The Golden Lion Hotel, Eatery and Coffee House, St. Ives

Market Hill, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AL

Reviews

Here are the list of reviews for The Golden Lion Hotel, Eatery and Coffee House, St. Ives

3/5

M

"Good"

Food was nice, I wouldn't say it was abs.....d setting.

5/5

*******

"Mother’s Day lunch"

The food and service was excellent, had a lov..... Day lunch

5/5

Gebena

"Mothers Day Meal"

Usual high standard good service relaxed roas.....excellent

5/5

Pettitt Family

"Mothers Day Delight "

We booked their quiet dining room so our Gran...... Result!!

5/5

Brenda

"Very good "

3 of us had a meal and all of us said the foo.....ommend it

5/5

Lucy Brown

"Wonderful lunch experience"

I was looking for somewhere special to take m..... recommend

5/5

Margaret

"Excellent menu"

Another enjoyable lunch with a friend. Compr.....nt service

2/5

*******

"Overpriced for what you get"

Food was okay but overpriced for what was rec..... believe.

5/5

Ian Townsend

"Saturday night dinner with Grandson"

A very good meal in nice surroundings with ex.....ack again.

5/5

Richard Frost

"Excellent room and food."

A first class venue with a good bar ,great me.....dly staff.

5/5

Derrick

"An a outstanding Sunday roast dinner "

A lovely tasty roast dinner with delicious te.....erfection

5/5

Elizabeth Ann Wilson

"Fabulous eatery "

Amazing food and service staff efficient and .....recommend

5/5

Bel

"A very pleasant lunch out with friends."

A good range on the menu. Food beautifully co.....or drinks.

4/5

Asdghhjll

"Pleasant"

My bf said it was the best burger he'd h.....ream/sauce

4/5

Maggie

"Nice food and nice atmosphere "

Not cheap but good food some items (eg burge..... evening.

5/5

Margaret

"Lovely place for lunch "

Often lunch here and never disappointed. Th.....e as well

5/5

Sarah

"Team lunch"

We were offered the private dinning room that.....ur lunch.

5/5

Gemma J

"Perfect afternoon tea"

13 of us had afternoon tea in the dining room.....hank you.

4/5

Louise Lemon

"Lovely stay at The Golden Lion Hotel"

We stayed for one night in a superior double .....y return.

5/5

Wendy

"80th birthday celebration"

Absolutely no complaints, everyone enjoyed th.....any thanks

4/5

*******

"Lovely lunch in comfortable surroundings "

A varied menu with something for everyone. Se.....e lovely.

5/5

*******

"Golden Lion St Ives"

This hotel has everything we look for when sp.....ery clean.

4/5

Neil Hewitt

"Birthday and Easter lunch"

Great meal with family and good service. But .....birth date

5/5

Helena

"What a great meal "

Great food mains and desserts for all 4 of us.....elcoming.

1/5

Jamie LEE

"Very poor will not be staying again."

There was mistake with our booking even inclu.....ointment.

5/5

Susanne fitt

"Afternoon tea"

Excellent service and food

4/5

*******

"Very nice "

Good food

5/5

Deirdre Murphy

"Delicious afternoon tea"

3 adults and a child enjoyed a lovely afterno.....elicious.

4/5

*******

"Great Location for a Leisurely Meal"

We really enjoyed our visit to the Golden Lio..... with you.

5/5

*******

"Love this place!"

Another lovely Sunday lunch with family membe.....re doing.

3/5

Emma

"Felt underwhelming "

We had booked a table of 8 for a family reuni..... the bill.

5/5

Jan

"Excellent lunch "

A very pleasent Sunday lunch with family. Ven.....ce great.

5/5

Lindsey Davies

"Loved all the lion pictures"

Once again a lovely stay, comfortable room, n.....breakfast

3/5

*******

"Average "

We are regulars at the Golden Lion, but the l.....orry 😔

1/5

Lara Flamson

"Weekend stay/ Romantic meal"

Starters were amazing had the scotch egg and .....gain here.

4/5

Leash

"Lovely food and good service "

Had a lovely lunch. There was no gas apparent.....delicious

4/5

Local enjoys afternoon tea

"Afternoon Tea"

Afternoon tea was very good. Food quality was.....gs were,.

5/5

*******

"Review"

Good food good service

5/5

Iain

"Great Sunday lunch"

Popped in last Sunday as I really fancied a r..... a smile.

5/5

Margaret Page

"Lovely Evening in a really Good Restaurant"

We had Roast Beef Sunday Dinner .Also I had S..... were big.

5/5

Gaynor Bill

"Amazing Lunch"

Had a lovely lunch to celebrate my mums birth.....xcellent!

5/5

Kirk

"Great Service and Atmosphere "

We had a wonderful lunch meal in the restaura.....excellent.

4/5

*******

"Excellent service"

Can't fault the service provided to our party

5/5

Julie Hibbs

"Great central location with lovely staff."

It was our first stay at the Golden Lion and .....resident.

5/5

*******

"Great service and food wellPresented"

The manager was superb. Welcoming and efficie.....convivial

4/5

Rosemary Millar

"Excellent "

Brilliant staff-in the restaurant and bar, ex.....me again.

5/5

Rick Avern

"Brilliant"

We were looked after beautifully

5/5

*******

"Lovely meal and super staff"

Had a celebratory birthday lunch with my wife.....ommended.

4/5

Jon

"Very good food, nice style and great position"

Right in the centre of St. Ives, this hotel i..... was okay.

5/5

*******

"Good food and excellent service"

Fish and chips good and the pie

5/5

Rita

"Sunday lunch "

Lovely meal out, had a starter then a Sunday .....large meal

5/5

*******

"Just nice all round"

A really nice meal, lovely surroundings and atmosphere.

4/5

Roger W

"Good food, good service"

Welcoming reception on arrival, helpful and w.....presented.

5/5

Elizabeth Ann Wilson

"Visiting a must"

Amazing food excellent staff and service Wou.....recommend

5/5

Chris sparks

"Having birthday lunch"

I took mum and l to golden lion it was her bi.....d a visit

5/5

*******

"Lovely pub great food"

Had Sunday lunch and the food was amazing

5/5

*******

"Superb Sunday Roast"

Probably the best Sunday Roast I’ve had.....staurant.

4/5

*******

"Sunday Lunch Visit"

I like to go out for a late lunch on Sunday, .....d overall.

3/5

*******

"Could be a very good hotel"

Problems started with the booking process. I.....forgetful.

5/5

Andrea

"Fantastic hotel and service "

We stayed for one night and room was lovely a.....fantastic

5/5

*******

"Comfortable with a nice atmosphere"

We had a very pleasant lunch and we didn'.....er.linger.

4/5

Margaret Page

"Lovely Evening in a really Good Restaurant"

The Sunday Roast was good Beef and Chicken no..... cut them.

4/5

*******

"Excellent meal"

Good menu choice and lovely venue

5/5

*******

"I had a most enjoyable visit,"

The service was excellent and the food was ve.....o dine in.

5/5

Ursula

"Pleasant evening meal"

Friendly helpful staff, good food and lovely surroundings

5/5

Pennie

"Sunday lunch "

The Sunday roast is excellent. I had pork and.....ecommend!

5/5

*******

"Lovely lunch venue"

We often lunch at the Golden Lion and have al.....d friendly

2/5

*******

"Saturday lunch "

Sorry to say my review isn’t good on th.....the past.

5/5

Iain

"Great Sunday roast"

Lovely selection of veg including cauliflower..... service.

5/5

Sue

"Excellent food"

Excellent food, lovely clean v& comfortab.....d service

5/5

*******

"Birthday meal"

Staff were friendly but not overpowering that.....le evening

4/5

Jan

"Delicious dinner"

We dined at the restaurant with friends. Our .....ng staff.

5/5

*******

"Very enjoyable visit for lunch with friends"

Everyone in our party of four enjoyed our vis.....ing staff.

4/5

*******

"Nice place for lunch."

Good food. Some chairs too close to others. S.....mfortable.

3/5

*******

"The service was good but the waiting time was not "

We waited a long time for our meal the servic..... did come

4/5

Jane

"Excellent meal lovey surrounding, friendly staff"

Online booking slightly confusing as confirma.....pty tables

3/5

Sandra Butler

"Friendly staff, lovely venue but food could be better value for money"

The staff were very friendly and welcoming an.....for money.

5/5

*******

"Pleasant staff serving good food and drink"

A last minute decision to "dine out".....sit again.

5/5

Richard

"Wonderful Food and Fantastic Service"

Wife & I decided for an impromptued visit.....tic idea!!

3/5

Margaret Page

"A bit disappointed at Afternoon Tea"

4finger sandwiches OK 1 scone each with 1pot .....ch was OK.

5/5

Ivan

"Can not think of one"

Very nice meal and environment

5/5

V

"Always lovely food and staff."

Always good food, perfect portion size and go..... after us.

5/5

Pam Purnell

"Great food, service and ambience"

Just a good meal, well cooked, which we both enjoyed

5/5

Lesley

"Perfect"

Great service, evening meal and breakfast ver.....ay again.

5/5

Jasper

"Amazing experience"

Had dinner in the restaurant, service was ple.....sit again

3/5

Sylvia Jones

"Birthday visit"

Most food was good, disappointing cheese boar.....ppointing.

3/5

Nicola

"Sunday lunch not the best"

The service was very slow - an hour for our s..... 3rd hour.

5/5

Kirk

"Great Service and Food"

We often stop in for a Latte, Tea, or Coffee .....customers.

5/5

Chris sparks

"Taking mum for lunch"

Excellent service very welcoming excellent fo.....h trouble

2/5

LST

"Mediocre at best ☹️"

Sorry to say that this visit was a disappoint.....est bit .

5/5

Annette Farrow

"Lovely Sunday lunch "

Excellent staff, very friendly and accommodating

4/5

*******

"Out to get away from football"

Sunday Dinner was huge and very nourishing th.....green veg.

2/5

Jan Dobson

"Shepherd’s Pie"

Unfortunately the shepherd’s pie I orde..... 752809

5/5

Teresa McCullagh

"Great food "

Service was great. Food was amazing. The pie ..... so good!

3/5

*******

"Cream tea"

The sandwiches were nice. We felt the choice ..... us well.

4/5

William Riley

"We had a pleasant meal in nice surroundings."

Good service and nice meal. We will be back.

4/5

Malcolm M

"Wedding Anniversary "

Lovely friendly staff and a very enjoyable stay

5/5

Chas E

"Birthday Sunday Lunch"

Booked a table for 8 on my daughter in laws b..... for free!

4/5

KIM TURNER

"Pleased and satisfying "

Food was great, service was excellent, will.....ing again

5/5

Chris sparks

"Lunch with mum"

Was a excellent time staff are excellent food.....as well xx

5/5

matt townsend

"Anniversary lunch Saturday 13th july"

Excellent meal,great,friendly service,a perfe.....well done!

5/5

Roberts

"Lunch at Golden Lion"

Very good attentive staff Food good value

5/5

*******

"Will be back"

Booked for Sunday lunch, food, service and at.....excellent

5/5

Simons

"Afternoon tea"

Lovely afternoon tea, good selection of sandw.....and cakes.

2/5

*******

"Disappointing food"

Lovely restaurant, polite friendly staff . Fo..... ruined .

4/5

*******

"Evening Meal"

The meal personally was a little disappointin.....excellent

5/5

*******

"Good food and service"

Sometimes the service is very slow but on Dun.....was good.

5/5

Bernadette

"Top quality food"

My mother's 90th birthday- birthday girl..... mattered.

5/5

*******

"A late Sunday lunch"

I chose the roast beef. I received a generous.....tmosphere

1/5

Liz

"Slug"

There was a full blown fat slug in our lettuc.....anagement.

5/5

*******

"Excellant service great staff manger led from the front"

Great spot staff really on top of there game.....ounge area

5/5

*******

"Simply wonderful."

My wife and I enjoyed a three day break in th.....eadership.

5/5

David Towns

"Very Pleasant Lunch"

First time visiting the Golden Lion and it wo.....a glass !!

5/5

*******

"Good afternoon tea"

Staff helpful and friendly, service good. Ha.....ea events.

5/5

Chris sparks

"Lunch with mum"

Excellent service staff excellent food excell.....hair user

5/5

S Burzio

"A relaxed dinner in lovely surroundings with attentive service"

We have been to the Golden Lion Hotel Restaur.....l be back.

4/5

Joanne Nelson

"Central for all that at Ives has to offer"

Great bedroom. Very spacious and wonderfully ..... and 4am.

5/5

*******

"Excellent food"

Bestoast we have had for some time

4/5

Bullybeef

"Perfect in every way"

Had a wonderful lunch with my brother for his.....u pay for

5/5

Elaine

"Lovely staff, great food"

Staff were friendly, helpful and professional.....ing kebab.

5/5

Olive

"Extended holiday "

We stayed for two nights at the Golden Lion f.....mfortable

2/5

*******

"Very Disappointing "

Food was good when we got it. Had a long wait.....t hear.

2/5

Carol Canacoo

"Disappointing"

Afternoon tea would not recommend. Have previ.....noon tea.

5/5

Pearson

"Lunch"

Had a very good lunch with friends. Staff wer..... friendly.

5/5

KT

"Delicious Food"

My friend and I had a lovely meal at the Gold.....Thank you!

5/5

Sarah

"Lovely Afternoon Tea"

Myself and my mother had a pleasant afternoon.....attentive

5/5

Iain

"Birthday dinner "

Popped here weekend of my birthday for neal w.....ovely food

5/5

Mark Dodge

"Sunday Lunch"

Very nice Sunday roast and staff were excelle..... same time

4/5

*******

"Excellent food and attentive service. "

We organised a surprise birthday party to tak.....occasion.

5/5

Janice Tibbetts

"Lovely lunch"

Excellent food and service.

5/5

Chris sparks

"Lunch with mum xx"

Excellent food and excellent staff

5/5

Michael Gray

"a good old-fashioned welcome for lunch"

Made the trip to St Ives mainly to enjoy anot.....presented.

5/5

Jane Banks

"Old people for well catered for."

Friendly service, quiet spot as requested, food good too.

5/5

Helen

"Really nice Sunday roast. "

The food was cooked to perfection and served .....ul staff.

5/5

Kerry

"Good food"

Had a Sunday dinner, good sized portions with.....rroundings

5/5

*******

"What a great place!"

Arrived at 11.30 so had coffee while waiting .....den Lion!!

5/5

*******

"Lovely lunch"

Great food and lovely service. Well done!

4/5

Ged

"Saturday lunch "

There was a delay with serving our desserts b.....ture. 👍

4/5

*******

"Food good, beer off"

We had a really good meal but, unfortunately .....r was off.

5/5

Sarah

"Brilliant Birthday Break"

I booked this hotel as part of a break away f.....iant time.

5/5

Chris sparks

"Lunch with mum"

Excellent service staff go above and beyond e.....ly helpful

5/5

Adrian & Jacqui

"FANTASTIC PLACE"

WE VISITED CAMBRIDGE OUR FIRST TIME AND BOOK.....ND 5*

5/5

John Devlin

"Relaxing lunchtime."

Brunch was very good as was the service. Comf.....ets clean.

4/5

Grafter

"Could have been better"

The young lady who greeted us and took our or.....other try.

5/5

Robert

"Thanks"

Great service and support

4/5

Brian Burton

"Bar lunch portions too small"

The hotel is very clean and comfortable. The.....ther time.

5/5

Maria

"Great experience"

Outstanding service and food.

4/5

*******

"Good Food and service"

Good Food .Main courses did not come out at t.....excellent.

5/5

Chris sparks

"Lunch with mum "

Lunch was excellent staff excellent staff go .....to help us

4/5

*******

"A very pleasant experience "

A very pleasant experience - well worth a return visit

4/5

Cuthbert

"Would be 5 stars but…."

Smashing place to stay. St Ives is a lovely t..... kitchen.

5/5

Chris sparks

"Lunch with friend "

Golden lion is excellent caring staff that go.....for money

4/5

Lian

"Lunch"

Nice place, clean and cozy. Food is ok. Porti.....your bill.

4/5

*******

"Birthday meal"

We had a lovely birthday meal, the staff were.....ant place

5/5

Kay Brian

"Lovely stay and great meals"

It was all very lovely.

1/5

Hills

"Disappointing "

Had brunch on Wednesday and ordered sandwiche.....onder why?

4/5

Debbie Hall

"A very good dining experience "

Good food in a lovely dining room. Very comfo.....eful decor

5/5

Greg

"Good service and great food!"

Lovely building inside and out, very pleasant.....s amazing!

1/5

Gary Smith

"Family Birthday "

Very disappointed, with service and lack of s.....y for sure

4/5

Wendy

"Fish & Chip night"

We visit St Ives regularly and saw the Golden.....recommend.

5/5

Chris sparks

"Lunch with mum"

Excellent staff go above and beyond to help you

3/5

*******

"Poor afternoon tea"

Unfortunately we were very disappointed with ..... was poor.

4/5

Bullybeef

"As always a wonderful time was had by all"

Love this place. Always looked after. A reall.....by us all

4/5

*******

"Enjoy able lunch"

Lovely setting friendly staff unfortunately s.....xperience

4/5

Malcolm Green

"Overnight stay"

A very pleasant stay & staff very polite .....friendly.

1/5

EJ

"Very disappointing "

Lovely friendly waiting staff, let down by th.....ue for us.

4/5

*******

"My meal was disappointing and the service was just okay"

As a main course I had the Beef mince and dum.....ard way.

5/5

*******

"All good."

As expected.

5/5

Chris sparks

"Lunch with mum"

Was an excellent visit got table l requested .....hing is ok

4/5

Mr C Turner

"Wife’s Birthday "

Had a most enjoyable evening meal at the Gold.....our last .

2/5

Mary Witten

"Family get-together"

Despite having an enjoyable meal 3 weeks ago,.....ppointing!

4/5

Adrian & Jacqui

"Great good"

We have been here before..fantastic food, lov.....rience

4/5

Ian Sells

"Excellent "

We Had Sunday Roast, was delicious

5/5

Debbie

"Lovely meal "

Great ambience , brilliant service . Excellent meal

5/5

*******

"Aglow "

We came back after a break away staff were go.....ry month .

2/5

Anon

"Disappointing overall"

The food was just ok really. The sandwiches a.....ere there.