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The Golden Lion Hotel, Ipswich is situated on the Cornhill, the main square in the centre of bustling Ipswich town. The Hotel is proudly stood in the centre of Ipswich for about 400 years. All through its proud history, the hotel has given hospitality to all manner of guests from merchants to traders to company. It is the ideal location for business or pleasure in the heart of Ipswich town.
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Laura Coats
Jun 22, 2022
We went here as part of my hen weekend for a fun fancy dress meal! The food was simply excellent and the staff were friendly. They didn't mind too much when half our party were delayed due to car failure either! Service was a little slow but it was a Saturday evening and as half our party was late, we didn't mind too much. After the food arrived no one checked to see if we had everything we needed which was a shame as we didn't have enough cutlery.

Also it was unclear if we were supposed to be sharing the portions of potatoes and chips that arrived. When we asked about this we were told someone would come back and let us know but they didn't. We ended up just dividing it up anyway but it would have been good if someone had explained. Despite these little things the overall experience was excellent and so I think the Golden Lion Hotel deserves 5 stars. I recommend a visit if you are in the area. The ribeye steak and goats cheese starter were absolutely divine!
Gwenno Haf Hughes
Jun 02, 2022
We ate here twice whilst staying in the town and the food was amazing on both occasions! The staff we're also fantastic. There was also a great atmosphere in the pub later on, on Saturday evening and we had a lot of fun with the locals! Highly recommended!
Steven Rayer
May 27, 2022
I don't often choose a burger but the burger meal was fantastic. Despite my toddler falling asleep on me before the meal and making it tricky to feed myself, the food remained warm. The staff were great and we'll definitely be back next time we're in West Wales.
Adam Rendall
May 22, 2022
Extremely positive experience. The staff at the bar were very welcoming and enthusiastic. We have been twice in as many days and really enjoyed the food. My personal favourite was the beef burger, some extremely pleasant smoked cheese, well cooked meat, quality bacon and a gorgeous sweet chutney to cut through the savoury flavour all made for a lovely taste! The fishcake special, and scotch egg starters we're also both divine.
Louisa Digby
May 16, 2022
We were a party of 8 staying overnight on the way up north. The hotel is very clean and the staff very helpful and friendly. We all ate a different main meal, all were large portions, hot, tasty and very well cooked. The breakfast was self service with good hot and freshly cooked food. All the food was very good value. Only gripe was our pillows were flat, otherwise a lovely stay and would definitely go back.
Kate W.
May 04, 2022
We walked in and managed to get a table for 4 in the marquee on a busy saturday evening. Food was amazing, staff very attentive. Place is huge and very popular - would recommend booking. Im sure we will go again before holiday is over
Gloria Hopgood
Apr 30, 2022
Lovely pub really nice friendly staff and good service, food tasty good menu very popular place and dogs are welcomed to great.
Daniel Ley
Apr 23, 2022
Visited here after having a not-so-good experience at another restaurant in Goodwick not far away. The bar staff on arrival were really friendly and welcoming, a great first impression and asset to the place. We were seated for food in the more formal restaurant area at the back which we were actually grateful for as it was a bit quieter than the bar. Ordered our food which arrived much quicker than we thought (perhaps a bit too quick if we're nit picking!).

But was piping hot and tasted great, no complaints at all. Our visit was relatively quick, but we may be returning again later this week! Would definitely recommend to others.
Stephanie Dixon
Jan 11, 2022
Beautiful place, staff so friendly and accommodating. Excellent value for money, meals were stunning with great service, so much so, we visited again the day after for Sunday lunch. One of the best Sunday dinners ever! :