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Had a meal here on recommendation from our holiday cottage owner. Very nice. The food was good quality and tasted very good. The staff were friendly. The prices fair. There was a nice atmosphere. We would go again but when we tried to book there was very little availability due to its popularity.

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scaryDerbyshire . 2021-06-16

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Food disappointing and over priced. Service a bit random. Fish pie contained virtually no fish. Server said they would tell the kitchen but didn't offer any compensation to us.

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K8145VCpetern . 2021-06-15

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What can I say?! This place blew us away, with a stunning and cosy Napa style outside area and cosy contemporary inside. The food was excellent with Magda and Martina exceeding in their service. We felt like locals and that is very hard to achieve. We will be back again very soon.

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CardiffDean . 2021-06-13

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Recommended here by a friend and we were not disappointed. Had to eat early as the place was fully booked but can’t hold that against them. Food was amazing and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier. Will definitely be returning if we’re back in the area again

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joshlb . 2021-06-10

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Large family meal booked over two tables to comply with COVID rules. Very good meal and the usual friendly welcome. Highly recommended

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PAH1953 . 2021-06-06

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Excellent service from start to finish, extremely helpful staff. We sat in the bar for an early evening meal ( we booked a few days in advance & they managed our fit us in - Diolch!) . Funny few minutes trying to work out whether a 6ft 4 ex rugby player or our 9 yr old daughter was better placed on the pew, we all ordered different burgers and settled on the 9 yr old! Whoever thought of a chicken Kiev in a burger needs congratulating - same goes for an onion bharji in a bun - absolute genius! I wouldn’t usually go for a meat burger but it was a delight (chicken), same for a lemon posset (not what I’d normally order). Everything was brilliant & we will definitely come back.

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Catrinsian24 . 2021-06-03

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They had done a lot to make customers feel safe and secure in their outside facilities. Staff were welcoming and efficient. Varied menu for all tastes and budgets. The catered for gluten free and vegan customers. Best of all, the food was good

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Tracku2 . 2021-05-19

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Had lunch here and also evening meal. Both were totally delicious. Excellent service, friendly staff and Covid secure in the marquee. Shame about the weather but I cannot fault the Golden Lion.

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MevP . 2021-05-13

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Absolutely stunning Sunday lunch in the outdoor undercover area. Beautiful pieces of roast beef with a big Yorkshire pudding and vegetables. Beautiful gravy. Exceptional service from our table staff especially Martina. Thank you so much for the beautiful day. We will return and wish you all the best in the future. Simply wonderful food.

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Davidwelsh82 . 2021-05-09

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A nice evening meal. Outside seating only, it was chilly with unexpected rain, but despite that we were warm and dry in the marquee. The food was piping hot on hot plates served by cheerful staff. Welcome back hospitality.

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BeachBabeReading . 2021-05-06

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We ate and drank here over May bank holiday weekend and it was just fab. All the staff were so lovely, friendly and welcoming. The food was brilliant too. Not fussy just great quality

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Emmaclat . 2021-05-03

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Visiting the Newport area on holiday. First meal out post covid and it was really great. Marquee with heaters helped take off the evening chill! Delicious food and excellent service, would certainly return if in the area again!

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trippads12 . 2021-04-29

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first evening we could eat outside - so good the food was terrific - the staff cheerful and there was a great atmospherewe ate in a marquee outside with a patio heater and it worked so wellsuch a lovely evening and delicious food -(as ever)

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franceabroadfrench . 2021-04-27

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I have stayed at the Golden Lion Inn on 3 occasions during the 2010s when I was walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Hosts were wonderfully welcoming and friendly. Had a wonderful evening meal and breakfast on all 3 occasions that I stayed there. Wonderful comfortable bed, and an abundant supply of hot water for showering, which was most welcoming and much appreciated, following a day's walking along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path

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M5014OWjeremys . 2021-03-17

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A lovely pub with great service, food and staff. Very comfortable accommodation- and great walking from the door. So dog friendly too!Unbeatable!

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timmA7086JY . 2020-11-28

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My partner and I visited here on our recent stay at Fishguard Bay Resort. Prior to coming, I was recommended the Golden Lion by atleast 5 friends/clients which is always a great sign!We brought our two dogs along who were made to feel very welcome by the lovely staff.It was a very cosy atmosphere and the food was absolutely brilliant.We already can’t wait to come back!

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grezelle123 . 2020-11-21

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We stayed for four days and it is always lovely to eat a delicious meal with wine and then wander upstairs without having to worry about driving! The food here is exceptional. The menu offers plenty of choice and there are some really good vegan/vegetarian options which pleased me!The staff who waited on us were attentive, efficient and friendly. Would definitely recommend.They also do an excellent breakfast.

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Carolineandfrancis . 2020-10-22

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Had a lovely experience the other evening. Food was fantastic (we had the burgers and a sticky toffee pudding), staff were very attentive - compliments to the chef and front of house team! If I could offer some constructive criticism - the bar area seating for dinner Swap the chairs - have the high backs opposite each other and then chairs with the chairs You feel very high opposite your dining company - didn’t ruin our experience but just wanted to be helpful with a customer perspective 100% will be returning!!!!! Thanks for a wonderful meal.

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Ssej16 . 2020-10-20

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Delicious food, great service, very Covid secure The fish chowder was delicious, and lamb burger very yummy,

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nikki c . 2020-10-10

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Fabulous food and fabulous service. A very warm welcome and a great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend 👌

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emmajaneh2019 . 2020-10-04

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Excellent food, drink and service. Eaten here twice on our stay and the food has been delicious each time. Beautifully cooked, a fab menu selection, lovely crockery (!), great prices and all served by a really friendly team. Would highly recommend.

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ShellyChamberlayne77 . 2020-10-04

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We have just spent a week at the Golden Lion, every aspect of our stay was superb. We stayed in Room 1 which was newly decorated and very spacious, lots of drawers and cupboard space for your clothes and lovely bathroom with bath and shower. We ate in the restaurant first night and in the bar area the other nights, the food was delicious with a very varied choice..can certainly recommend the lamb chops. It has choice of real ales and wine. The staff are all very friendly and the service from them all, breakfast as well was top class, they all work so hard to make your stay a special one. Regarding Covid precautions they have taken every step possible to make to you feel safe. Can thoroughly recommend.

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uktravellerHampshire . 2020-09-27

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Had a lovely meal at the Golden Lion during a busy evening service. We ate in the marquee outside which was warm and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and attentive with our food arriving swiftly. Had the belly pork and a burger for mains and some olives and a mozzarella salad for starters. The food was tasty - especially the burger. The pork belly was cooked well with crispy crackling and soft meat. Great choice of drinks too.

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elintom1 . 2020-09-21

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2 night stay at the Golden Lion was lovely. The food was delicious. We ate there both nights. In a great location near other restaurants, cafes and shops.The room was decorated nicely and the bed was very comfortable. They were very professional when dealing with Covid safety precautions so I felt very safe.The staff were very kind and professional.The only negative part about the room was it was quite noisy. Not due to the restaurant below but because you could hear noise from the other hotel rooms. As a result I found it difficult to get to sleep and was woken up early in the morning. It may benefit from sound proofing? May not be suitable for children to stay as a result.Would definitely return for food!

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powell1s . 2020-09-21

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We ate here as a treat on our final night of our holiday in Newport and definitely saved the best until last! Fresh, beautifully presented food even on a Sunday night when we all know the kitchen staff would have been flagging!Portion sizes really generous but every bite delish. We couldn’t fit any dessert in after our amazing mains with a side of veg, which was excellent value for money, albeit slightly disappointing not to try the sticky toffee. We’ll be back again soon for a pudding!

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ellahoggforeman . 2020-09-14

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We very much enjoyed our Sunday evening meal; we felt the staff were brilliant in every aspect, social distancing and procedures (sanitisers, one way system, table service & payment) were excellent and the food was, as always, very tasty. The tables were quite busy outside but we were seated inside the restaurant with only a few other tables occupied; this was a lovely atmosphere and plenty of space. The waitresses were efficient and our food came quickly, both meals (the gammon and Thai veg curry) were delicious and plentiful. We look forward to returning.

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Wel768 . 2020-09-14

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We sat in the marquee outside and although it was a cold evening we were warm. Dinner was delicious and the staff very friendly and efficient.

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fromnotts . 2020-09-11

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Food is really very tasty as it is very time we visit. Felt safe. Helpful attentive staff. Sunday lunch is delicious too.

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44nicoleo . 2020-09-11

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My wife & I had dinner twice here during a week's holiday....great menu choice, food quality excellent, staff friendly & efficient and all very well set up for Covid regs - felt very safe. Highly recommended pub!

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Graham M . 2020-09-11

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Great food, friendly service. Conveniently situated in town and well set up for Covid. Clean, well organised with ample outdoor and indoor seating.

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DebtheHen . 2020-08-24

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Always a pleasure to dine at the Golden Lion. The service tonight was good especially as the staff were dealing with the strange world of pandemic. Arrangements worked well and although it was raining we dined outside under a gazebo which proved most satisfactory. Food was delicious as always. Highly recommended.

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PAH1953 . 2020-08-19

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Was part of a group of 6 eating out for the first time after restaurants opened on the 3rd ! Food was excellent service was ok ! Will come back again during next year’s holiday

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briancorbett2014 . 2020-08-14

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Absolutely beautiful food quality and friendly service. Exceptionally impressed with Covid measures in place. Would highly recommend. Thank you.

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SarahandDave71 . 2020-08-09

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May as well eat in the burger van on the main road before you get to it. Grease, bad service and rude hosts.

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Alex S . 2020-08-01

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We came for a late Sunday lunch and were given a lovely table in the garden. They have taken very good safety precautions which are enforced in a polite and friendly way. The burgers were excellent and my veggie daughter loved her leek and potato soup. Fantastic cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The food came quickly and the staff were all really friendly. Can't wait to visit again!

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Anthea M . 2020-07-26

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Their new and improvised takeaway menu adds some extra jazz to the food options available in Newport! We ordered a beef burrito and the southern fried chicken, both were tasty. The portion of sweet corn was slightly disappointing and the crunchy slaw that comes with the chicken ended up being left over noodle vegetables, but the chicken and fries were great. Safe pick up service also! Thank you

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Carystheexplorer . 2020-06-21

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Came for lunch as we’ve been here before and had their fab cheese ploughman’s washed down with the excellently well kept beer.As usual the food and atmosphere were great.Debbie who was front of house was extremely friendly and had and excellent cleaning regime to give customers peace of mind given the current climate.This is the second tome we’ve been here now and would heartily recommend coming here for a few hours escape.Golden Lion keep up the hard work your customers are extremely grateful for not only the ongoing great for and drink but also the additional precautions taken to ensure we can still enjoy your establishment.

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Chewitt444 . 2020-03-19

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The second time of staying in Newport and visiting this lovely cosy pub. Had some snacks and a few beers with friends and had a fab time. We will be back again soon.

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Leuanne . 2020-03-18

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Had a lovely meal in this super friendly pub, dogs welcome. Popped in on the sat night and was very busy so would recommend booking if you want a meal.

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lindacV1549RJ . 2020-03-12

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Food was excelent one Veggie burger and one fish Staff very pleasant and smiling! Very nice experience!

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Grannietraveling . 2020-03-11

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If you like pork and crackling, you should definitely try their belly pork with mustard sauce, it was stunning. It was on their specials board, glad I ordered it. Delicious and flavoursome. We all thoroughly enjoyed the food, no wonder it's busy.Drinks a little pricey but overall a great evening.

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F7075IE . 2020-03-06

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Lovely sunday lunch, including a vegetarian option. Selection of vegetables was very good. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Recommended.

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jonnymac2000 . 2020-02-23

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Lovely people Owner and management love people I will be going back there for food and drink again if was in Wales one best pubs been to on 5 years love people lovely staff every friendly I give 10 out 10 I would go back for food drink if around the village I would recommend the Golden Lion

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fruitmadw . 2020-02-21

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Lovely menu - and lots on the specials menu. We all had different main courses- they all arrived looking appetising. And they were - all tasty, well cooked and with lovely sides. Puddings were goodtoo!

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Collsfamily . 2020-02-12

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Bar staff accommodating and friendly, had booked a table for 4 at 8.15pm, table ready just gone 8. Good selection of beers and spirits in the bar. All had steaks, two ribeye, two fillets, cooked to perfection, with side salad, portobello mushrooms, onion rings and tomatoes. The only thing that could improve would be home-cooked chips, although the chips served were tasty and stayed hot for quite some time. Desserts were generous and flavoursome. It is not the cheapest eat, but worth the money. Somewhere to visit for a treat, but not overly expensive.

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Trish1967 . 2020-02-09

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We visited for dinner this evening and had a good time with excellent food. What was important to us was how Albert our cocker spaniel was made to feel at home. The bar area was lively and the atmosphere great but we were still given all the attention we needed without fuss or delay.Great place, recommended to everyone, with or without dogs!

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anhoney . 2020-02-07

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We ate here on the recommendation of friends but out of our group of 9 only 2 really rated their dishes. The vegetarian shepherd's pie was particularly poor value: £13 or £14 for about a centimetre of lentils/veg topped with a thick layer of potato. It was the local lamb that won the day for two of our group.

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DaydreamingDragon . 2020-01-26

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Family friendly pub, we just stopped for drinks but it was so Christmassy, staff friendly and lovely to see a children welcome sign on the door. Going to eat next time we visit

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Csorways . 2020-01-04

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After a walk along the beach at Newport this was an ideal stop for lunch. The pub and it’s restaurant are popular, so there was a short queue waiting for it to open. The staff were very polite and helpful and we were in luck for a table of four in the bar area.

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RobDavis12 . 2020-01-02

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Wow. What beautiful food. I had the fish and chips for the main course and sticky toffee pudding for dessert, both were absolutely delicious. Service was good and the pub itself had a nice environment. Highly recommended, I would definitely return.

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unclippingmywings . 2020-01-02

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I really cannot fault this restaurant. To get a table for The New Year you have to book early but it’s well worth it. I had the mushrooms to start followed by the beef special. Just managed to share an Eton mess with my wife. All for a very reasonable price. You can park nearby & the service was excellent as usual.

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PhilMerridan . 2020-01-02

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Had Sunday lunch here today, was one of the best sunday lunches I have ever had. Brilliant service too. Highly recommended if anyone is ever in the area. 5 stars, well done golden lion 👌

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mattsF2251AI . 2019-12-08

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Traditional pub with a good selection of beer and the all important Barti Ddu Rum from Pembrokeshire. My husband had "the best black pudding scotch egg ever!" This was a starter, all the food was tasty and prepared to a high standard. We ate in the restaurant and in the bar (we ate there twice in November) and the service and food were excellent in both scenarios.

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B843QJkarenl . 2019-12-04

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Ate here on two occasions when we had a three day stay with our dog at the hotel next door, the food was amazing plus the range of drinks, the staff were brilliant and very friendly, massive thumbs up for being dog friendly in the bar area, but you will need to book and don't forget to tell them you have a four legged friend with you.

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Copo1966 . 2019-11-17

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The food here is excellent with a wide choice of dishes and prices to suit all budgets.

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Chris W . 2019-11-12

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Arrived 6pm Tuesday evening Half Term. Very busy - found a bar table after a short wait. Leave a card behind the bar for a tab stick. We had fish and chips, salmon, cottage pie, children’s pizza and two Eton mess with a chocolate brownie. All very good. Three rounds of drinks. Efficient service. £110 for the four of us - 2 adults with two young teenagers. Enjoyed playing (£1) pool again as a family. Much quieter when we left at 9pm.

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HROxon . 2019-10-29

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We have visited during our family holiday and wanted a solace where we could eat fish&chips; and bring our 2 dogs with us.

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917joannam . 2019-10-28

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Shamefully, we were late for our booking, but the staff were so lovely about it and didn't rush us through the evening. Stunning food, great vegetarian choices and decent sized portions. Staff were amazing and gave the place a great relaxed atmosphere. Best place to eat in Pembrokeshire.

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PixPop . 2019-10-24

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Lovely pub. Excellent beer and really friendly staff. Didn't eat but the food looked great. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

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Colin N . 2019-10-12

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The golden lion was recommended by the Fishguard Bay resort on their website and welcome pack so we were keen to try as part of our stay. Firstly we enjoyed an evening meal, both the service and food could not be faulted. The food is very tasty, fresh and very well priced. We visited again for lunch which was equally as satisfying! This time with the dog joining us, the lady serving brought him a little treat which made us feel he was welcome too!

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Sammim25 . 2019-10-10

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A busy day, after a little wait our waitress found us a table for six and dog. We were served quite quickly and enjoyed a really excellent lunch.

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semaj45 . 2019-10-09

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Have just stayed here for the weekend and what a lovely time we had. We have 2 cavalier king charles spaniels that came with us and our friends had their 2 boarder collies. Both ourselves and our dogs were given a very warm welcome and during our stay all of the staff were so friendly and helpful and the dogs had lots of treats given to them and cuddles. Our rooms were very clean and well decorated and and equipped. There is an area of bedrooms that is kept for guests with dogs, it has access straight out to the grounds at the rear of the pub so handy for an early morning/late night tinkle time for the dogs! The menu is varied and the meals we had lovely, tasty and well presented. Dogs are quite rightly not allowed in the restaurant area, this is where breakfast is also served. Our young dog wouldn't settle the first morning we went for breakfast but absolutely no problem, after explaing a breakfast setting was put in the bar area for us and Sunday morning this was done for us again, we appreciated it very much......the dogs appreciated the sausage the chef gave them. We couldn't have enjoyed our stay more and will most definitely be returning. I would recommend The Golden Lion to anyone but especially dog owners. It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and some of the loveliest staff i've met. The area itself is gorgeous with lots of places to visit and lots of great walks.

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janegsissons . 2019-10-04

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Visited 3 times during our week’s stay, twice for food. The Golden Lion seemed the most popular pub with visitors and was busy each time we went there - reflected by the pub car park being full!

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JayneTheCoach . 2019-09-29

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When we phoned, the restaurant was already full but we were happy to settle for a table, that turned out to be rather uncomfortable, in the bar. Luckily, we arrived at 12.15 to claim one of the last car park places. It is clear that the pub is very popular and, even in mid September, delays were occuring. The traditional roast choice was beef or chicken. These were well cooked and were accompanied by 6 vegatables. We enjoyed our meals and our desserts - these being reasonably priced at about £6.50, but the cheese option was expensive at £9.95. Overall, we recommend.

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Roganroy . 2019-09-21

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A very friendly pub where dogs are welcome. More importantly the food is excellent and the staff very helpful. Will most certainly re visit when next in Pembrokeshire.

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Clive M . 2019-09-21

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Called in on Tuesday night .did not no we needed to book but the young man behind the bar offered us a table .well what can I say staff were very friendly and helpful.food was amazing.one of our friends has to have fat free diet on asking the staff were able to offer something well done 5stars for your consideration have booked again

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33YvonneM33 . 2019-09-11

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Lovely decor, great and v attentive staff. Extensive Sunday lunch menu. Fab prawn cocktail, great roast beef, lovely selection of quality veg. Really good desserts and generous portions! Worth the money. Would have been 5 stars with better roasties and gravy! Def worth a revisit.

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puertollano99 . 2019-09-09

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Went here for a family meal to celebrate a 21st birthday! Staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was cosy. There was also a nice modern looking restaurant area in the back and a nice garden with heaters outside! Good selection on the menu and specials board! Food was lovely and so were the desserts! Would definitely recommend!

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858jordana . 2019-09-09

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Mai scelta causale fu azzeccata. Tipico pub, ambiente accogliente e familiare anche se un poco rumoroso. Ottimi i piatti scelti ed ottimo il servizio. Preferibile la prenotazione. Buono rapporto qualità prezzo.

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DURACELLGIUSEPPE . 2019-09-08

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Wow - the food here was really top quality - we ate here on consecutive nights because of this. Definitely the best place to eat in Newport. However, removed a star for getting rid of the pool table. We were gutted about this shocking move!

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JP5697 . 2019-09-07

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I ate at the Golden Lion twice during my stay in Newport and on both occasions the food was lovely and the staff attentive.

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salmonw . 2019-09-02

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Very busy evening service, staff working really hard, and the food was delicious. Can highly recommend the veggie burger - broad bean and spinach - not the usual dry bean affair, but moist and tasty and served in a very light ciabatta bun stuffed with grilled courgette, cheese and beef tomato. Lamb burger was also super tasty with a sweet chilli sauce with a kick. Highly recommended!

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Mobile589718 . 2019-08-22

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Very busy pub with several areas to dine. Friendly staff and a wide choice of food. Good wine list. Claire the young lady who attended to our group call was excellent and a credit to the establishment fair play. Would definitely visit again when in the area. I would suggest booking in advance if you go here. Overall a very good experience.

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Roddersplodders . 2019-08-21

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We had and enjoyed sandwiches for lunch - good quality bread with a tasty generous filling and some nice, though small, portions of coleslaw and potato salad. Personally, I'm not a fan of presenting food on a slate and would have liked more coleslaw, but it's a minor gripe. The kids enjoyed their meals and they were of of good quality. A thumbs up for the chips in particular. Service was friendly and efficient. Highly recommended.

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Tiredsteve . 2019-08-20

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We arrived at The Golden Lion and the pub was warm and welcoming. We had a family room and to our delight we had two separate rooms. The rooms were decorated beautifully. We had our own kettle to make tea and coffees plus a variety of biscuits. The only downfall, which is nothing compared to the grand scale of the place, is that it was a bit dusting and cobwebs in the bathroom. The breakfast was lovely. We eat both nights we stayed there and could not fault the food. Overall this was a lovely place to say and would highly recommend it.

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DLHBWarren . 2019-08-18

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We holiday in Newport annually and a visit or three to the Golden Lion is essential! This year is no exception and the meal we had was absolutely brilliant. My wife had chicken lasagne and I had the gammon topped with local cheese. Impressive portions to boot and the service was exceptional very amenable staff and landlord. We will return of course before we go back to Somerset.

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richardhX2276QZ . 2019-08-06

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Second time in a year for me trying the Golden Lion, having been thoroughly disappointed by their attitude to food allergies last year, I was going to give them a second chance. Phoned ahead as a precaution and spoke to a man on the phone. Informed him we were planning on having a Sunday Lunch and that I was allergic to milk. Was told over the phone that the Beef option minus the Yorkshire pudding was suitable. Asked SPECIFICALLY if the veg was plain, or covered in butter. Told that it was safe. We made the trip to Newport and once ordering at the bar were informed that ALL the Sunday veg was covered in butter, despite being told it wasn't when I asked on the phone. No alternative offered. We decided to have lunch in The Castle Inn instead, which was a lot more accommodating! Second time in a year that they've failed with allergies, disappointing for 2019!

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Pippa Y . 2019-08-06

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I stayed overnight here having found it in the Camara good beer guide. The beer was superb & the food very good. Friendly service even on a busy Friday night.

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JerseyBoy75 . 2019-08-05

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Beautiful pub, great atmosphere. Staff were polite and friendly. The beer garden is vast and quaint and the food is delicious. It can get busy but that is simply because it is a quality pub. It is dog friendly as well.

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Broomwagon70 . 2019-08-04

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We stopped for lunch in Newport and fell in love with this pub restaurant. Its cozy and friendly. I had the amazing roasted, butter chicken served with a delicious pitcher of gravy, roasted potatoes and various vegetables. Oh my. It was a feast. My table mates and I split an order of pigs in a basket and you can never go wrong, eschewing nutrition anyway, by enjoying bacon wrapped sausages. My friend had the lobster which she said was very good and her husband had nice, crispy, fish and chips. My wife enjoyed her lamb/mint burger immensely. We only drove through Newport but we must have found the best place for lunch.

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Tom H . 2019-08-03

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If you’re staying in the area & you fancy a meal out then this is the restaurant for you. A great choice of food & lots of specials on the specials board to choose from. As usual the service was excellent. I had the mushrooms followed by the lamb & mint burger.

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PhilMerridan . 2019-08-03

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6 of us turned up around 7, hadn't booked, the staff were very attentive and we soon had a table. Food was good and hearty, service was first fate.

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petetheplumber55 . 2019-07-30

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What a delightful pub, from the friendly helpful staff to the delicious menu. We were in Wales on our holiday and came across The Golden Lion and popped in for a drink with our 2 chihuahuas. Lots of outside seating available for when the sun shines and a lovely bar area too where the dogs were welcome, they also have a lovely restaurant. Lots of atmosphere, plenty of drinks choice at the bar and a great menu with some delicious 'specials' on the board too! The staff couldn't have been more accommodating when we booked in for dinner, gave us a great table with room for the dogs to chill, a fresh bowl of water and even a little biscuit bone each! Our dinner was delicious and we enjoyed the bustle of the bar watching people come and go from visitors to regulars. We liked it so much we went again on the final night of our holiday and we'll definitely be back when we're in Pembrokeshire again :)

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Michelle B . 2019-07-29

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What better pub to sit outside in the warm summer night to sit down with your loved one and enjoy a few drinks .very friendly staff food looked amazing .

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thegriswaldsWales . 2019-07-27

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Really recommend this pub/hotel. Very nice rooms and food in a lovely pub/hotel in a great spot. Staff absolutely charming and helpful. Rooms very comfortable, modern with good bathrooms. Breakfast was excellent. We have stayed here before and standards are being well maintained. very good!

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sandflopper j . 2019-07-27

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Had lunch their today, the presentation of the meal was superb. I ordered a Crab Sandwich - unfortunately there was very little crab in the sandwich. The meal when presented comprised of Salad, coleslaw, potato salad, chips and a huge crusty white bread sandwich filled with lettuce and as stated so little crab. I could not eat the dry bread as no butter to the edges! I would much prefer quality over quantity.

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177margaretr . 2019-07-11

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Four of us went to supper on 9 July and enjoyed a great meal. The service was first class and the quality of the food was excellent. It was only about £30 per person which was very good

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wenvoeman . 2019-07-10

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Absolutely lovely food. 2 had fish and chips. I had 1/2 lobster from the specials. All of us throughly enjoyed our meals. Service was fast and friendly. Food was beautifully presented and delicious.

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569flele . 2019-07-08

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Necessary to book and some items on the menu were not available by 7pm. Nevertheless food was excellent and the service friendly.

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Elizabeth M . 2019-07-01

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We enjoyed a lovely meal at this relaxed pub. In the undercover outside area as it was a wonderfully sunny day and mild evening. We opted for specials board. The half chicken was just that. Huge and very succulent(corn cob was tired). Best chips we have had so far. The sea bass was delicious. Staff very courteous and helpful

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Caroline S . 2019-07-01

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Lasagne was very nice, however the chips could have been fresh considering the price that we paid. My daughters pizza looked remarkably like the round Chicago town frozen pizza..... although to be fair it hadn’t been microwaved.

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Geraint E . 2019-06-29

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Did our homework prior to a week in Newport and the Golden Lion stood out at the top of the tree. We ate there for four evenings and Sunday lunch.The food was outstanding and very tasty the staff were very friendly and made you so welcome. The low beams and the general layout of the pub was old world. Your dog was allowed in the bar area and made a fuss of. If your ever in Newport this pub is a must visit. We’ll be back.

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DaiWal . 2019-06-29

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Low, beamed ceilings and thick stone walls provide character, Good ales and good food complete the package. Well worth a visit.

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Mikejh29 . 2019-06-27

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The food, service, ambience were all excellent. The quality of the food and price of wine represented truly excellent value for money. Highly recommended!

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Worlands . 2019-06-27

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Lovely sitting in the garden on a sunny evening. Very friendly staff. Delicious food. Lovely chilled white wine.

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Corbetta . 2019-06-26

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I think the title says it all – great casks, perfect atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly staff.

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Mark A . 2019-06-21

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Popped in for lunch when on holiday in the area. The pub was cosy and friendly with a great selection of beers, Inc real ales. At first I thought the menu was a big pricey but we ordered our food and we were highly impressed. This was no ordinary lunch as the portions were very generous, the food all tasty and fresh made with local produce. I enjoyed a large Ploughman's platter with an excellent selection of cheeses and my wife had the best roast beef sandwich she has ever tasted, so high praise indeed. Would certainly recommend a visit!

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268darrenw . 2019-06-15

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Ordered at the bar quick and friendly. Lunch absolutely delicious. Big plates and warm so the food kept a good temperature. Locals very friendly.

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Goosyisland . 2019-06-13

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Wonderful food and excellent friendly service. Very busy and popular restaurant with a really good choice of food on menu.

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Tim E . 2019-06-12

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Well the second visit, the service was very good. The food excellent. Given the quality of the food, the price was very reasonable You do have to book even during the week.

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jamestM1805HW . 2019-06-07

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