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Golden Lion, Todmorden

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Operator: Independent
Fielden Square, Todmorden, OL14 6LZ (View on Google Map)
(01706) 816333
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Located alongside the Rochdale Canal, this is the oldest pub in the town and boasts a handsome rendered frontage. The spacious interior has undergone many alterations over recent decades, sometimes enforced by the effects of flooding, and now offers a variety of spaces on two levels. The stone-flagged central bar has two rooms off to the left, one of which has a pool table although this may be not be in use during evening events. There is a large raised area to the right which eventually leads out to a suntrap patio area, and also a room upstairs which may be available for functions when not in use for musical events.

The pub has a strong community appeal and is the meeting place for various local groups. During the afternoons the pub is a relaxed hangout for all ages, with Wednesdays featuring a popular mahjong session, and the excellent Thai food provided by The Three Lady Chefs on-site kitchen is an added attraction for many customers. The six ales offered usually feature a range of styles from breweries in Yorkshire and the North West. Note that cask ale prices are significantly reduced on Tuesdays, on which no further discount is available.

Evenings are rather livelier, and the pub has become well-known for its live music and celebrity DJ events – Jarvis Cocker, Don Letts and Kevin Rowland have played sets here, amongst many others. Entrance charges naturally apply for these, although music of one form or another will be playing at other times too.

  • Pub of the Season Autumn 2025

Historic Interest

Mid 18th-century Grade-II Listed. Historic England list reference 1313704.

Information for this venue is provided by the Halifax & Calderdale Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Calderdale District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
02/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
HAL/1108
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
3:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
3:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
1:00pm - Midnight
Friday
1:00pm - 1:00am
Saturday
1:00pm - 1:00am
Sunday
1:00pm - 11:30pm
Monday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Eagles Crag - Eagle of Darkness TasteMatch Prediction

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Eagles Crag - Eagle of Darkness
Eagles Crag - Eagle of Darkness Strong Porter • 5% Spotted 14 times
Eagles Crag - Eagle of Darkness
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Eagles Crag - Eagle of Darkness

Spotted 14 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Golden Lion, Todmorden.

ABV 5%
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Eagles Crag - Black Eagle TasteMatch Prediction

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Eagles Crag - Black Eagle
Eagles Crag - Black Eagle Session Stout • 4.6% Spotted 9 times
Eagles Crag - Black Eagle
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Eagles Crag - Black Eagle

Spotted 9 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Golden Lion, Todmorden.

ABV 4.6%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Nightjar - Lost In Ikea TasteMatch Prediction

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Lost in Ikea
Nightjar - Lost In Ikea Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 7 times
Lost in Ikea
Nightjar - Lost In Ikea

Spotted 7 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Golden Lion, Todmorden.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Eagles Crag - The Eagle's Talon TasteMatch Prediction

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Eagles Crag - The Eagle's Talon
Eagles Crag - The Eagle's Talon Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 11 times
Eagles Crag - The Eagle's Talon
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Eagles Crag - The Eagle's Talon

Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Golden Lion, Todmorden.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Darkland - Off the Lip TasteMatch Prediction

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Off the Lip
Darkland - Off the Lip Premium Pale Ale • 4.4% Spotted 4 times
Off the Lip
Darkland - Off the Lip

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Golden Lion, Todmorden.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Lakes and Dales - Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Lakes and Dales - Pale Ale
Lakes and Dales - Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice
Lakes and Dales - Pale Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Lakes and Dales - Pale Ale

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Golden Lion, Todmorden.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

up to 6 guests available

Changing beers typically include: Darkland (varies) , Eagles Crag (varies) , Nightjar (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Stout. A dark beer is usually available, often from Eagles Crag.

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Proper traditional Thai food provided by Three Lady Chefs
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Proper traditional Thai food provided by Three Lady Chefs
Live Music Live Music
See website
Garden Garden
Patio seating area at rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
There is a small door threshold lip on entering the pub via main entrance. However, there is step free access to the bar and seating area around the bar. There is a raised seating area directly opposite the bar which has one large step to access. To the right of the main bar is an additional room which has 3 steps to access a small seating area and landing area before entering this room. Off this room is the entrance to the garden which has both a sloped ramp, and a small number of concrete steps.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Events Events
See website
Function Room Function Room
Bookable for a fee
Games Games
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount
Transport
Close to bus routes
First: 590 (Bus station nearby), 592
Nearby Station (300m)
Todmorden
Ordnance Survey Reference
SD935239

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