Lancaster · Beer garden · 4.5★ · 425 reviews
South-facing · 200°
In the sun until 4:36 pm · 2h 14m remaining
In the sun
Garden in sunlight
In the sun until 4:36 pm
2h 14m remaining
Sun today
9 May
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.
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.
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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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Garden details
Faces
S (200°)
Size
medium