The Golden Lion at Settle

The hotel has the potential to be lovely but the room decor is very tired. The bathroom is tiny with a minuscule shower stall and nowhere to store anything. The room although spacious was badly in need of a deep clean especially the carpet which was very badly stained. The restaurant was just OK. The staff however made up for the other shortcomings.

Two out of the 4 of us ordered suet pudding. Large helping but very stodgy. Both had terrible diarrhoea the next day. Other meals, steak and chicken were okay. Very disappointed as pub was decent but you shouldn't be paying for food to get ill on it.

Lovely staff and room beautiful, late night key to get in after closing. Enjoyed the breakfast lots of choice and all local products, overall the visit was was brilliant could not complain about anything would visit again and also would recommend.

We went to the Golden Lion for a pub dinner as a group of 4. Service was very slow (and we only ordered 1 starter), our drinks were forgotten about and we were not provided water despite glasses on the table, the food was average at best and I would say overpriced even for the area (noted unhelpful reply from manager regarding similar issues previously on trip advisor). Would not recommend or return.

My friend and I planned a day trip on the Carlisle to Settle railway with a 2+ hour layover in Settle at lunchtime. We stopped a passer by when we got off the train and asked for a recommndation for a light lunch. Our adviser suggested the Golden Lion - great food, she said. It was just across the road so we accepted the advice. After we were seated we asked about light lunch option and were give the 'lunch' menu which was a variety of sandwiches. Initially shocked by the prices, we decided that on the strength of the recommendation this would be something special so both order prawn marie rose on brown bread, one with the included chips and mine without. After a lengthy wait our plates arrived. Anticipating the king of sandwiches at there prices my plate had two small slices of supermarket brown bread with some lettuce and prawns out of a ready made pack. No garnish, just the poor little sandwich. Wishing not to spoil our day by complaining, we ate the food, paid and left. The cost of the sandwiches alone (x2) was £27.90 !!!!! It was complete robbery. As we walked further around Settle in stunned rage, we noticed a wide range of attractive coffee shops. We suggest to other travellers that the Golder Lion is only for those who have won the lottery.

I booked into the Golden Lion to visit family in the local area. I spent a lot of my childhood in Settle and nearby Langcliffe. The staff were very friendly and the rooms clean and tidy. We had dinner in the restaurant with some family and it was very good. Breakfast we great and the staff attentive.

Lovely place!!

Nice warm log burner greeted us (23rd Dec was wet n cold) The bedroom was small but perfectly fine bed was clean and comfortable had a good night's 😴 sleep. Breakfast was good my beans were cold but the very nice young lady dealt with it swiftly and politely She was very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. It's a good central location and lovely for a few pints over the weekend 😀

Stood at bar for 10 mins whilst larger than life barman and Mrs Mediocre chatted to their mates. Absolutely no greeting welcome or acknowledgement. Really rude service from Mr Big. People after us walked out in disgust. Poorly managed pub and filthy toilets and tables.