The Golden Lion - Avis

This is becoming the best real ale pub in Ripon. A good variety of cask ales well kept by an experienced team. Food is good value too, with a pie night and fish...

Just went for a drink, staff made me very welcome and then the Owner made me equally so.Cherry Porter on handpump-made my day,fabulous quirky conservatory at th...

I love this pub. The staff are friendly and the food is amazing. I went for the Sunday roast which included a huge yorkshire pudding. They also have a nice sele...

Ale was good according to my partner and my tea came in a big brown pot. Was a disappointed when the only food we could get was fish and chips or variations of...

What an improvement with the new owners, friendly, welcoming with a great selection of beers. Went on a Thursday and found that it was pie night. Absolutely exc...

This place ticks all boxes at each visit. eating is delicious with generous portions and the price is exceptionally good. the personal is friendly. the ambiente...

Helped make our wedding day a fantastic experience, food was excellent staff were friendly and efficient and also very helpful. Would not hesitate to recommend...

Just had a lovely meal here, spot on, being very busy, Stuart did a Stirling job, serving behind the bar as well as serving on the tables, very friendly, helpfu...

We came in yesterday we had a few kids in tow but what good service and excellent food the chips were to die for. We will definitely be back

Came across this pub yesterday after leaving light water valley and so glad we did. Lovely pub. Food was really nice and the staff so friendly and welcoming

Back open and GREAT ! BIG choice of real ales and lovely to see in samples the colour of the ale . A very warm welcome and really really good pub food ! OMG ! T...

Great pub, watched the rugby, lovely staff and the pulled beef brisket sandwich was delicious, so tasty Good pints … highly recommend

New owners since December, who are very friendly. We booked a table for 6 at 1. They welcome dogs which is always a bonus. We were in no hurry but food and drin...

Great pub great food what more can I say , Dan and Tracy are excellent hosts we will be back again. Its nice to go into a pub nowadays and not have football etc...

Great service from Gay and Stuart. A lovely away to spend a rainy afternoon. Good food will be back .

Popped in with my Wife and 2 children for an early tea last week. The chap behind the bar was brilliant. He couldn't have made us feel more welcome...

First ever supper club food fantastic, if you know good food then treat yourself will most def be there again last Thursday in feb, don't miss out

My husband and I had a lovely meal here for our Anniversary! After mentioning it was our anniversary when booking we were given a cosy tucked away...

Not impressed with Meal. I had pie (chicken and leak) poor pastry tasteless gravy in the pie. No atmosphere in the place.

Good food,Beer was good ,friendly staff handy for the shops and buses too