It's like having a secret that you want to share but are frightened that by telling it to anyone…read morethe magic will be lost to yourself! i.e. will never get a table again!! Its taken me 3 years to write this and I'm only doing so now as it's unfair to keep it to myself any longer, sob! This gem of a pub/restaurant extols everything you could want from a drinking/eating experience! Mine hosts Judith and Bernard truly make everyone welcome as does their staff; I cannot praise the establishment enough and would strongly recommend it, both for their beers and excellent food. The menu is good but their specials board excels! Always make an advanced booking or you will be drinking only. As some company once said probably the best pub in the northwest p.s. The chips are as real as their beers! Brilliant.

Fantastic food, great specials board a really great British pub, sadly too few about nowread more

AMAZING!!! As far as I remember this place has won pub food…read moreof the year ever year since Ive lived in the area. Super tasty quality food, I noticed that on the menu it even tells you which farm the meat came from, or where the ice cream was made etc. The Greek Lamb and the Gammon are both brilliant. The portions are huge and I'm always left with enough food for another meal but save room for the Holly Bush sundae because you wont ever have a such a selection of tasty locally made ice cream :) The prices are great too, last time I went it was around 30quid for the 2 of us.

Best find on holiday ever!!…read more Set in a beautiful little village with a huge village green with loads of parking round and about (although im sure that on a mid summer sunny day parking may be somewhat difficult!). The pub has a bar area and a restaurant area - we only ever went into the bar as you could eat int here and it was really cosy (dogs are also allowed!). The staff were incredibly friendly and chatty (lets face it, Yorkshire, particularly North Yorkshire folk are possibly the most friendly on the planet - i challenge you to disprove this!). The food was INCREDIBLE. Nothing fancy pants, just really good food, VERY big portions (trust me on this, you dont need three courses - choose your weapon of starter or dessert to go alongside your main - we made the mistake one night and 1) couldnt eat it all and 2)pretty much rolled home). We spent an evening in the pub, had a meal and then sat playing card games - we felt incredibly welcome. So welcome that we ended up visiting three times in a week long holiday. You cant really get a better recommendation than that can you??

This pub/restaurant is fantastic. The owners are very welcoming and the pub is split into two…read moresections. The staff are freindly and the customers are just as pleasant! We stayed in the dog friendly seperate section so if you aren't so keen on dogs, there is a beautiful seperated restaurant next door. The food is immense, very original menu with locally sourced food and a twist on some pub classics. I would recommend the samosa starter and chicken pate.

Excellent service and lovely food. Our food came very hot which is very impressive considering we…read moreare sitting outside. All the staff are very attentive and very polite. Would highly recommend the Golden Lion.

Superb food and brilliant staff. Food is both delicious and always piping hot. Great array of…read moredrinks and the cask ales are always spot on.

The pub was busy on a Sunday night. We were seated quickly & drinks were on the table in no time…read more Ordered the scallops & black pudding appy, but they were out of scallops so our waitress gave us a modified app which was delish. I ordered the Cod & Chips while the others ordered the Lamb Shoulder & the Roast Beef dinner. All meals were out quick & very tasty & fresh. I would definately recommend this pub for anyone visiting the area & I would love to say that I would for sure come back if I lived in the area.

Well this a fabulous little find just off the East Lancs Road near Rainford. Quaint little country…read morepub on a bend. Very traditional style of exposed bricks and wooden beams by here is a large car park situated at the side with ample parking. The staff are very attentive and knowledgeable and quick to serve and respond. There is a few little tucked away tables and is especially good for large tables. The food was very well presented and good hearty portions. It's also quite moderately priced. The wine is a little pricey for a country pub but there is a wide ranging choice. I would definitely go hear again. It's also great for the oldies and my fussy Bugga of Nan loved it.

Very impressed. The food was excellent, the service was quick and friendly even though they were…read morevery busy. Reasonably priced. Friendly atmosphere. Child friendly, including having a selection of board games to borrow. We'll be going back!

The Hare and Hounds is my local It has good food and a friendly atmosphere in very comfortable…read moresurroundings The pub hosts a quiz night and entertainment regularly and now holds a business networking event regularly.

Don't get to this pub enough! Recently met some friends for lunch and had a wonderful meal which…read morewas excellent value and plenty of it. A good menu selection of good, homely, traditional English pub food with the additional 'special' thrown in for good measure. Superb, great hosts and comfortable surroundings. The ale's not bad as well!! Well appointed with a plenty of car parking.

We were staying in a caravan park just down the road and needed a place to eat in the evening. We…read morecame across this delightful pub within a few minutes of searching. We spent the remainder of our holidays here, every evening. Nestling by a brook full of eels. The pubs dog, Jasper, loved to just stand in the cooling water on the hot evenings that we experienced this July. Sufficient room to sit outside with plenty of tables. Service is second to none. Professional, efficient and, more to the point, friendly. Great selection of real ales, my favourite was the Cromwell. Now to the reason for frequenting this hostelry, the food. A reasonable menu taking into account the position of this pub. A good varied choice of fresh seafood, burgers, curries and steaks. We tried most of them and they all were extremely tasty. All cooked to order. Great mussels in white wine. Behind the bar is a blackboard describing their Naga 'Viper' curry made with, 'officially', the hottest chilli pepper. Underneath is written 'Curries ordered 528, curries eaten 400' LOL. I love hot curries but, even I, would not attempt it. We hope to make a return visit next year. Many thanks to the 'guvner', his wife, the staff (especially the chef and kitchen staff) for making our short holiday break a total delight. See you again.

This place is awesome! If you are looking for an authentic British pub with alot of character and…read moregood ale you gotta come here.