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Golden Lion, Northam

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36 Cross Street, Northam, EX39 1BS (View on Google Map)
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Re-opened in July 2025 after many years lying dormant The pub has a walled beer garden. There is also pool, darts and flat screens. Gas fires, real ale. New banquette seating and flooring has been installed and the bar has been moved and back-bar updated with an industrial theme by local carpenters.The ownership is linked to the Royal Appledore and Royal George.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
21/09/2025
Last surveyed
29/05/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
NDE/208
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

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Otter - Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Otter Ale Pump Clip
Otter - Ale Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Otter Ale Pump Clip
Otter - Ale

This beer is served regularly at Golden Lion, Northam.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Garden Garden
Events Events
Quiz nights
Games Games
Darts and pool
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
Stagecoach: 21

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