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About The Golden Lion
At 20 Main St in Keswick, The Golden Lion is a pub and restaurant that belongs to the Greene King pub chain. The kitchen puts pies at the center of its food offering, including a cheese pie for those who want a meat-free option. The format combines a pub with a restaurant, so drinks and a sit-down meal are both part of a visit. Dogs are welcome, which suits walkers who bring their pets along.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade pies, cheese pie and sticky toffee pudding.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade pies, cheese pie and sticky toffee pudding.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the pies, with the cheese pie named as a standout, and the food is repeatedly called tasty and reasonably priced. Service draws steady praise too, with several describing the servers as friendly, helpful and welcoming. One reviewer notes the food is what you expect from a Greene King. The one complaint is that the sticky toffee pudding had run out.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the pies, with the cheese pie named as a standout, and the food is repeatedly called tasty and reasonably priced. Service draws steady praise too, with several describing the servers as friendly, helpful and welcoming. One reviewer notes the food is what you expect from a Greene King. The one complaint is that the sticky toffee pudding had run out.
Featured reviews
- A S
“Great cheese pie (chef, Jake)!! And Harry and Carl were very helpful and accommodating!!”
- Charlotte Green
“Lovely food from Jake and wonderful service from Harry and Karl. Highly recommended when you're in Keswick for tasty, excellent value food and a warm welcome 😊”
- Jude Calvert-Green
“Chef Jake was class, the food was top notch. Harry the server was brilliant aswell, attentive and friendly. Carl was super kind aswell.”
- Asa Green
“Great food by chef Jake, pies are incredible! The service from Harry and Karl was exceptional, Harry was super friendly and helpful!”
- Rosie Wilkinson
“Had a lovely time here, really nice atmosphere and great service. Will was brilliant and made us feel really welcome. Definitely somewhere we’d come back to!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
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- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Free water refills
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Sports
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Location
Bars near The Golden Lion
- Oddfellows Arms4.11,4470 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
cheap pints, good value food, views
- The Back Bar, Keswick4.28180 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
pool table, live music, beer garden
- Crooked River Keswick4.81230 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingGood for kids
west coast ipa, cask ale, live music nights
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden LionReservations · Good for kids · Wi-Fi | 4.3344 | — | £10–20 | homemade pies, cheese pie, sticky toffee pudding |
| Oddfellows ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.11,447 | 0 mi | £10–20 | cheap pints, good value food, views |
| The Back Bar, KeswickReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2818 | 0 mi | £10–20 | pool table, live music, beer garden |
| Crooked River KeswickWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.8123 | 0 mi | £10–20 | west coast ipa, cask ale, live music nights |
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