Golden Lion in Watford

I love traditional pubs but sadly Watford centre is lacking, so sought this place out. Very attractive exterior, a modern single room interior, with a lovely outdoor space.Great selection of drinks but only one of the three real ales (Bombardier) was available at the time of my visit (mid-Saturday afternoon). Also a little too much bad language for my liking, not helped by the landlord’s contribution!A friendly welcome from the landlady and a pleasant enough experience, but could be better.

What a great pub this is . Walked in and felt as if we had been regulars for years. Fantastic atmosphere with the band on. Big thanks to the guys in the corner who became our 'official' photographers for the night, to the showman and the ex army chap they were so engaging and friendly and especially to the 'Gaffer' and his staff. All top people. Made the day so memorable for the right reasons.

Lovely pub always a great atmosphere

This pub is a must if your visiting Watford the landlord is brilliant makes you feel at home plus all the regular people who drink ere welcome you too summer time it is really busy

Fantastic pub good beer great atmosphere 👍

Nice pub. They make you fill welcome.Land lord as a good since for a joke.

Lovely venue, clean, nice decor, welcoming, plenty of TV's for SKY events, pleasant bar staff, hygenic toilets, great garden seating area, lighting, heaters & well kept, tiny car park so used Sutton instead 3h £3 enjoyable evening

Am a DJ and I did a vinyl mobile disco here the landlord and his staff were so friendly and nice. Such a great pub .

We were greeted by a very nice lady as soon as we arrived (at lunch time). I asked for a table and was showed one immediately. Took orders for drinks super quickly. After the rushed initial contact we realised no one was eating and there were no menus anywhere. After receiving our drinks we were informed that they are not serving food (however they allow you to order take away and eat there). I would have appreciated if the lady had told us from the beginning as I was quite hungry and had to drown my pint quickly so I could go eat somewhere else.So cannot really say it was a positive visit and quite frankly felt a bit tricked to order.

Booked up a garden table(as the covid rules were easing had table service).for dad's 1st Anniversary. Lovely hidden gem with gazebo, friendly mixture of people.