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The Lion

Boreham, Essex5.0 · 28 reviewsWebsite

The Lion is a unique wedding venue and hotel situated in Boreham, Essex. Finished in an art deco style that conjures memories of the roaring early twentieth century, you will find no other venue with such understated elegance. Facilities and Capacity If you are looking for an intimate ceremony, you can say ‘I do’ in The Lion’s Den. Situated at the end of The Long Bar, it is a serene space with a d

Venue type
Pub or restaurant
Capacity
20–150 guests (150 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About The Lion

The Lion is a unique wedding venue and hotel situated in Boreham, Essex. Finished in an art deco style that conjures memories of the roaring early twentieth century, you will find no other venue with such understated elegance. Facilities and Capacity If you are looking for an intimate ceremony, you can say ‘I do’ in The Lion’s Den. Situated at the end of The Long Bar, it is a serene space with a dramatic mantelpiece at the end where you can exchange vows. Alternatively, the Grand Hall is basked in natural light and offers an atmospheric setting to party the evening away. For your wedding breakfast at The Lion, their esteemed chefs will prepare a delicious menu of food. From canapes to banquets, they will work with you to create a bespoke menu that is both mouth-watering and packed full of your favourites. Accommodation This venue offers a wonderful range of bedrooms! Ideal for both you and your guests, there is even a luxurious Deluxe Suite befitting your first night as a newlywed couple. All suites include en-suite bedrooms and everything needed for a comfy night's sleep. Services Offered The friendly staff at this venue will work with your own dedicated wedding coordinator to create the celebrations of your dreams. From ceremony through to evening reception, this experienced and dedicated team will help you imagine your wedding dreams.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • DJ facilities
  • Live band facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Exclusive use
  • Alcohol licence
  • In-house catering
  • Car parking
  • Seated meal facilities
  • Dance floor
  • Buffet meal facilities

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

The Lion, Boreham, Essex, CM3 3JA, England

Reviews

5.0 average from 28 reviews

Imported

What an amazing weddinReflecting on a truly magical wedding experience at an absolutely beautiful venue. From the initial viewing to our significant day, the exceptional service provided by Georgina and the entire staff was outstanding. Their dedication ensured every detail was flawlessly executed,…

Casey · 2025-12-06

Imported

Myself and my husband got married at The Lion Inn in August 2024. We had the best best best day and there is not a single thing we would have changed. From the very beginning of planning, to the leaving there the morning after the wedding, everything ran so smoothly and couldn’t have asked for…

Charlotte · 2025-12-02

Imported

We held our wedding at The Lion Inn, Boreham in 2021, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the team were exceptional, and the day itself ran perfectly. A special mention has to go to Georgina, who was absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process. She was…

Sarah · 2025-12-02

Imported

We had such a great day at the Lion Inn. From our first visit to our special day, Georgina and the whole staff were so helpful, accommodating and incredibly professional. Everything went flawlessly on the day and was so well organised, we didn't have to worry about a thing. Thank you so much again…

Georgia · 2024-11-19

Imported

We had the best day ever at The Lion. From the moment we stepped foot in the venue Megan was so warm and friendly and seemed like she genuinely cared and wanted the best for us. The prices are reasonable compared to lots of other venues around and they were very willing to cater to our requirements…

Emma · 2024-12-11

Imported

My husband and I got married at The Lion Inn in October 2022. When looking for a venue I was struggling to find somewhere that met all of our criteria that wasn’t unreasonably expensive! We visited other venues and felt so let down by our experiences. I accidentally stumbled across this venue and…

Kendall-Mcguire · 2024-12-11

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I cannot put in to words how amazing our wedding at the lion house was. The staff from start to finish were exceptional and made it so we didn’t have to worry about a thing the entire day. We really felt that our vision for the day was everything and more and that is thanks to the amazing people at…

Sam · 2025-04-16

Imported

We had the absolute pleasure of celebrating our wedding at The Lion Inn, and it truly exceeded every expectation. From start to finish, the day was nothing short of perfect. The venue itself is a hidden gem—stylish, welcoming, and beautifully designed with a wonderful mix of charm and contemporary…

Caitlin · 2025-05-06

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