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The Dragon

The Dragon, is a 150 year old pub with character, charm and a warm welcome! Situated in the heart of Willington village, backing on to the Trent and Mersey
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Situated in the heart of Willington village, backing on to the Trent and Mersey canal. It has recently been sympathetically extended, renovated and restored with the introduction of a new 70 seater restaurant, courtyard and dedicated bar area to compliment our fabulous beer garden, on the edge of the canal. There is nowhere quite like The Dragon on a sunny afternoon … we are the area’s favourite d

estination for diners, drinkers, walkers and boaters alike. We serve a superb selection of classic and contemporary dishes throughout the day. Bookings are advised for evenings and weekends but there is plenty of room and plenty of parking with a FREE public car park right next door! There is always plenty to see and do at the dragon including featured dining nights, themed evenings and community events…

11/06/2026

Lovely when people take the time to leave feedback like this 💛

Laura organised a surprise breakfast for 22 people at the last minute, and hearing that everything ran smoothly, the food arrived hot, and our team helped make a special family occasion even more memorable means the world to us.

Hospitality is all about bringing people together, and we’re so pleased we could play a small part in such an important day for Laura and her family.

A huge thank you for your kind words and for choosing The Dragon!

09/06/2026

⚽️ Watch Every England Game LIVE at Bespoke Inns! 🏆🍻

The football is back, and there’s no better place to cheer on England than with us.

Join us at participating Bespoke Inns venues to catch every England game live on the big screens, with a special Happy Hour running from 30 minutes before kick-off right through to the final whistle.

🍺 Selected pints from £3.50
🍷 Selected wines from £3.50
📺 Live coverage of every England match
🙌 Great atmosphere, great food and even better company

Whether you’re celebrating every goal, debating the referee’s decisions, or simply enjoying a drink with friends, we’ve got your match day sorted.

Participating venues:
📍 Binary, Mickleover
📍 The Boot, Repton
📍 The Dragon, Willington
📍 The Boot, Melbourne
📍 The Hart, Uttoxeter

Get your mates together, grab a table and back the Three Lions with us this summer. 🦁🦁🦁

07/06/2026

🎱 Eyes down, it’s Bingo time at The Dragon! 🎱

Join us on Sunday 19th July from 7pm for an evening of bingo, laughs and a little friendly competition.

For just £5 per book, you’ll play 5 games, with prizes for both a line and a full house. Feeling lucky? Take part in our £5 Jackpot Game, where the full house winner takes all! 💰

And because no bingo night is complete without a snack, we’ll be serving complimentary chip butties for all players. 🥪

📅 Sunday 19th July
⏰ Starts at 7pm
💷 £5 per book
💰 £5 Jackpot Game
🥪 Complimentary chip butties
💵 Cash only
🔞 Over 18s only
🚶 No booking required – just turn up!

Gather your lucky charm, bring your dabber and we’ll see you there! 🍻✨

06/06/2026

Don’t forget… Father’s Day is just around the corner 💙

Join us for a proper Sunday lunch with all the family and celebrate Dad the right way — great food, good company and all the classic Sunday favourites.

Whether it’s one of our traditional roasts with all the trimmings, a couple of courses and a bottle of wine, or simply getting everyone together around the table, we’d love to welcome you.

Choose from 2 or 3 courses from £19.99 / £24.99 and make a Sunday of it ✨

Tables are expected to fill quickly, so we’d definitely recommend booking ahead.

Book your table now through our website via the link in bio.

For tables of 8 or more, please contact our Customer Services team:
📧 [email protected]

Bio link for the website or use

https://thedragonatwillington.co.uk

04/06/2026

Fancy an afternoon tea with us in the garden if the weathers nice? ☕️✨

Join us at The Dragon for a beautifully put together Afternoon Tea, served Monday to Saturday from 2pm–5pm.

Expect a proper selection of freshly made sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream & jam, and a mix of indulgent sweet treats — all paired with your choice of tea or freshly ground coffee.

And if you’re feeling a little more indulgent… add a glass of fizz 🥂

Perfect for catching up with friends, celebrating something special, or simply taking a little time out.

£24.99 per person
Add fizz for £6.49

Book your table via the link in bio.

02/06/2026

Suns out!
Could we have a cheeky strawberry mojito in the beer garden? 🍓 🥤

01/06/2026

Junes ‘WIN A CASE OF WINE’ 🍷

We’re giving you the chance to win a case of our Wine of the Month… and trust us, this one is an absolute beauty.

Our June pick is the stunning Henri Ehrhart “Ehr’Lit” Pinot Noir Rosé 2024 from Alsace — a beautifully light, refreshing rosé that’s perfect for sunny afternoons, garden drinks and long summer evenings ☀️

Expect delicate strawberry and raspberry notes, a crisp dry finish and an easy-drinking style that pairs perfectly with summer food, pizza nights and catching up with friends. Not only does it taste incredible… the bottle looks pretty special too 🍾✨

Now for the good part…

To enter:
• Follow all of our pubs & catering (links below 👇🏼)
• Tag who you’d share this with (each tag = an entry)

Simple as that.

The lucky winner will be drawn on Monday 15th June in the evening and collection will be from The Dragon 🍷

Good luck… and start deciding who you’re sharing it with ✨

31/05/2026

Say hello to Daisy - our latest new recruitment… 🤍

30/05/2026

☀️ The last day of the hot weather for a little while is here… and there’s no better place to enjoy it than by the water.

Join us at The Dragon for canalside food, cold drinks and plenty of sunshine in Derbyshire’s best beer garden. 🍻

Whether it’s a leisurely lunch, a few drinks with friends or an evening meal in the sun, make the most of it while it lasts.

See you by the canal! 🌞🚤🍔🍹

29/05/2026

It’s BACK!
Our Garden Street Food menu is at The Dragon — and it’s everything you want from those warmer days ahead.

Think easy afternoons, drinks in hand, and food made for grazing, sharing, or keeping all to yourself…

🍟 Loaded fries — from double cheese to BBQ pork & Nashville hot
🌯 Flatbreads — pulled pork, spicy chicken or mushroom shawarma
🌭 Dogs — classic, loaded or vegan options
🧀 Nacho bowls — simple, spiced or fully loaded

Served from 12 noon until 9pm, Friday to Sunday, it’s the perfect excuse to head outside, soak up the sun and keep things relaxed.

Address

11 The Green
Willington
DE656BP

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 12am
Tuesday	8am - 12am
Wednesday	8am - 12am
Thursday	8am - 12am
Friday	8am - 12am
Saturday	8am - 12am
Sunday	8am - 12am

Website

http://www.thedragonatwillington.co.uk/

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