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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Jess Flaherty

Meet the pub landlord who signed the lease after just 20 minutes at the Lion Tavern

The landlord of iconic pub The Lion Tavern signed the lease after just 20 minutes, and is still there to this day.

David Hardman, 63, is determined to keep the Lion's rich history alive. The traditional pub is Grade II listed, boasting an impressive curved mahogany bar, real ale hand pumps, ornate detailing and more.

Landlord David took the helm in 2016. After being a "very poorly paid civil servant" for the vast majority of his working life, he began working in pubs to "subsidise" his lifestyle.

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