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.
🎤 OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE JOHNSON ARMS 🎤 Hosted by Emma Bladon Jones 🕢 7:30pm start DATES: Thursday 9th & 23rd January Thursday 6th & 20th February 🎶 Music • Spoken word • Comedy • Anything goes 🍺 FREE DRINK for all performers If you’ve got the nerve, we’ve got the mic. Good beer, warm pub, proper atmosphere — just how open mic nights should be. Turn up early, grab a pint, and get involved. #postworkdrinks #shipstonesbrewery #LocalPub #WeAreUoN #music #nhs #nhsdiscount
It’s only round the corner… and it’s Six Nations time. 🏉🍺 Every match. Every nation. Sky Sports live, proper pints pouring, pizzas on the go and that big-match buzz you only get in a proper pub. You can book a whole section for your group — inside by the screens or outside if you fancy it (weather permitting). 📅 Fixtures on the poster 📺 5 screens 🍕 Food on 🍻 Pints ready Message us to book — match days fill fast. #postworkdrinks #shipstonesbrewery #neapolitanpizza #PizzaNight #LocalPub #supportyourlocalpub #realalepub #supportlocal #WeAreUoN #studentdiscount #SaturdayNight #caskale #rugby #SixNations2026
🚨 WE NEED YOU – FOR SUNDAYS! 🚨 We’re looking to partner with a local or university sports team FOR SUNDAYS and work together all year round. ✔ Sunday home pub after matches ✔ Food sorted for the team ✔ Sky Sports on all day ✔ A proper local that backs its teams Bring your squad back after the game, make us your Sunday base, and we’ll look after you properly. This is about long-term loyalty, not a one-off deal. If your team needs a pub for SUNDAYS, we need you. Pop in or message us — let’s make Sundays yours. 🍻
This Tuesday ⚽🔥 West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Watch the match by the fire, pint in hand, and enjoy 50p off cask ale all evening! Cask ale selection: • Shipstones: Original, Gold Star, Nut Brown • Hollowstone Brewery: Kringle Juice (our winter top seller ) Oligo nunk, Krubera Stout Proper football. Proper fire. Proper ale. Don’t miss it. 🍺🔥 #postworkdrinks #shipstonesbrewery #LocalPub #PremierLeague
It’s live from today 🍺⚽️ Our January Sport Collector Card has officially launched. Watch the sport, enjoy the atmosphere, collect your stamps – and your next drink’s on us. All the big games, all shown live. Five stamps. One free drink. Simple. Proper pub stuff. Get yourself in, grab a card at the bar, and let the football do the rest. #Cruz #can #cruzcampo #birramoretti #postworkdrinks #LocalPub #supportyourlocalpub #pizzas #WeAreUoN #PremierLeague #freebeer
🍕 OUR NEW MENU!!! 🍕- LIVE ON 12th! FREE PIZZAS? January blues — sorted. Tag a friend & comment which pizza you’d like to try 🍕 Winner receives: 👉 £50 bar tab to be spent on pizzas whenever you like 🤪 New menu. Proper pizzas. No nonsense. Winner announced Monday 12th 🔥🍕 #postworkdrinks #shipstonesbrewery #neapolitanpizza #PizzaNight #LocalPub #supportyourlocalpub #realalepub #pizzas #FreshDough #studentdiscounts
The Johnson Arms way. Don’t forget — every Monday & Tuesday it’s 50p off all cask ale 🍺 Here’s a selection of a few of our bar favourites, kept right, poured properly, and enjoyed how real ale should be. Good beer. Proper pours. Warm fires. No fuss. No shortcuts. Just doing things the right way — the Johnson Arms way. 🔥🍻 #postworkdrinks #shipstonesbrewery #PizzaNight #LocalPub #neapolitanpizza #homemade #FreshDough #supportlocal #realalepub #WeAreUoN
🍻 JANUARY OPENING TIMES 🍻 🍕 KITCHEN UPDATE This Friday only | 4PM – 8PM We’re having a short reset before the launch of our brand-new menu next week. 👉 Pop down this Friday and try a sample of the new menu before the new pizza menu next week! Remember we can do takeaway too!! 🔥 2 FOR £20 ON PIZZAS — ALL JANUARY Available whenever the kitchen is open. 🎓 STUDENT DISCOUNT 10% off every Wednesday 🏥 NHS DISCOUNT 10% off every Thursday Good pints. Fresh pizza. A proper local, done right. 🍺 #postworkdrinks #shipstonesbrewery #neapolitanpizza #PizzaNight #LocalPub #homemade #realalepub #supportlocal #FreshDough #WeAreUoN #localpub #realale #weareuon
Zero alcohol, all the flavour 🍻✨ Whether you’re driving, pacing yourself, or just fancy a no-alcohol option, we’ve got you covered at The Johnson Arms. From Heineken 0.0 and Doom Bar Zero to Thatchers Zero and Old Mout 0%, there’s something refreshing waiting at the bar. Good vibes, great choice – minus the alcohol. 🍎🍺 #zeroalcohol #ZeroAlcoholBeer
⚽ Two Huge Games This Sunday 4th ⚽ We’ve got two massive games showing this Sunday 4th — screens on, fire lit, atmosphere sorted. 🍽 Kitchen closed, but you’re more than welcome to order food in and make a proper afternoon of it. Grab a cosy corner, settle in with a pint, and watch the football the right way. Tables always go first for days like this — book yours now. No rush. No nonsense. Just good football, good company, and a warm pub. 🍻🔥
