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The Golden Lion, St. Ives

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St. Ives
TR26 1RZ

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St. Ives Town

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Quinno _ left this review about The Golden Lion

Thought I’d pop back in, but a quick peek through the window gave me a view of a sterile refitted bar with Sharps cask and zero (!) customers. So I made my way onwards.

March 2009
Very much a locals pub with a robust atmosphere to match, so it may not suit everyone - Mrs Quinno wasn't keen on the place but I thought it was fine. Set over two bars, most of the banter and drinking takes place in the front bar as you enter, which is quite small and feels like it may well have been a hotel bar years ago. The décor is a bit tired in places and the rear bar and the toilets are certainly nothing to shout about. By the looks of some of the punters, the drinking had been going on since the early afternoon and there was plenty of - ahem - joviality to be had. Three ales on during my visit, two Sharps and a Skinners, two of which (Sharps) were in decent nick, the other was a little tired but drinkable. If you're fan of the traditional local boozer and decent ale, you'll enjoy it here. Whilst not having the 'must-visit' element of a number of other GBG pubs in this area of South Cornwall, this is still worth popping into if in this picturesque little town. Rated 6.5

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I L left this review about The Golden Lion

There is a big banner hanging out front proclaiming to be the only CAMRA good beer guide listed pub in St Ives. it's not bad with three ales on during our visit including the usual Doom Bar but there are better pubs worthy of listing in my opinion.

On 30^th October 2010 - rating: 7
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Golden Lion

Basic, no frills boozer located just a short stroll from the beach. In the front there’s a cluster of tables and bench seating around a semi-octagonal wood panelled bar. There’s a small TV which wasn’t on for our visit and a darts board. The décor is mostly red, with red painted brick and plaster, although there is an exposed stone wall at one end which makes a slightly more interesting feature. There is also another bar at the rear, although we didn’t try that on our visit. Large wood framed windows provide plenty of natural light.

Beers on tap were just Heligan Honey and Doom Bar, although there was a third pump that was not in use on this occasion. Ciders were Strongbow, Bulmers and Old Rosie.

On 24^th September 2010 - rating: 5
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