A bold new look is planned for a well-known York pub.
Proposals are in to make changes to the Golden Lion on Church Street.
Brewery owner Greene King wants to update the look of the pub, which dates back to the 18th century.
A planning application with City of York Council would see the front of the pub redecorated in a brighter green.
The current sign, with lettering on a gold background would also change, with gold lettering on the green background.
There would be a new hanging sign, two new lanterns, a history board and a menu board.
The Golden Lion was originally the home of a wealth cotton trader and was first licensed to sell ale in 1771.
In 1971, the year of York’s 1900th anniversary, it was extensively modernised and renamed The Nineteenth Hundred. However in 1983, following a minor re-fit and by popular request the pub was back to being the Golden Lion.
Today it serves a selection of classic pub grub dishes and screens sports on its TVs. It is also dog friendly
York Camra describes the Golden Lion as having “a cosy, country feel, with stained wood floors, a large wooden bar and pictures of old York on the walls.
“One of the best selections of real ale and pub food in the city makes this a popular pub. There is something for everyone, with discreetly positioned TVs and games machines, as well as quiet corners in which to have a chat with friends in a convivial atmosphere.”
It has a 4/5 rating on Tripadvisor, and also boasts a roof terrace.
You can read and comment on the planning application here.
