05/06/2026
Hello everyone,
I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts and provide an update on our involvement with the Golden Lion over the past 16 weeks.
As both a manager and a member of this community, seeing pubs and teams in our area facing challenges is never something I can simply overlook. That is why we became involved with the Golden Lion over 16 weeks ago, and why we stepped in full-time five weeks ago to help keep the pub open for local residents, visitors, and everyone who holds it close to their heart.
For me, the Golden Lion is a cherished part of Port Isaac. As a focal point of village life, I could not stand by and watch it close its doors.
I have been incredibly grateful for the support of the team at St Austell Brewery, as well as the dedication, hard work, and commitment shown by my own team throughout this journey. Together, we have worked tirelessly to support the business, strengthen its foundations, and help prepare it for the right new tenant to lead it into the future.
From the very beginning, I have always tried to be open, honest, and transparent with you all, and that is why I want to share the next step in the process.
My team and I will continue running the Golden Lion until 14th June. At that point, we will hand the pub back to St Austell Brewery, with the intention of it then being passed on to a new tenant who can guide the business into its next chapter.
I want to be clear that we are stepping away not because we have no other choice, but because we believe it is the right thing to do. It allows us to give our full attention to our own pub while creating space for the incoming tenant to focus wholeheartedly on rebuilding and securing the Golden Lion’s future for the benefit of the community.
The Golden Lion deserves a stable, thriving future, and I genuinely believe this is the best path toward achieving that.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the past 16 weeks. Your encouragement, loyalty, and kindness have meant so much to me and the team. We are incredibly proud of what has been achieved together, and we wish nothing but success for the Golden Lion, its future team, and everyone who cares about this special place.
Thank you.
Andreas
