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Monday 12pm - 9:30pm Tuesday 12pm - 9:30pm Wednesday 12pm - 9:30pm Thursday 12pm - 9:30pm Friday 12pm - 10:30pm Saturday 12pm - 10:30pm Sunday 12pm - 9pm

The Lion At Farnsfield

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The Lion at Farnsfield restaurant, fresh locally sourced, home cooked food served from 12 noon daily. We look forward to meeting you….

Sensational Food, Stylish Surroundings, a lively, warm and friendly atmosphere is what welcomes you at The Lion at Farnsfield. The Lion at Farnsfield pub and restaurant has a lively and welcoming atmosphere, and provides the highest standards of freshly cooked food, drink and effortless service. Soft modern furnishings complement the traditional building features, creating a warm, inviting feel. A pub with pub values offered with bags of style, charisma and personality. With our unique ambience and relaxed atmosphere, we are the perfect destination that complements most occasions, from business lunches and light lunchtime meals, to enjoyable to evenings out and big fun parties offering our fun, yet passionate service. Our lunchtime and evening menus, prepared by award winning chefs are a mix of great pub classics and modern English dishes, with all day grazing boards and afternoon teas for informal dining. Our wide-ranging menu also features prime steaks, classic salads and fresh seafood. Look out for our ever changing ‘feature frames’ which offer some great new dishes and of course, our heart-warming Sunday Lunch! We take pride in sourcing our produce locally where possible, and are proud of our sensational food, that’s sensibly priced and served in stylish surroundings. We are extremely proud of our pub, you will encounter fresh food produced by our talented kitchen team, 4 real ales, a large wine selection from around the world and a wide variety of lagers from the Continent.

02/11/2026

Relationship status..
▪️Single
▪️Taken
▪️In a relationship with The Lion’s CHICKEN TIKKA SKEWER ✅🥰🦁

Your taste buds will thank you!! ☺️

CHICKEN TIKKA SKEWER, seasoned fries, onions & peppers tossed in tandoori tikka spices, drizzled with mint yoghurt, mango chilli drizzle & fresh coriander, topped with a tikka coated chicken breast, spiced red onion & bell pepper skewer, finished with a garlic & coriander naan, lime pickle, diced salad & mini poppadoms (NGO)

☎️ 01623-883566
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01/11/2026

Sunday funday loading!!
Fancy something a little different from the traditional Sunday roast but still craving those familiar comforting flavours. This might be the dish for you!! 😋🦁

THE BOSS HOG TRAY, mini sage & garlic roasties piled with pulled pork shoulder, crumbled sage & onion stuffing, homemade apple sauce, rich roast gravy, sticky pigs in blankets, warm Cheddar sauce & crispy crackling crumb plus a gravy pot for extra drenching!

Doors open 12 noon

Walk-in’s welcome bar side & outdoors

Takeaways available, ring the pub for a collection slot on 01623-883566

Happy 1st November 🥰

30/10/2026

The golden glow of crispy real ale battered haddock.. you shall have a fishy on a little dishy!!

B**R BATTERED FILLET OF HADDOCK, served with hand cut, twice cooked chunky chips, pub mushy peas, lemon wedge & tartare sauce (NGO)

POSH FISH FINGER SANDWICH, homemade battered haddock goujons, crushed peas & Chef’s own tartare sauce, served upon buttered doorstep white traditional tin loaf or toasted brioche bun

Doors open 12 noon daily
Food service 12 - 9pm Mon - Sat,
12 - 6pm Sunday

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28/10/2026

Feature puds this week including Halloween themed desserts..

TRICK OR TREAT SUNDAE chocolate & strawberry ice cream, with a raspberry coulis, topped with whipped cream, wafer, Cadbury’s Flake & assorted Halloween sweets

STEAMED APRICOT TREACLE SPONGE, warm vanilla custard

BISCOFF ICE CREAM SUNDAE, layers of caramelised biscuit & vanilla ice cream, Biscoff sauce, Biscoff crumbles, whipped cream, wafer, Flake & Biscoff biscuit

LOADED CHOCOLATE BROWNIE, warm Belgian chocolate brownie with Terry’s Chocolate Orange pieces, Cadbury’s Caramel chunks, Fry’s Turkish Delight & vanilla ice cream (NGO)

RASPBERRY & PISTACHIO CHEESCAKE, raspberry cheesecake filling, raspberry compote, pistachio crème, crushed pistachios & raspberry ripple ice cream

JACK SKELLINGTON PEAR & BLACKBERRY PIE in a puff pastry case, served with a choice of vanilla ice-cream OR Devonshire custard

Our Autumn seasonal desserts also available

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27/10/2026

Handmade fruit pies available this week!! 🎃

JACK SKELLINGTON PEAR & BLACKBERRY sweet pastry pie, warm Devonshire custard or vanilla ice cream 👻😈👹🎃

Available this week to dine in or takeaway 🖤

☎️ 01623-883566

27/10/2026

Taco Tuesday 🌮

Small Plate -
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN RANCH TACO, corn taco loaded with crispy coated, Southern spiced fried chicken, house ranch sauce, bacon jam, shredded red cabbage, sliced red onions & pickled red chillies

Lunch Menu -
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN TACO, charred corn taco loaded with shredded red cabbage, lashings of house recipe Ranch sauce, southern spiced fried chicken, sliced red onions & pickled red chillis, served with Cajun coated fries loaded with bourbon BBQ sauce & Ranch dressing, haystack onions, bacon jam, fresh chillies & parsley

Doors open 12 noon daily
Phones open 11am daily ☎️ 01623-883566

25/10/2026

Sundays.. definitely fun days around ours 🦁

SUNDAY SKEWER, sizzling Rosemary & garlic infused chicken breast, pig in blanket & sage & onion stuffing, homemade Yorky pud filled warm Cheddar sauce, garlic & thyme buttered roasties with crispy bacon bits, mucky mash with crackling crumb, seasonal vegetables & a roast meat stock gravy pot to pour or dip

ROAST TOPSIDE OF LOCAL BEEF (served pink OR well done)(NGO)

ROAST TURKEY BREAST (NGO)

ROAST PORK LOIN (NGO)

THE LION COMBO, roast pork & topside of beef (NGO)

THE ROAST TRIO, roast pork, turkey breast & topside of beef (NGO)

THYME ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE & WALNUT LOAF (V)

All roasts are served with home roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, carrot & swede mash, spiced red cabbage, sage & onion stuffing & gravy

THE BOSS HOG TRAY, mini sage & garlic roasties, pulled pork shoulder, crumbled sage & onion stuffing, homemade apple sauce, rich roast gravy, pigs in blankets, Cheddar sauce & crispy crackling crumb

YORKSHIRE PUDDING BURGERS!!! homemade Yorky puds filled with mash, seasonal greens, sage & onion stuffing smothered in creamy warm Cheddar sauce, piled with your meat of choice then topped with another large homemade Yorky!! Served with a basket of roasties & a gravy pot to dip

Fish & Vegan options too!

Kids menu also available

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE to share

20/10/2026

Escape into Autumn 🍂 the cosy way, the Lion way! Our Autumn menu’s are now in full swing.. hearty, wholesome, seasonal & fresh!

THE FINGER LICKIN’ GOOD CHICKEN BURGER Southern style coated chicken breast, stacked with hash browns, crispy haystack onions, house mayo, pickled red chillies & lashings of warm cheese sauce, served with a pot of peppery Southern style gravy & house relish

Luxury Hot Chocolate

THE LION’S ‘TORTUGA’ RUM CAKE, pineapple, lime & rum compote, toasted coconut, coconut ice cream & Caribbean rum syrup

SAGE & WHOLEGRAIN MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN, confit garlic dauphinoise, roast Heritage carrots, sautéed green beans, scrumpy c***r & wholegrain mustard gravy, crispy sage leaves (NGO

To view all current menus including our Festive array available from Fri November 13th

ALL MENUS - https://thelionatfarnsfield.com/

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Tables, takeaways & Festive bookings

19/10/2026

Monday motivation..
STEAK IT ‘TIL YOU MAKE IT!! 😍🥰🦁

BOURBON BACON & BLUE STEAK TRAY, your choice of Cajun seasoned chunky chips or fries, stacked with sautéed onions & smoky bacon bits, splashed with tangy blue cheese Ranch sauce, topped with a sliced 8oz prime sirloin steak (cooked medium or well done) & lashings of smoky bourbon BBQ sauce, finished with a crispy Cajun battered onion ring, creamy coleslaw & a bourbon BBQ dip (NGO)

Other Street Eats available -

BIRRIA BRISKET FLATBREAD, a warm garlic, coriander & olive oil flatbread loaded with cheesy fondue fries, smoky pulled beef brisket & birria consommé, topped with green chillies, sliced red onions & coriander, served with corn ribs, homemade creamy slaw, pico de gallo, lime wedge & a pot of spicy molten cheese for pouring!

TIKKA CHICKEN SKEWER, seasoned fries, onions & peppers tossed in tandoori tikka spices, drizzled with mint yoghurt, mango chilli drizzle & fresh coriander, topped with a tikka coated chicken breast, spiced red onion & bell pepper skewer, finished with a garlic & coriander naan, lime pickle, diced salad & mini poppadoms (NGO)

THE FILTHY FIRECRACKER, a choice of chunky chips or seasoned fries, loaded with molten Cheddar, panko crumbed chicken strips, crispy onions, smoked streaky bacon, red chillies & spring onions, drizzled with homemade BBQ sauce & ranch dressing, served with a jug of warm vintage Cheddar sauce for extra filth!

To view all Autumn Menus - https://thelionatfarnsfield.com/

☎️ 01623-883566
Tables & Takeaways

16/10/2026

Sensational seasonal STARTERS & SMALL PLATES, once again.. BIG flavours 🙌🏼😋🦁

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN RANCH TACO, corn taco loaded with crispy coated, Southern spiced fried chicken, house ranch sauce, bacon jam, shredded red cabbage, sliced red onions & pickled red chillies

STICKY GOCHUJANG HONEY CORN RIBLETS, spring onions, black onion seeds, sesame seeds, lime & coriander mayo (NGO)(V)(Vegan option)

TRUFFLE ROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH & LEEK TART, pickled walnut, Long Clawson Stilton crumbles & baby leaf salad (V)

MADRAS MUSHROOMS, woodland mushrooms sautéed in a creamy Madras sauce upon toasted sourdough, finished with micro coriander, curry oil & black onion seeds (V)(NGO)

☎️ 01623-883566
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FESTIVE BOOKINGS 🎄

Address

Main Street, Farnsfield
Newark
NG228EY

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday	12pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday	12pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 9:30pm
Friday	12pm - 10:30pm
Saturday	12pm - 10:30pm
Sunday	12pm - 9pm

Website

http://www.thelionatfarnsfield.com/

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