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Golden Lion, Lancaster (Whittle)

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Opens at 12:00pm
33 Moor Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1QD (View on Google Map)
(01524) 842198
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The pub is reputed to have been the last drinking place of the Pendle Witches in 1612. The present building may be c1818, and is included in the Pendle Trail. Also known as the Whittle, it is a popular pub with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Nice collection of old Lancaster photos inside with lots of pictures of old pubs.

Information for this venue is provided by the Lunesdale Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Lancaster District (B)
Last updated
15/03/2025
Last surveyed
23/02/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Trust Inns
Pub ID
LUN/86
Asset of Community Value
Monday
2:00pm - 12:30am
Tuesday
2:00pm - 12:30am
Wednesday
2:00pm - 12:30am
Thursday
2:00pm - 12:30am
Friday
2:00pm - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
1:00pm - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (often Marstons Group) and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Theakston - Best Bitter
Theakston - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice
Theakston - Best Bitter
Theakston - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Butcombe Original
Butcombe - Butcombe Original Session Bitter • 4%
Butcombe Original
Gold Award
Butcombe - Butcombe Original

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Moorhouse's - White Witch
Moorhouse's - White Witch Session Blond Ale • 3.9% Spotted once
Moorhouse's - White Witch
Moorhouse's - White Witch

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
pizzas
Evening Meals Evening Meals
pizzas
Live Music Live Music
alternate Sat (alternates with DJ), open mic Tue
Garden Garden
decking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
pool
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
sta
Nearby Station (700m)
Lancaster

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