Pub in London W1
Golden Lion
51 Dean Street, London, W1D 5BHClosest station: Leicester Square, about 5 min walk4.2out of 5 on Google, from 1,015 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Golden Lion
Traditional corner pub with dark wood interior and carved ceiling, for real ales and British food.
Licensed in 1728, this small 1930s corner pub retains some of its original Younger's decor including some ornate plasterwork on the ceiling and cornices. The furnishings include a number of high tables and window shelves provided with upholstered bar stools. There are numerous screens, a sound system and, useful at busy times, additional seating is available upstairs. Noel Coward used to be a regular in the pub and, in the 1980s, mass-murderer Dennis Nilsen picked up victims here.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Sports TV: Sky & ESPN
- Family Friendly: Until 9.30pm
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Function Room: Upstairs
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Pavement
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:30 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
- Greene King
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7434 0661
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.2out of 5 on Google, from 1,015 ratings
5 out of 5Avery Brownon Google, July 2024
Great food, super traditional London cuisine located in the Soho/ Chinatown area. Would definitely return.
5 out of 5Kevin Stewarton Google, October 2024
Another Fun Pub on a Beautiful British Day. Super friendly and fast service!
5 out of 5BoilerUp 77on Google, October 2024
Stopped after a morning of shopping. Great bar service and cocktails. Loved the ambiance and also “off the beaten path feeling in SoHo!” Look forward to returning for food/drink next visit.
4 out of 5Tom Ryan-Elliotton Google, August 2024
Excellent selection of beers available and friendly staff however the toilets are downstairs and are quite small. Personally, being in Soho, I was approached and asked if I wanted to do something that was an immediate no no and the reason for rushing out of the pub. If you're straight, I'd highly recommend that you take a friend down to the toilets with you to not have this happen to yourself as it did to me.
5 out of 5Anthon Google, August 2024
FACOURITE pub in soho to work during the day AND PARTY at night. Quality ales, lovely staff and service. Manager always makes you feel welcome and appreciates your business during these hard times for working people. To top it off; they show the football. Would recommend to friends and family as something for everyone. A+++++++
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.