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Black Lion, Nantwich

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The Black Lion is a charming old black and white building in the historic market town of Nantwich, second only to Chester for its wealth of historic buildings within Cheshire. This traditional Inn dates back to 1664, built twenty years after the Great Battle of Nantwich 26th January 1644, which has a re-enactment every year, as Holly Holy Day, on its anniversary.

The characterful interior features low beams, open brickwork and wattle and daub along with wooden and stone floors. Downstairs offers three separate areas with the welcome of a roaring open fire in the colder months in the front bar and in rear snug. Upstairs you will find the main dining area, with old wooden tables and various artefacts and then also a lounge area with sumptuous leather sofas. A small portions menu is also available.

Attention is focused on providing an excellent selection of Real Ales, three permanents from a local brewery along with three frequently changing Guest Beers. Combine this with a menu of home cooked dishes, (where as much as possible is sourced locally) and friendly attentive service and you have the recipe for a very enjoyable and memorable visit.

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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
14/05/2025
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 - 10:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
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 - 4:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Weetwood - Best Bitter
Weetwood - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 3 times
Weetwood - Best Bitter
Weetwood - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
Weetwood - Cheshire Cat
Weetwood - Cheshire Cat Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted 6 times
Weetwood - Cheshire Cat
Weetwood - Cheshire Cat

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times
Weetwood - Old Dog
Weetwood - Old Dog Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 6 times
Weetwood - Old Dog
Weetwood - Old Dog

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times
Rudgate - Ruby Mild
Rudgate - Ruby Mild Strong Mild • 4.4% Spotted twice
Rudgate - Ruby Mild
Rudgate - Ruby Mild

Strong Mild

ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Changing

Three guest beers

Changing beers typically include: Coach House (varies)

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
weekly jam session
Garden Garden
Paved patio area under cover.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
downstairs only
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
upstairs
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Seasonal
LocAle LocAle
Weetwood
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
(Nantwich Bus Station)
Nearby Station (700m)
Nantwich
Directions
On Welsh Row, opp The Cheshire Cat.

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