The Golden Lion Hotel in Stirling has for more than two centuries welcomed guests including royalty and even the national bard, Rabbie Burns. Thus making it one of the many focal points of historical Stirling. The Golden Lion Hotel is located right in the centre of Stirling within easy walking distance to the bus and railway station. This hotel in Stirling city centre features guest car parking (limited amount) to the rear of the hotel, which is uncommon in City Centre hotels. Close to magnificent Stirling Castle, and a short trip from the famous Monument to William Wallace, the Golden Lion makes an ideal base for the tourist.
The accommodation standards at the Stirling Golden Lion hotel will impress even the most discerning of hotel guests with the level of service and comfort afforded to the valued customer. The Golden Lion hotel completed its room refurbishment programme in 2009.
The friendly City Brasserie restaurant at this 3 star hotel in Stirling is popular due to its wide range of culinary delights. Classic hospitality is the hallmark of the comfortable, wood-panelled Library Bar, and a cool, quiet pint here is a favourite choice of guests and locals alike.
The Golden Lion Hotel in Stirling offers great late deals and special offers on short breaks throughout the year.
Unless specified otherwise, prices are quoted per adult per night.
Childrens reductions are available, for more details see our terms and conditions.
Single Room Supplement £20.00
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Many of the 67 bedrooms have recently been refurbished to a very high standard with the satisfaction and well being of the guests foremost in mind. All rooms have superbly appointed en suite facilities and flat-screen TV with Sky.
The bedrooms at the Golden Lion hotel are a mix of the traditional and the contemporary and are varied in shape and layout, reflecting the individuality of the Golden Lion’s heritage.
The hotel has several rooms suitable for disabled guests.
Free internet broadband is available in the Golden Lion’s public areas and a lift serves all five floors
Over the year the Golden Lion has welcomed guests, with delicious fare, fine wines and refreshing ales. Friendly, knowledgeable service is another of their keynotes, in both the cosy Library Bar and the adjoining City Brasserie. You’ll find the Golden Lion’s sommelier has compiled an exceptional selection of fine wines from the New World and the Old, with something to please every taste. The team of chefs make something special of dishes traditional and modern alike.
Dinner is served from: 6pm - 9:30pm
Breakfast is served from: 7:30am - 9:30am
In the Library Bar there is a fine array of malt whiskies to tempt you, or a cocktail or two, as you while away an hour or so under the framed prints and memorabilia that recall the Golden Lion’s 18th century origins as a coaching inn. The full bar service includes snacks served throughout the day, along with coffees, teas and pastries. A mouth-watering and varied bar meal menu is offered all day ‘til 10 pm and live entertainment is a regular attraction.
Sample Menu
STARTERS
SCOTCH BROTH - Traditional barley, rich lamb stock, mixed winter vegetables £3.50
SOUP OF THE DAY - Freshly made every day, fresh roll £3.75
HIGHLAND GAME TERRINE – Pear and apple chutney, salad garnish, Melba toast £5.25
WARM SMOKED MACKEREL FILLET - Dill, lemon mayonnaise, fresh leaves, Melba toast £4.75
STUFFED CHILLIES (V) - Breaded Jalapenos, cream cheese, chive and lemon mayo £4.25
GOAT’S CHEESE CROSTINI (V) - Grilled Goat’s cheese, chopped tomato, fresh herbs and toast £4.95
ROAST LEEK AND CHEESE CROQUETTES (V) - Cherry Tomato Salsa dip £4.50
CHICKEN GOUJONS - Battered Breast of Chicken, garlic mayo £4.75
MELON & PRAWN DUO - Brandied Marie Rose Sauce, wholemeal bread £5.95
BLACK PUDDING - Poached egg, sautéed mushrooms £4.50
WEST COAST MUSSELS - White wine, onion and garlic cream or napoli sauce £5.50 (As a main course £9.75)
PRAWN COCKTAIL- Marie Rose sauce, sliced apple, wholemeal bread £5.75
BURNS’NIGHT - Tower of haggis, neeps and tatties, light mustard whisky sauce £4.50
MUSHROOMS RAREBIT (V) - Grilled melted cheese, bechamel sauce on toasted bread £4.00
OAK SMOKED SALMON - Capers, shallots and wholemeal bread £6.95
MAINS
ROASTED LOIN OF PORK - Apricot & sage stuffing, arran mustard sauce, potatoes & Veg £11.50
PAN SEARED DUCK BREAST - Roasted vegetable risotto, port & baby onion gravy £12.95
PAN FRIED COD FILLET - Mango, chill and lime salsa, new potatoes £10.75
OVEN ROASTED SCOTTISH SALMON - Creamy prawn and leek sauce, buttered potatoes £10.75
ROAST CHICKEN ROYALE – Bacon wrapped, filled with haggis, mustard and whisky sauce, veg & potatoes £11.50
PAN FRIED FISH CAKE - Potato wedges, sweet chilli sauce £9.75
PASTA PRIMAVERA (V) - Mushroom, courgettes, garlic, creamy white wine sauce £8.25
ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE RISOTTO - Seasonal roasted vegetables, creamy rice and herbs £7.95
VEGETABLE STIR FRY (V) - Light chilli, or hoi sin sauce £7.95
VEGETABLE CURRY (V) - Mild with chunky root vegetables, rice and naan bread £7.95
PORK AND LAMB LINK SAUSAGES - Mash and onion gravy £8.50
(8oz uncooked weight) CHARGRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK £17.95
CHARGRILLED RIB-EYE STEAK (8oz uncooked) £16.95
Steaks served with Fries, tomato and mushrooms
TRADITIONAL CAESAR SALAD - £7.50
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD - Sliced Breast of Chicken £9.00
Salads come with lettuce, blue cheese dressing, garlic croutons
WARMED BLACK PUDDING SALAD - Black pudding, potato, chorizo sausage and bacon £9.00
THE BURGERS
TRADITIONAL BURGER - Finest beef, secret seasoning, grilled you your liking £8.25
CHEESE BURGER - with sliced cheddar £8.75
BACON BURGER - Strips of finest Ayrshire bacon £8.95
PEPPERED BURGER - Hot crushed pepper sauce £8.95
CHILLI BURGER - with our home made chilli £9.25
BURNS BURGER - topped off with haggis and light whisky sauce £9.25
THE GOLDEN VEGGIE (V) – Market vegetables £8.25
CHICKEN AND BACON - Chargrilled breast, bacon, toasted bun £8.95
All burgers served with fries and crisp salad
The Golden Lion Hotel is in a great location for both business and leisure breaks, with many tourist attractions nearby. Stirling makes a great location for shopping and eating out with its wide selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Stirling Castle is just a short walk away from the Golden Lion hotel
The Golden Lion Hotel also has five meeting rooms to choose from, which makes it a great place for business meetings and weddings alike.
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Directions to Golden Lion Hotel in Stirling
Leave the Motorway at Junction 9 and follow the signs for Stirling (A91) and then onto Stirling (A905). Carry on Kerse Road (A905) until you reach Craigs Roundabout. At the roundabout take the second exit to the left past the Thistles Shopping Centre Car Park. You will Approach a set of traffic Lights, just before the Bus Station, which will appear on your left. At these lights go straight ahead, and again at the next set of lights. On approaching the next mini roundabout, turn left and go up the small hill towards the town centre. At the top take a left into Murray Place, in the main shopping centre. At this point you will approach some “No Access” signs, you need to PASS STRAIGHT THROUGH THESE TO GET TO THE HOTEL (There is a disclaimer at the bottom of the sign allowing access to the Golden Lion Hotel) Once you pass through the signs you need to turn right into the car park entrance which is approximately ½ way along the street, after the Imperial Cancer Research Shop and before the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Shop.
Please note that these directions take you to a back entrance to the hotel and its car park, so you will not see the hotel at this point.
Distances
Glasgow ½ hr
Edinburgh ½ hr
Carlisle 2hrs
Newcastle 2hrs
Mileages are approximate
Guests staying on a rate inclusive of Dinner can dine either from the set Table D'Hotel menu or a £16.50pppn allowance is given towards the A La Carte menu.
Free WIFI in all Public areas
Please note, on most Fridays & Saturdays we normally have Weddings/Events taking place with in our Ballroom until 01.00am
Car park access is from Murray Place, through pedestrian area No entry signage then we are first lane on the righthand side by the Cancer research shop- press the intercom and then wait for the green light to proceed thru- Sat Nav FK8 1DQ
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