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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021

Last update: May 2025

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Small hotel
Pub or restaurant
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
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Reviews for The Lion

Emma
Emma Sent on 24/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 wedding experience

Gorgeous wedding venue, fantastic food, amazing rooms but the best part was how the coordinators and all the staff will go above and beyond to give you the best, most personalised experience. We were lucky to have Georgina manage our wedding and we can’t be more thankful for her attentiveness and care.
Caitlin
Caitlin Sent on 06/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of the decade?! From Extremely happy newlyweds

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 elegance.

Our ceremony was absolutely stunning, set in a gorgeous space that felt intimate and special. It was everything we had hoped for, and more. Afterward, our guests gathered in the lovely courtyard for drinks, which provided the ideal setting to relax and mingle under the sunshine before the reception. The transition between each part of the day was seamless, and the entire celebration was perfectly executed.

The food and drinks were incredible, the atmosphere was lively and full of joy, and everything ran so smoothly thanks to the amazing team. A very special thank you goes to Georgina, who was truly outstanding throughout the entire process. From the planning stages to the big day itself, she was calm, professional, and incredibly thoughtful—always one step ahead and never flustered. Nothing was ever too much to ask, and she made us feel completely at ease, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment.

Many of our guests stayed overnight, and they couldn’t stop complimenting the beautiful guest rooms, which are modern, spacious, and impeccably clean—ideal for a restful stay after a day of celebrating. Having everything onsite made it so easy and enjoyable for everyone.

We can’t recommend The Lion Inn highly enough. It’s not only a stunning venue, but it’s also backed by a team who genuinely care about making your day unforgettable. We feel so lucky to have found it and will treasure the memories forever
Sam
Sam Sent on 16/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day!!

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 the Lion house. We had a small wedding but still felt just as valued. Kailey and the team were so amazing!! We cannot thank you enough!
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Fran Sent on 15/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Perfect Wedding Day.

WOW!
From the very beginning of the process we knew that The Lion was the venue for us, it is such a unique and stunning venue. From our first viewing to the day after our wedding the attention to detail was second to none. Corresponding with the team in the lead up to our wedding day was absolute perfection, never felt like a burden asking questions, there was a genuine care from the team to make our day perfect. We had the lovely Georgina as our Wedding Coordinator and we knew we were in safe hands from our first planning meeting, we felt so comfortable and confident that our day was going to go off without any issues in her hands which allowed us to enjoy the experience in the lead up to the wedding so much more! Nothing was too much, not once were we forced into any upgrades or purchases that weren't part of our plan. There is no set 'package' you build your day as you see it with their help and guidance. Our day was nothing short of perfect and we have the venue and staff to Thank. Every guest commented on how beautiful the venue was, how genuinely friendly and caring the staff were. My brother being a very important guest at our wedding is in a wheelchair and the staff went over and above to ensure both he and my family looking after him throughout the day were well catered for and seen to. The food was served piping hot to every single table and was fresh and delicious. We have had so many comments from our guests about the incredible food. The value for money truly is incredible here.
If you are thinking about it, book a viewing and go and see this stunning venue. You will not regret it and you will have the most perfect wedding day.
Adam & Georgia
Georgia Sent on 19/11/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Our perfect wedding venue

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 to Georgina and the team for making our day as great as it can be.
Ayomide
Ayomide Sent on 18/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Wedding Venue

The Lion felt like home the first time we walked in. Attending the fair made it easy for us to get sober of our vendors. We knew what we wanted for our wedding and they executed it perfectly.
Klaudia
Klaudia Sent on 10/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have wished for a better venue

We were so happy with our wedding.
Our coordinator Georgina was so kind and helpful and made sure everything was taken care of.
Myself and couple of guests have specific dietary restrictions and none of this was a problem. Everyone was so nice and made our experience amazing.
I would definitely recommend the lion!
Emma
Emma Sent on 11/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

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 (we wanted a vegetarian wedding and had lots of vegan guests attending too) - everyone commented how amazing the food was. Kaleigh was our wedding coordinator and she was so professional and organised, she made sure everything ran smoothly and we are so grateful to her. The accommodation is just gorgeous and we were treated like royalty by all the staff which just made the whole weekend feel so special. Special shout out to Jo who was so friendly and attentive, she took care of our grandmothers making sure they were comfortable and had a chair at all times, she checked in our vegan guests, she seemed to know what I wanted before I even asked and made us all feel so special. I wish we could do the whole day again! Everything about this venue is incredible - and especially the staff and the food are absolutely exceptional.
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Shannon Sent on 22/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Day

Our wedding at The Lion House was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived the night before, we knew we had chosen the perfect venue. The ambiance was elegant and welcoming, creating a beautiful backdrop for our special day.

One of the highlights was the roast chicken dinner, which was simply outstanding. The meal was delicious, perfectly cooked and a wonderful selection of sides. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food (and drinks!!)

We owe a huge part of our seamless experience to Georgina, our wedding coordinator. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and warm personality made the entire planning process a breeze. She ensured that every aspect of our wedding went off without a hitch, allowing us to fully enjoy our day and helped all of my plans become a reality.

If you're looking for a venue that combines stunning surroundings, excellent service and top-notch dinner and drinks, The Lion House is the place to go. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or a more memorable day. Thank you, Georgina and The Lion House team for making our wedding day perfect!
Gemma
Gemma Sent on 19/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

I fell in love with The Lion the second I saw the photos and the venue did not disappoint. It is not only stunning to look at but the service we received on the day was amazing. Everyone from reception staff, cleaners & events team were second to none. All of our guests commented on how amazing everything was and one guest even recommended the venue to her newly engaged brother! Honestly couldn't recommend this venue more.
Even when my daughter lost her bracelet on the day, the garden maintenance team kept an eye out and found it in a hedge weeks after the wedding!
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Megan Sent on 20/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue!

We got married here on 25th October 2023, we had the most incredible day above anything we could have imagined! The staff went above & beyond, Megan our coordinator could not have done more for us throughout the process. Such an amazing venue!
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Karen Sent on 20/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

Dan and I got married at the Lion House in August. From our first visit to the weekend of our big day we were treated so well by the wedding planning team and staff. Georgina our wedding planner was so friendly, professional and nothing was too much for her. Our day was amazing and all our friends and family commented on how good the venue was.


We would not change any thing and I wish we could do it again!
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Sofie Sent on 18/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Reliable, amazing value for money and staff who really care about your wedding.

Our wedding with The Lion Inn was just as we wanted it to be.
They kept in contact during the planning stages and worked really hard to make the day personal to us. They catered for our small wedding perfectly.
On the day itself everything went so smoothly and the ceremony room was set up so beautifully. The meal they provided was also so high quality and no one went hungry at all- so much food for value for money.
We couldn’t have picked a better venue.
C
Chloe Sent on 15/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So personalised and thorough from start to finish

I’m not sure where to begin!
From start to finish, the staff at The Lion were amazing. Everyone who we came into contact with was so helpful and thorough - Ashton was just so personable and helpful, she always responded promptly to my endless questions in the most helpful way possible. Nothing was too much for her - she thought about all the little details that I hadn’t!
It didn’t feel like they have weddings on a weekly basis - we felt special and like everyone wanted us to have the best day. From little things like storing my flowers in the cellar, to bringing our breakfast up to the room on the morning of the wedding - to moving all of our many belongings to another room - which were everywhere because we ran out of time; nothing was too much! The little things mean a lot! The guys on the day who welcomed our Irish family - we all have so many lovely things to say. Even running over by more than an hour, there were smiles ‘and don’t worry’ comments, which puts you at ease. The day was perfect and just as we wished for it to be - and more….we can’t thank you enough!

Chloe and Stuart
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Melissa Sent on 01/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

May 2023 wedding

We were married here at the lion house in May 2023 and my goodness I could not have wished for a better wedding venue, from the day we viewed it right up until we checked out of the bridal suite the day after the wedding!
The staff were so friendly and attentive not just to me and my husband but to all of our guests, id like to give a special mention to our coordinator Megan she was an absolute star. She answered emails promptly and professionally and always in a friendly way, she was always happy to see us in the build up to the wedding and on the day, nothing was too much trouble for her she was perfect! The venue itself was stunning we had the whole day there and the staff were amazing at changing the venue from the ceremony to the wedding breakfast and then to the evening whilst making sure that the whole day was flowing perfectly for us
The food was out of this world and the chef was able to cater to a particular guest of mine with many many allergies. We went for the bbq buffet style breakfast and all of our guests said how amazing the food was the pork belly bites went down especially well! Also breakfast at the lion inn was delicious too.
The rooms were gorgeous and comfortable the bridal suite was beautiful the only thing I would suggest is maybe updating the tv to a smart tv we were buzzing after the wedding and could’ve done with some Netflix but it is such a minor detail it’s almost not worth mentioning.
The venue was also very reasonably priced we had quite a strict budget and we were able to stick within that budget all in all if you are looking for a wedding venue please consider the lion house I cannot recommend it highly enough
Thanks to all the staff for making it a dream wedding
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Main Road CM3 3JA Boreham (Essex)
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