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The British Lion

+44 1303 251478
8-10 The Bayle, Folkestone CT20 1SQ United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Open Today: 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Amenities

Service options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Spirits
  • Wine
Dining options
  • Seating
Amenities
  • Toilets
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cosy
Crowd
  • Groups
Planning
  • Accepts reservations
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Pets
  • Dogs allowed

Best KPortal Reviews

We arived at half past eight at night, was a little apprehensive about asking for a table due to the time. Was told it would be no issue, the pub was very busy. The food was served in decent time and had an properly homecook taste, feel and smell about it. Over all an amazing place looking forward to a Sunday roast soon!!! Two main meals, two pints and a soft drink forty-two quid cant complain. Absolute gem.
Fantastic "old school" pub.
The family went here for a Sunday roast and it was really nice. I remember coming here three years ago and nothing has changed. You get a proper family run pub feeling here. There's history and nostalgia everywhere. There's books, games, old photographs and menus highlighting the specials.
Inside the pub is quite tight as the pub drinkers sit on stools near the restaurant seating.
There isn't much parking around but it is worth the walk.
Staff are very friendly and welcoming and the food is very good value for money.
Will be back.
This is an old pub. The oldest in town in fact. Traditional in every way. Great selection of beers. Excellent food at sensible prices. You won't get better fish and chips. The service is friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is warm. It isn't a posh upmarket place but it does what it does to a very high standard and is honest good value.
We went here, as we know we're going to get a tasty filling meal in a lovely atmosphere.
We sat in the Dickens corner and ordered Lamb Shank, ham egg & chips and from the Specials Board, harbour masters pie.
The food was delicious and with a decent amount of vegetables to go with it, five in all. It's what you want from a traditional British pub!
The service was friendly, and we had a lovely chat with the landlady to top it all off.
Great little pub, roaring log fire that was enjoyed on a cold day. How pubs used to be ????
A proper pub with home cooked food and friendly service in the quaintest part of folkstone
Lovely old pub, great food, great prices, great service, what more could we ask.
Ist time eating here and it was as good as it gets ,nice atmosphere when entering staff are very friendly and welcoming food came out hot ,you need to phone after 10 am to book a table a few days before I would recommend a try ,it's a really nice pub to go to for a meal and a pint

Quick Facts About The British Lion



Today

Opening Hours

Monday 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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