This freehouse has a large range of cask ales from both local and national breweries. The central bar features real cider and 'craft' beer, as well as numerous hand pumps. The décor is bare brick walls, wooden floors, with plenty of seating featuring heavy iron chairs with traditional upholstery. A large heated patio and spacious garden are outside. Inside, you will find a large well (the old barrel drop), where you can see down into the cellars below. Live music is a regular feature. Local brewers and Black Iris (brewery next door) beers regularly feature. Shiptone Street tram stop.
Historic Interest
The Lion Inn is a Victorian building in Nottingham City Council's Star Buildings Conservation Area.
A former Home Ales house, the Lion was a fully licensed establishment under publican Albert Thompson in 1889.
[Nottingham City Council, Berridge Ward / Nottingham East Parliamentary Constituency]
This Pub serves 9 changing beers and 1 regular beer.
Lion at Basford, Nottingham