The longbow

The longbow Friendly family run pub, venue for all occasions.Child friendly.2 functions room available to hire.
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We are a friendly family run pub.we have two large function rooms which are free to hire (following T&Cs),one has a indoor play area in it.the other has a pool table.we have a large secure outdoor park,plenty of seating.we have a very popular childrens entertainment package for birthdays i.e characters (minnie & mickey mouse, Hulk & spiderman, elsa & olaf, sky, Easter bunny, buddy the elf) 2 hour

disco games,prizes&sweetie bags included.Thursday is quiz & stickys

Sunday carvery 12-4pm. large carpark disabled accsess throughout the pub.NOTHING IS TOO MUCH TROUBLE

🏆 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🏆Well done Steven Sjw, topped our Beer Mat Tower leaderboard with an impressive 39 inches! 🎉🍺 Sambu...
08/09/2026

🏆 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🏆

Well done Steven Sjw, topped our Beer Mat Tower leaderboard with an impressive 39 inches! 🎉🍺 Sambucas are waiting for you 🙌🏻

10/10 effort from everyone 👌🏻

Our new game is now live on the Challenge Board and you’ve got until 6pm on Sunday 13th September to take part!

Pop into The Longbow, give it a go and get your name on the leaderboard — another prize is up for grabs! 🥇🍻

Good luck! 🤞

🍽️ Our Sunday Roasts have had a little upgrade!Starting today, enjoy crispy roast potatoes cooked in goose fat & beef dr...
06/09/2026

🍽️ Our Sunday Roasts have had a little upgrade!

Starting today, enjoy crispy roast potatoes cooked in goose fat & beef dripping, pigs in blankets, slow-braised spiced red cabbage, mac & cheese, plus our new smaller appetite option. 😍

And there’s always room for pudding… desserts available too! 🍮

Sunday Lunch • 12pm–4pm
📍 The Longbow

Proper Sunday food, done right. ❤️

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING AT THE LONGBOW ✨🎄Come and join us for a lovely festive evening creating your very own fresh C...
01/09/2026

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING AT THE LONGBOW ✨🎄

Come and join us for a lovely festive evening creating your very own fresh Christmas wreath to take home and hang proudly on your door. 🎀🌿

📅 Monday 30th November
📅 Tuesday 1st December
⏰ 7pm – 9.30pm
💷 £35 per person

Your evening includes:

🌿 Fresh seasonal foliage & everything you need to create your wreath
🥂 A glass of fizz
🧀 Festive cheeseboard & pâté
🎄 Full tuition – so don’t worry if you’ve never made one before!

We’ll have the Christmas tunes on, plenty of Michael Bublé 🎶 and a relaxed festive atmosphere while you create.

✨ Spaces are limited and booking is essential.
📞 07783 084360

Perfect for a festive night out with friends, mum, sisters or workmates. 🥂🎄

🍽️ NEW CHANGES & NEW FLAVOURS THIS SUNDAY! 🍽️Starting this week, we’re giving our Sunday Roasts a little upgrade! 😍🥔 Roa...
31/08/2026

🍽️ NEW CHANGES & NEW FLAVOURS THIS SUNDAY! 🍽️

Starting this week, we’re giving our Sunday Roasts a little upgrade! 😍

🥔 Roast potatoes now cooked in goose fat & beef dripping for that proper crispy, golden roastie!

🥓 Pigs in blankets are joining the Sunday line-up.

🧀 Mac & cheese now available – because why shouldn’t it be on a Sunday dinner?! 🤤

🍎 Apple & spiced braised red cabbage added to the carvery.

🍽️ NEW Smaller Appetite option – perfect if you love a roast but don’t want a huge plate.

And of course, all the favourites are still there – a choice of roast meats, Yorkshire puddings, mash, cauliflower cheese, seasonal vegetables, stuffing & plenty of gravy ❤️

Served Sundays • 12pm–4pm

Proper Sunday dinners, with a few tasty new additions. 😋

📍 The Longbow

🎱 SENIOR BINGO TODAY AT THE LONGBOW! 🎱Come and join us from 11:30am–2:30pm for a lovely afternoon of good food, bingo, S...
31/08/2026

🎱 SENIOR BINGO TODAY AT THE LONGBOW! 🎱

Come and join us from 11:30am–2:30pm for a lovely afternoon of good food, bingo, Sticky 13s and music from the 50s, 60s & 70s 🎶❤️

🍽️ 3 COURSE HOME-COOKED MEAL – JUST £11!

STARTERS
🍊 Orange Juice
🍤 Prawn Cocktail
🥖 Pâté & Crackers

MAINS
🍛 Chicken Curry & Rice
🐟 Fish & Chips
🧀Mac an cheese with garlic bread

DESSERTS
🥧 Apple Pie
🍮 Bread & Butter Pudding
🍫 Chocolate Log
Served with ice cream or custard

🎱 Bingo
🃏 Sticky 13s
🎶 50s, 60s & 70s music playing throughout

A lovely afternoon out with great food, great company and plenty of fun!

📍 The Longbow, Arnold
⏰ 11:30am–2:30pm

Everyone welcome ❤️

🌧️ IT’S NOT RAINING INSIDE THE LONGBOW! 🌧️So forget the absolutely miserable weather outside and come and have a boogie ...
27/08/2026

🌧️ IT’S NOT RAINING INSIDE THE LONGBOW! 🌧️
So forget the absolutely miserable weather outside and come and have a boogie with us tonight! 💃🕺

🪩 BOOGIE NIGHT – TONIGHT! 🪩
⏰ 6pm–9pm
🎶 Throwback to the 80s & 90s
🎤 Karaoke
👗 Fancy dress encouraged — carers, you’re more than welcome to join in too!

A warm, dry evening full of music, singing, dancing and plenty of laughs ❤️

Get out the house, escape the rain and come spend the evening with us at The Longbow! 🥳

🚨 NO FRIDAY SHOWDOWN THIS WEEK! 🚨Our usual Friday Showdown is taking a Bank Holiday break…BECAUSE WE’RE MOVING THE FUN T...
24/08/2026

🚨 NO FRIDAY SHOWDOWN THIS WEEK! 🚨

Our usual Friday Showdown is taking a Bank Holiday break…

BECAUSE WE’RE MOVING THE FUN TO SUNDAY! 🎉

☀️ BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY

SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST • 2PM – LATE

🏰 Bouncy Castle
🪩 Kids Disco
🎲 Kids Games
🎱 Adults Bingo
💰 Sticky 13s
🔐 CRACK THE SAFE – OVER £200!

🍹 Drinks Deals & Cocktail Pitchers

🍽️ PLUS FOOD SERVED!

Mutton • Rice & Peas • Fried Chicken Strips
Mac & Cheese • Steamed Veg • Dumplings • Coleslaw
Plus burgers, chips & more!

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO CARVERY THIS SUNDAY

So don’t come looking for us on Friday…
SAVE YOURSELVES FOR SUNDAY! 🥳

BANK HOLIDAY FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AT THE LONGBOW

🎉 SENIOR BINGO & LUNCH TODAY! 🎉⏰ 11:30am – 2:30pm🍽️ 3-course home-cooked meal – just £11!And remember — EVERYONE is welc...
24/08/2026

🎉 SENIOR BINGO & LUNCH TODAY! 🎉

⏰ 11:30am – 2:30pm
🍽️ 3-course home-cooked meal – just £11!

And remember — EVERYONE is welcome! ❤️
Bring your aunties, uncles, friends, neighbours, mums, dads… age doesn’t matter! Come along for a lovely afternoon, a proper home-cooked lunch and a bit of bingo!

TODAY’S MENU 👇

🥂 STARTERS
• Orange juice
• Crackers & pâté
• Prawn cocktail

🍽️ MAINS
• Fish & chips with peas & tartare sauce
• Pork OR turkey stuffing cobs with chips

🍎 DESSERTS
• Apple pie
• Homemade bread & butter pudding
• Ice cream

All 3 courses for only £11! 🤩

Come on your own or bring the whole gang — there’s always a warm welcome at The Longbow ❤️

📍 The Longbow, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8FQ
⏰ Today | 11:30am–2:30pm

✨ PLANNING A CELEBRATION IN 2027? ✨Our 2027 diary is already starting to fill up, so if you’ve got a special occasion co...
22/08/2026

✨ PLANNING A CELEBRATION IN 2027? ✨

Our 2027 diary is already starting to fill up, so if you’ve got a special occasion coming up, now is a great time to secure your date at The Longbow. 🤍

From intimate gatherings to big celebrations, we can cater for almost any occasion:

💍 Weddings & receptions
🎂 Birthday parties
🎈 Kids parties
🕊️ Funeral wakes & celebrations of life
🥂 Work parties & corporate events
💒 Christenings & engagements
🎉 Anniversaries, family celebrations & more

And it’s not just room hire — we can help take the stress out of organising everything with a range of tailored packages, including catering & buffets, kids party packages and wedding packages.

Whether you want something simple or the whole celebration taken care of, tell us what you have in mind and we’ll work with you to create the right package.

📅 2027 BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Some dates are already filling, particularly weekends, so early enquiries are recommended.

📞 07783 084360
📍 The Longbow

Whatever the occasion, we can cater for you. 🥂✨

Address

Calverton Road
Nottingham
NG58FQ

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 2pm - 9pm
Friday 1pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 11am - 8pm

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