Lion Now Ranked #1 By Tripadvisor!!!!!

We cannot believe it.......and it probably won't last........but as of today, the humble Lion is ranked the number one attraction in Nottingham by Tripadvisor..........some of the reviews, from clearly new customers to the pub are detailed and extremely satisfying to read..........but you are only as good as your last game, so we won't get over excited and press on with some more improvements...............

............Like the gents toilets.......the refurbishment works start in August which will see new ventilation, doors, decoration, tiling and flooring........they will be almost as nice as the ladies loos!!

Great feedback from you on the new signs.......gone are the old red Batemans signs, replaced by a new style which matches our other marketing images........giving a fresher image but still retaining traditional pub values...........

Rock 'N' Roll burgers have been flying out this week.........if you over at IKEA, then why not try the Hayloft for lunch.......they also are a Rock 'N' Roll burger pub now and the response here has been just as good as the Lion...........Hayloft also has a new range of cask with Blue Monkey permanent now.

Surprisingly few comments from interested parties regarding the Late Night Levy passed by Nottingham City Council this week..........City centre policing will be paid for by any pub, club or bar that opens after midnight even for just one night of the year...EXCEPT those in the Nottingham BID scheme..........that means The Lion will pay for policing in the city centre but Walkabout will not..............( The Lion is not allowed in the BID, neither is Bunkers Hill)............are they completely stupid.......don't forget YOU vote for these people.

Worth making the trip to the Hop Pole, Chilwell, to check out the trams progress......the new stop is virtually outside the pub and is sure to have a big impact on custom..........

Excellent live music tonight and Sunday lunchtime jazz tomorrow.

See you over the weekend
John and Josie

Black Iris proving very popular as July brewer of the month. Kelham Island from Sheffield is August 's featured brewer

New micro brewery next to the Lion.........

The rumour mill has been running fast and now we can confirm that an established micro brewer is relocating to the industrial units next to the Lion and opposite the Shipstone St Tram Stop...........we have formally met with them but in no way want to steal their thunder.........very exciting and experienced brewers who will do to Nottingham what Brewdog have done to the brewing world generally, only they will be cask, cask, cask!!!..........they will make an announcement shortly...........but for the Lion it gives us a perfect new dimension and of course they can count on our support................

The new pub signs are now in place, just some finishing touches to make and the response to the investment made in the patio and the external appearance has been tremendous.........it has given everyone a lift...some pics on the website.....

Black Iris brewery continue as our July brewer of the month.......proving very popular, drawing in a slightly younger more experimental crowd......could be seeing more of their beers on a permanent basis...

The  Rock n Roll Burger menu goes from strength to strength.......loads of new folk trying it.......now served until 8pm every day and from 3pm on Sundays........although we are looking at the Sunday food offer and will keep you updated.....

Beers on the bar tonight include.....Bass, Harvest Pale, Infinity, Bishops Farewell, Galaxy, Jaipur, Easy Rider, Shipstones.......plus three others, ten real ciders and three craft ................a very acceptable choice!!

Gold Rush and Old Nick are the live music attractions for Fri and Sat......both long standing and very popular bands at the Lion.......great to have them back.

See you at the pub for a tea time beer and a pie....free buffet from 4pm.....

John and Josie
Pump 8 £2.45 til 8pm
CAMRA discounts all day every day

Amazing Comments on Lion Tripadvisor!!!

Running pubs is a tough old game..... you are at the mercy of all and sundry who know they can do a better job at it than you..........then along comes social media and specifically Tripadvisor..........uncontrollable and can be soul destroying for many landlords...........it is with great pleasure however that we can read the Lion Tripadvisor and, whilst we won't get complacent and carried away, just take a pinch of pride in the truly independent comments..................it's nice to know we do get some things very right occasionally!!!!! Google us and have a look!

The new patio is complete and fabulous. It has made such a difference to the tram stop elevation........you must come and have a look....... pics will be on the website later.... www.thelionatbasford.co.uk

Black Iris Brewery from the Flowerpot in Derby are July's brewer of the month....watch out for single hop Citra, single hop galaxy, red eye ale and NZ stout... the posters promoting the beers are excellent......check them out in the pub

Live entertainment this weekend is awesome with Loaded Dice tonight and Airbourne on Saturday..........what could be better  burgers, beers and top live music

Nottingham CAMRA have been busy organising another ale trail...... An IPA trail will run in August..... we will be on it along with the Plough and Bunkers Hill..... more details to follow next week.

New signs go up next week and the gents toilets will be refurbished soon aswell !!

See you for a beer and pie this tea time

John and Josie