Went midweek for an impromptu evening meal. There is a decent size car park with a short walk to the bar entrance. Lovely sized bar area with a couple of wood burners which had been lit and gave the pub a real warm and cosy feel. Friendly staff greet you at the bar. The menu is extensive enough; filled with pub classics, vegetarian options and light bites for lunch. Guest Brewers provide a break from the norm. Food is freshly cooked to order and arrived piping hot and delicious. Well worth a return visit and will recommend to everyone.
Here's my review from Trip Advisor :-)
“Very Welcoming Traditional Country Pub”
5 of 5 stars
Visited here on Thursday for a friends Birthday drink, they done a lovely buffet so vowed to return with my family which we did tonight. Nice friendly welcome, a great chill out for a couple of hours and excellent food. We had the 3 courses all the dishes were presented well, the food itself was full of flavour and served very professionally, pub grub at it's best. You get what you pay for so all round it deserves an excellent review from us. We eat out most weekends and this will be added to our list of favourite places to eat (& drink) No reservations in recommending to family & friends :-)
Visited September 2016
We came in for the first time on Sunday & we will definitely be back!! We chose The Golden Lion because it was dog friendly. When we arrived we were greeted by very friendly, helpful staff & they REALLY are dog friendly not just dog tolerant. The Sunday roast is to die for & we can't wait to sample the rest of the menu!!
A lovely dog friendly country pub, with friendly staff, good food and drink and even better we had fantastic live music � for the evening
Great country pub, very friendly atmosphere. The staff are really accommodating and friendly, nothing was to much trouble. The food was lovely and plentiful just what was needed on a cold wet day. We will be returning soon , but will book first so as not to disappointed.
I was out yesterday for sunday lunch to celabrate my nan's birthday, we had a beautiful meal in a very friendly and relaxed pub. Would recommend for sure xx
Best friendly pub for miles
We drove 6 miles to the pub
And best ale and very well kept
Next time we will try the food
Beverly Merrin-dempsey
+5
Just to say what a fantastic and friendly country pub ,, we had our Jo's. 40th birthday party there yesterday ,, it's was a beautiful day ,, the food was "A" class Nikki and Graham were excellent hosts ,.. Thank you to her staff and everyone of the locals who put up with us ... This lovely pub is also ideal for geocaching ,... Good luck Nikki and Graham for the future xxxx
We love this pub as a family. Our children are always welcome and they have a bouncy castle and play park to keep them entertained. The owners and bar staff are very friendly and welcoming.
Thanks for the invitation to do glitter tattoos at the beer festival, the kids were great and parents very kind , i asked if i wanted food and drink by all , 2 of the customers even offered me sunscreen !! Friendly bunch i must say x
The quiz night was great fun... definitely worth a visit x
We was a little dubious about trying our local out based on previous owners but we was very pleasantly surprised! Food was outstanding and such good value too - makes a change to go into a pub and not be charged restaurant prices. The new owners couldn't be more welcoming to both us and our dog :). Took dad their for his birthday at lunch who is critic of all but he gave it the big thumbs up and said must come here again. Cant wait to try the lovely garden out in the summer!
Lovely friendly pub the best roast potatoes ever and really good value
In the midst of beautiful countryside this is a
great traditional pub with friendly staff that serve delicious lunch snacks and evening meals at reasonable prices. Range of beers, including 3 real ales, as well as wines and spirits. Great super efficient friendly manager. Locals are very affable and helpful.
Well worth a visit or more.
Tuesday it is not open till 15:00.
It really is a friendly affable proper pub with affordable great food
Went here 1st time Sunday 31st April
Warm welcome from staff all friendly.
We had 4 Sunday dinners 2 beef 2 pork realy nice will go again soon
Lovely country pub. Very friendly staff and owners. A beautiful place for a beer or 4 in the sun.
Rheas “Yummy Mummy” Mummy
+5
Had a lovely evening meal. Food and drink was reasonably priced. Lovely indoor and outdoor seating areas. Good sized children's play area for families.. friendly, approachable staff.
This is a fantastic pub in the Kent countryside surrounded by farms and vineyards. Perfect place to end a nice walk with a cold pint or two in the summer or by the roaring fire in the winter. The Golden Lion has a great selection of reasonably priced drinks, a tasty menu including a Sunday roast and the most welcoming publicans you could ever meet. Don't be surprised if you're greeted with a big cuddle from both of them on your second visit! This place has the feel of a 'proper pub'. Its so dog friendly, your pooch can expect to be welcomed by their own doggy publican 'Jasper' who pours the pawfect pint. Can't recommend highly enough.
Fab, clean pub, good food. Lovely service from the lady behind the bar. Climbing frame for children. Big garden. Definitely go back
Beautiful place with really attentive people serving you , food was homely and yummy
Cycling club meet here 1st Thursday of the month
Great welcome by staff
Nice beer
Absolutely charming. This warm pub is definitely out in the sticks but that's why it's charming. A huge carpark, so no excuse there then. A good array of lagers and ales. Wines and spirits too. Food is quite lovely. Not pretentious either. It's quite normal, which I like. Nikki and Olivia looked after us and kindly provided us with a few baskets of chicken nuggets and chips.
Went for Sunday Lunch. Traditional selection including veggie. Food well cooked and very tasty. Would recommend.
Just be aware that this is a dog friendly pub
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