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Beer of the Week (w/e 2nd August 2026) with Bucking Fastard
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Submitted on Thursday, 23rd July 2026
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The Golden Lion (The Whittle), Lancaster
Lancaster
LA1 1QD
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Reviews of The Golden Lion (The Whittle) (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Bucking Fastard left this review about The Golden Lion (The Whittle)
A well worn locals boozer but with charm,off ther front door is a right sided snug crowded with a mix of furniture,a front lounge ,the bar midships to the left behind which was a pool table,darts board and a decking beer garden.There was also a Chesterfield sofa opposite the bar in a side section which looked like the sort of furniture you can sit on but struggle to get out of ,especially if you start quaffing.
At the bar Brakspear Bitter,Butcombe Original and Moorhouses White Witch (NBSS Good) with Landlord reversed and another ale being pulled through.
Enjoyable crawl visit for the authentic boozer vibe ,relaxed and friendly.Note weekday 2pm opening.
On 20th July 2026
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3211 recommendations about 3211 pubs]
Graham Coombs left this review about The Golden Lion (The Whittle)
A good solid locals' pub just off the centre, traditionally furnished with sundry side areas in various levels of comfort. Still a little peculiar - I followed one regular bringing his bike in which he proper opposite the bar. Not the greatest beer choice on - TT Landlord, Butcombe and Moorhouses White Witch - but the latter was in good order.
On 18th July 2026
- rating: 7
[User has posted 4003 recommendations about 3935 pubs]
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Brainy Pool left this review about The Golden Lion (The Whittle)
the usual madness was all present on this Saturday night- international students talking absolute bollocks and annoying the staff, pissed up locals having a northern soul disco in the back room. the side room is now an absolute disgrace with the once plush armchairs ripped to shreds and ready for the scrapheap. Nothing interesting at all beer-wise, but the Landlord was in good shape. Still a top pub just for the atmosphere and ‘anything goes’ philosophy.
On 8th October 2023
- rating: 8
[User has posted 1181 recommendations about 1141 pubs]
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