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Welcome to The Johnson Arms

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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!

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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.

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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.

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🔥 EUROPA LEAGUE SEMI FINAL 🔥 Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa 🕗 Kick-off: 8PM 📍 City Ground Watch it your way tonight 👇 🌿 Beer Garden – 2 TVs – FULL SOUND ON – Proper matchday atmosphere 🍻 Inside the Pub – Game on screens (no sound) 🎤 OPEN MIC – FROM 8PM Hosted by Emma Bladon Jones – Newbies & regulars welcome – FREE DRINK for performers – Proper crowd, proper vibe 🍕 PIZZAS £10 – UNTIL SOLD OUT

Happy Bank Holiday, everyone! 🍻 Here’s what’s on this week at JA: 🔥 Last chance for our £10 pizzas – we’ve kept them on for the Bank Holiday weekend! 🍕 Pizza Times All Week:• Wednesday: 5–8pm• Thursday: 5–8pm• Friday: 5–8pm• Saturday: 1–3pm• Sunday: 2–5pm 🎡 Spin the Wheel – tonight, 5–8pm 💸 Discounts• 10% Student Discount• 10% NHS Discount – Thursday 🍹 Friday – After-work drinks to kick off your weekend 🌞 Looks like a cracking weekend ahead – come and enjoy the garden with us! ⚽ Big Games Live This Week• Sunday: Man United vs Liverpool – 3:30pm – proper clash, not one to miss Thursday: Forest vs Aston Villa – Europa League Semi-Final Saturday: Arsenal vs Fulham – 5:30pm – title race heating up All shown live, full atmosphere, pints flowing 🍺 See you there! X

Lenton Sessions tonight 🎶 Live music from Sunny Joshi of the University of Nottingham Singer-Songwriter Society First session begins at 8:35pm Second session at 8:50pm Settle in, grab a drink, and enjoy a proper night of live music. 🫶🏼✨

Last week’s quiz winners! The jackpot resets to £50 tonight, and there are a few mystery prizes up for grabs — including a random one for the best team name 🏆 Quiz kicks off at 8pm. Get yourselves down and join the fun! #quiz #QuizTime #postworkdrinks #LocalPub #supportyourlocalpub

Now pouring at the Johnson Arms 🍺 The Devil’s Punchbowl – Candy Cap Mild (4.0%) From Hollow Stone Brewing Co. 🏺 🥈 Silver – National Indie SIBA Awards 🌾 Gluten free & 🌱 vegan friendly A proper pint, well worth your time 🍻

The sun’s out, the beer’s Castle Beer Festival sphere at the Castle Beer Festival is spot on 🍻☀️ Come and find some of the JA team — we’re over there all day, pouring some cracking pints and soaking up the brilliant atmosphere. Whether you’re a real ale fan or just fancy a great day out, it’s well worth a visit 🍺 And if the festival isn’t on your plans today, don’t worry the JA has you covered. Head down, grab yourself a pint, and make the most of the sunshine in the best spot around. 🫶🏼✨☀️

The Nottingham Independents’ Castle Beer Festival kicks off Friday from 4:30pm and it’s shaping up to be a proper one 👌🏼✨ Expect top-notch beers brewed by local independents, including our festival collab Independents’ Day – a naturally hazy English IPA that’s tasting spot on🍺 If you haven’t got your tickets yet, scan the QR code on the bar and get yourself sorted. Good beer, good people, and a cracking setting – what more do you want? If you are visiting don’t forget to pop and see the JA team over at the Shipstones & Hollowdtone bar! See you there. 🍺☀️

2 for £10 on Hugo Spritz & Aperol Spritz in the Johnson Arms garden. And while we’re at it… ALL PIZZAS £10 🍕 (this week only) A proper send-off before our new pizza & drink menu lands next week 👀 Sunshine, cold spritz, and hot pizzas—don’t hang about. 👌🏼✨🍷🍕 #homemade #postworkdrinks #shipstonesbrewery #neapolitanpizza #LocalPub #supportyourlocalpub #realalepub #supportlocal

TUESDAY • 3PM 🍻 We’re hiding TWO tickets to our Nottingham Castle Beer Festival (this Saturday, all day!) You do NOT want to miss out on this one — loads of local independent brewers, top-notch food stands, and live music all day long 🎶🍔 Get yourselves down and start hunting 👀 Once you’ve found them, tag us and let us know! Castle Beer Festival shipstonesbeer Hollow Stone Brewing Co.

Sun’s out – that means cider time at the Johnson Arms! 🍻 Come & enjoy our fruity cider selection in the sun ☀️ , then stick around… Quiz kicks off at 8pm – not for the faint-hearted! See if you can beat Josh’s questions! Arrive early to bag your table! 🍺 Bar tab up for grabs 🎁 Mystery prize for the best team name (the sillier the better #quiz #quizinstagram #QuizTime #postworkdrinks #LocalPub #supportyourlocalpub #WeAreUoN

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