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The Golden Lion Hotel

British, Scottish • Stirling

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4.1/5

(01786) 475351 8-10 King Street, Stirling, FK8 1DQ (01786)4…Show

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Guests have been welcomed through the handsome stone entrance of Stirling’s Golden Lion Hotel for more than 200 years.

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About The Golden Lion Hotel

Stirling’s family-owned and family-run Golden Lion Hotel has been welcoming guests through its handsome stone entrance for more than 200 years, with royalty and Rabbie Burns amongst them. Set in the heart of Stirling city centre, it boasts 67 rooms, including the new Stirling Castle Apartments, as well as Cronies Restaurant and adjacent Bar. Succulent local beef, lamb and Scottish seafood are among the signature dishes on an imaginative menu, which caters for all special dietary requirements. A varied menu for children is always available along with their unique Scottish Tapas which is not to be missed. The hotel is a fantastic base to explore the highlands and lochs and visit more local attractions such as the Wallace monument, Stirling Castle, the Robert The Bruce Monument and Stirling Safari Park.

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Food 4.3/5

Service 4.0/5

Atmosphere 4.2/5

Value for Money 3.9/5

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Mon	07:00 - 23:00	—
Tue	07:00 - 23:00	—
Wed	07:00 - 23:00	—
Thu	07:00 - 23:00	—
Fri	07:00 - 00:00	—
Sat	08:00 - 00:00	—
Sun	08:00 - 22:00	—

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Louise Clyne

My friend and I had lunch on Tuesday which was delicious. We had turkey and cranberry sandwiches. The staff were friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back.

H McG

Booked Christmas Afternoon Tea as advertised in first page of the Christmas brochure. The waitress did not know about this and insisted they did not do this. Went to see her manager, eventually came back and asked us whether we wanted Christmas lunch or the ordinary afternoon tea. We got the right thing eventually but it was disappointing. Cold soup, no scones, had to go up and ask for the tea which was never refilled, plates not cleared, staff totally uninterested. Second time recently had a poor experience there. Definitely gone downhill since the takeover.

Catherine Sneddon

Good atmosphere and warm welcome. Tiny prawn cocktail, main course was lovely but cheese board should have had 3 different cheeses however we only had lots of cheddar. Informed staff that we were disappointed, took £5 off price of cheese board.

Morag Ebbin

We are over visiting family for Xmas and I had stayed at the Golden Lion about 10 years ago and and really enjoyed my stay. Hoever this time we wre only dining. We came yesterday ( Thursday the 18th Dec) for Special Xmas Afternoon Tea ( which I booked in Bermuda before we left), and it was absolutely fabulous; we have had lots of afternoon teas in different countries and expensive places in London, but this one was BY FAR the best ; to start there was a large cup of slightly spicy lentil and carrot soup - just perfect!! Next the sandwiches were so tasty and fresh , and with lovely combinations of fillings; and I liked that they were smaller, and plenty of them, so you could enjoy a larger variety of tastes/ flavours. Then came the cakes which wre really irresistible -small almond cakes, chocolate fudge, lemon sponge and just perfect little Xmas pies ( etc, etc!!) Lastly there was a soft, mouthwatering scone with a separate dish of raspberry jam and another dish of fresh cream - all, was just a perfect Xmas treat!! So tasty that we came back today ( Friday 19 Dec) for lunch - which did not disappoint; we had a double burger with double bacon and cheese on a tasty bun accompanied with onion rings and large chips ( which we prefer) - and all was piping hot and really tasty. And, we are coming back again - for - another soup and a sandwich; all so well prepared that we specially sent our compliments to the chef. And, finally we were seated promptly and had polite, efficient service . I rate everything 5/5 but below is greyed out and wont let me click.

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Margaret Reid

Although I enjoyed my meal ... a bit disappointed that the starter I chose stating it was gluten free was not in fact gluten free (they said it was an error on the menu) so I had to choose something else ... then I proceeded to choose the Turkey dinner again didn't come with stuffing, pigs in blankets or Yorkshire Pudding so was disappointed in that as well because I know that these items are available in the shops ... however what I did eat was lovely. Maybe a rethink needed as charged the same price but with a few things missing from my plate!!

Milne3

Amazing Christmas lunch 19/12/25 @ 2pm. We had 2 course set menu £19. -10/10

J Savill

A nice warm atmosphere. Staff were efficient and courteous. Liked the piano player who warmed to the attention of a few children. Would have liked to have heard a couple of Christmas tunes seeing it was the last weekend before Christmas, maybe we missed them! But made a great evening meal rather than listening to popular music.

4.0

Sandra Rolland

Ladies late pre theatre meal. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal etc. 4 of us has the Honey Garlic Sticky Chicken it was delicious so much so I have googled looking for a similar recipe. Making it this weekend. Thank you.xx

Scott

Dear oh dear. Myself and a party of 9 went out for a Xmas meal on Friday 12th December. We pre ordered our meals via E mail as requested by hotel staff. However, on the night we were told that 4 of our party could not get the dessert they had ordered as they had ran out. This was 5.30 pm. ?? The majority of the Staff were sullen , uninterested , inattentive and disorganised. Very poor. The food was also average at best. I asked a staff member if someone could take a drinks order for the table and was told that I could order at the bar. (Sorry, I thought I was the paying customer. ) The restaurant was not busy and we were placed in a soul less area with an infernal piano continually playing. We had gone to the Hotel last Christmas and had a good time. Hence we re -booked. Needless to say, we won’t be back .

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