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Black Lion, Nantwich

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29 Welsh Row, Nantwich, CW5 5ED (View on Google Map)
(01270) 628711
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The Black Lion dates from 1664 and many original features remain including exposed beams, open brickwork, wattle and daub walls, and wooden and stone floors. There are three separate areas downstairs with open fires in the front bar and rear snug. There is also a small dining area upstairs. There is paved area at the side of the pub which has its own serving hatch to the bar. High quality food is served Thursday to Sunday. Six cask beers are served from different bars with the full list displayed above each bar. Tables can be reserved for drinkers as well as diners and booking is recommended at busier times.

Historic Interest

Grade II Listed Building. Oldest Inn in Nantwich-dates from 1664.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire East (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
21/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Carlton Holdings
Pub ID
CHS/894
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Weetwood - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Weetwood - Best Bitter
Weetwood - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 10 times.
Weetwood - Best Bitter
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Weetwood - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. at Black Lion, Nantwich.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Weetwood - Cheshire Cat TasteMatch Prediction

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Weetwood - Cheshire Cat
Weetwood - Cheshire Cat Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted 11 times.
Weetwood - Cheshire Cat
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Weetwood - Cheshire Cat

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times. at Black Lion, Nantwich.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Weetwood - Old Dog TasteMatch Prediction

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Weetwood - Old Dog
Weetwood - Old Dog Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 26 times.
Weetwood - Old Dog
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Weetwood - Old Dog

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 26 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Black Lion, Nantwich.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Three guest beers

Changing beers typically include: Coach House (varies) , Storm (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
monday night quiz,Tuesday night jam session
Garden Garden
Paved patio area under cover at the side of the pub leads to a small room that is heated durng cold weather
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Step free access to the outside area only. No accessible toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
downstairs only
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
upstairs
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free with password
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Weetwood
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
(Nantwich Bus Station)
Nearby Station (700m)
Nantwich
Directions
On Welsh Row, opp The Cheshire Cat.

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