Pub in London NW1
Golden Lion
88 Royal College Street, London, NW1 0THClosest station: Camden Road, about 6 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 412 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Golden Lion
Old-school saloon bar with stripped wooden floors, an antique bar, darts and a jukebox.
A lovely and popular community pub. Saved from closure in 2013, the licensee and the local community, supported by Camden Council, waged a long campaign to prevent its conversion into flats. This came to its final and excellent conclusion with the sitting tenant buying the pub which he now leases out. Has lovely, tasteful decor complimenting its historical features, mainly its mirrored back bar. A real "back street community boozer".
Darts board and five mins walk from the tube and overground station. Toilets (including disabled access and stair lift) are downstairs. Now operating a fully functional kitchen operated by franchises such as Rack City Ribs from 07/02/2024. The food serving hours we show should be checked with the pub if you are planning a special visit. Listed as an asset of community value (ACV) by Camden Council.
Happy "hour" - a selection of beers (Carlesberg, Ales, Cider), wines and spirits for £3.99 Mon - Fri 3pm-6pm, Sat - Sun Noon-5pm
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Outside bench seating
- Live Music: Friday nights
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly
- Games: Darts
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Weekends only no food Mon-Tue
- Serves Dinner: No food Mon-Tue
- Real Ale
- Serves LocAle
- Real Heritage Pub
- Function Room
- Events: Pub quiz - check their website or F/book for timing - looks like it is on Sundays
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Good for Children
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 3915 3852
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 412 ratings
4 out of 5Badewa Kingon Google, October 2024
I had the pleasure of trying the roast meal at the Golden Lion Pub, which featured a delicious spread of Jamaican cuisine, and I was beyond impressed. The roast oxtail was perfectly cooked—tender and packed with rich, deep flavors. The seasoning was spot on, making each bite of the oxtail absolutely mouthwatering. Paired with well-prepared rice, creamy coleslaw, and indulgent mac and cheese, the meal was a satisfying mix of textures and flavors. The wings were also a standout, seasoned to perfection with just the right amount of spice and juiciness. I couldn’t finish them all, so I took some…
5 out of 5London Pub Mapon Google, June 2024
🚇Camden Town 🍺 £6.30 Kirin Lager The Golden Lion is located in the backstreets of Camden Town, away from the hustle and bustle of the High Street. The nearest Tube is Camden Town, Camden Road overground is also close by. This architecturally stunning pub was built in the 1890’s and is on Camra's heritage pubs list. In 2013 the pub faced closure and conversion into flats. Thankfully it was saved by the local community, the tenacious sitting tenants at the time and Camden Council. This is a bright and airy one bar pub that has a contemporary feel. At the far end of the bar is a marble…
5 out of 5Kristian Kingstonon Google, April 2024
Lovely hidden gem in Camden serving great food by Rack City Ribs (check them out on Instagram). As a BBQ fanatic I have to say the beef short rib was up there with some of the best I've had and the wings have a great light batter. Looking forward to trying the 7 Mac and cheese next.
5 out of 5Jamie Gouldingon Google, May 2023
Was visiting London and stumbled across this place shortly after arriving. It was advertising Sunday lunch, too be fair at a reasonable price of £13.99. The place was also empty which made me feel slightly apprehensive. So we sat down and ordered our dinner. It took around 20 minute's, which I don't mind if the food is cooked properly. Out came our Sunday roast and wow, it was fantastic. I genuinely can't explain how good the food was. So if you're in this area then head in here, you won't be disappointed. And to top off our visit the place had a really good British pub feel about it…
5 out of 5Judith Simpson (Jude)on Google, September 2024
Really lovely friendly pub, very good prices met friends over from oz, and just had the best afternoon. Thank you! Didn’t have any food, but I’m sure it’s lovely!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.