Golden Lion

Head down to Jays Close and you'll find the kind of pub that's actually woven into the fabric of Basingstoke life. The Golden Lion pulls in everyone from the after-work crowd to weekend drinkers, and there's a genuine warmth to the place that you don't get everywhere. It's the sort of spot where you can turn up alone and leave with new mates, or bring your whole crew and actually hear each other talk. The reviews speak for themselves—locals keep coming back, which tells you everything about the quality of the drinks and the company.