The Golden Lion

Every week at the Golden Lion:

Tuesday - open mic hosted by Matt
Thursday - Live, original music hosted by ECP Promotions
Saturday - Live music/DJs
Sunday - Folk session

One of the most historic pubs in Lancashire
A warm welcome to the Golden Lion, a traditional historic English pub in Lancaster. Within walking distance from the city centre, our establishment is the ideal place to enjoy a drink away from the hustle and bustle. We are situated next door to the Dukes Playhouse and we are just 2 minutes away from The Grand Theatre.

- 6 local and national cask ales
- Cask Marque accredited
- Live music
- Sky Sports
- Free Wi-fi
- Open fire during winter months
- Comfortable outside decked area
- Children welcome
- Dog friendly

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

For the keen ale drinker, you’ll find a wide selection of both local and national cask ales on our six hand pumps and a range of favourites including Amstel, Kronenbourg, Fosters, Sagres, Leffe Blonde and Budvar.

On visitng the Golden Lion we would like to think that we can offer something for everyone, be it a warm friendly welcome, watching live sport on one of our three large screens, watching one of the many live bands we have playing or participating in our long running and well established Open Mic Night. It may be that you want to sit down and read the days paper by our large open fire palce and relax. Whatever it is, we are sure we can accommodate you.

Visit our Lancaster pub today to see why we’re the local of choice or call us on 01542 842 198 for more information on our events.

HISTORY

There has been a public house on this site since the late 15th century and the pub marked the town boundary for many years which is why it was used as a final drinking place for the condemned before they were taken to the gallows on the moor outside the town.

The most famous of the condemned that supposedly had their final drink at the Golden Lion were the Pendle Witches before they were hanged up the hill from the pub so local myth has it.

Another famous local story is of a teetotal man who has condemned and refused his final drink at the Golden Lion. Had he taken it he would have been in the Golden Lion when he pardon arrived by courier. As it was he had already been hanged when his pardon arrived. Who says drinking is bad for you!!!

Although the original building no longer exists, the current building dates from the late 17th century and it is probably no surprise that the building has acquired a couple of ghosts who roam the building which most probably comes as no surprise considering its dark past.

One of these ghosts is the nun who escorted the condemned to the gallows in the 16th century who has been seen wondering around the cellar by previous licencees and staff.