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Golden Lion, Watford

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Star (Heineken UK)
17 Estcourt Road, Watford, WD17 2PT (View on Google Map)
(01923) 246824
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Small corner pub that was part of the Druid Pub Company but is now under new management. Has been recently redecorated to tidy it up, and has reverted to its old name. Has a large outside drinking area at the rear.

Information for this venue is provided by the Watford & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Druids II; Flynn's; Reid's; Golden Lion
Local Authority
Last updated
24/03/2025
Last surveyed
16/09/2013
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
WAT/874
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 - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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

This beer is served regularly at Golden Lion, Watford.

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

Source: National

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Facilities
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Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Smoking Smoking
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
WATFORD TOWN CENTRE
Nearby Station (650m)
Watford Junction
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (850m)
Watford High Street
Ordnance Survey Reference
TQ110967

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