The Golden Lion in Hambleton

Reserved a table online for a small family reunion. Clearly a popular spot and there were a lot of people milling around outside and drinking outside the pubs on the main street. Service inside was good and there was a good choice of food which was very tasty. Sadly there was a large group of well watered men booked onto the table next to us, in the area by the bar, which completely spoilt the last half of our meal as we simply couldn't hear each other talking. It was a real shame that staff didn't consider putting us in the other part of the restaurant where there were several empty tables all evening, or relocating us for the last part of our meal when it would have been obvious we could no longer converse or hear. .... this would have made all the difference. (It would have been awkward having to ask to be moved ... but care from front of house staff could have carefully relocated us.)

Stayed here on the second night of our Cleveland Way Walk. The room was very nice with a big walk in shower and a comfy bed. Evening meal and Breakfast were great. My dinner was the best meal of the entire walk!

We had a fabulous one night stopover at this pub. Room was beautiful, quite spacious with a very comfortable kingsize bed. Lovely bathroom with large walk in shower. The pub itself presents a very cosy and intimate dining experience. A good selection of beers and the food was delicious, served promptly by very polite and friendly staff. A little on the pricey side but you do get what you pay for. Overall a fabulous place to stay, drink and eat. We will definitely be back!

Booked a table - good job as the place was so so busy for a Thursday night. The food was amazing - my husband would recommend the pie - being from the north (near wigan), it was one of the best pies he has ever eaten. The mussels were so tasty. Love the ambience - candles on each table. They allow dogs which is always a bonus. Staff lovely too

We had a delicious dinner meal . The decor is elegant and we sat in the bar area. Service was good service. Prices very reasonable for quality of meal and serve size.

Excellent all round --- good food with helpful and friendly staff and they're dog friendly, a word of caution though as some of the ales on draught are really really really good and it's too easy to have more than enough .We had the wild mushroom risotto and a chicken kiev which were rather nice and unfortunately didn't leave room for the dessert menu --- maybe next time , and be assured there will be a next time.

Stayed here overnight while the Cleveland Way. The barman/host was a marmite character, you loved him or hated him. We thought he was great with a dry sense of humour. He was friendly, helpful, the room was comfortable with the full Yorkshire breakfast being lovely. We didn't eat here which we wish we had, as when we returned, the place was heaving with diners so that says something about the food. Would stay here again.

As always amazing food. Had the lamb and steak , just gorgeous. Crème brûlée was delicious. This place has such a unique feel that you have to experience. We just can’t stop coming back. Rooms lovely & breakfast is always so nice , first class produce.

Nice location, friendly staff, good beer, cozy atmosphere. But above all superb food - we especially recommend the haloumi fritter starter, the deep fried calamari starter (wonderfully light squid in delicious tasting batter), the gorgonzola risotto and the sticky toffee pudding!

Limited uninspiring menu, only one fish dish, salmon? I had the vegetable wellington the pastry was soggy and the filling a large tasteless mixture of goodness knows what. Other dishes included rack of lamb with mashed potato this was cold and a bland pie. This used to be a fabulous rustic pub with good food. The tables and chairs were ugly modern things which didn’t suit the old building. We won’t return.

Awful customer service. I tried calling to book a table and spoke with a rude man who was incredibly unhelpful and unpleasant.

We stayed for 4 nights and everything was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS in every way. The team were everything you would want running your own business . The food was delicious and obviously prepared fresh, both breakfast and evening meals. Our room was spotlessly clean with the best shower ever. Fabulous value for money and not to missed if you want a traditional country pub with all of the above. Definitely the best pub in the area with an owner that can only be described as a character and a gentleman. We will certainly be returning. THANK YOU ALL.

Excellent food in a beautiful old inn, on the main street of a lovely (but very busy) village. We were a bit perturbed to be greeted with a big sign saying that 'Clean, Quiet, Well Behaved dogs are welcome." Seriously? This is a Country pub, right in the middle of prime hiking and walking country - one would expect 'Muddy boots and dogs welcome!" That aside, the food really is very good. Roast Beef, Roast Pork, both served with copious and imaginative vegetables, and most of all the Fishcake with a superb sauce, were all first rate, and the one pudding we could manage, Plum and Apple Crumble, was also the very best. Fortunately we had come with our dogs well prepared, having made sure they got a dip in the local beck, and we plied them with plenty of food to keep them quiet. They take their food seriously here, and it's very much a local place so don't expect the kind of warmth you might get at other Yorkshire pubs, but the excellence of the food compensates for everything else.

This pub will always be our favourite!! And most definitely the BEST in the village and surrounding areas! We come to this pub all the time and it has never let us down! It has such a warm and cosy atmosphere which makes it a perfect pub. The staff are so so friendly, super attentive and always smiling! We have been for evening meals and Sunday lunch! The food is absolutely delicious!!! The Sunday lunch: massive Yorkshire puds, perfect gravy, great choices of veg, tasty roasties, creamy cauliflower cheese, the meat is cooked to perfection. The desserts are ur classic English desserts which I absolutely love!!! I can never resist a dessert at the golden lion 🍰

This venue came highly recommended and there are many reasons we can see why. The menu and specials offer a good range of imaginative dishes. Freshness and taste are obviously high priorities. We chose the mussels and pork cheeks followed by pan fried Dover sole and Salmon fishcake, with creme brulee and chocolate and pistachio tart to follow, and completed the meal with perfectly prepared americanos. This is a cosy atmospheric and well patronised village pub so you might be surprised to find such culinary strength on the menu. The main criticism for us throughout was a strong feeling that chef was too heavy handed with the salt for our tastes - something we have encountered too often in fine dining. For us, it really gets in the way of the pure flavours of the ingredients. We always want those to shine through not least to appreciate their subtlety. Tables are quite close together so it is a shame when you are unfortunate to be right next to a table where the diners are having such a good time the volume of talk and laughter feels intrusive. Bad luck on our part on this our first visit especially as it was at the start of service, but it was a Friday evening. Chef is clearly working at a high level of creativity especially on the starters and mains and the front of house team are attentive and friendly.

We have eaten at the Golden Lion previously although not for some years. We were pleased to see that the menu choices are still good and the food excellent. The restaurant/ pub was very busy, service was good, although a little longer pause between courses would have been preferred. This was something that we could have asked for. On this occasion we had booked a room for the night. This was well decorated & presented. Warm, cosy and with a great en-suite shower. Breakfast the following morning was included and was very nice with lots of options. The bill was very reasonable and staying in this great location is certainly something we will consider again.

The whole place felt romantic but within an old fashioned pub style. We both ate gnocchi with Gorgonzola and nduja sauce… one of the nicest things I’ve ever tasted! I followed it with sea bass and brown shrimp in a coconut broth on rice which was absolutely yummy. Hubby had creamy chicken, ham and leek pie mash and braised red cabbage.He thoroughly enjoyed it . We had no room for dessert! Service was friendly and efficient.

Absolutely outstanding steak and ale pie. And the gravy… wow something just a little special and worthy of the visit all by itself.

We stumbled into the Golden Lion but went back twice. Our first night two of of party of 8 were not well but we organised a takeaway inc soup that was just no trouble at all. Our meal was marvellous on all levels. Tasty. Generous. And lovely service friendly and attentive. Our second evening was even better with our sick colleagues restored. Same if not better service and great value. Did I say great. Well done Golden Lion on all scores

Best pub in the village! Fantastic pub, and we tried them all, the only one that we felt that we were truly welcome. The food was amazing, really amazing. The drinks were fantastic, but the staff were really where they rise above the others. We met Linsey, Nick, Nina and Freya and they are all so very lovely and made our dog Vinne welcome too. We felt so welcomed. If only all of the pubs were like this one. The ambience is amazing. We stayed in the village but next time we come (and we will, purely based on the fantastic reception) we will stay in this pub. Stay here, eat here, enjoy this beautiful village, if we could buy here we would. Thank you so much for our fantastic experience. If we could rate you higher we would. Such an amazingly friendly place.

Popped in after a stroll around the reservoir and Osmotherley. Started with calamari and mussels, which did not disappoint. Followed by the biggest, juiciest chicken kiev; while the wife had pan-fried chicken and Rosti. Finished with the biggest slab of tiramisu and a moist brownie with the best chocolate sauce. Was just expecting standard pub food but was impressed with both the food and the service. The staff were very pleasant and welcoming. Will definitely be back the next time we are in the area.

Great food, but felt rushed. Order taken with starters and main. Starters came very quickly, but as soon as the plates were taken away our mains had arrived. It essentially took 45 mins for us to complete our meal. This did not create a relaxing atmosphere,

Pub is in beautiful village. Staff were fantastically friendly from the moment we arrived on Coast to Coast walk. Excellent room, food, ales and service.

Quite possibly the best Sunday dinner we have ever had , the 12hr water bathed beef was out of this world. We returned for dinner later and yet again not disappointed. Amazing staff and vibe !!!

What a Godsend. We went to the Golden Lion to console ourselves with a drink following a dreadful experience while staying B&B at another pub in the village. It was a packed Friday night. We didn’t want to eat where we were staying so asked...

Best beef Sunday dinner I’ve had! All Sunday trimmings we’re beautiful ! Cute put with lights and candles x

Awful! Is the only printable would I can use. The beer was cloudy and had a odd taste flavour despite swapping over my pint to get it to clear. The menu looked promising but when it arrived my roast beef was cold and a grey...

Food was absolutely terrible the pudding did not come with half the stuff and when asked they said they were out!! Over pricy £160 for 5 people for a terrible meal Would definitely not recommend and will certainly not be going back

I am not a Sunday lunch kind of bloke but after my wife booked here several months ago I decided to make an exception to this rule after trying the roast beef lunch. Put simply ,everything is outstanding from the melt in the mouth beef...

What a lovely spot for an evening meal. The food was lovely and very tasty. The atmosphere with the real fire made it warm and cosy. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend

We have eaten here on a number of occasions whilst working within the locality. The staff are cheerful and helpful and the atmosphere is that of a proper village pub which is a welcome chain from the generic style bistro pubs so prevalent today The...

Lovely , cozy , relaxed atmosphere, great music playing in the background, warm , engaging friendly staff, finished off with fantastic food 👌

Beautiful country pub with a fantastic restaurant. Cosy feel & very friendly. Superb food cooked to perfection (thank you chef) bonus of dog friendly to. Well worth a visit. Thank you hosts.

I have to say that this restaurant just gets better. The atmosphere, the service, the food all absolutely top notch. I had the risotto with smoked haddock and wow it was awesome, it was a starter, it was superb. The calamari was good as was...

Returned again for a 1 night stay away from the reality of busy family life and work . Lovely welcome and some lovely updates to the room . The evening meal , duck breast and steak was absolutely gorgeous. Staff friendly and attentive, nothing any...

The pub was lit up with fairy lights inside and outside, We were given a table immediately and the food, was delicious. The whole atmosphere was vibrant with lovely staff - wish we had stayed here instead of across the road.

Superb service, warm friendly place. Great menu at reasonable prices. (In complete contrast to the cold, badly run place we were staying over the road)!

Great food and fantastic service, will definitely be returning. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Doggie friendly too.

Well went to the Golden Lion today at 1pm with my friend as i have passed it many times whilst taking my dogs to Sheep-wash (Cod Beck) for a walk. As you arrive its really nice inside, with a great wood burner too. The staff...

We were told this was the place to go for a Sunday lunch in the area but I was just left disappointed with the whole experience. Staff were pleasant but Service of food was just incredibly slow. When our roast beef did arrive it was...

Ate with my son on Friday evening, place was packed buzzing, great atmosphere We both had the specials, garlic prawns and deep fried Brie, both cooked to perfection I then had the Lamb rump, which was tender served pink, accompanied with roast new potatoes and...

Very likely the rooms upstairs were quieter, but I unfortunately was put in Room #5 downstairs next to the pub's public toilets. There were frequent "thwump" sounds as a door somewhere closed. In my double en suite the bed was comfy and the bathroom clean...

Stayed and ate here on our Cleveland Way walk. Great welcome and beer. Absolutely love the way the staff dress, it so fits the atmosphere of the pub. We had a lovely comfortable, clean room overlooking the village with THE best shower. Dinner was delicious,...

Had an evening meal here. The place was very busy but service was very good and we didn’t have to wait too long for food. The menu choices were very interesting. Four of us had different main courses and all were excellent. The desserts were...

Stopped for food and drink while walking the Cleveland way, excellent meal and the service was fantastic. I have a nut allergy and the staff handled everything faultlessly.

Lovely village pub. Food was great with a varied menu and lovely to sit outside. Wouldn't bother with the other two pubs.

Have visited Golden Lion several times before and returned because of previous fine wine and food. Was informed as i walked to pub that they weren't doing food because it was monday ... came back to pub bar after eating over road to be aggressively...

Stayed here for the second time this year. The staff were welcoming and looked after us very well. The room we stayed in was excellent. The food served in the evenings was very good with a good choice. We will be visiting again

We are always made to feel extremely welcome. We booked via Nina and once we arrived we met Rosie for the first time. Christie, Lindsey and Nick as always fell through hoops to make our stay fantastic. Pauline and Jane kept our room Immaculate even...

We chose this pub, just because it was in a village on our route towards a hike on the North York moors. Three of us had perfect lager beers and were spoilt for choice with the small plates menu. Average £8 a dish for smoked...

My B&B host Ian, Vane House, suggested it was a pub with great food and atmosphere. From my experience Dinning at The Golden Lion he was spot one. The staff were friendly and very helpful, for a Thu night the place was packed with dinners...

Great room in a beautiful location. The food was exemplary, the locals were lovely and the staff were the loveliest people ever. We had a wonderful welcome, great evening meal and superb breakfast. There is one star missing only due to the church bell ringing...

We were welcomed even without a booking and we’re offered the last table. Food excellent and service extremely professional. I am gluten free and lots of choice from a varied menu. Excellent choice of wines. Didn’t manage a pudding as too full but they looked...

On entry the place didn’t seem like a fine dining venue but looks can be deceptive. We visited here with friends and had a great night. The pub is quite clearly a popular local village Inn but also caters for foodies too. We didn’t have...

Excellent service with great selection of drinks and food. Friendly welcome and directed to a table immediately great service and interaction with James Drinks and food first rate delicious meals can't recommend highly enough Thanks for a wonderful unexpected experience

I'm really surprised by the number of negative reviews for this pub, I've been coming on and off for 10 years and have always found it to be a warm, welcoming pub with good beer and great food. We always stay over and the rooms...

My self and my wife came to the Golden Lion for a pint, the pub was empty as it was still quite early. As we sat down the owner put down on the table we were sat on a reservation sign and said this table...

We had a 1 night stay on our coast to coast walk. Our room was large with a door to the 'garden' at the back of the pub. The room was very poor. The cleanliness wasn't good, carpet was full of bits, lots of dust...

The Golden Lion was our much-loved local a quarter of a century ago so it was a real trip down memory lane to be visiting it again after 24 years away. And we were so thrilled to find it just as good as ever. A...

Small portions and overpriced. Mentioned when tablevwas cleared and was told he could have brought more. Table of 8 and all but 1 still hungry after meal

The food was expensive, so we thought it would be good but it was very ordinary and parts of both meals were stone cold. We suspect it had been microwaved. Portions were small. My dish was not the dish at all as described. The waiter...

Great food ,variety and portion size. Helpful staff and we had a good relaxed time . The food was absolutely delicious and I loved the parmo .I had to have help to finish it .

Not a the warm welcome we expected. Booked a table in advance and arrived on time. Was greeted with a hostile reception as they couldn’t find the booking. One staff member said to another oh another one! So clearly not an isolated incident! Shown to...

Really lovely cozy pub, just what we needed after a 7 mile walk on the Cleveland Way. Our dog was welcomed. Food was delicious and service excellent. A little pricey ( could have done a lite bites menu?) for lunch but happy to pay it...

Absolutely fantastic meal in a beautiful pub with a warm and friendly atmosphere. We had calamari, suet crust pies and hake and everything was delicious! Service was really friendly and efficient. We can’t wait to go back.

I booked in for two nights whilst working in the area. As a woman alone, I couldn’t have felt more safe and comfortable. I had dinner both nights and the food is just gorgeous, testy, generous and excellent quality. The menu has something for most...

Osmotherley's finest eatery. Excellent food! So glad we booked here. The food was really good. Love the atmosphere and team are friendly and very efficient. Booked again for our last night!

Gorgeous food in a cosy and inviting setting. Some of the best service we have seen in quite a while post covid. We enjoyed it immensely and have already booked to go again. Yummy!

What a brilliant meal and quality service we had last night. Not only was all our starters beautiful. One mussel’s, calamari and haddock risotto. Fantastic. The main courses 2 x sirloins, 1 x pie and 1 burger. All with the exception of one of the...

Hake was excellent. Delicious Timothy Taylors to accompany. Ambiance with fairy lights was delightful. Our big hairy Spinone was made to feel very welcome despite occupying most of the floor by the bar!

Booked a meal here whilst on holiday, the food was delicious and well presented with a good selection on the menu. The staff were professional, friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend.

We called in for a couple of drinks after arriving for an overnight stay in Osmotherley. Despite walking through both sides of the bar, and staff noticing we were there, we were completely ignored. Perhaps this was because we weren't ordering any food. Not used...

Came here to celebrate my birthday, the food, service, and atmosphere was outstanding. I recommend booking as it is a very popular restaurant. Thank you again for making my birthday a great one!

Booked For a 2pm lunch for today over a week ago, arrived 20 min before booking slot informed staff we had arrived ordered drinks and were told table would be ready. Took our drinks outside then at 2:30 we were told our table will be...

A perfect stay in Osmotherley! My boyfriend and I walked the Cleveland way in four days this summer and half way through we stopped at the Lion for a gorgeous warming dinner and stay with breakfast! We could not fault this place in the slightest.....

Been going for 25 years food still as good Christy just the same just a little older b&b Great value for money food plentyful staff fantastic going back in a few weeks sad to leave

My wife and I spent 2 nights here while enjoying some walks on the moors. Our double room was clean and spacious with a king size bed and sofa. The bathroom housed a large walk in shower. There are the normal tea/coffee making facilities with...

On first impression you might think the Golden lion has not much of a roar but you would be mistaken. Newly refurbished room and excellent food exceeded our expectations. The salmon fish cakes were top class. Timmy Taylor’s beer was spot on. Staff friendly and...

Very popular pub in the village we advise you to book the food is delicious and so tasty and homemade. We had a meal here on both the Friday & Saturday due to the service and atmosphere. Lovely cosy traditional pub. Well worth a visit...

Very friendly service with a good menu after a long walk, we chose the chicken and mushroom suet pie and pleased to see it was a whole pie and not just a topping, not sure the red cabbage went with the mash and gravy (...

Great service. Would highly recommend the pie. The burger looked great and came well recommended. A lovely place to stop after a revitalising walk.

Went to The Golden Lion twice when staying at local camp site. Whilst the food was a little expensive it was excellent. Service was a little slow the first night but they were really busy, much quicker the second time. Overall a lovely place to...

Last minute decision to go for Sunday lunch. Rang up at 12.15 and managed to get a table for 2 at 1pm. Both had roast dinner, one beef, one lamb. Meat cooked to perfection and Yorkshire Pudding and veg very good. The veg were not...

Very pleasant place to eat. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is excellent, not a tremendously large choice on the menu but something there for most. We had the mushroom starter followed by the fishcake and the Hake - all was tremendous....

I have to say that this restaurant just gets better. The atmosphere, the service, the food all absolutely top notch. I had the risotto with smoked haddock and wow it was awesome, it was a starter, it was superb. The calamari was good as was...

Unique and always delivers. Set in beautiful surroundings the golden lion offers lovely rooms in a pub which serves outstanding food . We had beef koftas and mushroom focaccia to start , steak and chicken kiev for mains and pecan and toffee cheesecake and sticky...

Stayed at this little pub for 1 night. The bedroom was really comfortable with a great shower. We met with family in the evening for food and drinks (they were staying at the local campsite). We sat outside and the atmosphere was lovely. The staff...

It didn’t look great from outside but looks can be deceiving, we were very pleasantly surprised once inside. Some effort has been made to segregate the tables with perspex screens, staff are well covered etc. It wasn’t a particularly big choice of menu but what...

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Golden Lion after the long slog from Richmond. On arrival the proprietor was humorous and made us feel welcome and had already taken our bags up to our rooms. The rooms were fantastic and the showers were incredible....

This is centrally situated on the main square. The rooms are large and recently renovated and the shower was by far the best I have had in a very long time. Staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was good.

We had an excellent meal at The Golden Lion, the atmosphere was fantastic and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a great dining experience. The best place to eat and drink in Osmotherley. We will be visiting again as soon as...

Average review. Person serving seemed rushed, zero friendly introduction, dropping plates onto table. No offer of condiment or care to ask if we wanted further drinks with our meals. No return during meal to check all ok. Toilet cleanliness far below standard and corridor to...

I have never been anywhere where the owner makes you feel so unwelcome. From the moment we stepped over the threshold to the morning we left it was clear that he had no interest in his customers. In fact on the last morning he didn't...

Great meal, Lindsey made us feel very welcome and looked after us with fabulous attention. Real ale was fantastic, Great atmosphere, staff are superb. Love visiting and will be back

We booked a table for the first night of the return of indoor dining, but the staff just slotted in as if they’d never been away. The menu is very limited so we passed on the starter, preferring to have a desert instead. My partner...

the food had mould in it and the staff was awful. DO NOT recommend. It made me have diahriah and I couldn't sleep for days.

Fabulous stay. Certainly one of the best pubs with rooms I've ever been lucky enough to visit. The warm welcome, fine beer, great food and a good nights sleep make this a place I would return to in a shot. The charming team at the...

We had dinner here on Friday evening and it is such a beautiful, cosy pub. When making the booking over the phone, we initially couldn't get through but the staff member then called us back and booked us in which I think was really good...

Had Sunday Lunch, it was delicious ❤️, staff were lovely, friendly and helpful, good set up for Covid, highly recommended

Stayed for one night 9th October the room was excellent. Clean spacious and tastefully decorated. The food was beautiful and plentiful. The landlord was brilliant and welcoming. Breakfast was to die for will definitely be going again