The Golden Lion SW1Y

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The Golden Lion SW1Y The Golden Lion is a treasure of a pub in St James's Book now for festive food and drinks this Christmas! 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 seared steaks. With Spencer House and the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Memorial nearby, there's something for everyone at The Golden Lion.

03/11/2026

The Big Christmas Shift is back, and Santa has a confession to make… 👀🎅

From 2nd-5th December, we’re celebrating all the shift workers by giving away 30,000 free festive meals! 🎁 That's right - Christmas has come early! 🎄

Sign up for yours now through the link - signups close 16th November: https://www.greeneking.co.uk/christmas/big-christmas-shift

*T&C's apply, UK residents aged 18+ and over

03/11/2026

🎄✨ IT'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON TIME! ✨🎄
Join us at The Golden Lion on Thursday 12th November at 7:30pm as we light up for Christmas! 🦁🎅
Come along, soak up the festive atmosphere, enjoy a drink or two and help us kick off the Christmas season in style! 🍻🥂
Bring your friends, family and festive spirit. Let's make it a night to remember! ❤️
🎄 Thursday 12th November | 7:30pm
📍 The Golden Lion, St James's

29/10/2026

🍽️✨ IT’S HERE! OUR NEW MENU IS AVAILABLE TODAY! ✨🍽️
Something delicious is waiting for you at The Golden Lion! 🦁❤️
Come and discover our brand-new menu, packed with tasty dishes, pub favourites and plenty of reasons to treat yourself.
Whether you’re joining us for a leisurely lunch, dinner with friends or a well-deserved bite to eat, we’ve got your table waiting! 🍴🍻
📍 Pop in today and be among the first to try it!
📍 The Golden Lion, St James’s, London
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25/10/2026

🌿 Sunday roast, veggie style! 🌿
Fancy something a little different this Sunday? 🍽️ Our delicious mushroom galette is the perfect vegetarian roast, packed with flavour and served with all the Sunday roast trimmings. 😋
A proper Sunday feast without the meat!
📍 Come and join us at The Golden Lion, St James
🍴 Book your table and make Sunday special!
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24/10/2026

🍽️ Sunday Roast at The Golden Lion 🦁
Make Sunday the best day of the week with a proper British roast! 🤤
Choose your favourite — from succulent roast beef and lamb to all the trimmings, crispy roasties, seasonal veg and lashings of gravy. 🥔🥕🍖
Perfect for a relaxed Sunday with family, friends and a pint or two. 🍺
📍 The Golden Lion, St James’s
🍽️ Book your table and make Sunday special!
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23/10/2026

🦁💳 DON’T FORGET TO TOP UP! 💳🦁
Every time you order a drink at the Golden Lion, remember to top up your Greene King Rewards Card! 🍻
It’s an easy way to make the most of your visits, with exclusive offers, special missions, freebies and rewards waiting for you. 🎁
📲 Order. Top up. Get rewarded.
Make sure you’ve got your Rewards Card ready next time you’re at the bar!
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22/10/2026

🎄✨ 65 DAYS TO GO! ✨🎄
Christmas is getting closer, so now’s the perfect time to get your Christmas party or special occasion booked at the Golden Lion! 🦁🎅
Whether it’s a work Christmas party, family get-together or a night out with friends, we’re ready to make it a celebration to remember. 🥂🍽️🎉
📅 Don’t leave it too late — book your table or party today!
📍 The Golden Lion, St James
🎄 Let the celebrations begin! 🎄
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21/10/2026

🦁📲 GET REWARDED AT THE GOLDEN LION! 🍻
Have you got the Greene King app yet?
It’s the perfect way to make your visits to the Golden Lion even more rewarding! 🎉
🎯 Special missions to complete
⭐ Earn loyalty points
🎁 Exclusive offers & rewards
🍺 FREE DRINKS
💥 Loads of great deals to enjoy
The more you use the app, the more rewards you can unlock!
📲 Download the Greene King app today, join our rewards programme and start earning on your next visit to the Golden Lion.
Why pay full price when you can get rewarded? 😉
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21/10/2026

🎃🍺 Ales from the dark side have arrived at the Golden Lion! 🍺🎃
Get into the Halloween spirit with our seasonal Haunted Highlander Ruby Rye Ale – 3.4% ABV. A full-bodied ruby ale brewed with the finest rye, packed with rich flavour and guaranteed to send shivers down your spine! 👻
Perfect for a chilly autumn evening. 🍂
Come and give it a try… if you dare! 🦇🍺
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20/10/2026

🍺🏰 King of the Castle meets game season! 🦌🥧
Come and enjoy our seasonal King of the Castle cask ale – a delicious 4.3% pale ale from St Austell Brewery, available for a limited time.
Pair it with our warming venison pie, packed with rich seasonal flavours. The perfect combination as autumn settles in! 🍂
📍Come and join us at The Golden Lion, St James.
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19/10/2026

🎄 Christmas Light Switch-On 🎄
Join us at The Golden Lion on Thursday 12th November at 7pm as we switch on our Christmas lights and officially kick off the festive season!
✨ Come along and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere
🎶 Live music and festive entertainment
🍷 Festive drinks flowing
🎄 Christmas cheer with friends, family and the Golden Lion team
Whether you're joining us for a drink, a bite to eat or simply to soak up the atmosphere, we’d love to see you there.
📅 Thursday 12th November
⏰ From 7pm
📍 The Golden Lion, St James
🎅 Come and join us and help us light up Christmas in St James!
Book your table now and make an evening of it.

🍻 SATURDAY AT THE GOLDEN LION! 🦁✨The weekend is here, so why not come and join us? Whether you're catching up with frien...
17/10/2026

🍻 SATURDAY AT THE GOLDEN LION! 🦁✨
The weekend is here, so why not come and join us? Whether you're catching up with friends, enjoying some great food or settling in for a few drinks, we’ve got your Saturday sorted.
🍽️ Delicious pub favourites
🍺 Great beers & cask ales
🍸 Cocktails & weekend drinks
🎶 Good vibes all day and into the evening
Come and make your Saturday a good one at the Golden Lion, St James’s. 🦁
📍 King Street, St James’s
🍻 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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