en un día de verano.

Didn't eat all though plenty of people were eating. We had drinks only. Would definitely recommend you visit here as reasonable prices. Friendly atmosphere with friendly staff

Quick drink and dance - old music but live and fun

Visitando York con la familia. Me pidieron que reservara una comida a media tarde antes de participar en una caminata guiada por la noche. Después de leer varias reseñas elijo el León de Oro como el lugar que más se ajusta a nuestras necesidades.

Great place for a drink, nice busy pub 🍻

Not a bad pub but compared to the excellent ones york has its pretty average.

Precioso bar en el centro de York, comida básica a buen precio buen ambiente, muy céntrico y cálido. . . bien merece la pena llamar. .

Amazing food and great drinks after a long and cold walk.

Nice warm bar for a light lunch. The beef sandwich was a tad light on the beef, chips were nice. Staff friendly and nice and warm on a chilly day in York.

Couldn’t visit the pub at 4:45pm because we had an under 18 with us. Update following reply: We had a table with friends who were already at the pub, we informed the staff of this. Plenty of other establishments to spend your money at.

Saturday was not a good day to this place- food wasn't worth the long wait.

Day trip to York Xmas Mkt - lunch at Golden Lion - Great staff - traditional pub.

Great pub, very busy but lovely food & great range of drinks, staff very friendly.

Stopped for a quick drink and a bite to eat. Very busy but staff lovely. Friendly and efficient. Food standard pub grub but good, hearty portions.

Very busy at 5 30pm. We booked a table online but staff were not aware of the booking. We were lucky enough to have a free table available for 3 of us and our dog. Excellent service. Thank you.

A pleasant Greene King pub with a Cask Marque. Choice of four real ales. Madge got me on Theakstone's Old Peculiar. A very historic ale. One roomed downstairs bar with lots of TV's. There is an OK roof terrace. Food served but we just ate so cannot comment.

Great dog friendly pub only had drinks as all the turkey dinners had gone. Warm and welcoming pub and had a constant stream of customers.

2nd year visit to York and this bar dosent fail to deliver a nice atmosphere and good food

Just called in for a quick drink, seemed ok

Called in for a quick drink. It was quiet when we arrived, and it was easy to get served. The staff were attentive and engaging, which made for a pleasant visit.

2x 3 for £12 on small plates.... 1 glass of J2o With blue light discount @ 15%......£37.55 When challenged small plates are individually priced when using discount.... RIP offff

Un pub que nos pareció auténtico y agradable. Además de tener mucha historia detrás. Cenamos un sandwich de pollo y como no, un Fish and Chips. Todo correcto. La señorita, detrás de la barra, era muy efectiva en su trabajo.

First time visiting here, and would definitely recommend, such friendly and welcoming staff, atmosphere is wonderful! Thank you for such a great experience! Will definitely be back 😊

Pub was busy & had a nice olden atmosphere to it, dark ambiance & old fashioned decor. Food was delicious, we had a range of starters, fish & chips & club sandwich, all of which was delicious. The dumplings were too dry & the waitress immediately offered me a dessert as I didn't eat the dumplings. Excellent attention from service staff & very warm staff. Highly recommended if you like us were walking around York Minster & the Shambles & needed a spot of lunch!

Ordered the BBQ Chicken which was wrapped in streaky bacon, smothered in beer cheese with crispy onions served with vine tomatoes, chips and onion rings also had a pint of Theakston's Old Perculier. What can I say about the establishment: A warm welcome awaits, staff are friendly, polite and very attentive. Atmosphere in the pub was inviting with low music playing which is not intrusive if you are trying to enjoy a conversation with friends. Golf was playing on the TV (no sound) therefore a nice addition if you are a sports fan. The food was fabulous and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this establishment and you will not be disappointed with either the warm welcome, atmosphere, food or drinks on offer.

Lovely pub in the city centre, staff are always very friendly and helpful and has a lovely atmosphere. Enjoyed the £2 Carling promo!

Tables are very sticky ,staff are ignorant

Good food & a good pint of Neck Oil. Not too pricey either.

Never had food here but I saw the plates and the food looked ok Service is good, staff attentive and the drinks are a really good price for York Atmosphere: well it is always busy with lots of people because the price is good for things, so atmospheric.

The food wasn't very good. I ordered whole tail scampi chips and peas. What I got was no peas, tiny bite size pieces of scampi,the chips were nice my grandaughter wasn't impressed with her food and left most of hers 😕

Great pub . Had a couple of drinks and some lunch.. Hannah served us at our table..she was attentive and smiley and happy... an asset to the pub... Good food. Good drinks.

The food and setting was nice. Zara gave great service, helping us carefully with our order and ensuring that the dietary requirements of our group were met.

Lovely friendly pub, food was delicious special thanks to Zara and Ailsa

Great promotion on £2 a pint for Carling!

Lunch with a friend, we both enjoyed our food, & the r'ose was exceptional, we will Definitely return will recommend, to others, the staff were good, too.

Good old fashioned pub, didn't have food because there was a 45min wait, but the food being served to customers looks appetising with plenty food on plates. Plenty draught beers to choose the tvs were showing the sky sports.

Great pub with very reasonably priced food

Cheep as chips ,carling £2 a pint gobsmacked

Great pub good service clean premises good food

Was I your pub on sat the 7th of Sept, at around 2.30pm,we got our drinks and sat in a corner near the window. When we sat down there was a couple with 2 gray hounds dogs, when we looked down one of the dogs was urinating on the floor in front of us, and our feet was in the dog s urine, the people around we noticed was having meals, I know that it is a dog friendly pub but having this happen in front of people eating to me is a not nice,myself I just think it's a health issue, we're food is been served and dogs are urinating on the floor while people are eating is a no no for me, as we were leaving a girl did come with a mop bucket and mop to clean it up, this should not be happening.

Absolutely stinks toilets are disgusting

Great beer selection and friendly staff. Chips are tasty!