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    Lancaster

    The Golden Lion

    33 Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QD

    ★ 4.5 · 425 Google reviews

    Verified in person
    57%Sun Score

    Live sun status

    ☀️ In the Sun

    In the sun until 5:22 pm · 2h 44m remaining

    Brightest 1pm

    FoodDogsReal Ale

    Sun today

    13 Sep

    6am10am3pm6pm9pm2pm ▲
    S-facingFood servedDog friendlyReal aleFamily friendlyLive musicSunday roast
    Best for
    Historic atmosphere — Pendle Witches connection, live music Thu & Sat
    Mon–Thu 12–11pm · Fri–Sat 11am–midnight · Sun 12–10:30pm

    About The Golden Lion

    The Golden Lion on Moor Lane is one of Lancaster's most atmospheric traditional pubs — reputed to be the last pub visited by the Pendle Witches before their 1612 trial at Lancaster Castle. The raised rear beer garden faces south-south-west (200°), catching good sun from late morning through the afternoon. It's a medium-sized, unfussy outdoor space that lets the pub's history speak for itself.

    The Golden Lion is featured in our guide to the best Lancaster pubs — our editorial pick of the 17 city pubs grouped by character.

    Quick facts

    AreaLancaster
    Best forHistoric atmosphere — Pendle Witches connection, live music Thu & Sat
    Outdoor spaceMedium beer garden
    Good inafternoon
    AtmosphereLively, music-friendly

    Why go here

    • South-facing garden — strong for afternoon sun
    • Good real ale selection
    • Dog-friendly throughout

    Sun and outdoor setting

    The Golden Lion has a south-facing beer garden (200°), which means it typically catches the best sun late morning through the afternoon. The medium outdoor space is open, making it at its best in settled weather.

    Golden Pints tracks the sun position for this pub in real time — check the live tracker to see whether it's currently in sun, partial sun, or shade before heading out.

    Best for

    Afternoon sunDog-friendlyFamiliesLive musicFood & drinksReal aleSunday roast

    Nearby

    The Golden Lion is well placed if you're already around Lancaster's city centre, the canal, the castle quarter, and the university. It can work well as part of a wider afternoon or evening out in Lancaster.

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    More from Golden Pints

    NESW
    South-facing

    Faces

    S (200°)

    Size

    medium

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