A Festival of Summer’s Best Ciders
Join us this summer for our Cider Festival, a glorious 8-week celebration of crisp pours, fruity flavours, and full-on festival vibes – all without the wellies.
🌟 This year’s cider stars: 🌟
Thatchers Stan’s Big Apple (5%) – Bold, fresh, and unapologetically apple. A proper cider classic.
Westons Rosie’s Pig Rhubarb (4%) – Sweet meets tart in this rhubarb-flavoured favourite.
Lilly’s Cherries & Berries (NEW – 4%) – Bursting with juicy, fruity flavour. It’s summer in a glass.
Lilly’s Tropical (NEW – 4%) – A sun-soaked mix of tropical fruits. Think beach vibes, minus the airfare.
🎶 Expect laid-back tunes, cider tasting boards, fruity specials, and a proper summer buzz all season long.
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.
🏉⚽🏎🎾 Live Sport at The Johnson Arms! We've got a bumper weekend of action lined up! 📺🍻 🔥 Saturday from 11am – Lions 🦁 v NSW Waratahs 🏏 Test Cricket – England v India every day 🇬🇧 British F1 GP – All the high-speed drama ⚽ UEFA Women’s Euros – 2 live games daily! 📍 Saturday Double Header: Wales v Holland – 5pm England v France – 8pm Live quater finals from the club world cup 🎾 Plus all the Wimbledon action we can squeeze in! Don't miss a moment – join us for the ultimate sports weekend! #LiveSport #TheJohnsonArms #WomensEuros #BritishGP #Wimbledon #LionsVsWaratahs #ENGvIND #WatchItHere #SportsWeekend #PubVibes #GameDayReady #TeamNUH #saturday #saturdaynight #saturdaymood #livesports #beergarden #dogfriendly
Cider season is here! 🍎☀️ Warm weather, the best beer garden in Lenton, and proper traditional cider (plus plenty of other drinks on tap!) Grab your friends, your sunscreen, and soak up the sunshine in our fantastic garden! 🌿🍻 #CiderSeason #BeerGardenVibes #LentonLife #SunnyDays #DrinkLocal #CiderLovers #GardenGoals #CheersToThat #TeamNUH #pub #localpub #nottinghampub #uon #dogfriendly #beergarden
🏉 Lions v Queensland Reds 🕙 Doors open from 10am today for the Lions warm-up game — kick-off at 11am! 📺 We’ll be showing the game live, plus England v India Test cricket will be on too! Come down early, grab a seat, and enjoy a cracking day of sport! 🍻⚽🏏 #LionsRugby #QueenslandReds #RugbyLive #EnglandCricket #INDvENG #SportOnScreen #GameDay #LiveSport #RugbyUnion #TestCricket #nottinghampub #nottingham #localpub #livesport #livesports #uon #beergarden #dogfriendly
🐾 Lions v Queensland Reds 🏉 Join us Wednesday morning for live Lions action! 📍 Doors open: 10am ⏰ Kick-off: 11am Don’t miss the excitement — come early, grab a seat, and enjoy the game with us! #LionsRugby #QueenslandReds #RugbyLive #RugbyFans #MatchDay #LionsVsReds #LiveSport #RugbyMorning #WatchLive #RugbyUnion #TeamNUH #livesport #localpub #nottinghampub #livesports #uon #beergarden #dogfriendly
Enjoy the warm evenings while you can! Our beer garden is open late. #MondayMotivation #Heatwave #BeerGardenVibes #LentonPubs #MidsummerVibes #PubGarden #SunshineAndPints #TheJohnsonArms
🍻 Cask Ale Club 🍻 Get 50p off per pint all day Monday & Tuesday! We've got some fantastic guest ales on the bar just waiting to be tasted. 👀 Once they're gone, they're gone — so don’t wait too long! ⏳ #CaskAleClub #GuestAles #RealAle #BeerLovers #PubLife #AleDeals #CraftBeerUK #DrinkLocal #MondayMotivation #TuesdayTreat
🎉 Monday Night Quiz – 8PM! 🧠🍻 This week we welcome back Josh after a few weeks away – and he’s coming in HOT to test your knowledge to the max! 🔥 Think you've got what it takes to outsmart our resident eggheads, The Quizney Princesses? 👑💡 There’s a £50 bar tab up for grabs for the winning team! 💷🍺 PLUS – we’re giving away a free drink for the most creative team name 🎨🍹 So bring your brains, bring your banter, and bring your A-game! 💥 📍 See you Monday at 8PM! #PubQuiz #QuizNight #MondayMotivation #TriviaTime #BarTabBattle #CreativeTeamNames #QuizneyPrincesses #FreeDrinkChallenge #JoshIsBack #LocalLegends #MondayFunday #TestYourKnowledge #BrainsAndBeer #WeAreUoN #TeamNUH #localpub #weareuon #nottinghampub #beergarden #pubquiz #dogfriendly
🏁 Austrian F1 GP LIVE! 🏎️ Join us this afternoon for all the action as the lights go out at 2PM! 🔥🇦🇹 Don't miss a second of the drama from the Red Bull Ring! #AustrianGP #F1 #Formula1 #F1Live #RedBullRing #RaceDay #Motorsport #F1Austria #livesport #localpub #nottinghampub #livemusic #livesports #uon #beergarden #dogfriendly
