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The Golden Lion Inn & Lakeside Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

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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….

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Bankit111 . 2024-09-04

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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.

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Rob.B . 2024-08-26

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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.

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hapydays004 . 2024-08-23

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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

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John C . 2024-08-20

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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.

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Barry C . 2024-08-18

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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.

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Annette Foster . 2024-07-15

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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:)

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Paul S . 2024-07-13

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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 👍💥

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surferjo2017 . 2024-07-11

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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.

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Tony P . 2024-07-05

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

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MuteUnicorn . 2024-07-02

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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!

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Kirstie Gray . 2024-06-29

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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.

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BerylRollo . 2024-06-29

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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.

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Anna . 2024-06-29

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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.

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Marta Foronda . 2024-06-26

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

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Simon Hinks . 2024-06-23

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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!

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Roxanne B . 2024-06-23

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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.

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Chloe Bower . 2024-06-23

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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.

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sally johnson . 2024-06-11

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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.

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Marcia Hughes . 2024-06-09

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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.

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Graeme Hicks . 2024-06-09

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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 !

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Daxa Swain . 2024-06-03

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

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John Hyde . 2023-12-31

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

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David Green . 2023-10-31

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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

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Jetslagger . 2023-10-09

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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 😘

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Rupert Stockdale . 2023-10-08

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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!

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Lee Pountney . 2023-10-08

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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 🙂

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Guinness . 2023-10-06

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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 !!!!

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charlie01082002 . 2023-10-01

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Best food around redruth by far

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Allen Morrish . 2023-10-01

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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!!

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devondweller65 . 2023-09-29

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

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Ian Field . 2023-09-26

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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 ,

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Sue Mitchell . 2023-09-25

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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.

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Andrew Iles . 2023-09-24

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

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Lee Hopwood . 2023-09-24

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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.

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Nigel Lane . 2023-09-19

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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.

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Culture19382328482 . 2023-09-18

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Where to start. When we told people we were having our 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.

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Megan and Luke . 2023-09-18

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A proper Sunday lunch in a proper pub. Staff friendly and efficient.

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Richard Cotterill . 2023-09-17

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So disappointed with our evening. The menu selection was poor. Portion sizes are small. The fish was under cooked and serviced with pickled coldslaw which tasted awful. The steak was cooked well but arrived cold and just placed on a bed of mixed leaves. Served with French fries and three small tomatoes £16.50? However, the staff were friendly. We have visited several times in the past but we will not be returning.

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Typsyjacquelyn . 2023-09-14

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Great pub with beer garden. Ideal for a cycling refreshment stop 🙂

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Finian O'Donnell . 2023-09-11

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Lovely fish platter . Had lunch in here today . Lovely friendly staff. The food was lovely’s and the special cheesecake was lovely too . Beautiful views . And dog friendly

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Fay Stevensová . 2023-09-11

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Excellent friendly service. Amazing food

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Ryan Leo . 2023-09-11

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Friendly, well staffed, good food, wide selection of coffees and drinks. Good for wedding receptions. Large parking area. Camping at the rear with outside washing and toilet facilities, with good views of the surrounding area and a large lake.

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Viv Jones . 2023-09-11

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We visited here recently for lunch. We sat in the garden which was very pleasant with a shade. I ordered a prawn ciabatta, salad & chips which at £10.00 was good value. My friend ordered a well done steak ciabatta. However, when she started to cut it, it was apparent that it was rare inside, also it was chewy. When asked by a waitress if we were happy she showed here the steak. Her reply was ‘ I did ask for it well done’ & walked off. Later on paying we were asked again about our meals by another waitress & I explained about my friends meal once again . Her reply was ‘ well he is only an apprentice’ At no time was a replacement offered or any deduction in price , so I paid up fully even stupidly including a tip . Disappointed, especially so as my friend had recommended this place originally.

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kathycS5662KC . 2023-09-11

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Amazing day morning and lunch with my daughter (off to Uni) and my mum (grandma) and daughters boyfriend x absolutely recommend the food and atmosphere every time

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Viv Richards . 2023-09-10

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I have recently been lucky enough to photograph a wedding here and I’m now left with bad withdrawal symptoms knowing that it’s very unlikely I will do more here as I live at the other end of the country A picture perfect friendly atmosphere the staff and owners literally can’t do enough for you!! The gardens and nearby opportunities for breathtaking photographic memories are the stuff dreams are made of fully recommend 100% You will not be disappointed Oh did I forget the food simply amazing!.

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Shaun Hilton . 2023-09-09

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Really great service but quite average food, and quite expensive for what it is.

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Michael . 2023-09-06

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Probably one of the nicest pub/ campground iv been to in a long while We stayed there over the bank holiday and Emma couldn’t of been more helpful in getting us a spot big enough and supplying some of the most amazing food iv had in a long time from the breakfast to the roast on the Sunday she even stayed when we where the last in the bar one night Would definitely stay again if we are out that way

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Commercial_vehicle_services . 2023-09-05

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Took a client for a meal there. Food and service was amazing. Will definitely visit again! Top class.

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Mark Neal . 2023-09-05

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We went with the idea of having a lovely meal while on holiday. We booked a table online for 7.30pm. Not a good start to the evening, We arrived at the restaurant to find the car park full of joggers/runners who had filled the car park and were milling about the carpark. We toured around the area and not able to park, telephoned the restaurant to say we were cancelling our table explaining the situation We were told the runners would be eating in the pub but n a other toom and not till 8pm. We had booked the restaurant and said we didn't fancy sharing our meal with some sweaty individuals. We were assured they would not be in the same area. We were then told to utilise the campsite pitch. When we returned to the caroark we then found a space. We were asked for our drinks option before we sat down....a little unusual. Our meal arrived, I ordered the breaded casement, although very pleasant could have been a lot hotter I mentioned this to the proprietor At about 8pm the runners arrived following their run,, walking through the restaurant to their venue space, but the air of body odour was very unpleasant. It was very evident at our table, tucked in a corner- quite away from the bar. Although they did go into their eating area, they stood at the bar ordering drinks in their sweaty state. We decided not to have a dessert, then paid the bill and left. What a shame, probably a good place to eat normally but most certainly not on 'runners night'

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Passenger60817379156 . 2023-09-05

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What a fantastic gastro pub. The venue and views are fabulous, with amazing food and excellent service. It's rare to find all these thing in one place these days. The homemade desserts were so original, well presented and tasty, well worth the visit on their own. Loved it.

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ellis pearson . 2023-09-02

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First time here and a great find. Stayed in my campervan over the bank holiday weekend ,facilities were basic but very adequate, the food the service and the live bands were excellent, especially Jo ,she looked after us from the minute we got there, would definitely recommend

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Simon Miles . 2023-09-01

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What a fantastic gastro pub. The venue and views are fabulous, with amazing food and excellent service. It's rare to find all these thing in one place these days. The homemade desserts were so original, well presented and tasty, well worth the visit on their own. Loved it.

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ellis p . 2023-09-01

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Took a client for a meal at the Golden Lion. The food was stunning, along with the service! Stunning setting and will definitely go again.

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Mark N . 2023-08-31

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We asked if we could have plain prawns on a mixed salad as one of us cannot have any oils or dressing containing oil. We also asked if the steak could be grilled so that again no oils or fats were used to cook the steak. We were initially told there would not be a problem with the prawn starter, that proved not true. We were also told the kitchen could not cook the steak without oils or fats because the griddle was already oiled. How much effort does it take to wipe the griddle or to grill a steak. We cancelled our order and went elsewhere

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simonf569 . 2023-08-31

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Another fab visit . We visit every year on holiday. Food and service is spot on and location is lovely. It’s a hidden gem that we stumbled across one year and now it’s somewhere we will head to every year. Today was a bit drizzly but we enjoyed some card games before the food arrived .

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jaynem666 . 2023-08-29

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We ate here 3 out of 4 days we were staying on the campsite at the rear of the pub. Excellent food reasonably priced served by happy, friendly, attentive staff. Premises dog friendly, great selection of beers/ales, even the wine fairly priced. Sat in the lovely garden one lunchtime dodging the heavy showers, tasty steak & wine one evening followed by the Beatles (Not) lol. Then after a lovely walk Sunday, back for a delicious roast which was really good. Recommended we will be back.

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PAUL BENNETT . 2023-08-29

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Great pub food & proper job beer, what more do you need! 5 stars.

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AR Bisset . 2023-08-28

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Not very impressed really , no beef left for the a roast , no yorkshire puddings left , the waitress said they had no roast pototoes left as they had ran out , 5 minutes later they found a large bowl of roast potatoes but they were like concrete and the veg had gone cold by this time, 2 of my family members had long hairs in their food . We wont be rushing back there in a hurry sorry guys , they did give us 20% discount at the till though , im not sure that they were that bothered by the excuses we were given 🤷‍♂️

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Sean Gillett . 2023-08-27

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Excellent staff, brilliant food and dog freindly.

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bobgas2002 . 2023-08-25

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This is a good find and as locals we like to try new places. We wanted a pub that takes dogs and has a garden as the weather was wonderful. This does that, the gardens are lovely, dog, family friendly. Now the food - wow amazing. I had a chicken fajitas and the other people had a ploughman’s. We all loved the food and pub. Said we would definitely be back. My husband and I do love a roast dinner and I saw they do roast lunches here on a Sunday. We will be back to try that. Thanks so much.

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caz A . 2023-08-23

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We took our family to Sunday lunch today. We’ve been many times before and this was the first time for some of the family. Our two year old guest has severe allergies which we discussed with the young waitress. The waitress took notes and went to see the chef, returning with comprehensive advice about the Sunday lunch menu. We all enjoyed a delicious lunch safe in the knowledge that our little boy would be ok. A special thank you to the waitress and everyone in the Golden Lion.

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DavidAynsley . 2023-08-20

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proper kitchen cooked pub food.

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James S . 2023-08-20

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Just had a drink but the Sunday Roast looked amazing

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Simon Hart . 2023-08-18

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Had a lovely time here staff were great and had a lovely steak and drinks lovely setting nice camp site next to the lake

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Roving66743112658 . 2023-08-17

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Food great and the staff exceptional was made to feel really welcome, had large Sunday roast and was big enough to feed two, and full of flavour and really nice beef and Yorkshire pudding:)

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RN woody . 2023-08-16

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Lovely food but recommended that you ri g up and book as it does get busy

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call of the wild Millen . 2023-08-14

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Really great evening..we had booked for 14 people as an anniversary treat. Every single meal was delicious and the service from the staff was prompt..polite and friendly. The men especially raved for days after about their burgers!.

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Katie Cutts . 2023-08-13

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Excellent evening. Food really good cooked by amazing chefs Service really good. It was very busy but it was run really well by a very good team.

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Jo M . 2023-08-09

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Lovely place great surroundings.

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Higson Homes . 2023-08-08

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Very warm welcome and food was superb would highly recommend

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Timothy Biddle . 2023-08-04

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We needed somewhere to eat at short notice and thought we would give the Golden Lion a try. My goodness me, weren't we glad we did! A lovely, relaxed pub but with amazing service and attention to detail. The staff were welcoming and friendly, with excellent and speedy service. The attention to detail and high standards were very evident. The food was delicious, beautifully cooked and plenty of it! There was a small issue that was rectified straightaway - nothing was too much trouble. I was going to say that if you are in the area, be sure to call in but to be honest this pub is worth driving to from a distance. Thank you for a wonderful meal and we can't recommend the Golden Lion highly enough.

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Adrian Smith . 2023-08-04

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Nice environment, friendly helpful staff. We have had better food there 5 year back, now they seem stuck on their Covid menu from the freezer! The specials were well cooked but only a choice of two. Would I go again, only if someone else was paying or I was camping there with little other choice!

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Daniel Harding . 2023-07-28

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Breakfast was massive AND every item on our plates were all HOT. So often now, dining out, your meal turns up and 90% of it is lukewarm or cold! Not here! It was all hot and delicious 😋🤤 Thoroughly recommend this establishment for a hot, filling, good value for money, breakfast!! 😉

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Ray Christophers . 2023-07-27

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A lovely pub with great home cooked food, friendly atmosphere and lovely staff. Highly recommended

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Claire Baily . 2023-07-27

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Lovely food and a great tucked away location. Lived in cornwall for years and never knew it was there

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Ben Smith . 2023-07-22

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Beautiful family beer garden, excellent food and drinks

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john henderson . 2023-07-21

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Cozy pub, nice selection of beers.

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Nikki Hutchinson . 2023-07-15

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I took my father out for lunch to the Golden Lion. We found it friendly, clean, a good ambience and good tasty food, reasonably priced. They are also dog friendly, which is a big bonus.

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Peter Richardson . 2023-07-12

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Lovely location, food looked good will be back

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Cherryl Sonia Richer . 2023-07-12

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Fab staff, great food, well presented and lots of gluten free options.

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Deborah Flowerday . 2023-07-01

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Needs everyday menu ,too fancy.. Can't complain about the quality

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Roger Broughton . 2023-06-25

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Nice welcome, food very good. Staff attentive and good service

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Michael Parkinson . 2023-06-20

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Had a lovely meal here with my wife, starters, main all bang on, the shortbread which we took home was excellent, we will be visiting again to try the steak and ale pie 🥧, visited again today, just love this place, reasonably priced good food and excellent friendly service, would recommend if you're considering visiting 😋

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Ed Fleck . 2023-06-13

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Disappointing especially reading these reviews - not busy but with only one lady servicing the bar delivering out the meals taking food orders delivering drinks sadly service was impossible - wouldn't comment on food waited too long - Beer - Tribute - have tasted better

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Rhiddian Billingham . 2023-06-12

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I wasn't going to bother with a review,but feel it has to be done. Firstly we came here 5 years ago and it's was amazing. The staff, atmosphere and the food where fabulous! Unfortunately coming back today we didn't have the same experience. We are a family of 5 and wanted to have a nice meal out as we had cooked every night of our holiday. On arrival we walked in to a very quiet restaurant/pub. We where then told to pick a table as we had booked to eat outside but it was starting to get a little chilly. We then got handed 5 menu's all of which were not what we had seen online(menu changed 4 days ago) the young lad that served us was timid and honestly out of his depth.(nothing personal) .we had to ask for kids menus as they were not given. Once we had ordered the food came promptly. My wife and I had the steak £25 each. They where awful and was told that there had been issues with the steak all day with several complaints (why still serve them)? From my point of view they had been cooked and reheated for order. I can cook a decent steak so know what to expect. I've never sent food back in my life(I'm 42) but this really did warrant me to do so. I was then offered a chicken dish which I accepted this was just as bad. I did manage to speak to someone who I believe was a manager who didn't offer anything but apologies and excuses some of which were laughable! it was just a bad cow! I mean come on show some respect! All in all the best thing was my lads burger and chips which was £8 bargain!! I leave my review as it was just poor all the way round and then to have a bill £110 and be asked which tip level we wanted to leave on the card machine. We will not be going there again for food but if you want a nice pint in a beautiful setting then it's a lovely place.

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James Freeman . 2023-06-01

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Went for a lovely Sunday Roast. Beautifully situated near a lovely lake. Lots of choices for Vegetatians and Vegans. Friendly and attentive staff. I chose the 2 x meat large roast with a side kf cauliflower cheese. Lovely mix of fresh veg. Excellent value, reasonably priced for the size of tje meal. If or when I am back in Porkellis will definitely go back for a meal and a piny or two. Dog and familtly friendly pub. Highly reccommended.

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Christopher Baker . 2023-05-31

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Love the new reduced choice menu. Superb quality restaurant food. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Definitely going back for more. Chef also able to adjust to cater for dietary requirements.

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Graham Smith . 2023-05-30

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Disappointing meal. Starters were small for the price and the customer service was very poor. When we ordered steaks we were told we couldn’t request how we wanted them to be cooked. When the food came out both the side veg and mash were missing, we asked if we could have them on a side plate but we were told the kitchen was now closed (despite our food having just come out) and we were not able to have any replacements. After complaining to the manager, we managed to get a portion of chips instead but no veg was available. The lamb shank which my partner ordered was incredibly salty, nearing inedible and the “sirloin” steak was grey and not medium rare how I like it and the whisky sauce lacked flavour, disappointing when both cost £25. Others in our group enjoyed the chicken dish and puddings but overall it was not a good experience. We will not be returning again.

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Hebe . 2023-05-30

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Food looked good but we only had drinks in the lovely beer garden overlooking the reservoir.

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Paul Freeman . 2023-05-30

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Lakeside views and delicious food. Vegan nut roast in small and large was very well received with cauliflower cheese as an extra. Halloumi burger was great too. Cutlery arrived after all thee food had been served and it would've been better if it came before the food with the drinks. Connor, our waiter was friendly and helpful as was Kate (?) and the barman on our arrival.

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Carolynn Smith . 2023-05-28

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Good Sunday roasts and nice view of the reservoir

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Andy Roberts . 2023-05-28

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Great local pub good food and beer

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martin young . 2023-05-27

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Excellent food and decent portions. We ate from the breakfast, lunch and dinner menu which served excellent dishes. Staff friendly, and dog friendly. Pub garden very well kept with a good few tables to eat and drink from

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karen yearsley . 2023-05-24

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Very nice, laid back pub at a lake. Camping site included. Loved the food, drinks and the staff was really nice.

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Joachim Fieß . 2023-05-22

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Sat in the gardens on a lovely sunny day. Lovely food great service.

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martine long . 2023-05-20

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Beautiful pub and stunning beer garden. Lovely food at a decent price. Every single one of the staff we met were helpful, accommodating and really nice. The campsite looks really nice and clean too.

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Kay Leigh . 2023-05-16

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Well trained staff good food cooked as we like it. Would visit again when in area .

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Martin Seccombe . 2023-05-10

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Fantastic place to stay and be entertained, will definitely return . Thanks so much to Emma and her lovely team

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Alan Bennett . 2023-05-08

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Had a two night stay in our camper van and dined in at the restaurant Saturday and Sunday evening. Absolutely lovely food, great service and friendly staff. On the Sunday we took our very nervous rescue dog and sat in the garden, it started to get cold so we asked for a takeaway because our dog gets anxious and reactive around people and other dogs, so they very kindly popped us in the snug where we were on our own, able to enjoy food and a drink with Dexter the dog for the first time since we got him 2 years ago! The staff were so attentive and respected Dexter's needs... it was so lovely and I can not reccomend this place enough. Toilet and shower facilities were spotless, beautiful area for dog walks, and nice quiet pitch space. Thank you and we will be returning!

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Emma Butler . 2023-05-07

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