A wonderful old pub (1600's) that has been beautifully restored and modernised. Frequented by walkers and locals alike, the bar and restaurant are abuzz with people. In autumn the log fire was very welcome too. The staff were very friendly and helpful, they were happy to do a load of washing for me on request. The meals were freshly cooked and very generous servings, the menu featured local specialities. Excellent location to the town market square and railway station. The bed was very comfortable. Highly recommended.

No complaints. Like many pubs in the UK, there is no air conditioning but the windows open for fresh air, and there is a heater in the room.

The hotel is very central and is well located for access to the Dales. The room was lovely and comfortable, breakfast was excellent, and the staff were very helpful. A massive positive for us is that the hotel is dog-friendly, with dogs being welcomed in the rooms and throughout the hotel. Overall, I thought the price we paid was very reasonable.

The only problem we encountered was that we visited on a Sunday of a Bank Holiday weekend, so we were unable to get an evening meal as the restaurant was fully booked. My fault, I guess, as I should have foreseen this may be a problem, and booked a table when I booked the room.

I recently stayed at The Golden Lion Pub in Settle and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience! The pub has a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a lovely blend of traditional charm and comfort. The staff were friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The room was cosy, clean, and well-equipped—perfect for a relaxing stay in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. We also had the chance to enjoy a meal at the pub, and the food did not disappoint. The fish and chips were classic and delicious—crispy batter, flaky fish, and chunky chips cooked just right. We also tried the soup and bread, which was hearty, full of flavour, and perfect for a comforting start to the meal. Overall, The Golden Lion is a fantastic place to stay, eat, and unwind. Whether you're exploring Settle or just passing through, it’s well worth a visit!

Nothing! To add! The hotel and staff exceeded our expectations and we would stay here again

I had a wonderful stay! The pub had such a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for relaxing. The bed was incredibly comfortable, making it hard to get up in the morning! I also really appreciated the thoughtful touch of refreshments waiting in the room upon arrival—it made me feel right at home. Overall, a fantastic experience, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and charming getaway.

The only downside was the shower head, which wasn’t great, but it didn’t detract too much from an otherwise fantastic experience. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and charming getaway.

Staff on arrival were very welcoming and helpful. Room was lovely, if a little small. But all we needed for one night. Ate in the restaurant in the evening and the food and service were really good. The coffee pods and fresh milk and water and fudge in the room were all welcome nice touches.

Breakfast staff not quite so attentive as the evening. Lots of standing around and chatting... Couldn't find remote control in room and it was found under the bed! Which was a bit odd. There was an annoying clicking in the room which was apparently due to the smoke alarm system needing to be looked at.

Location is good, right on the main street. The general ambience downstairs was great, lively but not too busy. The breakfasts were brilliant. Shower was great, bed was comfortable. Provision of bottled water in rooms was appreciated.

My room was nice but on the small side as was the en-suite. The hotel was hard to contact by phone. The hotel could have suggested where to park as there was a convenient car park off Chapel Street round the corner. Room was slightly pricey but it was good quality.

A really friendly welcome to us and our dogs. We had a fab ale in the cosy pub before heading to our room which was stunning. Beautifully decorated and a huge comfy bed and spotlessly clean. The bathroom had a wonderful power shower and was so impressed with the White Company products, also available to purchase. We had a delicious evening dinner, deciding on the burger which was excellent and huge onion rings, chips. The breakfast was delicious Wasn’t ready to leave so booked another overnight stay to look forward to. Keep up the good work guys it was a perfect stay and Settle is such a magical place .

Nothing to dislike

Very welcoming staff, especially Lucy, who couldn’t do enough to make us feel welcome, including arranging to have our bags delivered to our room, as we had a train to catch. The property had a luxurious feel, the rooms were so comfortable and had beautiful little extra touches like homemade fudge and a lovely selection of hot drinks. Laid out on the bed was a little gift pack with eye masks and ear plugs.

The only little quibble, and I mean little, was the room being a little over warm. My fault not realising how to turn the large radiator down. Everything else was perfect!

All members of staff were very personable and accommodating. Our room was clean, very well appointed and extremely cosy. The bed was extremely comfortable and made for a very good night’s sleep. The bathroom was quite large and extremely clean. The pub and restaurant areas were really welcoming and the food was excellent. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily return.

The hot water in our bathroom was extremely hot and although once we were aware of this fact we were able to manage the situation without issue it might be worth placing a warning sign in the bathroom in order to avoid someone scalding themselves.

The little touches, coffee machine ,little fudge gifts and luxury white stuff toiletries in the bathroom.We don't have a dog but anyone who does has the options of free doggy beds and treats dotted around. It really is the small touches that make people feel special

We arrived on a Saturday teatime very tired after walking all day and the place was extremely busy...which is a good sign that this was a popular venue. On arrival I had to wait for a short while in a busy bar area to check into our room and retrieve our key whilst the bar staff were serving drinks,not the best check in,shame there isn't a separate area.It also gave me time to see how mentally busy the staff were and it put me off dining there in the evening so I cancelled and went somewhere quieter ,but this was personal choice nothing to do with the quality of the venue/staff or food.It is clearly a popular place and we arrived on the busiest evening of the week. Hats off to the staff though,under all that pressure they were still friendly and attentive.☺️👍