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Golden Lion, Newmarket

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Operator: Wetherspoon
44 High St, Newmarket, CB8 8LB (View on Google Map)
(01638) 672040
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The Golden Lion is one of Wetherspoon's finest, a large bustling 18th-century town pub, situated on the main high street. Knowledgeable and efficient staff serving up to 8 real ales at any one time including up to 3 guest ales. The pub's name is thought to have originated from King Henry I and is also known as the Lion of Justice. Popular with the local horse racing community. Children welcome until 9pm in the family area. One real cider also available. Holds the Cask Marque Award for serving quality real ale.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Suffolk & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Golden Hotel
Local Authority
West Suffolk District
Last updated
06/07/2025
Last surveyed
03/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
WSB/760
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Golden Lion, Newmarket.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Golden Lion, Newmarket.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
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Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Golden Lion, Newmarket.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
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Features
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes
10, 10a, 11, 12, 311, 225, 400, 401
Nearby Station (777m)
Newmarket
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL644634

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