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.

Looking for a lunch spot? 🥪☕️😋Our new Lunch Menu is available Wednesday – Saturday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM!We’ve listened to...
16/09/2026

Looking for a lunch spot? 🥪☕️😋

Our new Lunch Menu is available Wednesday – Saturday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM!

We’ve listened to what you wanted and brought in lighter lunch options of your favourite pub classics, plus toasted paninis, hot honey halloumi sandwiches, and coffee & cake deals for £7.00.. And our full Main Menu available! 🥪✨

Walk-ins welcome, book online! 🥂
https://thedovecoteinnlaxton.co.uk

Our new autumn menu launches this Wednesday! 🍂🍽️✨Get ready for cozy dishes like Braised Featherblade of Beef, Game Hot P...
14/09/2026

Our new autumn menu launches this Wednesday! 🍂🍽️✨

Get ready for cozy dishes like Braised Featherblade of Beef, Game Hot Pot, and Venison Scotch Eggs 🤤

📅 Plus: £15 Pie Night (Thursdays) & 2 for £27 Fish & Chips (Fridays)

🌐 Book your table: www.thedovecoteinnlaxton.co.uk

12/09/2026

Let us handle Sunday lunch this week! 🥩🥔🍷✨

Nothing beats a proper, stress-free Sunday at the pub. Golden roasties, giant Yorkshires, tender meats, and plenty of rich, piping-hot gravy.. no prep work and zero washing up required! 🤤

✨ Food served: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Dovecote Inn, Laxton

🌐 Book online to lock in your spot
www.thedovecoteinnlaxton.co.uk

Blue skies above our door in Laxton today! ☀️Join us tonight from 5 PM to 9 PM for our final car show of the season! fan...
10/09/2026

Blue skies above our door in Laxton today! ☀️

Join us tonight from 5 PM to 9 PM for our final car show of the season!

fantastic vehicles, great food, and good vibes.

Parking Info 🏎️ showing your car? Join us at The Dovecote Inn 🚘 Spectator parking is located at the sports field. Please STAY OFF THE PITCH

See you later! 👏🏻

10/09/2026

Anyone know anything about bees ? Looks like they are trying to move into our roof ! Any advice gratefully received ..🙏

A little reminder of what a Dovey Drive-In looks like! 🚗💨 Join us tomorrow from 5–9 PM for the final Drive-In of the sea...
09/09/2026

A little reminder of what a Dovey Drive-In looks like! 🚗💨

Join us tomorrow from 5–9 PM for the final Drive-In of the season.. all in aid of Paul’s Pit Stops..

Grab a drink, check out some incredible cars, and support a fantastic cause! 🚘🍻

Saying goodbye to our Summer Menu this week! ☀️🍻😋Whether you’re stopping in for a quick lunch, joining us for Thursday e...
09/09/2026

Saying goodbye to our Summer Menu this week! ☀️🍻😋

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick lunch, joining us for Thursday evening’s Car Show, or bringing the family for a Sunday spread, make sure to get your summer orders in before they're gone!

📍 Opening & Serving Hours:
• Wed, Fri & Sat •
12:00 – 2:00 PM & 5:00 – 8:30 PM
• Thursday•
12:00 – 2:00 PM + Car Show from 5:00 PM
• Sunday •
12:00 – 4:00 PM

Walk-ins welcome, or drop us a message to lock in your table! See you all soon! 🥂✨

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

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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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