PubsandBeer
The Lion (Pub People Company)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Black Iris - Snake Eyes |  | 1 |
| Theakston - Mild Ale | | 1 |
| Hollow Stone - Krubera Stout | | 1 |
| Caythorpe - Dover Beck Bitter |  | 1 |
| Lincoln Green - Tantalum | | 1 |
| Oldershaw - Grantham Dark | | 1 |
| Falstaff - John Dillinger | | 1 |
| Flipside - Dark Denomination |  | 1 |
| Dukeries - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Iris - Oatally | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magpie - Ruby Robin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Bunny Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pheasantry - Excitra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Downtown Lights | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Bass | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ashover - Cashmere | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Funky Gibbon (previously called Sanctuary) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belvoir - Shipstone's Original Amber Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shiny - 4 Wood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Draught Burton Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dukeries - Farmers Branch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pheasantry - DA (Dark Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Most Haunted Pumpkin Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Derventio - Spartan | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
11 Oct 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon and busy with a surprisingly younger clientele than expected.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollow Stone - Krubera Stout | 5.20 | | Rich roasted coffee silky smooth stout. |
| Marston's - Bass | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Bunny Hop | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Pheasantry - Excitra | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Downtown Lights | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ashover - Cashmere | 3.90 | Not Tried |
29 Oct 2015 (HSB)
17:30 Without a doubt the best beer choice of the day. Nice pub, good atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Green - Tantalum | 3.80 | | |
| Marston's - Bass | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Pheasantry - DA (Dark Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Most Haunted Pumpkin Porter | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Derventio - Spartan | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Dukeries - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Black Iris - Oatally | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Magpie - Ruby Robin | 5.60 | Not Tried |
21 Aug 2015 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and plenty of space to enjoy our beers. There is a good view of the former Shipstone's brewery from outside this pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caythorpe - Dover Beck Bitter | 4.00 | | A traditional bitter ale which I found uninspiring. |
21 Aug 2015 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon fairly busy large back street local.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Iris - Snake Eyes | 3.80 | | Smooth mellow creamy and zesty. Nice |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Bass | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Caythorpe - Dover Beck Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | The name belies its provenance. |
| Blue Monkey - Funky Gibbon (previously called Sanctuary) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Belvoir - Shipstone's Original Amber Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Shiny - 4 Wood | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Draught Burton Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dukeries - Farmers Branch | 5.00 | Not Tried |
28 Apr 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Busy on a Saturday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flipside - Dark Denomination | 4.00 | | Unfortunately dominated by a very bitter crystal malt flavour with very little sweetness and a dry finish and therefore not at all mild. My score 11/20. |
09 May 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
A handful of people in here on a Monday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falstaff - John Dillinger | 3.60 | | Dark brown mild with a slightly bitter malt flavour. Little hoppiness to speak of. Dryish finish. My score 15/20. |
22 May 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldershaw - Grantham Dark | 3.60 | | Ruby mild with a dryish malty character and a little hoppiness in the finish. My score 15/20. |
10 May 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theakston - Mild Ale | 3.60 | | Good mix of sweetish malt and liqourice with a hint of roast in the finish. My score 16/20. |
About The Lion
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 3 |
| 4 |
 | - |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Basford, Nottinghamshire, NG7 7FQ.
Large single roomed pub in Mosley Street, with central bar. Good range of handpumped beer including local ales and guest beers.
We have visited this pub 8 times, seen 28 different beers and tried 8 of them.
Postcode: NG7 7FQ