Mark at The White Lion Retford Pub

Mark at The White Lion Retford Pub Mark at The White Lion🦁Retford - Your Community Pub. Where strangers become friends.

Mark is looking forward to welcoming everyone to his friendly community pub – with guest beers, live music and events, and a warm, local friendly atmosphere.

🎤 LIVE MUSIC AT MARK AT THE WHITE LION! 🎤Get ready for a fantastic night of live entertainment as The Guv'nor takes to t...
13/06/2026

🎤 LIVE MUSIC AT MARK AT THE WHITE LION! 🎤

Get ready for a fantastic night of live entertainment as The Guv'nor takes to the stage on Saturday 20th June from 9pm.

Known for his powerful vocals, big personality and ability to get a crowd singing along, The Guv’nor has built a reputation as a popular solo entertainer performing across the UK.

Whether you’re joining us for a meal beforehand, a few drinks with friends, or a full night of music and dancing, this is one you won’t want to miss.

🍺 Great drinks
🍔 Food served before the show
🐕 Dog friendly
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly
♿ Accessible venue
🌳 Beer garden
🛋️ Relaxing snug & restaurant

📍 Mark at The White Lion, Retford
📅 Saturday 20th June
⏰ Live from 9pm

Tag the friend who’s always first on the dance floor and let them know where they’re heading next Saturday! 🎶

Where Strangers Become Friends.



I’d also be tempted to add a line such as:

“If you’ve got a favourite song, bring your singing voice… because The Guv’nor usually doesn’t leave many people sitting down for long!”

🚨 BREAKING NEWS-FROM MARK at THE WHITE LION🚨A Yorkshire pudding has attempted to escape Mark’s kitchen ahead of tomorrow...
13/06/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS-FROM MARK at THE WHITE LION🚨

A Yorkshire pudding has attempted to escape Mark’s kitchen ahead of tomorrow’s Sunday Lunch.

Witnesses report it was last seen running for the door shouting:

“I’m not ready to rise to the occasion!”

Unfortunately for the Yorkshire pudding…

Mark had other ideas. 🦁🤣

Since then he’s been chasing butchers, peeling potatoes, picking fresh vegetables and making sure tomorrow’s Sunday Lunch is worthy of the occasion.

And before anyone asks…

🌱 Vegetarian options? Yes.
🌱 Vegan options? Yes.
🌾 Gluten-free options? Yes.

Nobody gets left out at Mark at The White Lion.

🍽️ Sunday Lunch Served 12pm–4pm

🥩 Traditional Roasts
🥔 Crispy Roast Potatoes
🥕 Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
🧀 Homemade Cauliflower Cheese
🍺 Restaurant, Snug & Beer Garden
🐕 Dog Friendly
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children Welcome
♿ Accessible
🥡 Takeaway Available

📞 Book now: 07500 041315

Mark’s done the chasing, peeling, chopping, stirring and tasting… tomorrow all you need to do is turn up hungry!

📍 Mark at The White Lion
Where Strangers Become Friends



















🚨🥓 SATURDAY BREAKFAST WARNING 🥓🚨Today from 9.00am, Mark will be doing what Mark does best…Cooking breakfasts big enough ...
12/06/2026

🚨🥓 SATURDAY BREAKFAST WARNING 🥓🚨

Today from 9.00am, Mark will be doing what Mark does best…

Cooking breakfasts big enough to make your cereal packet cry.

⚠️ May result in sudden happiness before 10am.

⚠️ Side effects include loosening your belt by one notch.

⚠️ Known to cure the phrase:
“I’ll just have something light.”

⚠️ May cause serious jealousy in anyone looking at your plate.

⚠️ Could result in spending the rest of the day saying:
“I won’t need lunch now.”

⚠️ Not recommended for people who think one slice of toast is a meal.

⚠️ May ruin hotel breakfasts forever.

⚠️ Hash browns have been known to disappear without explanation.

⚠️ Sausages may be stolen by dogs giving you “the look.”

⚠️ May require a sit down afterwards to reflect on your life choices.

🍳 FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST
🥓 Bacon
🌭 Sausages
🍳 Eggs
🫘 Beans
🍄 Mushrooms
🥔 Hash Browns
🍅 Tomato
🍞 Toast

Served from 9.00am at Mark at The White Lion.

❓ SATURDAY BREAKFAST PUB QUIZ QUESTION ❓

What year was the Full English Breakfast as we know it today believed to have become popular?

A) 1066
😎 1300s
C) 1500s
D) 1800s

Put your answer in the comments.

No Googling.
No asking your mate.
No phoning a historian. 🤣

🐕 Dog Friendly
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly
♿ Accessible
🌳 Beer Garden
🛋️ Snug
🍽️ Restaurant

Come hungry.
Leave happy.
Loosen your belt by one notch.

🍺 And before you waddle home, stay for a pint — it would be rude not to.

Mark at The White Lion
Where Strangers Become Friends 🦁

🥓🍳🍺🦁

🐟 FISH FRIDAY. NO GIMMICKS. NO FANCY WORDS.Just proper fish and chips.The sort that arrives at the table and makes you s...
12/06/2026

🐟 FISH FRIDAY. NO GIMMICKS. NO FANCY WORDS.

Just proper fish and chips.

The sort that arrives at the table and makes you stop talking for a minute.

Golden battered fish.
Crispy chips.
Proper mushy peas.

No foam.
No drizzle.
No tiny portions balanced on a slate.

Just a plate full of food that knows exactly what it is.

Served today from 12pm–8pm at at The White Lion.

Bring your partner.
Bring your mates.
Bring your mum.
Bring that one friend who says they’re “just having something light” then spends the evening stealing chips.

🐕 Dog Friendly
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children Welcome
♿ Accessible
🌿 Beer Garden
🍺 Snug
🍽 Restaurant

Question: What’s the first thing you eat on a fish and chips dinner – the fish, the chips or the mushy peas?

🐑 WEDNESDAY SPECIAL 🐑Roast Lamb Dinner – Just £8.95A proper homemade roast without waiting for Sunday!Tender roast lamb,...
10/06/2026

🐑 WEDNESDAY SPECIAL 🐑

Roast Lamb Dinner – Just £8.95

A proper homemade roast without waiting for Sunday!

Tender roast lamb, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and rich gravy, all for just £8.95.

Enjoy it in our relaxing restaurant, cosy snug, sunny beer garden or take it away and enjoy it at home.

⚽ Then it’s England v Costa Rica tonight – Kick Off 9pm!

It’s England’s final friendly before the World Cup, so let’s get behind the England team 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

🍻 FREE SHOT FOR EVERY ENGLAND GOAL SCORED TONIGHT! 🍻

(Please drink responsibly… although if England score five, we’ll all have a problem! 😂)

🐕 Dog Friendly
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children Friendly
♿ Accessible
🌳 Beer Garden
🔥 Snug Area

📞 Bookings & Enquiries: 07500 041315

Mark at The White Lion – Where Strangers Become Friends.

🦁⚽🍻🐑

Yesterday we were honoured to provide the catering for a Celebration of Life, at Mark at The White Lion.A Celebration of...
10/06/2026

Yesterday we were honoured to provide the catering for a Celebration of Life, at Mark at The White Lion.

A Celebration of Life is about bringing people together to share memories, tell stories, raise a glass, smile through the tears and remember someone who meant so much to so many.

Yesterday’s buffet was chosen personally by the family and featured a generous spread of freshly prepared sandwiches, filled rolls, homemade pie, proper chunky chips, a great big bowl of mushy peas, chicken drumsticks, spicy chicken bites, sausage rolls, pork pies, Scotch eggs, salads, savouries and plenty of homemade favourites.

The buffet looked fantastic, but more importantly it provided an opportunity for family and friends to gather together, reflect and celebrate a life well lived.

Every buffet at Mark at The White Lion is bespoke. Whether you’re planning a Celebration of Life, Birthday, Anniversary, Christening, Baby Shower, Retirement Party, Sports Presentation, Business Meeting or Family Gathering, we’ll work with you to create a menu that suits your occasion, your guests and your budget.

From traditional sandwiches and savouries to homemade pies, hot food buffets, afternoon teas and much more, you choose the food and we’ll do the rest.

Thank you to the family for allowing us to play a small part in such an important day.

From everyone at Mark at The White Lion, we send our sincere condolences and wish the family peace, strength and comfort as they continue their healing journey. ❤️

📍 35 West Street, Retford
📞 07500 041315

🍽️ Bespoke Buffet Catering
♿ Accessible
🐕 Dog Friendly
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

Mark at The White Lion – Where Strangers Become Friends.

❤️

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENGLAND v 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA 🦁 ⚽🦁🦁 ⚽🦁🦁 ⚽🦁The White Lions (aka) England are ready for action!Join us at Mark at ...
09/06/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENGLAND v 🇨🇷 COSTA RICA
🦁 ⚽🦁🦁 ⚽🦁🦁 ⚽🦁

The White Lions (aka) England are ready for action!

Join us at Mark at The White Lion on Wednesday 10th June for England’s latest international clash as England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 take on Costa Rica🇨🇷

🍺 Great beer
🍔 Great food
📺 Live on our big screens
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly
🐶 Dog friendly
♿ Accessible venue
🍽 Relaxing restaurant
🍻 Traditional pub atmosphere
🏡 Cosy snug area available

Whether you’re cheering every tackle, celebrating every goal, or just looking for a great night out with friends, we’ve got your seat waiting.

Kick Off: 9.00pm
📅 Wednesday 10th June
📍 Mark at The White Lion, Retford

Get in early, grab a drink, order some food and cheer on England with us.

Mark at The White Lion
“Where Strangers Become Friends”

🥓🍟 TODAY’S SPECIAL AT MARK AT THE WHITE LION 🍟🥓🔥 BACON & ONION SUET PUDDING🍟 Served with Chips & PeasThis isn’t fancy fo...
09/06/2026

🥓🍟 TODAY’S SPECIAL AT MARK AT THE WHITE LION 🍟🥓

🔥 BACON & ONION SUET PUDDING
🍟 Served with Chips & Peas

This isn’t fancy food pretending to be something it’s not.

This is proper pub grub. A hearty bacon and onion suet pudding, golden chips, peas and a meal guaranteed to leave you full, happy and wondering why you don’t eat it more often.

Available today in our:

🍽️ Relaxing Restaurant
🍺 Cosy Snug
🌳 Beer Garden
🥡 Takeaway

⚽ Then tomorrow night…

🏴 England vs Costa Rica 🇨🇷
🕘 Kick Off 9pm

Get your seat booked and cheer on the Three Lions with a pint in hand.

🐕 Dog Friendly
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children Welcome
♿ Accessible Venue

📞 Bookings: 07500 041315

📍 Mark at The White Lion
Where Strangers Become Friends

🦁🍻🏴🇨🇷

A little shout-out to Lyndon Parnill today. ❤️Lyndon is looking for a cat tree, so if anyone has one they no longer need...
08/06/2026

A little shout-out to Lyndon Parnill today. ❤️

Lyndon is looking for a cat tree, so if anyone has one they no longer need, please let us know.

More importantly, we’d like to say a huge thank you to Costume man & Foxy Lady for everything they do for our community. They spend so much of their time bringing smiles to people’s faces and shining a spotlight on local businesses, events, and good news stories across Retford and beyond.

We at Mark at The White Lion are incredibly grateful for the support they give us by letting their followers know that we’re here, serving great food, great drinks, and creating a place where strangers become friends.

It was an absolute privilege to welcome Costume Man and Foxy Lady for Sunday lunch. Thank you for your support, your kindness, and for everything you do for our town.

If anyone can help Lyndon with a cat tree, please comment below. 🐱

Address

35 West Street
East Retford
DN226ES

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 1am
Saturday 9am - 1am
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

Telephone

+447500041315

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