Golden Lion Camden in Camden

Awesome food with very decent prices in Camden! Beef ribs are great for meat lovers, very juicy, tender and easily falling off the bone. Brisket loaded potatoes are really good, so as the sticky smokey wings. Great value for money in this place. Def coming back with friends to order the big platter! We paid £47 between 2 people + drinks from the bar.

What a find! Yesterday (16 Nov) my brother and I were walking from Hampstead to Blackfriars and felt hungry. On entering the Golden Lion we were greeted with such friendly and helpful people especially Holly. The food was outstanding in terms of portion size and quality and excellent value for money. Thank you all at the Golden Lion.

Gorgeous bbq food. Good drinks range. Friendly staff.

amazing food…second time visiting… even better than the first time…the smoked oxtail… is on another level.

Great little pub in the heart of Camden town - the ribs are amazingly yum especially! :)

3rd visit to eat Rack City Ribs and this will not be the last. Wonderful tasty ribs and chicken. Cant wait to return.

Very friendly and helpful thank you very much for the glass of water for my dad

I attended a small birthday gathering there and enjoyed some beers and food. The food was particularly delicious.

Went there last month with a few friends to try out the BBQ food. Did NOT disappoint, shocked at how good it was and the people behind the bar and food are so genuine. Will be back soon...

I had the pleasure of trying the roast meal at the Golden Lion Pub, which featured a delicious spread of Jamaican cuisine, and I was beyond impressed. The roast oxtail was perfectly cooked—tender and packed with rich, deep flavors. The seasoning was spot on, making each bite of the oxtail absolutely mouthwatering. Paired with well-prepared rice, creamy coleslaw, and indulgent mac and cheese, the meal was a satisfying mix of textures and flavors. The wings were also a standout, seasoned to perfection with just the right amount of spice and juiciness. I couldn’t finish them all, so I took some home, and they tasted just as amazing the next day. All in all, the meal was fantastic, from the expertly cooked oxtail to the vibrant, well-balanced sides. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic, well-seasoned Jamaican food!

Had a feast like a king. Great service as well. Really good food.

Friendly staff, as of now really good barbecue food. Edit: Sadly I'm not sure how dog friendly they are. Previously it's been really good, but last visit a customer passive-aggressively asked if I was going to "park my dog outside" (despite being several metres away from him), and the waitress' response was to move us to a tiny table in the back corner rather than engage or explain that it's a dog friendly pub. Maybe he was some kind of special customer, but he was a rude dickhead and it felt very strange to be shunted off into the corner in a pub like this.

Really lovely friendly pub, very good prices met friends over from oz, and just had the best afternoon. Thank you! Didn’t have any food, but I’m sure it’s lovely!

What a absolute gem!! Proper London pub happy to look after you with the added bonus of sensational food. Ice and Scarlett made sure that our party of 7 were looked after. The food by rack City ribs was far beyond the standard that you expect to see from ANY pub in London. Do not hesitate to visit!! Massive love to everyone involved in this place!!

Great food, ribs, chicken and mac and cheese were all fantastic and the fries were delicious 😋

The rack of ribs was great, and the location is quite nice on the corner with outside seating both sides.

🚇Camden Town 🍺 £6.30 Kirin Lager The Golden Lion is located in the backstreets of Camden Town, away from the hustle and bustle of the High Street. The nearest Tube is Camden Town, Camden Road overground is also close by. This architecturally stunning pub was built in the 1890’s and is on Camra's heritage pubs list. In 2013 the pub faced closure and conversion into flats. Thankfully it was saved by the local community, the tenacious sitting tenants at the time and Camden Council. This is a bright and airy one bar pub that has a contemporary feel. At the far end of the bar is a marble fireplace with a large screen with some oldschool mirrors advertising Campari and Martini. To the right are a collection of superb black and white photos of old Camden Town. The furniture is a mix of traditional tables and modern chairs, the ceiling is high with sparkling chandeliers. The star of the show is the beautiful servery and original Charrington’s back bar. This is one of the finest back bars I’ve come across on my travels which looks as good as new. The beer selection was excellent and included a choice of mainstream, premium, craft and cask options. I decided on a pint of Kirin Lager, a rare find around London’s taps. My pint was great, price point a tad above average. The food offering is barbecue slow cooked smoked meats by @rackcityribs . The smell coming from the kitchen was absolutely amazing, the mmm’s from the tables confirmed haw good the food was. We arrived around 2pm for a Sunday lunchtime pint on St Patrick’s Day. The atmosphere was convivial and welcoming with a mixture of locals and visitors exploring Camden. The team here are really friendly, the barman who served us was chatty and personable. This once oldschool Irish pub may no longer have a pool table, dartboard, fruities and a jukebox, but thankfully this landmark Camden pub endures. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to @golden_lion_camden , the architecture, beautiful back bar, great beer and food, amiable hospitality will hopefully see a new golden era for this must visit London pub. ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 17.03.24

Pork ribs were not falling off the bones loved the staff very fun

They have plenty of beer options and you don’t need to make a booking to find a space usually.

Very nice little pub. Super nice staff. Only recommended.

Was attending a gig nearby and arrived early so I popped in here for a drink, it's an interesting pub. The service was good. I didn't eat.

I watched you on TV. You deserve all the BEST. I,ll go there to have some pints my next time in London.

Best pork rib I ate in London. It's very worth it. The side dishes are also delicious and the service is quick and friendly. I will definitely come back!

Everything was very nice and the food was great...that's how a pub should be...best regards from Switzerland

Great atmosphere and very cozy pub! Would recommend 🍻

We did not expect such great hospitality and food: Despite not having pre-booked and being advised that all tables were booked, super helpful staff asked us to wait and advised that there was a table that was currently free but would need to be vacated promptly when the pre-booked guests arrived. The staff were really nice about it. We decided to risk it and so glad we did: Awesome ribs, really tasty corn bread and macaroni cheese. The food was full of flavour, Carribean spice and American (?) influence. We had a fabulous meal. Thank you for a great meal!

Lovely hidden gem in Camden serving great food by Rack City Ribs (check them out on Instagram). As a BBQ fanatic I have to say the beef short rib was up there with some of the best I've had and the wings have a great light batter. Looking forward to trying the 7 Mac and cheese next.

We love this place. You can feel it has a soul.

Really nice pub, amazing staff as well. Came here for my birthday and they very kindly brought me out a very generous slice of cake free of charge. The food was AMAZING, if I could rate this place 6 stars I would.

Amazing BBQ in a fun, chilled pub

lovely place with even more lovely people.

I went here for the first time today after seeing rack city ribs were running the kitchen…. Holy cow wow….. wow is the only word you use for a place like this, this is a real secret gem of a place. Selfishly I don’t want this place to get too popular so that all the tourists from out of London start coming here, but that’s me being selfish. Service 50/10 they couldn’t not have been nicer…… good 1 million out of ten…..location easy peasy just a genuine nice spot run by decent people excellent food!

First time there. Rack city ribs are now residing there, providing the food. Great food, very friendly staff.

Came for Rack city ribs and I must say, this was the best bbq I’ve ever had in my life ! Sooooo yummy and smoky !! Worth every penny

Amazing food! Very good ribs for very good price. Cozy pub vibe, nice stuff!

This bar and the service for the bar is great! However the rack city ribs service was horrible — we waited half an hour to be seated, another hour to get the food and another 30 min to get the bill. The waitress seems to really not know what she was doing and super distracted. And we were given half an hour portion of food without knowing the fact it was half until the bill came

Perfect for a drink after work.

We came here after work as saw that rack city ribs have a spot here now. The food was sensational, we got the platter and it was so much food, everything was perfection but would recommend the beef ribs which fell off the bone. Some of the best food I’ve had in a while and will be back! Prices were great and the pub prices were very good for London £3.99 for cider/ale before 6pm. Service was great and chef came up to check how are food was.

Beautiful pub. Welcoming staff and a lovely atmosphere!

Great little pub, Sunday lunches look amazing definitely a hidden Gem worth exploring

When the guy behind the bar asks "how can I get you drunk?", you know you're in the perfect place. Cracking corner pub off the beaten track which is well worth hunting down. Feels like it's had a refit but plenty of original Carringtons panelling and what not. Decent choice of beers with Brooklyn Defender on at £6.50 which is great value in today's age. Please go if in the area. Well worth it

Traditional pub in Camden - went to a private event and the staff were lovely. Would visit again for food/drinks with friends.

Thanks Diego for great service!

Nice pub where we had our traditional Sunday roast! The place is super clean, richly decorated and bright. The roasts (we took the chicken one) were really delicious (the potatoes crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the carrots, green and red cabbage very well cooked, with its gravy sauce to accompany everything). Small decisive detail: the toilets are super clean and accessible (ramp available if necessary). Warm and welcoming service. THANKS

great G&Ts, Diego is the best!!

Closed at 8pm because they had no customers. Tried to go in for a pint but was told they were closed even though their website said 23:00

Good pub but quite expensive - even for 2023 prices. The music playing was really good though.

A gem of pub slightly of the beaten track but highly recommended 👌

Lovely pub with great atmosphere and very friendly staff!

Lovely pub to have a couple of pints.

I enjoyed the food here. People were very friendly.

Lovely wee pub & the staff are really friendly,will definitely be back .

Was visiting London and stumbled across this place shortly after arriving. It was advertising Sunday lunch, too be fair at a reasonable price of £13.99. The place was also empty which made me feel slightly apprehensive. So we sat down and ordered our dinner. It took around 20 minute's, which I don't mind if the food is cooked properly. Out came our Sunday roast and wow, it was fantastic. I genuinely can't explain how good the food was. So if you're in this area then head in here, you won't be disappointed. And to top off our visit the place had a really good British pub feel about it. Superb.

Was visiting London and stumbled across this place shortly after arriving. It was advertising Sunday lunch, too be fair at a reasonable price of £13.95. The place was also empty which made me feel slightly apprehensive. So we sat down and ordered our dinner. It took around 20 minute's, which I don't mind if the food is cooked properly. Out came our Sunday roast and wow, it was fantastic. I genuinely can't explain how good the food was. So if you're in this area then head in here, you won't be disappointed. And to top off our visit the place had a really good British pub feel about it. Superb.

I love that the Golden Lion survived whatever awful things wrecked the buildings around it, WWII? Developers? That it's still standing is a very good thing. Space is good, beer is fine. Staff are always friendly. There's nothing wrong with the place but there's nothing special either. Lacks character somehow.

This place is so amazing. We just had our engagement party here. Staff are awesome, really accommodating, the space is great and it's so well priced. A gem. Thanks Golden Lion <3

I went here on my trip to London last year and it was amazing calm atmosphere wonderful staff and had one of the best burgers of my life here

Food was amazing, we had roast dinner, th beef melted in your mouth. Service was good with friendly staff. Atmosphere was that of a traditional pub, relaxed & friendly.

Verdaderamente un lugar súper agradable para disfrutar una cerveza, estar con amigos y disfrutar de un agradable ambiente. El lugar es muy bonito y con ambiente familiar. Muy recomendable en esta parte de la ciudad. Great job guys. Fantastic place. I enjoyed very much.

Excellency neighbourhood local with good beer, friendly service and good company!

Decent Sunday roast! They do kids size as well

Great real ale pub in the backwaters of Camden Town, very close to Camden Road Overground Station. Old School, honest decent boozer. Occasional beer festivals with keen prices.

Community pub. Stair lift now installed. Reasonable pool table - has since been removed. No lunch advertised but small plate options are tasty.

Good pub for a pint. Do not recommend to eat there terrible food!

Being welcomed with smile. Service was friendly. Food was amazing. Sunday roast beef was soooo good and the price was very reasonable.

Brilliant staff! Cosy even outside! Very sunny aspect evenings in summer! Bar manageress is the loveliest - efficient and chilled - great blend

The staff were super friendly but the Sunday roast was awful! They need to up their game with the food.

Wonderful place to eat & enjoy a pint, or two! Been a few times & it's never been a disappointment.

Nous sommes passés devant par hasard et sommes rentrés.Très bon accueil, nous avons goûté aux plats et nous recommandons ! La prochaine fois que je vais à Londres, j'y retournerai sans hésiter 🙂

Muy recomendado para una pinta ocasional y para un sunday roast. Bonito pub en una zona tranquila del norte de Londres. Tiene dardos gratuitos también.

It was cosy, revives notions of the glorious olde pub days, very grassrooty. Very welcoming bar staff. We attended a pub quiz (where we failed brilliantly) and enjoyed it. They had an enticing roast with red cabbage, but was out when we came.

Friendly ☺️ good food and friendly service and pets welcome been my local for 21 years l have always supported my local pubs

Wow is the only word to describe this place. Loved itttt

Not much to say really. Waited over an hour for food, wrong food came. They did apologise. Seems a pub for the locals and we were only visiting so i understand now it isnt a gastro pub

We came by for a late lunch at around 3pm on Sunday. We ordered a couple of drinks and some food (2 chicken burgers, triple cooked chips, cheesy chips and onion rings) and paid for it. After about 5 minutes the young lady who served us behind the bar came out to apologise that they had no onion rings - not really a problem, so we just waited for the rest of the food.... And waited.... After 45 minutes another lady (perhaps the manager?) came out with 2 plates with beef burgers and standard fries. She apologized that there had been a mix up, and I pointed out that this is not what we had ordered, so the food was swiftly taken away and she took down a note of our original order again. Another 10 minutes goes by and the original young lady comes to our table to tell us that they have no chicken burgers!!! So we wait (had I not already paid, I probably would have paid for the drinks and left by this stage) again. 10 more minutes and we are brought our.... chips! No signs of the burgers though for another 5 minutes. So the food was reasonable (good chips) although not what we wanted or ordered. I must say the manager lady did apologise profusely on numerous occasions and did not charge for a subsequent couple of drinks. We finished our food and left and she apologised once again. It was not a "bad" experience but there seems to be little or no proper communication between the kitchen and the bar staff.

Friendly staff, great regulars, lovely pint of Guinness and a nice location to watch the world go by. What's not to like?

Awesome old pub. Literally the only thing left on the block which makes it even cooler.

Excellent local pub, great beer options and excellent food

Great food, good drinks, and Rachel was an excellent and friendly bartender!

Always happy and friendly staff here. Never had any issues and reasonable prices too.

Great building, good atmosphere and staff

Went for their Sunday roasts, ordered the chicken and beef roasts and they were so good! The chicken is tasty and perfectly cooked. The beef is tender and juicy. The potatoes are crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. Perfect for Sunday chillax when you are in Camden.

Fantastic food Fantastic staff go visit

Came in on a Sunday, took the chicken roast and it was simply excellent!

Great Sunday lunch basic but good and value for money. The meats were well cooked beef and chicken and very filling. The potatoes were crisp on the outside fluffy on inside. Just the job. Recommend.

Smallest fish and chips I’ve ever had in my life. Why so small? Adult price And receive a kids portion..

Popped here of a Thursday night and along with two comrades we were comfortably sat at the bar having a pint. Next thing we know the rather grumpy staff told us they needed to clear the bar stools with no explanation. They basically cleared the whole pub of tables and chairs without telling any one why. Next thing we know about 100 divvy rugby people walk in and have a buffet and are taking up the entire pub and have looks of distain anytime we squeezed past them to go to the toilet. Not only that the accessible toilet was full of all the chairs and stools that had been cleared. Hardly accessible if there’s no space in it! Completely ridiculous as a pub to seek your soul to huge rude groups meaning no chairs or tables for customers and the staff no saying anything when we’d paid a princely sum for our drinks was unacceptable. The Albert down the road is a much better option. Golden Lion? Gold medal as a tut pub more like.

Nice pub. Lovely service and good atmosphere. Best sunday roast in Camdem!

Not bad, the beef is very good, the belly of pork is not good at all, the roast beef is excellent

Great neighbourhood pub, £4.50 craft beer pints on Thursdays can't be beaten!

Great boozer full of characters and great staff Made ti feel really welcome and the food is delicious. Very reasonable and tasty at a good price We Very impressed by the place

OK Camden pub. Despite appearing in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide, it only had one, pretty average, cask beer on handpump when I visited.

Great pub with some lovely interesting features.great beer and lovely service too.

Great pub Great looking barmaid

Good service & decent selection of beer

The calamari was not crunchy but was quite tasty, the aioli that came with the calamari was excellent, good beers, quiet, friendly/polite/welcoming staff and fast service. Good location if you are walking in the canal and fancy a drink, it is near a bridge.

Went for the Sunday lunch. Nice pub vibe but too much cabbage on it for my liking unfortunately.

Lovely pub! Great atmosphere and music. We go every Sunday for roast and quiz and it never disappoints :)

Cosy local. Sausage rolls are boss 👌

Went to the Golden Lion today to try out the Sunday Roast, was not disappointed. Great value for money. It was a nice atmosphere & staff were very friendly. Will be back.