The Golden Lion Inn & Lakeside Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

The new owners are friendly, professional with high standards. Nice to have our Pub back again 😀

We had a Sunday roast and it was delicious. Two pints of Korev, just lovely.

The food was top quality, beautifully presented scenery is gorgeous, hope to go back soonish,I had braised steak that fell to pieces when fork touched it my daughter had the lamb shank,which was just as beautiful, did it get a picture of the burger as it was being eaten, no burger like it,definitely going back & wonderful for special occasions £20 which wad a bargain for the quality, hats off to the chef

Just what we required after a long drive... Great tidy campsite also.

Great food and great live music tonight. The home made pies are amazing.

We have loved the golden lion for a long time. Unfortunately, recently, we have found the customer service somewhat lacking. The food was lovely, and the waiting on/ bar staff were pleasant. However, there is one lady who is very blunt verging on rude. I don't think she means to be, but that's how she comes across. I would hate to see her demeanour push customers away.

Great little hidden pub with a good selection of specials.

Really tasty food, nice atmosphere and pretty views looking out over the lake.

Excellent find whilst walking around the reservoir. Great vegetarian burger for lunch. Friendly and helpful staff and lots of room to find a quiet spot. Well worth a visit.

Great tasting home cooked food. Braised featherblade steak so soft and delicious. Steak and kidney pudding. ‘What’s not to like’

Wonderful pub with an intimate garden layout and fantastic views of the lake. Welcoming, great service and fabulous food - dog friendly inside and out - booking recommended at busy times

Took a group of 48 people here, for a celebratory dinner for a local male voice choir. From the initial contact, through to the final goodbye, the experience was just superb. You know the kitchen is on top of its game when every plate coming out was hot, perfectly cooked, and a very generous portion size. I heard nothing but compliments from all the diners, and would have no hesitation in recommending The Golden Lion to anyone looking for somewhere in a wonderful location, with excellent food.

Lovely place to stay in our motorhome. Pub is great,lovely staff and delicious food!

Very expensive drinks....we had put our glasses and phones on a table to be told it was just about the be reserved!!! The people it was reserved for arrived and sat elsewhere. All in an odd experience with "grumpy" staff. Location is fantastic and the pub itself is lovely with a well stocked bar and a good menu. Probably go back but maybe in summer when we can sit outside, hopefully it will be more welcoming then.

50 min wait to be told food would be plus 1 hour. Different staff advising different things to different tables...

We popped in for a quick beer and 4 pints later… Great staff and dog friendly. Prices for alcohol were low and the atmosphere homely and comfortable. Real fires keeping the place warm and also the loos were refurbished and modern. They even put the rugby on for us … A great place especially located on the lake and next to the campsite. We will be back . Matt Greenwood - Camberley

What a fantastic find - staff were so welcoming and so attentive - it was a leasure to spend late afternoons and early evenings here and the food looked amazing - fires were unbelievable nd again so welcoming that it was a pleasure to be there - dog friendly also which was nice

Highly recommend this pub. Super food, hot and tasty and plenty of it. Reasonably priced as well. Lovely friendly staff and dog friendly.

We've been to the pub every now and then for a long, long time. Wonderful lunch yesterday. Steak and kidney pudding. Good chips and lovely veg'. Also a huge fish and chips. Nice cod. A roaring fire and a pint or two. Excellent.

The place is a little gem with good traditional pub food, excellent beer and courteous, friendly staff. If you just want a drink, there is a lovely bar area with a small snug complete with 🪵 burner. Dog friendly. The campsite has great views across the Stithians reservoir. If they will let us return, we will be back.

Arrived for Motorhome camping - Although the weather was wet and cold we were given a warm welcome by all the staff. Ate in the restaurant x 3 - 2 evening meals and Sunday lunch The food was excellent tasty and always hot. Good varied menu with vegetarian options. Dogs friendly Would highly recommend

By prior arrangement there were about 19 of us for lunch and the Staff were very good and very organized , all the meals appeared at once and we all ate together. The meals , as I cast around , were all looking excellent and good value, both I and a friend had the Fish and Chips and we agreed it was the best that we could remember. The extension and dining area that overlooks the lake is lovely and furnished very well, with a seating area that has a couple of wingback leather chairs. A great touch. I'm spreading the word !

Lovely warm welcome, we had a very nice meal there and stayed until just after closing as we were made to feel so welcome. The food was amazing. We will be back!

First time visiting and will definitely be back

The food is exceptional, the team are incredibly welcoming, every meal I've had here has been perfect. Definite five stars.

Everything the chef cooks is all done the day before they microwave pretty much everything. The beef and the vegetables and the burgers also the chicken. I was sitting by the fire looked over my shoulder looking at the chefs and the kp the kp was working harder than the actual chef . Just be careful for what you buy in there as they can be rude about what people want to order. My first experience there since they opened again I was shouted at my going to the toilet absolutely appalling.

Lovely meal, the food was beautifully cooked, fresh produce and very tasty. The staff were lovely and helpful and friendly. I will definitely recommend The Golden Lion to my friends.

We stayed for the night on their lovely small campsite and enjoyed one of the best pub meals ever. All beautifully cooked with friendly welcoming staff. Fantastic place, we will be back. Thank you

Food was excellent. Catered for GF DF Vegan so impressed. Also made sure my allergy were also catered for.

Such a shame the landlords are so very disappointing as years ago was a great place.

Have visited twice in the last 3 months and on both occasions the food has been delicious and we have been well looked after will definitely return.

Really nice Sunday roast very friendly staff

Our first visit since the new owners took over and the food was very good indeed. Definitely a cut above pub grub and the price did reflect this. Not cheap but you get what you pay for and the price was fair when you consider the expertise that was going on in the kitchen. We will be going back but I have one small niggle about doing so and it has to be said. The lady who owns it was extremely aggressive and unfriendly, not a good look when you are trying to encourage clientele . Sort yourself out madam and try to emulate the professionalism of your chef. I see others have also commented on your manner. Once you get over your need to fight your customers I am sure you will attract more people to keep your wonderful chef busy. I would have scored you five, not four if you hadn't made us feel a bit like victims instead of welcome guests.

Good family and dog friendly pub, decent range of beers, wines and soft drinks. Great gardens with plenty of seating and nice views.

Under new management. Much improved. Good choice of food and all very nice with good service. Beautiful location. We will be back.

Good food, good cofffee, will be back

Lovely place, lovely staff and amazing food. Highly recommend. Just wonderful in every way.

Great service and delicious food. I had the belly pork Sunday roast. A touch expensive for the local area, but it's absolutely worth it. I would be back again for a roast. Tribute on tap was well looked after as well. Plenty of parking and a nice setting right next to Stithians Lake 👌🏻

Not been here for a good few years despite it being my local. New owners doing a great job. Mushroom risotto was cooked to perfection and the scampi n chips was generous and piping hot. Service swift, nice atmosphere, banoffee pie excellent and the creme brulee was the perfect desert for the evening. Highly recommended! Be back soon!

Lovely cosy pub to visit with comforting traditional food. Loved the homemade steak and ale pie! Friendly service and great atmosphere. The pub is doggie friendly, and has numerous fire places to shelter the incoming winter weather. Great walks nearby, and well worth a visit!

Food was really good. Good prices and it was very friendly.

Excellent food. Steak and Guinness pie and brazed beef with mash/veg was perfect. Desert, well priced and a big portion(bigger than most places but not too much)

New owner, food was amazing, very good portion sizes, went home feeling full!! New menu looks really good, have the belly pork its unbelievable!!

Lunch time meal. All good if a little quiet. Belly pork was lovely. Only issue are the "trendy" hugh fruit bowls the food is served in. A nice size plate would have been better.

Stayed 1 night in our campervan, booked via Pitchup, which was very easy. We booked a table in the restaurant over the phone, and the lady we spoke to was very accommodating. Quiet Autumn evening, but the welcome was very warm, and the service was fabulous. Will be returning. Thank you.

Used the campsite on the back of the pub. Lovely pitch nice and quite and peaceful. Campsite opposite the SW Lakes activity center campsite looked awful in comparison. Very busy. This was lush here, staff inside the pub were all great, food was great and just generally a lovely spot. Would come back tomorrow.

What a find, I could have copied a few other reviews. Ambience just right, lovely feel to the pub, had a couple of beers at lunchtime and decided to book for dinner. 8 of us. It was fantastic, just fantastic. We eat out a lot, this was good value and the service and quality of food deserved a heftier bill. We will be back, live in West Wirral, but we will be back.. Keep it up guy's.

Oh my goodness!!! Have a cream tea at the Golden Lion!!! Gorgeous hot scones with loads of clotted cream and really chunky strawberry jam! AMAZING!!!

We have been to the golden lion on numerous occasions for many years but never experienced what we did today! We met with friends this evening, accompanied by their 2 children and our 2 children. When we walked in our friends were already seated, I sat our children down (they all started to play uno) went to the bar where the lady serving started to tut and constantly give evil stares at our table. When I said we’re leaving I feel very uncomfortable here she said ‘I’m sorry I couldn’t hear you over the noise’ ( yet somehow still knew my order) now I would be the first to tell my children off if they were being a nuscience or too loud but they really were not, I was actually thinking they were doing very well being out together as they hadn’t seen each other in a while and especially as one can become very loud due to autism and being partially deaf, (when she does this we always leave the room and go outside so she can calm down, and to not upset other people) I for one have definitely encountered louder adults (especially at pubs). She was most unwelcoming! And I felt extremely awkward being here. I have never had this experience here in the past! However, we then went down the road to the halfway house where we spent a few hundred pounds and had a wonderful welcoming experience, with one lady commenting on how well behaved the children were! So I guess it’s a loss to them! A lot of people like child free locations and this place is perfect! but for families i would definitely avoid.

Not family friendly at all. I’ve visited before and loved it (before it closed). But we went to golden lion tonight to meet with friends, we arrived and my children stood on the lower part of the bar stools as they couldn’t see over the bar, I understand this is unsafe so asked them myself to get to down and the barmaid told them at the same time in a rather unpleasant tone. I did not appreciate this at all. My son has learning difficulties and struggles to sit still, he was calmly walking across the room and the lady came over to him and told him to go sit down, again in a not nice way (especially to a 7 year old). Once seated, our friends arrived with their two children and the bar lady repeatedly gave us horrible looks and tutted at the children (who were being very well behaved). When challenged about how the pub is advertised as a family friendly place, we were told it is family friendly by this bar maid, it definitely did not feel like a family friendly environment at all. We felt very uncomfortable and unwelcomed. Won’t be coming back. I do recommend the halfway house though as we went there instead and felt very welcomed.

Well presented dishes, and v v hot. I did not like the sauce around the salmon, but I am sure some people do. Past the pub garden they have a camping, but it was above my budget as a solo traveller, but I am sure it would suit any with a bigger group/ family or a larger budget per/pitch/night. The blue hydrangeas were just magnificent in the car park!

Great meal this evening. Very cosy pub with very friendly staff. Also dog friendly. We had the lasagne and the Brie and beetroot tart. The portions were massive and really tasty. Crème brûlée was incredible great evening

Been coming to the GL for last 8 years whilst holidaying. Its a lovely, local pub with great views. Been recently taken over, bit smarter now, good beers and bar offering and it is worth a visit. BUT! The food menu is simple pub grub - lasagne, ham egg & chips, bangers and mash - its tasty, but averaging £18 a meal its got to be better…. with Spoons & Beefeater do it better and cheaper….

Quick celebration as it’s my birthday it was a fantastic experience! The highlight of the evening was definitely the pork belly, which was cooked to perfection—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a special occasion. The staff were friendly and attentive, adding to the overall wonderful experience. I highly recommend this pub for anyone looking for delicious food and a great ambiance!

Nice restaurant located on a lake, with a nice terrace.

Lovely restaurant and great food!

We stayed for 3 nights over the weekend. 21 pitches on site, all with electric hookups. Nice walks around the the Lake. Food in pub was cracking. Lovely roast beef, would recommend. Now, I believe it was only taken over in May 2024, and it needs some maintenance doing. There's no lighting when walking down to the showers and toilets. So make sure you have a torch with you. Both the showers and toilets need work doing to them.

Outstanding food and all home made! Pie and chips with fresh vegetables was the best I have ever had. Wonderful staff the restaurant is spotless and beautifully decorated.

Lovely pub with a great beer garden that overlooks the reservoir.

Food was not great and overpriced for what it is, the welcome was even worse, this lady did not make us feel welcome and made us feel like we ruined her day by turning up for lunch, she's clearly in the wrong role

As locals living within walking distance we won't go there again. £7.00 plus for a glass of wine is outrageous. We are not cheapskates but sometimes, more often than not, cheaper wines are better than the more expensive. There is no justification for charging that amount for a few sips of wine. This pub could really blossom, especially in the winter when the tourists have all gone if it lowered their alcohol prices. I do not know how they will survive the winter unless they're going to close down and go off to warmer climates with the money they've conned the visitors out of.

Food is exceptional. Nicest pub food I've had in years. Friendly welcome atmosphere. Nice ales on tap.

Great campsite, and rustic pub. Very accommodating in the campsite, allowed me to move to another spot so I had shade for the dog. Pub v welcoming, while I didn't eat the food looked and smelt amazing. I'll be back to try it another time.

I ordered drinks here and it's a lovely old pub in a great location next to Stithians Reservoir, with a particularly impressive garden full of landscaped hydrangeas. Not expensive, the food menu looked good and it was busy on a Monday which is always a good sign. They have their own campsite too that looked nice.

Would definitely recommend this lovely pub. We took our parents for Sunday lunch and we all ended up with empty plates. It also has a campsite right on the lake which is beautiful. I think they were short staffed but this wouldn’t stop us returning.

A fantastic night. Great food, great service, great staff. The belly pork was incredible, the best we have had. I had steak and stilton pie which was absolutely packed with steak, very, very good. The apple, stilton and walnut salad was very, good and huge! All told, I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone.

Four of us had a lovely time here.The food is fantastic really tasty. Excellent service. Highly recommend.

Well worth the visit. Good food, friendly staff and dog friendly. Recently reopened and would recommend a visit.

Hidden gem with the most beautiful beer garden, friendly staff, great place to sit on a sunny afternoon

A lovely friendly pub serving good pub grub. It has a nice garden and also has camping facilities.

My self & my partner are on holiday near here so we had read good reviews about the Golden lion inn so we thought we would go for a meal & we were not disappointed lovely pub & restaurant, lovely atmosphere , very friendly staff dog friendly there are biscuits on the bar for them large restaurant area lovely decor & the food is delicious I had beer battered fish , chips & peas good size portion good selection of dishes on the menu including vegetarian & a lovely sweet menu if you can manage one after the meal , there's a camp site to the back though the car park as well over looking the lake lovely views & location would definitely recommend this pub & reasonable prices.

Amazing experience, excellent campsite, and really good food!! The staff here are very friendly and helpful, Would definitely recommend in all areas Thank you for a great 2 night stay:)

We were staying on campsite at Stithian Activity Centre SW Lakes and stumbled across The Golden Lion and so glad we did! Great location 2 minute walk from camp (they actually have their own camping too). Greeted by friendly staff and given table over looking lake and garden (most are to be fair). Menu was typical pub grub and absolutely delicious. Food was served hot and fresh with no delay. Lasagne chips and salad followed by waffle maple syrup and ice cream and not a moment of guilt as had been on the reservoir expelling lots of energy all day! Great value, friendly atmosphere and dogs made very welcome too. They even did my favourite alcohol free cider. Thank you; we will be back and totally recommend a visit 👍💥

When I looked at the menu online I thought it was a little ordinary but having visited I have to say the quality of everything from starters to sweet was excellent. All home cooked and 9/10, the beef pie was to die for, the pork belly soft and full of flavour, and a rich and soft lasagne. Normally I'm very wary of sweets because 95% of the time their shop bought but not in this case, the eton mess you could see was made on site and very tasty, the two treacle sponge pudding just like me mum made and the profiteroles very good. The service was friendly and attentive without overpowering so all in all a very reasonable and very enjoyable evening.

They offer a very small menu, BUT, it's very well cooked and absolutely delicious. We would highly recommend the twice cooked belly pork or the salmon. The meals are very well presented and good quality.

Stopped here for an evening meal, sadly there was limited drafts on so couldnt get a pint of cider on draft. Service was very slow, there was just one gent and woman maning tables, taking orders, manning the bar, serving the food and collecting the plates. So meant we were often sat waiting. I believe the pub had recently been taken over and renovations had been under way so they were operating a small condensed menu, which wasn't advised to us when we booked our table, however the food was great and I suspect when all this is ironed out it's going to be a great place to eat and drink as they have a fab beer garden and a good chef in the kitchen!

First time being here past a good few times, recently taking over and reopened last month, we finished our walk around the lake and fancied a cold drink and a meal , had to wait as kitchen wasn't open yet so had snacks we had the spicy peanuts which were fantastic not too spicy little kick and some crisps, staff were spot on very helpful and friendly not a full menu right now but still about 8/9 main meals to choose from I had the pork WOW it was amazing everything was perfect and hot .We were going to have puddings but had two in the end to share great prices and again great choices and a good size. Will definitely be back very soon as locals.

Beautiful countryside pub by a small road near Stithians reservoir and lakeake which you can see from the restaurant. We could park easily in the car park and walk to the main entrance It is a great atmosphere and welcome. We ordered the drinks and sat by a big table. The order took a while as everyone arrived at the same time but they were very well organised and we even had to wait, but we felt comfortable and it was worth it. When the food arrived we were surprised for the beauty of the plates and the yummy food. We really enjoyed having dinner here and sharing some time talking with the waitress as he was very gentle and polite. The pub has a very nice decoration, it is clean and they play a nice music also. Very recommended.

Absolutely delicious food. Visited several times during our holiday as we had perfect meals every time. The beef was cooked beautifully, I haven't had it quite like that before, so tender and it just fell apart. I think between us we tried most of the menu (including dessert) and we were all so impressed with the quality. The staff have been lovely and provided excellent service every time. Really great to see that it's back open and if this was their initial menu, I'm looking forward to seeing what's next for them. The next time we're visiting Cornwall, we'll definitely be back!

New owners , early days , currently sandwiches are small , boring and expensive for what they are, nothing thrilling to go back to really

Your pub was recommended to us by our BnB hosts and we're so glad we visited. We had delicious home made food which was so fresh and hot. Lovely traditional style pub with amazing view of Stithians Reservoir. Thankyou, we will visit again.

Recently visited for a drink.Was shocked to be charged £23.50 for 2 large glasses of wine.When did Stithians become part of Central London?! We are local and have enjoyed the food,atmosphere and gardens in the past but at those prices we will not be returning.

12 family members attended for a birthday celebration. The staff were all courteous and very helpful. The food was delicious, will definately be returning in the future.

Great to come back. Reduced menu while new tenants settle in. We had fish and chips and it was excellent. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Good luck you are doing a great job.

Just had a meal at the newly reopened Golden lion inn , and what a refreshing experience it was , Glenn and Dave have worked hard to get the place re opened and they are now serving food . It was absolutely lovely , beautifully presented and very tasty. We shall certainly be coming back. Thank you again for reopening the pub. We shall be advertising it on our Airbnb again !

Its my local pub and is very local to my self on foot. I love to buy it if I could.

Great staff, great food. Well worth another visit if only for the food.

Firstly, we were warmly welcomed by the owner who is extremely friendly and was happy to see us. We were seated with our 2 dogs and 2 bowls of water were immediately given to them, a nice touch. We all ordered the full English and at £10 a pop, was extremely good value as the breakfast is huge and absolutely value for money. I ordered a coffee with mine and the coffee here would put some of the High St coffee shops to shame. We can't fault the food or the service and the warm welcome and i can see us returning to this pub time and again. Thank you

Such a friendly welcome! Went for breakfast which was amazingly good value and so tasty! Attentive friendly staff and Emma the owner is lovely and helpful. Think this will be a regular place to be!

My other half and I visited the golden lion inn for breakfast this morning, it was absolutely beautiful. We went along with out dog, who got a treat and a bowl of water. The breakfast was amazing, fresh produce, and cooked beautifully. Everyone was very polite and very good service. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much. Charlotte xxx 😘

We always have one of our holiday meals here when stopping at Caddys Corner. We have never been disappointed. The food is amazing every time, and they always look after you with fabulous service. The portion sizes are very generous! See you next time we visit Cornwall 🙂

Best food around redruth by far

1/10/2023 Booked in for a roast dinner 2 x large for 2 adults , ordered a pint of Guiness sat down waited 40 mins for meal to arrive , eventually the meal came out on the small side no bigger than a childs portion. Tucked into first mouthful and was cold not even luke warm as was the rest of the meal . I spoke to waiter politely and raised my concerns ststing the meal was cold , he told the owner who came over irate with us thinking we spoke out of turn , we simply highlighted the issues . She didnt even tried to put the situation right . She certainly shouldn't be in the hospitality sector if thats her attitude towards her customers . I give this Pub an zero rating ,avoid at all costs as you'll gauranteed to be disappointed in your experience of dining here !!!!

Visited this pub in September. Found the boss very rude and unwelcoming ! She was extremely offish !! Food was very average and underwhelming and overpriced ! We won't be coming back . Plenty of other pubs nearby that appreciate their customers!!

As per previous visits the food was excellent service was most excellent

Sunday roast very disappointing, vedge undercooked , gravy watery ,large roast Yorkshire pudding filled the plate with tiny amount of undercooked broccoli , and small amount of carrot and cabbage , 3tiny potatoes ,

Awesome. Wonderful fun, great service. Thank you Emma and your team.

We're vegans and although the menu was limited for us, what there was was delicious and high quality. Of particular note was the soup ... so tasty. And the vegan Sheese cheese used on the baked potatoes were so good, I had to check that it wasn't the real thing. Staff we're super attentive, helpful and friendly and the live music rounded of the evening perfectly.

Great place to stay, eat and listen to music. The staff are all really friendly and the beer is good. Can't wait to visit again.

Where to start. When you tell people your having your wedding reception at a pub, we got some mixed looks. But the Golden Lion in Stithians isn't 'just a pub.' Nestled into some beautifully kept tiered gardens, decorated with bunting and lights, and overlooking Stithians Lake, it is the perfect setting for a celebration and scenery for some incredible photos day and night. The interior has a quaint blend of cosy, cottage-esqe warmth with the fireplace and stone walls leading to a modern, fresh dinning area, well lit by the incredible panoramic view across the gardens and lake (a stunning backdrop to our bride and groom table). The food was all delicious, many of our guests saying it was the best nut roast they'd ever had. The golden lion even have their own veg patch, taking locally sourced to another level. Emma even grew us some pumpkins herself when she found out we were struggling to find some. An incredible surprise. We stayed the week in their adjoing cottage. To say we didn't want to leave is an understatement. Again the perfect blend of cosy cottage, but well lit (natural light), modern luxuries and a stunning fireplace for when the nights are more chilly. There is a lovely morning view from the upstairs of the sunrise over the lake. Emma and the team were fantastic both on the day and leading up to it, with Emma having to deal with all our questions, requests and changes throughtout the year. As an added bonus we had the delight of being ferried from our ceremony to reception in a 1934 BSA vintage car, owned by Dave (Emma's husband). Dave is so lovely and you can tell he is so proud of getting this fantastic car up and running, having been passed down to him from his father. It was also great to hear the history of the car and about all the little (and not so little) bits Dave has had to do to fix the car and get it into the beautiful condition its in. Thankyou again for helping us make our day even more amazing.