The Golden Lion SW1Y

The Golden Lion SW1Y The Golden Lion is a treasure of a pub in St James's Welcome to The Golden Lion!

Just a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, our pub dates back to 1690 and boasts stained glass windows and a dark wood interior. Our 'theatre bar' features memorabilia from the former St James's Theatre and our family-friendly and dog-friendly environment is easily accessible by tube. Enjoy our delicious range of classic dishes and extensive drinks menu, from hand-battered cod and chips to pan s

eared steaks. With Spencer House and the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Memorial nearby, there's something for everyone at The Golden Lion.

16/06/2026

🏆🦁 COME ON ENGLAND! 🦁🏆
The Three Lions are back in action as England take on Croatia this Wednesday at 9:00 PM! ⚽🔥
Join us at The Golden Lion for an unforgettable World Cup night! 🍻🇬🇧 Big screens, ice-cold pints, delicious food, and an electric atmosphere as we roar England on to victory! 🙌⚽
🎉 Bring your mates, wear your England colours, and let's make some noise!
📍 The Golden Lion, St James's
⏰ Kick-off: 9:00 PM
IT'S COMING HOME! 🏆🦁❤️🤍💙 ItsComingHome

16/06/2026

🏆 IT'S MATCHDAY TOMORROW! 🏆
⚽ England 🏴 vs Croatia 🇭🇷 🗓️ Wednesday ⏰ Kick-off: 9:00 PM
Catch every minute of the action live at The Golden Lion! 🍻
Grab a pint, enjoy our delicious food 🍔, and soak up the unbeatable matchday atmosphere with fellow fans.
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Who's backing England? 👇 COME ON ENGLAND! 🦁🏆⚽

14/06/2026

🍽️ Sundays are made for a proper roast! 🍽️
Join us at The Golden Lion this Sunday for a delicious traditional Sunday Lunch, served with all the trimmings. 🥩🥔🥕 Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and rich gravy – everything you need for the perfect Sunday.
Pair it with a pint of your favourite ale or a glass of wine and make the most of your weekend. 🍺🍷
📍 The Golden Lion, St James's
⏰ Serving Sunday Lunch today – book your table or pop in!
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13/06/2026

☀️ Saturday in St James's calls for great food, cold drinks, and good company! 🍻🍔
Whether you're exploring London, meeting friends, or looking for the perfect spot to relax, we've got you covered at The Golden Lion. Enjoy our fantastic range of cask ales, refreshing spritzes, cocktails, and delicious dishes from our new menu. 🍹✨
📍 Just moments from Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square 🍺 Award-winning ales 🍽️ Fresh summer dishes ☀️ Outdoor seating available
Join us today and make the most of your Saturday!
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13/06/2026

☀️ The sun is shining and the colours are popping today! 🌈🍻
Why not make the most of it and pop into The Golden Lion after work? Enjoy an ice-cold pint, refreshing cocktails, and great food in the heart of St. James's. 🍺🍹🍔
Whether you're catching up with friends or simply unwinding after a busy day, we've got the perfect spot waiting for you.
📍 The Golden Lion See you soon! 🦁✨
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12/06/2026

🍺 Three Legendary Beers. One Great Deal. 🍺
Why not enjoy a tasting trio of our iconic ales for just £6? 🇬🇧
✨ Greene King IPA 🦁 Golden Lion Beer 🍺 Abbot Ale
The perfect way to discover your favourite cask ale and experience some true British brewing heritage.
Available now at The Golden Lion – which one will be your winner? 👑
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11/06/2026

⚽🌍 It's Match Day at The Golden Lion! 🌍⚽
The world game kicks off tonight at 8:00 PM as Mexico 🇲🇽 take on South Africa 🇿🇦 live on our screens!
Grab a cold pint 🍺, enjoy our delicious food 🍔, and soak up the atmosphere with fellow football fans.
📍 The Golden Lion ⏰ Kick-off: 8:00 PM
Who's your pick for the win? Let us know below! 👇⚽
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10/06/2026

🍺🎁 Father's Day is just around the corner! 🎁🍺
Looking for the perfect gift for Dad this Father's Day on Sunday 21st June? Why not treat him to a Greene King Gift Card! 🍻
Whether it's a well-earned pint, a delicious meal, or a special visit to his favourite local, a gift card lets him enjoy it his way. 🍔🍺✨
Pop in and ask the team about purchasing a gift card today!
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Dad doesn’t want socks. Dad wants great food, good drinks, and a proper pub day 🍻 Book a table with us between 19th–22n...
09/06/2026

Dad doesn’t want socks. Dad wants great food, good drinks, and a proper pub day 🍻 Book a table with us between 19th–22nd June for the chance to win a luxury hamper worth £500 🙌

T&Cs apply. UK residents only, aged 18+. See our website for full terms.

09/06/2026

🍅✨ Fresh, vibrant, and full of summer flavour! ✨🍅
Our Heritage Tomato & Burrata Salad has arrived on the new menu! 😍
Juicy heritage tomatoes, creamy burrata, and fresh seasonal ingredients come together for the perfect light lunch or starter. 🌿🧀☀️
Whether you're soaking up the sunshine with a spritz or enjoying a leisurely lunch, this dish is a must-try.
📍 The Golden Lion, St James's 🍽️ New menu available now
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07/06/2026

👨‍👧‍👦🍻 Father's Day – Sunday 21st June 🍻👨‍👧‍👦
This Father's Day, treat Dad to a well-earned visit to The Golden Lion – and we'll treat him too! 🎉
🍺 Free pint for Dad with every Father's Day meal purchased* 🍺
Enjoy: 🍖 Our famous Sunday Roasts
🍻 Award-winning cask ales
🍹 Refreshing summer spritzes & cocktails
❤️ Great food, great company, and a warm welcome
Join us in the heart of St James's and make Father's Day one to remember.
📅 Sunday 21st June
📍 The Golden Lion, St James's
Book your table now and raise a glass to Dad! 🍻👑
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*Terms and conditions apply. Free pint available for fathers dining with a meal purchase.

05/06/2026

🌍⚽ THE WORLD GAME IS COMING SOON! ⚽🌍
The countdown is on! 🎉 Join us at The Golden Lion for all the action, drama, goals, and unforgettable moments as the world's biggest football tournament gets underway. 🍻🔥
Grab an ice-cold pint, enjoy our new summer menu, and soak up the atmosphere with fellow fans. 🍔🍺☀️
Who's your pick to lift the trophy? 🏆👇
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🏳️‍🌈Drink with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 This June, for every 25ml of Absolut Original Vodka ordered at select pubs, 10p plus VAT is do...
05/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈Drink with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 This June, for every 25ml of Absolut Original Vodka ordered at select pubs, 10p plus VAT is donated to Switchboard LGBT+, a helpline supporting the community since 1974. Raise a glass and support a great cause 🙌

Big, thank you! Our Tub2Pub campaign has done it again! For the sixth consecutive year, a record number of tubs have bee...
04/06/2026

Big, thank you! Our Tub2Pub campaign has done it again! For the sixth consecutive year, a record number of tubs have been collected thanks to the massive support from all our pub communities. We collected almost 295,000 plastic sweet and biscuit tubs in January and February, diverting them from landfill and raising funds for our charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. This is a great example of community action at its best, with the pub and people at the heart of it. We’re so pleased that the proceeds of the sale of 33.74 tonnes of recycled plastic equates to a £10,122 donation for Macmillan 💚 Since its launch in 2021, Tub2Pub has collected 88,435kg of plastic – which is around 769,000 tubs – raising £45,369 to date for this incredible charity. Thank you for all your support and all your tubs!

04/06/2026

🚆 Train strikes causing a few travel headaches today? Don't let that stop your plans! 🍻
Escape the disruption and join us at The Golden Lion for a well-earned break. Whether you're looking for a delicious lunch, after-work drinks, or a refreshing spritz in the sunshine, we've got you covered. ☀️🍹
🍔 Great food 🍺 Ice-cold beers 🍸 New cocktails & spritz menu 🏛️ Historic pub atmosphere in the heart of St James's
If you're already in town, make us your destination today!
📍 The Golden Lion, St James's
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03/06/2026

🍹✨ Meet your new summer favourite: the Sarti Spritz! ✨🍹
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with fruity flavours of blood orange, mango, and passion fruit, it's the perfect drink for sunny afternoons and warm evenings. ☀️🌴
Whether you're catching up with friends, enjoying after-work drinks, or soaking up the atmosphere, our new Sarti Spritz is ready to become your go-to spritz this season. 🍊🥭🍾
📍 Join us at The Golden Lion and give it a try today!
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02/06/2026

🎉🍽️ THE WAIT IS OVER! Our New Menu Launches Today! 🍽️🎉
Today’s the day! 🙌 Our brand-new menu has officially arrived at The Golden Lion 🦁
From fresh summer favourites ☀️ to classic pub dishes with a delicious twist 🍔🥗, our chefs have been hard at work creating something special for you.
✨ New dishes ✨ Seasonal specials ✨ Perfect pub classics ✨ Great drinks to match, including our new cocktail & spritz menu 🍸🍹
Come down, grab a table, and be among the first to try our exciting new menu today!
📍 The Golden Lion, St James's 🍻 Great food, great drinks, great company
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02/06/2026

🚨 TODAY'S THE DAY! 🚨
Our brand-new menus have officially landed at The Golden Lion! 🍔🍽️🍹
Discover delicious new dishes, exciting chef's specials, and a fantastic selection of cocktails and spritzes perfect for summer. ☀️✨
🍸 Signature Passionfruit Martini
☕ Espresso Martini
🍊 Sarti Spritz
🍋 Limoncello Spritz
Plus plenty of new food favourites waiting to be discovered! 🤩
Join us today, grab a table, and be among the first to try our exciting new menu. We can't wait to hear what your new favourite is! 👇
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New menu just landed. After work drinks that turn into “just one more”… Quick lunches that become proper catch-ups… Sund...
02/06/2026

New menu just landed. After work drinks that turn into “just one more”… Quick lunches that become proper catch-ups… Sundays done right with friends… And the best seat in the house for the big game 👀🍻 Whatever the plan, we’ve got you covered. Come in and try something new.

01/06/2026

🍸✨ Something exciting is pouring at The Golden Lion! ✨🍹
Our brand-new Cocktail & Spritz Menu has arrived, packed with refreshing favourites and exciting new serves perfect for summer! ☀️🍋
🍹 Signature Passionfruit Martini
☕ Espresso Martini
🍊 Sarti Spritz
🍋 Limoncello Spritz
✨ Plus plenty more fantastic cocktails and spritzes to discover!
Whether you're joining us after work, catching up with friends, or enjoying a sunny afternoon in St James's, we've got the perfect drink waiting for you. 🍸🌞
Come and raise a glass with us and find your new favourite! 🥂
📍 The Golden Lion, St James's
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31/05/2026

👨‍🍳🔥 The chefs have been busy...
Our kitchen team has been hard at work creating exciting new dishes for our brand-new menu launching on 2nd June! 🍽️✨
Fresh flavours, seasonal ingredients, and some delicious new favourites are on the way. 😍
⏳ Not long to go now – who's ready to try it first?
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31/05/2026

✨ Something exciting is arriving at The Golden Lion... ✨
🍽️ Our brand-new menu launches on 2nd June! 🍽️
From fresh summer flavours and stunning seasonal dishes to perfect sharing plates and pub classics with a Golden Lion twist, we can't wait for you to try what's coming next.
📸 Here's a little sneak peek of what's in store: 🥗 Fresh Burrata & Heritage Tomatoes
🍴 Delicious sharing boards
🌿 Seasonal ingredients
🍺 Perfect pairings with your favourite drinks
Set in the heart of St James's, just moments from Buckingham Palace, The Golden Lion is ready to serve up something special this summer.
📅 Launching Monday 2nd June 📍 The Golden Lion, St James's

30/05/2026

☀️🍽️ Fresh flavours are coming to The Golden Lion! 🍽️☀️
Our brand-new summer menu launches on 2nd June! 🌿✨ Packed with seasonal favourites, exciting new dishes, and delicious chef specials, there's plenty to look forward to.
From leisurely lunches to after-work drinks and dinner with friends, we've got fresh flavours ready to make your summer even better. 🍔🥗🍤🍰
📅 Launching 2nd June 📍 The Golden Lion, St James's
Who's ready to try something new? 🙌 Tell us which dish has caught your eye! 👇🤩
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30/05/2026

🍽️ NEW MENU TASTE TEST! 🍔✨
Our team has been putting the new menu through its paces and everyone has their favourites! 👀 From mouth-watering classics to exciting new dishes, the debate is on... which dish comes out on top? 🤔
Watch as the Golden Lion team share their top picks and tell us which one you'd choose! 👇
The wait is nearly over... our brand-new menu launches on 2nd June 🎉
📍 The Golden Lion, St. James's 🍻 Great food, great drinks, great company
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30/05/2026

☀️🍻 Sunshine, friends, and great times at The Golden Lion! 🍻☀️
What a fantastic afternoon spent with an amazing group enjoying drinks, laughter, and making memories in the heart of St. James's. 🦁✨
Whether you're catching up with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or simply soaking up the London sunshine, there's no better place to be. 🍹🌞
Join us for ice-cold beers, refreshing spritzes, delicious food, and unbeatable atmosphere all weekend long! 🍔🍺🍸
📍 The Golden Lion, St. James's
🎶 Live music & great vibes
🍹 Cocktails, spritzes & cask ales
☀️ Sunshine served daily (weather permitting!)
Tag your pub crew and we'll see you at the bar! 👇

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25 King Street
London
SW1Y6QY

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 10:30pm

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