The Golden Lion

If we could give this pub 5 stars plus then we would!! Found this pub on google search whilst on a visit my family. We all decided to give it a go after reading the reviews and we were not disappointed. The food was absolutely delicious, every course perfectly cooked, very flavorsome, and well presented, absolute top compliments to the chef. The service was very good, our food arrived in a timely manner and was served with a smile, it was a great experience and we would highly recommend.........we are definitely going to come back when next in Winchester. Fabulous experience.

Booked here for lunch on a Saturday, staff friendly and welcoming and accomodating, we were an hour early for our booking which wasn't a problem for them. Service was good and the food was excellent. All three of us had the special Beef, Mushroom and Ale pie, good pie.
Excellent value for money, plenty of space between tables and plenty of space for our large greyhound to lie down out of the way.
Highly recommended 👌
Excellent service and excellent food

I went here with my daughter and granddaughter yesterday. A lovely walk from Winchester central. We had a really good welcome, the staff were so friendly and helpful. A great atmosphere and as for the food, well we can’t wait to go back. Many thanks

We are staying in the area and met up with friends for lunch, having read good Google reviews. The reviews were correct. Parking was easy, our dog made welcome, and table service for drinks and
food was most welcome!
As well as the menu, there were specials available. The number of items available wasn't enormous, but there was something for everyone with gluten free options. The service was welcoming and friendly. The food was very good quality and quantity just right. I think they have the right balance between menu choice and quality. You will eat cheaper, but I doubt with more enjoyment. Excellent pint of Thatchers too! Would recommend, just a shame it's not my local!!

Absolutely incredible food and great service. Literally outstanding food for a pub. More like fine dining but at pub prices! It's a good job we live an hour away or we'd be spending so much money in this place! Very very impressed and highly recommend. Great food for kids too, and there's a decent play park down the road 👍

Found this lovely place and gave it a try, the food and atmosphere was so nice we have booked a table for tomorrow night. Definitely worth a visit for good food and family friendly.

Found this lovely treasure of a place as it was halfway (Winchester) between London and the New Forest to meet a friend I haven't seen for 12 years, hadn't booked but the young man /manager ?? managed to squeeze us in. Thank you 😊 and so glad they did as the food was AMAZING !!!!

Fantastic choice of lunch venue. From placing a booking to leaving was perfect. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Everything we chose to eat was exceptional. Proper country pub home cooking at its best. Even the toilets were a pleasure to visit. Thanks so much for an awesome experience.