Historic restaurant, Black Horse Tavern, boutique inn, and fourth-floor museum rooms

The Golden Lamb

About 199 meters or 0.1 road mile from the LM&M ticket office

Dine, stay, and explore more than 220 years of Lebanon history at Ohio's longest continually operating business, two blocks from the LM&M Railroad.

The place

About The Golden Lamb

Jonas Seaman licensed a public house in Lebanon in 1803, and the Golden Lamb grew into a restaurant and inn now recognized as Ohio's longest continually operating business. Its name came from the lamb image on the sign, a symbol early travelers could recognize whether or not they could read.

The Golden Lamb serves scratch-made classic and seasonal dishes in historic dining rooms, with a separate Black Horse Tavern, gift shop, private rooms, 17 overnight accommodations, and fourth-floor museum rooms interpreting innkeeper and Shaker history.

The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, but the historic building creates important access differences: a first-floor dining room is described as handicapped accessible, while all hotel rooms are on upper floors and the inn has no elevator. Contact the property before booking when step-free access or a particular room is essential.

What stands out

Eat inside a living landmark

Choose historic dining rooms or the Black Horse Tavern in an inn serving travelers since 1803.

Look for the building's stories

Artifacts, named rooms, and museum displays connect presidents, writers, Shaker material, and generations of innkeepers.

Make it an overnight rail trip

Seventeen individually named rooms extend the visit, with no elevator to the upper floors.

Use the railroad's downtown package

Select Lebanon Experience dates explicitly pair an LM&M ride with Golden Lamb lunch and other local stops.

Pair it with the train

Why it belongs in a Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad trip

The checked road route from the LM&M ticket office to the Golden Lamb is 199 meters, about 0.1 mile. The walk is roughly two downtown blocks. Select Lebanon Experience train dates include a Golden Lamb lunch; otherwise, railroad tickets, restaurant reservations, hotel bookings, and museum access are separate.

Before you go

Plan your visit

  • Dining hoursMonday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday noon-8 p.m.; holiday hours vary
  • ReservationsOnline dining reservations are available and are sensible around a fixed train departure
  • RestaurantHistoric dining rooms serve scratch-made classics and seasonal farm-inspired dishes
  • TavernBlack Horse Tavern offers a separate, more casual setting; verify current service
  • MuseumFourth-floor rooms interpret innkeepers and Shaker culture; confirm current public access
  • Hotel17 historic rooms, all on floors two through four; no elevator
  • AccessibilityA first-floor Buckeye dining room is described as accessible; call for the exact route and seating
  • From railroadAbout 199 meters or 0.1 road mile, roughly two downtown blocks

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Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Golden Lamb?

At 27 S Broadway in downtown Lebanon, Ohio 45036.

What are the regular dining hours?

The current restaurant page lists Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday noon-8 p.m., with special holiday hours.

Should I make a reservation?

Yes when pairing a meal with a fixed train departure. The Golden Lamb accepts online dining reservations.

Can I visit without staying overnight?

Yes. Dining, the tavern, gift shop, and any available museum access do not require a hotel stay, though hours and access differ.

Is the Golden Lamb wheelchair accessible?

The restaurant describes one first-floor dining room as accessible. The hotel has no elevator and all guest rooms are upstairs, so call before relying on a specific route or space.

How far is it from LM&M Railroad?

The checked road route is about 199 meters or 0.1 mile, roughly two downtown blocks from the ticket office.

Is lunch included with my train ticket?

Only select Lebanon Experience tickets explicitly include Golden Lamb lunch. Standard train tickets and restaurant reservations are separate.

Why is the Golden Lamb historic?

It began in 1803, is recognized as Ohio's longest continually operating business, has hosted notable national figures, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Trust and accuracy

Sources

Source checked 2026-08-23. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.