A traditional family-friendly pub
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm here at the Johnson Arms in Dunkirk, Nottingham. The pub has stood proudly on the side of the river Leen since it was called the Abbey Tavern in the 1860s, before Frank Johnson bought the building in 1904 and renamed it the Johnson Arms. We’re the perfect place to sit back, relax with your favourite drink in hand. Enjoy 20p off each Cask-conditioned ale straight from the brewery, with our CAMRA discount.
Looking to host an event or private party? We've got FREE venue hire at weekends. Looking ahead to New Years Eve, you can hire the whole pub for your very own exlusive New Years Eve party! Almost any occasion is possible here at The Johnson Arms. We're just at the end of the phone, so give us a call!
GARDEN RETREAT
Our rear garden is tucked away yet provides plenty of sunny spots for friends and family to get together.
You’ll feel immersed in our charming oasis in any season, sit back and enjoy.
RAISING THE BAR
Our bar is fully stocked with the best selection of your favourite drinks! From world lagers to spirits, wines to cocktails and every tipple in-between.
Join us for a fleeting cocktail with a friend, a quiet pint at the bar, or celebrate the big occasion and start your weekend with high spirits. No matter what you fancy, we’ll have something to tickle your tastebuds every time.
FIND US
Located on Abbey Road in the Dunkirk area of Nottingham, the Johnson Arms sits opposite the Queen’s Medical Centre hospital and is just down the road from Nottingham University.
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the locals passing by as you take your favourite seat. Whether you’ve been exploring the high street or just wanting a pub outing – we’ll see you soon.
🍺 WHARF BREWERY SHOWCASE 🍺 Over the next 3 days we’ll be showcasing some amazing cask ales from Essex-based Wharf Brewery on our bar! We’ve got 4 fantastic beers pouring, giving real ale lovers the perfect opportunity to sample some quality brews from one of Essex’s finest independent breweries. Whether you’re a regular cask drinker or looking to try something new, pop in, grab a pint and let us know your favourite. See you at the bar! 🍻 #RealAle #CaskAle #WharfBrewery #SupportLocal #PubLife
⚽🏆 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL LIVE TODAY 🏆⚽ Watch the biggest game in club football live at the Johnson Arms this afternoon! 🍺 Award-winning Shipstones ales on the bar 📺 Live coverage on our screens 🍻 Proper pub atmosphere ⚽ The perfect place to watch the final Tables are filling up fast, so don’t leave it too late. 📩 Message the page now to book your table. See you later for a brilliant afternoon of football, great beer and great company! 🍻⚽ #ChampionsLeagueFinal #JohnsonArms #LiveFootball #Shipstones #PubFootball
☀️ SUN’S OUT — SO WE’RE OPEN EARLY ☀️ Doors open from 1PM today 🍻 Cold drinks flowing, garden ready, good vibes only. 🍕 Fresh pizzas from 4PM 🎤 OPEN MIC from 6PM — OUTSIDE Grab your mates, grab a pint, and make the most of the sunshine while it lasts. Nothing fancy — just proper pub weather done right. See you in the garden 🌞🍺🎶
☀️ Sun’s Out, Spritz Time! 🍹 Grab 2 Spritz for just £12 at the The Johnson Arms Fresh. Ice cold. Perfect in the sunshine. Choose your favourite: ✨ Hugo Spritz 🍋 Limoncello Spritz 🍊 Aperol Spritz Round up your mates, grab a seat outside and make the most of the sunshine while it lasts.
⚽️ ARSENAL vs PSG ⚽️ THIS SATURDAY • 5PM Big screens ✅ Cold pints ✅ Matchday atmosphere ✅ Don’t leave it too late — tables are filling fast for the Champions League Final! 📞 Book your table now and watch every minute with us. #Arsenal #PSG #ChampionsLeague #FootballNight #PubFootball #ChampionsLeagueFinal
🎉✨ EVERYONE’S INVITED ✨🎉 Come and join us this Sunday for Gem’s Birthday Celebration at The Johnson Arms 🍻🫶🏼 We’ve got live music from The Hullabaloo, cocktails on offer, good people, good vibes and hopefully some sunshine for the beer garden ☀️🎶 Whether you’re customers, friends, family or just fancy a lovely Sunday afternoon out — come down and celebrate with us ❤️ 🕓 Band starts at 4PM 📍 The Johnson Arms, 59 Abbey Street, Dunkirk, Lenton, NG7 2NZ 🍹 2 cocktails for £10
The secret is finally out… 👀⚒️ After many years, we are saying goodbye to our old white gazebo 🍻 It’s served us well through plenty of great memories… but it’s time for something BIGGER and BETTER. We are incredibly excited to announce that work is now underway on a BRAND NEW permanent garden structure here at the pub! 🙌 Think: 🔥 Covered & shaded seating ⚽ The PERFECT World Cup viewing spot 🎶 Live music nights 📺 Large TV screen 🔥 Heaters for those cooler evenings 🍹 Private hire opportunities 🍻 A garden you can enjoy all year round This is going to completely transform our outdoor space and we honestly cannot wait to show you all what’s coming. Keep your eyes peeled over the next few weeks for progress updates, sneak peeks and a full reveal… 👀 The pub garden glow up has officially begun 🍻✨
What an amazing week so far! 🍻☀️ We’re showing TWO of the final games of the season this Bank Holiday weekend — perfect excuse to grab a seat in the sunshine and settle in for a proper afternoon at the pub. 🍺 Two-pint steins available 🎶 Musical Bingo kicks off at 3pm ☀️ Bank Holiday sunshine waiting for you Get your mates together and make the most of it before the season wraps up!
Meet some of our lovely regulars 🐾 Say hello to Tammy, Chelsea & Mason — they love popping down to the JA and are always so well behaved. We love seeing our four-legged regulars enjoying the pub just as much as everyone else. They’re always on their best behaviour and very much part of the Johnson Arms family ❤️ Got a well-behaved pub pup? Bring them down for a visit! 🐶🍻
