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Operator: Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
352 Tamworth Road, Sawley, NG10 3AT (View on Google Map)
(0115) 648 6063
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Located close to the River Trent and Sawley Marina, this pub dates back to the 18th century. It is a two-roomed premises served from a central bar, with both rooms warmed by real fires in the colder months. There is usually background music.

Community events include a monthly farmers market and a summer beer festival.

Outside is a large, attractive beer garden; occasional outdoor live music events are held there during the summer. The wood-fired pizza oven housed in the beer garden is in operation most Fridays and weekends from May to October.

There is a loyalty card in operation on certain days.

5 changing beers sourced regionally & nationally.

The pub is a regular entry in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

Information for this venue is provided by the Erewash Valley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Erewash District (B)
Last updated
03/09/2025
Last surveyed
02/03/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
ERE/12861
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
11:30am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass TasteMatch Prediction

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted once.
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at White Lion, Sawley.

ABV 4.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Various Saturdays during Summer
Garden Garden
Large landscaped area with plenty of seating & a covered area..
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
A Crafts/Farmers' market is held quarterly, please see social media for info.
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
Trent Barton: Sky, 15
Closest station (1100m)
Long Eaton

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