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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
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Current beers

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

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Theakston - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Theakston - Best Bitter
Theakston - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Theakston - Best Bitter
Theakston - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Golden Lion, Lancaster.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at Golden Lion, Lancaster.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Butcombe - Butcombe Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Butcombe Original
Butcombe - Butcombe Original Session Bitter • 4%
Butcombe Original
Gold Award
Butcombe - Butcombe Original

This beer is served regularly at Golden Lion, Lancaster.

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

Moorhouse's - White Witch TasteMatch Prediction

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Moorhouse's - White Witch
Moorhouse's - White Witch Session Blond Ale • 3.9% Spotted once.
Moorhouse's - White Witch
Moorhouse's - White Witch

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Golden Lion, Lancaster.

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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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)
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Nearby Station (700m)
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