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.

07/06/2026

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿป Father's Day โ€“ Sunday 21st June ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ
This Father's Day, treat Dad to a well-earned visit to The Golden Lion โ€“ and we'll treat him too! ๐ŸŽ‰
๐Ÿบ Free pint for Dad with every Father's Day meal purchased* ๐Ÿบ
Enjoy: ๐Ÿ– Our famous Sunday Roasts
๐Ÿป Award-winning cask ales
๐Ÿน Refreshing summer spritzes & cocktails
โค๏ธ 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.
๐Ÿ“… Sunday 21st June
๐Ÿ“ The Golden Lion, St James's
Book your table now and raise a glass to Dad! ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘‘
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*Terms and conditions apply. Free pint available for fathers dining with a meal purchase.

05/06/2026

๐ŸŒโšฝ THE WORLD GAME IS COMING SOON! โšฝ๐ŸŒ
The countdown is on! ๐ŸŽ‰ Join us at The Golden Lion for all the action, drama, goals, and unforgettable moments as the world's biggest football tournament gets underway. ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ”ฅ
Grab an ice-cold pint, enjoy our new summer menu, and soak up the atmosphere with fellow fans. ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿบโ˜€๏ธ
Who's your pick to lift the trophy? ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆDrink with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ This June, for every 25ml of Absolut Original Vodka ordered at select pubs, 10p plus VAT is do...
05/06/2026

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆDrink with Pride ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ 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 ๐Ÿ™Œ

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. Weโ€™re so pleased that the proceeds of the sale of 33.74 tonnes of recycled plastic equates to a ยฃ10,122 donation for Macmillan ๐Ÿ’š Since its launch in 2021, Tub2Pub has collected 88,435kg of plastic โ€“ which is around 769,000 tubs โ€“ raising ยฃ45,369 to date for this incredible charity. Thank you for all your support and all your tubs!

04/06/2026

๐Ÿš† Train strikes causing a few travel headaches today? Don't let that stop your plans! ๐Ÿป
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. โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿน
๐Ÿ” Great food ๐Ÿบ Ice-cold beers ๐Ÿธ New cocktails & spritz menu ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Historic pub atmosphere in the heart of St James's
If you're already in town, make us your destination today!
๐Ÿ“ The Golden Lion, St James's
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03/06/2026

๐Ÿนโœจ Meet your new summer favourite: the Sarti Spritz! โœจ๐Ÿน
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. โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒด
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. ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿฅญ๐Ÿพ
๐Ÿ“ Join us at The Golden Lion and give it a try today!
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02/06/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฝ๏ธ THE WAIT IS OVER! Our New Menu Launches Today! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰
Todayโ€™s the day! ๐Ÿ™Œ Our brand-new menu has officially arrived at The Golden Lion ๐Ÿฆ
From fresh summer favourites โ˜€๏ธ to classic pub dishes with a delicious twist ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿฅ—, our chefs have been hard at work creating something special for you.
โœจ New dishes โœจ Seasonal specials โœจ Perfect pub classics โœจ Great drinks to match, including our new cocktail & spritz menu ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿน
Come down, grab a table, and be among the first to try our exciting new menu today!
๐Ÿ“ The Golden Lion, St James's ๐Ÿป Great food, great drinks, great company
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02/06/2026

๐Ÿšจ TODAY'S THE DAY! ๐Ÿšจ
Our brand-new menus have officially landed at The Golden Lion! ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿน
Discover delicious new dishes, exciting chef's specials, and a fantastic selection of cocktails and spritzes perfect for summer. โ˜€๏ธโœจ
๐Ÿธ Signature Passionfruit Martini
โ˜• Espresso Martini
๐ŸŠ Sarti Spritz
๐Ÿ‹ Limoncello Spritz
Plus plenty of new food favourites waiting to be discovered! ๐Ÿคฉ
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! ๐Ÿ‘‡
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New menu just landed. After work drinks that turn into โ€œjust one moreโ€โ€ฆ Quick lunches that become proper catch-upsโ€ฆ Sund...
02/06/2026

New menu just landed. After work drinks that turn into โ€œjust one moreโ€โ€ฆ Quick lunches that become proper catch-upsโ€ฆ Sundays done right with friendsโ€ฆ And the best seat in the house for the big game ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿป Whatever the plan, weโ€™ve got you covered. Come in and try something new.

01/06/2026

๐Ÿธโœจ Something exciting is pouring at The Golden Lion! โœจ๐Ÿน
Our brand-new Cocktail & Spritz Menu has arrived, packed with refreshing favourites and exciting new serves perfect for summer! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ‹
๐Ÿน Signature Passionfruit Martini
โ˜• Espresso Martini
๐ŸŠ Sarti Spritz
๐Ÿ‹ Limoncello Spritz
โœจ 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. ๐Ÿธ๐ŸŒž
Come and raise a glass with us and find your new favourite! ๐Ÿฅ‚
๐Ÿ“ The Golden Lion, St James's
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31/05/2026

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ๐Ÿ”ฅ 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! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธโœจ
Fresh flavours, seasonal ingredients, and some delicious new favourites are on the way. ๐Ÿ˜
โณ Not long to go now โ€“ who's ready to try it first?
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31/05/2026

โœจ Something exciting is arriving at The Golden Lion... โœจ
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Our brand-new menu launches on 2nd June! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
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.
๐Ÿ“ธ Here's a little sneak peek of what's in store: ๐Ÿฅ— Fresh Burrata & Heritage Tomatoes
๐Ÿด Delicious sharing boards
๐ŸŒฟ Seasonal ingredients
๐Ÿบ 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.
๐Ÿ“… Launching Monday 2nd June ๐Ÿ“ The Golden Lion, St James's

30/05/2026

โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Fresh flavours are coming to The Golden Lion! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธโ˜€๏ธ
Our brand-new summer menu launches on 2nd June! ๐ŸŒฟโœจ 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. ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿค๐Ÿฐ
๐Ÿ“… Launching 2nd June ๐Ÿ“ The Golden Lion, St James's
Who's ready to try something new? ๐Ÿ™Œ Tell us which dish has caught your eye! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿคฉ
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30/05/2026

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ NEW MENU TASTE TEST! ๐Ÿ”โœจ
Our team has been putting the new menu through its paces and everyone has their favourites! ๐Ÿ‘€ From mouth-watering classics to exciting new dishes, the debate is on... which dish comes out on top? ๐Ÿค”
Watch as the Golden Lion team share their top picks and tell us which one you'd choose! ๐Ÿ‘‡
The wait is nearly over... our brand-new menu launches on 2nd June ๐ŸŽ‰
๐Ÿ“ The Golden Lion, St. James's ๐Ÿป Great food, great drinks, great company
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30/05/2026

โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿป Sunshine, friends, and great times at The Golden Lion! ๐Ÿปโ˜€๏ธ
What a fantastic afternoon spent with an amazing group enjoying drinks, laughter, and making memories in the heart of St. James's. ๐Ÿฆโœจ
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. ๐Ÿน๐ŸŒž
Join us for ice-cold beers, refreshing spritzes, delicious food, and unbeatable atmosphere all weekend long! ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿบ๐Ÿธ
๐Ÿ“ The Golden Lion, St. James's
๐ŸŽถ Live music & great vibes
๐Ÿน Cocktails, spritzes & cask ales
โ˜€๏ธ Sunshine served daily (weather permitting!)
Tag your pub crew and we'll see you at the bar! ๐Ÿ‘‡

29/05/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ BIG NEWS AT THE GOLDEN LION ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Our BRAND NEW menu launches on June 2nd ๐Ÿฝ๏ธโœจ
And the countdown is officially ONโ€ฆ โณ
Only a few days to go until you can get stuck into fresh new dishes, pub favourites with a twist, and some seriously tasty new additions ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ”๐Ÿฅฉ๐ŸŸ
Whether itโ€™s lunch in the sunshine โ˜€๏ธ, after-work bites ๐Ÿป or dinner with friends ๐Ÿท โ€” youโ€™re going to want to see whatโ€™s comingโ€ฆ
๐Ÿ“ The Golden Lion
๐Ÿ“… New Menu Launch โ€” June 2nd
โฐ Countdown starts NOW!
Whoโ€™s excited? ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ”ฅ StJamesLondon TheGoldenLion

29/05/2026

๐Ÿธ Hendrickโ€™s & Tonic for ONLY ยฃ3 on the app! ๐Ÿ“ฒ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Donโ€™t miss out on this refreshing deal at The Golden Lion ๐Ÿ‹โœจ
Perfect for after work drinks, sunny afternoons & payday weekend vibes โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿธ
โณ Offer ends 29th May โ€” hurry before itโ€™s gone!
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29/05/2026

๐Ÿ’ธ PAYDAY WEEKEND IS HERE! ๐Ÿ’ธ
The sunโ€™s out โ˜€๏ธ the beers are cold ๐Ÿบ and the cocktails are flowing ๐Ÿนโœจ
Join us tonight at The Golden Lion for: ๐ŸŽง LIVE DJ from 7PM
๐Ÿธ Cocktails & Spritz
๐Ÿบ Ice cold beers after work
๐Ÿ”ฅ Payday weekend vibes all night long
Step into one of Londonโ€™s historic pubs and kick off the weekend in style ๐Ÿฆโœจ
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See you at The Lion! ๐Ÿป

26/05/2026

๐ŸŽจโœจ A special moment outside The Golden Lion todayโ€ฆ one of our talented local artists has captured our historic pub on canvas! ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ
Nothing beats a sunny day in St. James with a little creativity, history, and a pint in hand โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿบ
From the streets of London to the artistโ€™s easel, The Golden Lion continues to inspire โค๏ธ Come by, grab a drink, and see the beauty of King Street for yourself!
๐Ÿ“The Golden Lion, St. James
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26/05/2026

โ˜€๏ธ Tuesday sunshine calls for great food, cold drinks & good vibes ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŸ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿน
Take a break from the day and soak up the sunshine with us at The Golden Lion ๐Ÿป Whether itโ€™s a juicy burger, classic fish & chips, or something fresh from the menu, weโ€™ve got your lunch and dinner sorted ๐Ÿ˜
Grab your friends, find a sunny spot, and make the most of this beautiful Tuesday ๐ŸŒžโœจ
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25/05/2026

๐Ÿนโœจ Spritz Time at The Golden Lion โœจ๐Ÿน
The Prime Minister of spritz season has arrivedโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐ŸŒฟ
Introducing our refreshing Hugo Spritz ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‹โœจ
Made with elderflower, mint, prosecco & soda for the ultimate summer sip โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ
Perfect after work, perfect with friends, perfect anytime ๐Ÿธ
Come and try your new favourite spritz in the heart of St. James ๐Ÿน
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25/05/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ ONLY 7 DAYS TO GO! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
The countdown is officially ONโ€ฆ โณ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
Our BRAND NEW MENU lands next week and we cannot wait for you to try it! ๐Ÿคฉ
Get ready for: ๐Ÿ” New favourites
๐Ÿฅฉ Classic pub dishes with a fresh twist
๐ŸŸ Incredible flavours
๐Ÿน Perfect drinks to match
Trust usโ€ฆ youโ€™re going to want a table booked for this one ๐Ÿ‘€โœจ
Launching Monday 2nd June at The Golden Lion ๐Ÿป
Whoโ€™s excited?! ๐Ÿ™Œ
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โ—NEW DRINKS MENUโ—From June 2nd we are launching our new food and drinks menu!Look forward to a Summer of spritz & NEW co...
25/05/2026

โ—NEW DRINKS MENUโ—
From June 2nd we are launching our new food and drinks menu!

Look forward to a Summer of spritz & NEW cocktails ๐Ÿน๐Ÿธ

23/05/2026

๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Saturday vibes at The Golden Lion ๐Ÿปโœจ
Nothing beats a pint, good company, and classic pub atmosphere to kick off the weekend!
Whether youโ€™re out for drinks, catching up with friends, or just soaking in the Saturday spirit โ€” weโ€™ve got your table waiting ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Join us this weekend at The Golden Lion for great beers, great food & even better vibes ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿป๐ŸŽถ
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22/05/2026

โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿน BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND = SPRITZ TIME ๐Ÿนโ˜€๏ธ
Live DJ ๐ŸŽถ
Great vibes ๐Ÿ•บ
Refreshing spritz cocktails ๐ŸŠโœจ
Join us this Bank Holiday Weekend at The Golden Lion for good music, good drinks, and even better company! ๐ŸŽ‰
Gather your friends, sip your favourite spritz, and letโ€™s make it a weekend to remember ๐Ÿน๐Ÿ”ฅ
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25 King Street
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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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