Heard a rumour that one of my favourite local eateries was in new hands these days. So I popped in to see if my friends Liv and Lennie were still there. But they've moved on now, so I thought I'd test out their replacements. And I'm very glad I did too. I'm thinking that the people of Rainford must be particularly patient, because I was greeted by a very happy young manager named Ben, and we had a proper good old chat. Not just a cursory "how do you do" exchange, but a real good old fashioned natter, before he told me about our new chef Lewis, and then introduced me to young Zoe, who looked after me beautifully for the rest of the afternoon. And I realised, I hadn't had a simple good old fashioned cheeseburger for over two years now, so Zoe brought me a delightfully filling burger with a side order of sweet potato fries. It was delicious. Every bit as good as I remembered it. Maybe the staff might change and the management might be different, but the smiles are just as warm and the food is just as gorgeous. I'm glad I tried the new Golden Lion out. It's still amazing. I'll be checking it out again next month too. FIVE STARS PLUS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(+) #Excellent
Dean
probably the worst pub in the UK. Ignorant staff with a bad attitude,
Fiona Gilmore
Been redecorated since I was last in. Nice little
murray brown
Great pub
Ian A
Livley boozer if you like it loud and bouncy it is never empty..an old favourite of many to visit..
steve webster
Great bar was in there last week playing music Landlord was Top class friendly quick staff was a great few hours in thereAlthough I did leave a guitar capo there☹️
Paul Kelly
We visited on a Saturday so it was quite full, typical pub atmosphere, only had
2004jeanr
I was assaulted by the doormen after one of our group had a miss understanding with the DJ (apparently speaking loud in a pub with extremely loud music is aggressive nowadays), bouncers we’re very quick to get aggressive (looking for a fight) unexpected behaviour from the doormen and a very touchy DJ.
Xrp Cookies
Thanks for a warm welcome. A nice afternoon of beer and cider in the sun.
Andrew Jones
Decent pub with a lively atmosphere. Karaoke on Friday nights usually brings in a good crowd. Good range of drinks.
Pub means public house to deny toilet service to the public is against the human right to sanitationThere are so many questionsWhat if there happens to be a person with poor mobility who has a colostomy bagWhat about a person with a child who is desperate for the toilet.... ?? I guess this place is the golden Karen
Louise Griffiths
Disgraceful need to sort out to door staff
A B
If you are a breastfeeding woman, do not visit, even for a coffee. I was told to cover up myself while breastfeeding my newborn as it was a man’s pub, it was inappropriate and no one wants to see that. I don’t know how I could cover myself anymore when I had a button down blouse on. I was told to cover myself with a blanket. I was told “this is a man’s pub”. I am absolutely so disgusted and upset, especially as breastfeeding publicly is protected by law. Another gentleman in the pub said I don’t mind at all, it’s natural and doesn’t bother me, but the rude barmaid insisted I cover up. I felt utterly humiliated and upset. I would not recommend here for women, or anyone who respects equality.My husband asked to have a quiet word with her and was immediately met with “it’s my pub and I’ll decide what happens and what people can do”. She then referenced saying “if I don’t want a dog in my pub I don’t have to”. I will assume the woman was the landlady, an older woman with blonde hair. So not only did she humiliate me, but she also insulted me. An absolute disgrace to Greene King pubs.
Mark Tester
Cracking pub .. really good atmosphere.. lovely bar staff.. loads of room.. televisions. An the price's are very reasonable. Can't fault the place, definitely a place to be.
Heard a rumour that one of my favourite local eateries was in new hands these days. So I popped in to see if my friends Liv and Lennie were still there. But they've moved on now, so I thought I'd test out their replacements. And I'm very glad I did too. I'm thinking that the people of Rainford must be particularly patient, because I was greeted by a very happy young manager named Ben, and we had a proper good old chat. Not just a cursory "how do you do" exchange, but a real good old fashioned natter, before he told me about our new chef Lewis, and then introduced me to young Zoe, who looked after me beautifully for the rest of the afternoon. And I realised, I hadn't had a simple good old fashioned cheeseburger for over two years now, so Zoe brought me a delightfully filling burger with a side order of sweet potato fries. It was delicious. Every bit as good as I remembered it. Maybe the staff might change and the management might be different, but the smiles are just as warm and the food is just as gorgeous. I'm glad I tried the new Golden Lion out. It's still amazing. I'll be checking it out again next month too. FIVE STARS PLUS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(+) #Excellent
probably the worst pub in the UK. Ignorant staff with a bad attitude,
Been redecorated since I was last in. Nice little
Great pub
Livley boozer if you like it loud and bouncy it is never empty..an old favourite of many to visit..
Great bar was in there last week playing music Landlord was Top class friendly quick staff was a great few hours in thereAlthough I did leave a guitar capo there☹️
We visited on a Saturday so it was quite full, typical pub atmosphere, only had
I was assaulted by the doormen after one of our group had a miss understanding with the DJ (apparently speaking loud in a pub with extremely loud music is aggressive nowadays), bouncers we’re very quick to get aggressive (looking for a fight) unexpected behaviour from the doormen and a very touchy DJ.
Thanks for a warm welcome. A nice afternoon of beer and cider in the sun.
Decent pub with a lively atmosphere. Karaoke on Friday nights usually brings in a good crowd. Good range of drinks.
Restaurantji Recommends
Good Real Ale Served Albeit a tad expensive
Pub means public house to deny toilet service to the public is against the human right to sanitationThere are so many questionsWhat if there happens to be a person with poor mobility who has a colostomy bagWhat about a person with a child who is desperate for the toilet.... ?? I guess this place is the golden Karen
Disgraceful need to sort out to door staff
If you are a breastfeeding woman, do not visit, even for a coffee. I was told to cover up myself while breastfeeding my newborn as it was a man’s pub, it was inappropriate and no one wants to see that. I don’t know how I could cover myself anymore when I had a button down blouse on. I was told to cover myself with a blanket. I was told “this is a man’s pub”. I am absolutely so disgusted and upset, especially as breastfeeding publicly is protected by law. Another gentleman in the pub said I don’t mind at all, it’s natural and doesn’t bother me, but the rude barmaid insisted I cover up. I felt utterly humiliated and upset. I would not recommend here for women, or anyone who respects equality.My husband asked to have a quiet word with her and was immediately met with “it’s my pub and I’ll decide what happens and what people can do”. She then referenced saying “if I don’t want a dog in my pub I don’t have to”. I will assume the woman was the landlady, an older woman with blonde hair. So not only did she humiliate me, but she also insulted me. An absolute disgrace to Greene King pubs.
Cracking pub .. really good atmosphere.. lovely bar staff.. loads of room.. televisions. An the price's are very reasonable. Can't fault the place, definitely a place to be.