Golden Lion

Pub

5.00/5 (30)

The Golden Lion is a traditional pub in the heart of York's historic city. Only a minute's walk from York Minster, we are in a perfect location to sight see around the beautiful city. We're proud to say our menu is packed with Great British pub food classics, including iconic dishes like our hand-ba

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Average rating: 5.00/5

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Google 2026.03.20

I had a lovely experience at this restaurant where the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent but what truly made the experience exceptional was Irene’s service. She was incredibly kind … More

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Google 2026.03.18

I had a lovely experience at this restaurant where the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent but what truly made the experience exceptional was Irene’s service. She was incredibly kind … More

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Google 2026.03.18

I had a lovely experience at this restaurant where the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent but what truly made the experience exceptional was Irene’s service. She was incredibly kind … More

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Google 2026.03.18

I had a lovely experience at this restaurant where the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent but what truly made the experience exceptional was Irene’s service. She was incredibly kind … More

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Google 2026.03.17

We called in to this pub for a quiet afternoon drink with friends but have never felt so unwelcome! … More

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Google 2026.03.17

I had a lovely experience at this restaurant where the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent but what truly made the experience exceptional was Irene’s service. She was incredibly kind … More

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Google 2026.03.17

We called in to this pub for a quiet afternoon drink with friends but have never felt so unwelcome! … More

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Google 2026.03.17

I had a lovely experience at this restaurant where the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent but what truly made the experience exceptional was Irene’s service. She was incredibly kind … More

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Google 2026.03.17

We called in to this pub for a quiet afternoon drink with friends but have never felt so unwelcome! … More

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Google 2026.03.17

I had a lovely experience at this restaurant where the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent but what truly made the experience exceptional was Irene’s service. She was incredibly kind … More

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Google 2026.03.17

We called in to this pub for a quiet afternoon drink with friends but have never felt so unwelcome! … More

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Google 2026.03.17

I had a lovely experience at this restaurant where the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent but what truly made the experience exceptional was Irene’s service. She was incredibly kind … More

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Google 2026.03.17

We called in to this pub for a quiet afternoon drink with friends but have never felt so unwelcome! … More

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Google 2026.03.17

I had a lovely experience at this restaurant where the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent but what truly made the experience exceptional was Irene’s service. She was incredibly kind … More

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Google 2026.03.04

We met Ailsa at another Green king pub yesterday covering shifts and got chatting. She was friendly and good fun and told us how she normally works at The Golden Lion. … More

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Google 2026.03.04

We had a really nice meal and drink food with quick hot and great value! Paige and Alisa were very helpful and very friendly. Definitely more of a pub atmosphere but cannot complain. More

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Google 2026.03.04

We met Ailsa at another Green king pub yesterday covering shifts and got chatting. She was friendly and good fun and told us how she normally works at The Golden Lion. … More

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Google 2026.03.04

We had a really nice meal and drink food with quick hot and great value! Paige and Alisa were very helpful and very friendly. Definitely more of a pub atmosphere but cannot complain. More

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Google 2026.03.04

We met Ailsa at another Green king pub yesterday covering shifts and got chatting. She was friendly and good fun and told us how she normally works at The Golden Lion. … More

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Google 2026.03.04

We had a really nice meal and drink food with quick hot and great value! Paige and Alisa were very helpful and very friendly. Definitely more of a pub atmosphere but cannot complain. More

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Google 2026.03.03

We met Ailsa at another Green king pub yesterday covering shifts and got chatting. She was friendly and good fun and told us how she normally works at The Golden Lion. … More

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Google 2026.03.03

We met Ailsa at another Green king pub yesterday covering shifts and got chatting. She was friendly and good fun and told us how she normally works at The Golden Lion. … More

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Google 2026.03.03

We met Ailsa at another Green king pub yesterday covering shifts and got chatting. She was friendly and good fun and told us how she normally works at The Golden Lion. … More

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Google 2026.03.03

We met Ailsa at another Green king pub yesterday covering shifts and got chatting. She was friendly and good fun and told us how she normally works at The Golden Lion. … More

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Google 2026.03.03

We met Ailsa at another Green king pub yesterday covering shifts and got chatting. She was friendly and good fun and told us how she normally works at The Golden Lion. … More

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Google 2026.02.27

We met Ailsa at another Green king pub yesterday covering shifts and got chatting. She was friendly and good fun and told us how she normally works at The Golden Lion. … More

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Google 2026.02.27

We had a really nice meal and drink food with quick hot and great value! Paige and Alisa were very helpful and very friendly. Definitely more of a pub atmosphere but cannot complain. More

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Google 2026.02.27

Initially we wanted to go to another pub but it was one in one out. So we went round the corner to The Golden Lion instead. … More

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Google 2025.12.20

Went for Dinner on a Monday night. Not many other customers so bit hesitant to order. Anyway did and food was hot and very tasty. I had the flat iron steak cooked perfectly hubby had Cheese & Bacon Burger. Staff really friendly. would defo return More

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Google 2025.09.20

We popped in quickly for dessert and went for the sticky toffee pudding as delicious - very moist and flavourful the raisins were a nice surprise they went well with the pudding. Only thing is it was served with custard instead of the … More

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