The Dovecote Inn

The Dovecote Inn Public House & Restaurant A warm welcome to The Dovecote Inn at Laxton. A unique country house inn and restaurant in a unique village setting. Fine wines.
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Here at The Dovecote you will find a lovely, traditional village inn, with an excellent reputation throughout Nottinghamshire and beyond, well respected for:

Fine home-cooked food using only the finest local ingredients. An excellent selection of cask ales. An extensive selection of beers, spirits and soft drinks. All served in a warm relaxed atmosphere by friendly attentive staff. Situated in an

idyllic location, The Dovecote is at the heart of the unique village of Laxton, famed by its historic medieval strip farming system, and close to Sherwood Forest, traditional home of Robin Hood. Travel from Laxton to the picturesque market towns of Newark on Trent and its famous antique fairs, Retford, or Southwell famed by its magnificent Minster.

Last night we said a very fond farewell to our incredible Charlotte! 📸✨🎓Charlotte has been such an amazing member of our...
07/09/2026

Last night we said a very fond farewell to our incredible Charlotte! 📸✨🎓

Charlotte has been such an amazing member of our team, always smiling, always on top of everything, and a genuine morale booster on every single shift.

She is heading off to university to study Photography, and we couldn’t be prouder of her! We can’t wait to see all the incredible things she achieves behind the lens. 📸🎨

Thank you for all your hard work, Charlotte, you’re going to be missed so much by the team and all our regulars!

Please join us in wishing her the absolute best of luck on her next big chapter! 👇❤️✨

We’ve had a few leavers that will now be headed off on there next big adventure after school, and to every single one of you, we couldn’t of done it without you 🤎

Don’t forget.. our final show of the season is almost here! 🚗✨Join us this Thursday at The Dovecote Inn, Laxton for our ...
06/09/2026

Don’t forget.. our final show of the season is almost here! 🚗✨

Join us this Thursday at The Dovecote Inn, Laxton for our last Dovey Drive In of the year. Grab a drink, enjoy the BBQ, check out some incredible cars, and soak up those sunset vibes!

📅 When: Thursday, 10th September
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: The Dovecote Inn, Cross Hill, Laxton (NG22 0SX)

🍔 On the night: BBQ & Outside Bar
🎟️ Entry: All welcome | Free trade pitches available | Donations on arrival
💛 In Aid Of: Paul’s Pitstops Charity (Supporting Mental Health)

All proceeds from donations go directly to Paul’s Pitstops to support vital mental health work in our local community.

Let's make this last meet the biggest and best one yet! Who's heading down? 🏎️🏎️🏎️

Did you catch our Lamb Shank Roast last week? 🥩🤤It flew out so fast that our kitchen team is bringing it back! Slow-roas...
05/09/2026

Did you catch our Lamb Shank Roast last week? 🥩🤤

It flew out so fast that our kitchen team is bringing it back! Slow-roasted, incredibly tender, and packed with all the classic Dovecote trimmings. 🥔✨

To make sure there’s one waiting for you, book your table ahead of time and add "LAMB SHANK" into your booking notes! 📝

Gather the family and let us take care of Sunday lunch! 🍷🥂 serving 12-4

📍 The Dovecote Inn, Laxton
🌐 www.thedovecoteinnlaxton.co.uk

Some call it a holiday, we call it a product research trip... 😉🥃Whenever the anyone from the Dovey family goes away on h...
05/09/2026

Some call it a holiday, we call it a product research trip... 😉🥃

Whenever the anyone from the Dovey family goes away on holiday, you’ll usually find something new hiding on return..

Say hello to Crusty Juggler.. crafted in Cornwall, and now proudly sitting on our shelf! 🥃

We’re thinking.. Hot Honey Dark & Stormy 🌶️🍯

This week’s Fish Market Friday menu is looking delicious! 🐟😍🍣 Crispy Salmon w/ roasted carrot purée, parmentier potatoes...
03/09/2026

This week’s Fish Market Friday menu is looking delicious! 🐟😍

🍣 Crispy Salmon w/ roasted carrot purée, parmentier potatoes & peas (£17.50)
🥧 Homemade Fish Pie w/ seasonal vegetables (£17.00)
🐟 2 for £27 Classic Fish & Chips

Come join us for dinner..tap the link to book your table! 🍻✨

https://thedovecoteinnlaxton.co.uk

Deep fill, golden pastry, and a mountain of mash... now all that’s missing is the gravy pour! 🥧🤤✨Pie Night is from 5:00 ...
03/09/2026

Deep fill, golden pastry, and a mountain of mash... now all that’s missing is the gravy pour! 🥧🤤✨

Pie Night is from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Forget cooking tonight,, come get cozy, grab a cold pint, and let us drown your plate in piping-hot gravy! 🍺🔥

https://thedovecoteinnlaxton.co.uk

Can’t decide what weather we’re having today? Neither can we! 🤷‍♂️🌤️🌧️Luckily, you don’t have to choose between light bi...
02/09/2026

Can’t decide what weather we’re having today? Neither can we! 🤷‍♂️🌤️🌧️

Luckily, you don’t have to choose between light bites or pure comfort food, our menu has all your favourites ready to go!

Join us:
✨ Wednesdays – Saturdays: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
✨ Sundays: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gather your favourite people and pop in to see us this week! 🥂✨

Back to school season isn't just for the kids! 📚🍎🍻Our bi-weekly Sunday Pub Quiz is officially back this Sunday 6th Septe...
01/09/2026

Back to school season isn't just for the kids! 📚🍎🍻

Our bi-weekly Sunday Pub Quiz is officially back this Sunday 6th September from 7:00 PM with a fun Back to School theme!

For just £2 entry, you get to test your brainpower, win the cash pot, and enjoy free roast potatoes at half time! 🥔🔥

Bring your ultimate quiz team and let's see who claims bragging rights! 🏆

📍 The Dovecote Inn, Laxton
📩 Message us directly to book your spot!

"When’s the last Bike Night?" 🏍️☀️A question we get asked a lot! The short answer? As long as the sun is still shining, ...
01/09/2026

"When’s the last Bike Night?" 🏍️☀️

A question we get asked a lot! The short answer? As long as the sun is still shining, we’re keeping them going!

Make sure to pop down to one of our Bike Nights this September. We’re running every Tuesday from 5pm – 9pm, and we’ve teamed up with the amazing Green & Deli to bring you fresh, delicious wood-fired pizzas all evening. 🍕✨

Sun's out, bikes are out—see you on there!
📍 The Dovecote Inn, Laxton

Looking back at our summer session and all the gorgeous wreaths everyone made! 🌸☀️We're doing it again for autumn.. with...
31/08/2026

Looking back at our summer session and all the gorgeous wreaths everyone made! 🌸☀️

We're doing it again for autumn.. with Seasonal Wreaths by Katie for a cozy morning of wreath making and brunch on Saturday, September 12th!

Here are the details if you'd like to join:

Saturday, September 12th at 10:30 AM

🍳 Brunch (10:30 - 11:00 AM): A dish from our menu, plus a coffee or cocktail

🌼 Workshop (12:00 - 2:00 PM): A fully guided autumn wreath making session

£60 per person (full payment and menu pre-order required on booking).

Click to Book 👉🏻 https://toast.app/r/dovecote-inn-cross-hill-laxton-newark-nottinghamshire-ng22-0sx/experiences/autumn-wreath-making?date=2026-09-12&time=10%3A30&partySize=2&deeplink=true

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Cross Hill
Laxton
NG220SX

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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