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26/10/2026
⚽🏆 EFL CUP ACTION THIS TUESDAY! 🏆⚽
The cup action is heating up, and The Golden Lion is the place to be this Tuesday night! 🍻🦁
🔥 TUESDAY'S BIG MATCHES 🔥
⚽ Bradford City 🆚 Peterborough United
🕢 Kick-off: 7:45 PM
⚽ Fleetwood Town 🆚 Arsenal
🕗 Kick-off: 8:00 PM
🍺 Grab yourself a pint, get comfortable and enjoy all the EFL Cup action with us!
🙌 Bring your mates, soak up the atmosphere and cheer on your team!
🦁🍻 WATCH IT ALL LIVE AT THE GOLDEN LION! 🍻🦁
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion/book
25/10/2026
🍖🔥 SUNDAY ROASTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! 🔥🍖
Not had your Sunday roast fix yet? We've got you covered! 🙌
We've got fresh joints cooked and ready for the second half of the day, so there's still plenty of time to enjoy a delicious Sunday roast! 😍
⚽🍻 Book your table now, tuck into a proper roast with all the trimmings, and settle in to watch the late kick-off!
🍽️ Great food, cold drinks & live football – the perfect Sunday combo!
📲 BOOK NOW – DON'T MISS OUT!
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion/book
25/10/2026
⚽🍖 SUNDAY ROASTS & PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL AT THE GOLDEN LION! 🦁🍻
There's still time to join us for a HUGE afternoon of Premier League action! 🔥
⚽ TODAY'S BIG GAMES ⚽
🔴 Liverpool 🆚 Brighton – 2PM
🔴 Man Utd 🆚 Bournemouth – 2PM
🔴⚪ Sunderland 🆚 Leeds – 4:30PM
📺 With BIG SCREENS UPSTAIRS & DOWNSTAIRS, we've got all the football action covered!
🍖 Why not make a Sunday of it and tuck into one of our delicious Sunday roasts with all the trimmings while enjoying the matches? 😍
🍻 Great football, a proper roast, a cold pint and a brilliant pub atmosphere – what more could you want on a Sunday?!
🦁 THE GOLDEN LION – YOUR SUNDAY SORTED!
📲 STILL TIME TO JOIN US! BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW OR JUST POP IN!
24/10/2026
Cold weather? Mini pie weather! 🥧❄️
Warm up with our mini pie plate, featuring a creamy chicken & mushroom pie, a hearty beef pie, and delicious gravy on the side for dipping (or pouring—no judgment!). Two little pies, one very happy tummy! 😋
Book Now
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion/book
23/10/2026
Saturday football at The Golden Lion! ⚽🍻
Join us for a full day of Premier League action:
📺 12:30pm — Aston Villa vs Manchester City (TNT Sports)
📺 5:30pm — Chelsea vs Tottenham (Sky Sports)
Grab a seat, enjoy the atmosphere and make a day of it with us! 🦁
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion/book
23/10/2026
🏆 QUIZ NIGHT WINNERS! 🏆
What a nail-biter! 🤯 It was a tight contest right to the end, but there could only be one winner…
🥇 No Idea Whatsoever take the crown, beating All SV No Staff by just ONE POINT! 👏🎉
A huge well done to our winners and a big thank you to everyone who came along and made it another fantastic quiz night! 🧠🍻
📣 Fancy another go? Join us again next week for our Macmillan Pub Quiz, kicking off from 7pm!
Bring your brains, gather your team, and see if you can claim the top spot! 🏆
Book now
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion/book
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21/10/2026
🎃👻 Friday night’s about to get spooky! 👻🎃
Join us at The Golden Lion on Friday 30th October for live music with The Perfect Numbers Duo, playing a frightfully fun setlist from 7:30pm—just in time for Halloween! 🕸️🎶
Gather your ghouls and come along for a fang-tastic night! 🦇🍻
20/10/2026
Champions League Wednesday—join us for all the action! ⚽🍔
Cheer on the English teams:
🔴 Manchester United vs Como — 5:45pm
🔴 Arsenal vs Bayern Munich — 8pm
🟣 Aston Villa vs Viking — 8pm
Make a night of it with our fantastic drink and burger offer for just £9.95! 🍻
🍔 Book now and catch every moment with us!
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion/book
19/10/2026
🎅🎄 **BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE GOLDEN LION!** 🎄🎅
Join us for a magical Christmas morning filled with festive fun, a delicious cooked breakfast, and a special visit from Santa! 🎁✨
📅 **Saturday 12th December & Saturday 19th December**
⏰ 9am – 11am
🍳 £11.95 per child
🎟️ **BOOKINGS ONLY!** Spaces are limited, so hurry and book your little elves in before the slots are gone! ❤️🎅
📩 Get in touch with The Golden Lion to secure your place!
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19/10/2026
Champions League Tuesday is calling! ⚽🔥
Join us for all the action as Liverpool take on Villarreal and Manchester City face AEK Athens—both kicking off at 8pm.
Grab your spot, bring your match-day appetite and book now! 🍻📺
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion/book
16/10/2026
🎶 LIVE MUSIC ALERT! 🎶
👻 Get ready for a SPOOKY night of live music at The Golden Lion! 🦁🎃
Join us for a fantastic evening with The Perfect Numbers Duo bringing the tunes, the vibes, and a little spooky magic to your Friday night! 🎸🎤
📅 Friday 30th September
⏰ 7:30pm – 10:30pm
📍 The Golden Lion
Gather your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of great music and good times! 🍻🎶
🕸️ Don’t miss it — it’s going to be spook-tacular! 👻🖤
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15/10/2026
🥊🎮 HADOUKEN! IT’S TOURNAMENT TIME! 🎮🥊
Get ready to fight! 🔥 Join The Might Meeple for a Street Fighter II tournament as we celebrate the launch of the film! 🎬👊
Whether you’re a seasoned World Warrior or just stepping into the arena, come along, test your skills, and see if you’ve got what it takes to claim victory! 🏆
📍 Find us at the shed at the back of the garden! 🌿🎮
Choose your fighter. Bring your A-game. Let’s see who’s the ultimate champion! 💥
Who’s ready for the next round? 👊
15/10/2026
🍔 FEELING PECKISH FOR LUNCH? 🥪😋
Looking for the perfect lunch spot? 👀 Come on down to The Golden Lion and treat yourself to something delicious! 🦁🍴
From our tasty steak sandwich 🥩 and classic chicken BLT 🥓🥬 to our mouth-watering smash burger 🍔, there’s something to satisfy every craving!
🤤 And that’s not all… we’ve got plenty more delicious options waiting for you!
📋 Just ask our friendly staff for our lunch menu and find your new lunchtime favourite!
📍 The Golden Lion — great food, great company, and the perfect place to enjoy your lunch! ❤️
Who’s joining us? BOOK NOW!! 👇
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion/book
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13/10/2026
⚽🔥 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOOTBALL IS BACK! 🇬🇧🏆
It’s time to make some noise! 🙌 The UEFA Champions League is back this Wednesday, 14 October, and we’re backing our English clubs all the way! 💪🔵🔴
🔴 LIVERPOOL vs LASK 🇦🇹
🕔 Kick-off: 4:45 PM (UK time)
✈️ The Reds are on the road, ready to fight for European glory!
🟣 ASTON VILLA vs FENERBAHÇE 🇹🇷
🕗 Kick-off: 8:00 PM (UK time)
🏟️ Villa Park is ready! Let’s get behind the Villans!
🔵 MANCHESTER CITY vs PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN 🇫🇷
🕗 Kick-off: 8:00 PM (UK time)
🔥 A huge European showdown under the lights at the Etihad!
🏆 THREE ENGLISH CLUBS. ONE BIG EUROPEAN NIGHT!
Whatever team you support, let’s get behind our English clubs and show Europe what we’re made of! 🙌⚽
📺 Watch in the UK: TNT Sports / HBO Max. Check your listings for the live coverage.
👇 WHO ARE YOU BACKING TO WIN ON WEDNESDAY? Drop your team in the comments! ❤️💜💙
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https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion/book
12/10/2026
🍔🍺WEDNESDAY = B**R & BURGER! ⚽
Make your Wednesday a winning one! 🙌 Enjoy any burger and a b**r for just £9.95 while catching all the football action live! ⚽🔥
Great food, cold b**r and all the match-day atmosphere you need!
📍 Grab your mates and join us! 🍻Book Noq
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion/book
12/10/2026
⚽🔥 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOOTBALL IS BACK! 🇬🇧🏆
Tuesday night, 13 October, brings another massive night of UEFA Champions League action! 🙌 Let’s get behind our English clubs as they battle for European glory! 💪
🔴 ARSENAL vs LILLE 🇫🇷
🕗 Kick-off: 8:00 PM (UK time)
🏟️ The Gunners are at home and ready to make their mark. Come on, Arsenal! ❤️
🔴 ATLÉTICO MADRID vs MANCHESTER UNITED 🇪🇸
🕗 Kick-off: 8:00 PM (UK time)
✈️ The Red Devils travel to Madrid for a huge European test. Time to show that fighting spirit! 🔥
🏆 TWO ENGLISH CLUBS. ONE HUGE EUROPEAN NIGHT!
Let’s show our support, raise the energy and cheer our English teams all the way! 🙌⚽
📺 Watch in the UK: Check the latest TNT Sports and Prime Video listings for coverage.
👇 WHO ARE YOU BACKING TONIGHT — ARSENAL OR MAN UNITED? Drop your team in the comments! ❤️🔴
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https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion/book
11/10/2026
🍽️⚽ SUNDAY ROAST & PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL! ⚽🍽️
What better way to spend your Sunday than with a delicious roast dinner and all the football action? 😍🍗🥔
📺 Today's Premier League fixtures:
⚽ 2:00 PM – Crystal Palace 🦅 vs Nottingham Forest 🌳
⚽ 2:00 PM – Hull City 🐯 vs Everton 🔵
⚽ 4:30 PM – Liverpool 🔴 vs Manchester City 🔵
All kick-off times are UK time (BST). 🕑
Gather your friends, grab a seat, tuck into a lovely roast and enjoy the football with us! 🍻🍽️
📩 Book your table now and make a Sunday of it!
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion/book
09/10/2026
Love pubs? We need your support!
Hospitality brings communities together, but right now three hospitality business are closing every day. That’s why we're backing the call to cut VAT for hospitality from 20% to 10% and help secure the future of the sector.
Nearly 400,000 people have already signed. Now it's your turn.
📲 Scan the QR code or visit vatstheproblem.co.uk to add your name.
05/10/2026
⚽️ FOOTBALL IS BACK! ⚽️
And what better way to kick things off than West Ham v QPR this Friday! 🔥
🏟️ West Ham United 🆚 QPR
📅 Friday 9th October
⏰ Kick-off: 8:00pm
📍 London Stadium
The weekend starts here! 🍻⚽️ Get yourself booked in, grab your mates and enjoy all the action with us.
📲 BOOK NOW — don’t miss it!
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion/book
01/10/2026
Due to unforseen circumstrances, the quiz will not be taking place today. However, it is the last day happy hour this week. Why not pop in an ask your friendly staff about what drinks are available.
The quiz will be back on as usual next week
Address
2 High Street
Romford
RM1 1HR
To reach High Street in Romford, take the A12 highway and follow the signs for Romford. At Romford, turn onto Main Road and continue until reaching the High Street intersection. The location offers limited on-street parking, but there are several pay-and-display car parks nearby.
Alternatively, you can take public transportation options to reach High Street in Romford. The nearest train station is Romford Station, which is serviced by National Rail and Greater Anglia trains. From there, it's just a short walk to the High Street. Several bus routes also run along High Street and stop close to the area.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30am - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
11:30am - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 11pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 11pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 12am |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 12am |
| Sunday |
11:30am - 10:30pm |
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What people say
The Golden Lion Romford is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a great pub and restaurant experience. Located in the heart of Romford on High Street, this establishment boasts a rich heritage that is evident in every aspect of its operations. Whether you're looking to catch up with friends over drinks, enjoy live sports or indulge in some delicious pub classics, The Golden Lion has got you covered.
Their menu features expertly-kept beers, your favourite spirits and a range of small plates perfect for sharing with friends and family. The Sunday roast is particularly noteworthy and is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. The beer garden provides the perfect setting for relaxing with friends while enjoying your favourite drinks.
As a pillar of the community, there's always something going on at The Golden Lion Romford. From live music to champions league football, there's never a dull moment here. The personable team ensures that you are well-fed and watered throughout your visit.
Overall, The Golden Lion Romford offers an exceptional dining experience that is sure to leave you wanting more. With its friendly staff, great food and drink selection and lively atmosphere, it truly feels like your home away from home.
