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.
Last week we had the fantastic Sunny lighting up the Lenton Sessions — and tonight we keep it rolling 🎶 From 8pm, we’ve got the brilliant Matt Blaney from the UoN Singer-Songwriter Society, bringing you two 30-minute sets of proper live music in a proper pub. That’s how we do it. Backing great local talent and giving you something worth coming out for. Get yourselves down, grab a pint, and settle in. 🍻 #LocalPub #supportlocal #realalepub #WeAreUoN
🍺 CASK ALE LOVERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🍺 Every Monday & Tuesday, all our beautiful cask ales are 50p OFF at The Johnson Arms, Dunkirk, Lenton. That means proper pints, pulled the right way, kept the right way, and served exactly how they should be — just cheaper.
It’s Monday… which means only one thing — QUIZ NIGHT at The Johnson Arms! 🧠🍻 8PM sharp, the battle of the brains is back. We’ve seen some cracking teams take the crown… but the question is — have you got what it takes to win? ✨ Free entry 🍺 50p off all cask ales all night 🏆 Bragging rights (and glory) up for grabs Grab your team, grab a pint, and let’s make Monday the best night of the week. #homemade #LocalPub #QuizTime
CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT — THURSDAY 26th FEBRUARY 🧠🐎 We’re proud to be hosting a special UoN Equestrian Charity Quiz here at The Johnson Arms — all for a brilliant cause. 🕢 7:30PM prompt start 🎟 £5 per ticket 🌍 Open to the public 50% of profits go to Footprints Charity — supporting children across the East Midlands living with mobility and communication difficulties. 50% supports UoN Equestrian — helping fund competitions, trips, and opportunities for members facing hardship. There’ll be prizes, good vibes, and a proper pub quiz atmosphere — so rally your team and come support something that truly matters. Tickets available via UoN SU (link in their bio/story) or on the night.
Saturday at The Johnson Arms 🍻🏉 Six Nations action LIVE today on the screens — proper rugby, proper atmosphere. We’ve got a cracking cask & keg line-up pouring all day, so come down and enjoy a proper pint while the games are on. Hot counter on today: Sausage rolls • Vegan samosas • Vegan sausage rolls Kitchen open 2–8pm serving our freshly made, stone-baked pizzas 🍕 Good beer. Good food. Great rugby. See you at the bar. #localpub #realalepub #shipstones
❤️ VALENTINE’S WEEKEND AT THE JOHNSON ARMS ❤️ Love is in the air… and so are the doubles. From 13th – 15th February, enjoy our Double Up for a Single Price on selected Bombay Sapphire gins and Absolut vodkas. Whether you’re out with your other half, your mates, or just fancy treating yourself, we’ve got your drinks covered. Good drinks. Good company. Proper pub atmosphere. No booking needed — just come in, get comfortable, and let us look after you. 🍸❤️ #postworkdrinks #love #ValentinesDay #GalentinesDay
