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Lion Place, South Hylton, Sunderland, SR4 0NG (View on Google Map)
(0191) 534 2282
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

The Golden Lion is located next to the banks of the River Wear in the shadow of the A19 road bridge. The pub, dating from around 1910 is a grade 2 listed building and is on a no - through road at the foot of a long hill , about 10 minutes from South Hylton Metro. The bar is roughly U shaped Meals are available daily with regular specials. Part of the pub is an Indian restaurant and takeaway. Outside seating area allowing drinkers to enjoy the river flowing past.

NOTE THE PUB SUFFERED A MAJOR FIRE IN 2019 AND ITS FUTURE IS UNCERTAIN.

Information for this venue is provided by the Sunderland & South Tyneside Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Sunderland
Last updated
29/06/2025
Last surveyed
14/06/2015
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUN/6074
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable
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Close to bus routes (400m)
Nexus: 8 and 8X outside door Evenings and Sundays
Close to metro
South Hylton
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At bottom of steep hill from Metro and buses

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