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About Golden Lion
Golden Lion is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Lancaster with a standing capacity of approximately 90. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Golden Lion books Acoustic, Covers, Funk, Indie, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Lancaster venue directory.
The Golden Lion is a traditional historic pub at 33 Moor Lane in central Lancaster (LA1 1QD), famous locally as the spot where the Lancashire witches are said to have had their last drink before execution. It is one of the city's busiest grassroots music rooms, hosting live music several nights a week: Lancaster's longest-running open mic happens every Tuesday, the Lancaster Funk Club lands on Thursdays, and live bands fill out the rest of the week. The bar keeps six local and national cask ales (Cask Marque accredited), has a tuned piano on hand for performers, free Wi-Fi and a decked outdoor area, and is both child- and dog-friendly. Around 90 standing, it welcomes originals and covers across rock, funk, indie and acoustic.
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Find Golden Lion
33 Moor Lane, City Centre, Lancaster, LA1 1QD
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Lancaster venue directory.
Golden Lion books Acoustic, Covers, Funk, Indie, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Golden Lion has a standing capacity of approximately 90, classed as a small venue. See all Lancaster venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Golden Lion hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Lancaster Open Mic Finder.
33 Moor Lane, City Centre, Lancaster, LA1 1QD. See the map below for directions. Browse more Lancaster venues nearby.
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