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The Lion Hotel Buckden

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The Lion Hotel, Buckden, Cambridgeshire Welcome to The Lion at Buckden, Cambridgeshire, one of the oldest coaching inns in England.
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Dating back to 1492, we continue to retain much of our wonderful charm, character and atmosphere. Whether you are looking for a quiet drink with friends, a Sunday lunch with the family or a place to rest weary legs we would be delighted to see you. You can rest assured your time at The Lion, however long, will be very enjoyable. Located in the heart of Cambridgeshire, Buckden is a small village just off the A1 giving you excellent access to London and The North not to mention all the local places of interest including the historic Buckden Towers. If you are dining or staying with us, we recommend a reservation however this is not a requirement so please feel free to drop in at any time for a bite to eat, a place to stay or just a refreshing drink.

30/10/2026

🎃 HALLOWEEN NIGHT AT THE LION 🎃
This Saturday (31st October), things are getting spooky in Buckden… 🦇
DJ John Richardson is on the decks from 7.30pm till late, entry is FREE, and the best costume wins a meal for two at The Lion! 🏆 So dig out your scariest outfit, round up your fiends 👻 and join us for a frightfully good night.
Fancy dinner first? Food's served 5–9pm — drop us a message to book a table.
📍 The Lion Hotel, Buckden
📅 Saturday 31st October
🎧 DJ John Richardson
🕢 7.30pm till late
🎟️ Free entry
🏆 Best costume wins a meal for two
💀 Dress to scare!
See you there… if you dare 🕸️

27/10/2026

🍕🎃 Half-term pizza fun at The Lion!
All this week, little ones can top their own homemade pizza — choose the toppings, make a spooky face for Halloween, and our chef will bake it fresh for them. (Grown-ups, ours are pretty special too 😉)
Lunch 12–3pm, dinner 5–9pm, every day until Friday 30 October.
📍 The Lion Hotel, Buckden — walk in, or message us to book.

23/10/2026

Fire 🔥

23/10/2026

Fish Friday: small fish and chips £9.95
Every Friday, 12-3pm. Small fish and chips for £9.95. No need to book, just come in.

20/10/2026

Lunch at the Lion, Buckden
Two courses for £14.95, or three for £18.95, Monday to Saturday, 12-3pm, by the fire in our 1492 coaching inn.
Thursday Lunch Club: two courses plus tea or coffee for £14.95, 12-3pm, and your 6th visit is free.
Fish Friday: small fish and chips for £9.95, 12-3pm.
Light lunches from £6. Walk-ins welcome, and dogs are welcome in the bar. Book at thelionbuckden.com or call 01480 810313.

20/10/2026

Christmas Day at the Lion
Let us do the cooking this year. Three courses by the fire in our 1492 coaching inn, and none of the washing up.
Start with crayfish and tiger prawn cocktail or pork belly. Then turkey or beef with all the trimmings, pesto-crusted lamb, salmon en croûte or a butternut squash and beetroot Wellington. Finish with Christmas pudding and brandy sauce.
Friday 25 December, lunch served 12 noon to 3pm. Adults £85, children £40, plus a 10% service charge on the final bill.
Booking only, with a £15 per person non-refundable deposit. Christmas Day books up first: book at thelionbuckden.com or call 01480 810313.

19/10/2026

Lunch is on from 12 today!
Two courses £14.95 or three for £18.95, Monday to Saturday, 12–3pm. Fish and chips, gammon, sausage and mash, lasagne and more, served by the fire in an inn dating back to 1492.
Walk-ins welcome, or book at thelionbuckden.com or on 01480 810313.

18/10/2026

Sunday roast at The Lion, every Sunday from 12 noon to 7pm.
Roast sirloin of beef, pork or chicken (or all three in our trio), with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, carrots, broccoli, braised red cabbage and our chef's homemade gravy. Vegetarian? Try our nut roast or beetroot & butternut squash Wellington.
Roasts from £14.95. Booking advised: call 01480 810313.

Address

High Street, Buckden
Huntingdon
PE195XA

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 11pm
Tuesday	12pm - 11pm
Wednesday	12pm - 11pm
Thursday	12pm - 11pm
Friday	12pm - 11pm
Saturday	12pm - 11pm
Sunday	12pm - 10pm

Telephone

+441480810313

Website

http://www.thelionbuckden.com/

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