Upcoming events for 2026
More events to be listed each week.
The Fireside Readers Book Club, Last Thurs of Every Month
Join our new book club, every last Thursday of the month. All are welcome, whether you’re a dedicated reader or just want good company and conversation. The first book will be discussed at your first gathering on Thurs 26th Feb.
Chippy Tea
Introducing our brand new Fish & Chips Supper Club. Join us for a delicious traditional supper on the last Friday of every month. Enjoy freshly prepared fish and perfectly crispy chips in a warm, welcoming atmosphere, perfect for gathering with friends and neighbours.
Spaces are limited and booking is essential to secure your spot.
CANCELLED: Spring Wreath Making Workshop (Ticketed Event)
Gather together in our cosy pub and craft your own wreath made up of locally foraged and ethically sourced foliage. Elli from Eleanor Brown Florals will guide you through making your wreath and all tools needed will be at your disposal.
Wychbury
Get ready for an enchanting night at our cosy village pub. Wychbury, the mesmerizing contemporary folk duo, will be filling the air with their magical, ethereal songs. Pair the music with delicious food from our evening menu and make it a night to remember. Join us for unforgettable tunes and great company, see you there!
From 8pm. Food available. Free Entry.
Good Friday Supper
Join us for a fish and vegetarian set menu, featuring fish cakes, tender hake, classic prawn cocktail, and comforting fish pie and more, accompanied by new potatoes, fresh salad, garden peas, and seasonal greens that celebrate spring’s bounty.
For pudding, indulge in our hot cross bun bread and butter pudding or our Easter Simnel cake.
Spring Family Garden Gathering
This Easter weekend, we invite you to join us for an enchanting Saturday in our garden as we celebrate the season, offering a sanctuary where families can connect and enjoy our peaceful mini spring festival. We look forward to welcoming you to a magical day designed for all generations.
Easter Sunday Roast
This Easter Sunday, join us for one of our much loved roasts at our Yorkshire community owned pub. You’ll love our decadent hot cross bun bread & butter pudding and traditional Easter simnel cake. Each guest receives a thoughtful little Easter treat. Live piano melodies resonating through the bar, and Easter colouring sheets for the little ones…
Easter Monday in the Garden
A relaxed day in our beautiful garden. Enjoy delicious pizza while the kids play the forest school way. Marshmallow toasting around the fire pit and we’ll have a cake stall, plus picnic blankets and cushions on the grass ready for you to unwind. Don’t miss our new Garden Picnic sandwich menu, served from 10am to 2pm, perfect for a wholesome and easy afternoon.
Lewis Crossley
Singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for his soulful voice and acoustic guitar performances blending indie, blues, soul, and pop.
Dan Burnett
Join us at our charming village pub for live music by the amazing Dan Burnett. Sip on your favourite drink, savour our delicious evening menu, and soak up soulful blues, jazz and popular classics. Dan’s incredible voice is truly something special, come early to grab the best spot.
From 8pm. Food available. Free event.
Sunday Roast, Every Sunday
Every Sunday 12-5pm. Our dining area transforms into a haven for gravy lovers and Yorkshire pudding enthusiasts alike.
Best book your table or risk facing roast envy!
DJ Greggo, Monthly DJ Set
Join us every 3rd Saturday of the month for a boogie! DJ Gregory James Waller, who opened for Craig Charles’ Funk & Soul show, will be spinning rare groove, funk, soul, disco, and synth house ‘til closing time.
Mustard County with Line Dancing
Get ready for a toe-tapping night at our cosy pub! Join us for live country, folk, and jazz with beautiful harmonies and guitar. Dust off your cowboy hats and boots, the band is leading line dancing, so don’t be shy to join in! Sample our delicious evening menu while you soak up the music and laughter. Bring your friends, bring your energy and let’s make it a night to remember!
From 8pm. Food available. Free event.
Gather & Craft, Every Friday
For crafters and makers of all kinds. Weekly from 7pm. Bring any craft or art project, knitting, painting, sketching, and enjoy your favourite drink with fellow enthusiasts. Experienced or just curious to try something new, all are welcome!
Cask & Cork Club, Every Thursday
Join us for Cask & Cork Club, every Thursday from 4pm. For Cask Ale and wine lovers alike.
Get 20% off all our wines, and all our cask ale’s are just £3.80 a pint. Our Cask of the Week deal gets you 3 pints for just £10.
Bring your mates, raise a glass (or three), and let’s toast to proper village night out!
Quiz Night, Every Wednesday
Put your knowledge to the test and have some jolly good fun at our pub quiz night. Enjoy a mix of rounds including; General Knowledge, Music & Movies, History & Geography.
Mother's Day Sunday Roast
Join us for a Sunday Roast featuring beautiful specially themed table decor and a free gift and drink for the Mum’s.
Booking essential.
An Evening of Magic
Magician Rob Hutchinson is bringing his spellbinding evening magic parlous show to our village pub. Followed by up-close table tricks! This magic show is not designed for children, but it is child friendly.
The Black Lion Folk Club (Monthly)
Don’t miss our monthly Folk Club jam session. Either come and watch, or bring your own intruments and join in the merriment.
Mother's Day Jewellery Making Workshop (Ticketed Event)
This Mothers Day Workshop gives you the opportunity to have a wonderful day with your Mum or friends, creating hearts or flowers pendants. Get creative and enjoying making something special together!
Valentine's Day Meal
Join us for a romantic supper, live piano, live harp, themed cocktails, and 20% off any bottle of wine. Enjoy our charming Valentine’s decor and a cosy atmosphere. Booking essential if you’re after food!
The Wakeman Mummers Folk Night
The Wakeman Mummers will play merry folk jigs to lift your spirits.
From 7:30pm onwards. Food available.
The Six Nations Rugby Union, Showing All Matches
We’ll be showing all the games live on our brand new projector screen in the bar, with our hot food available.
The Village Pantry Launch
Start your New Year right and shop local, and possibly with crumbs on your jumper, at The Black Lion’s brand new Village Pantry, opening January 31st! From biscuits to bacon, we’ve got everything you need (except maybe a winning lottery ticket).
Pop in and spend £20 or more, and you’ll bag yourself a delightful 15% off on all your daily essentials. Need another reason to swing by? We’re treating every visitor to free samples upon arrival, before you even spend a penny!
Burns Night Supper
Don your tartan and join us Saturday 24th Jan, 6-9pm for our grand Burns Night celebration. Enjoy Hot toddies, whisky cocktails, and we’re serving up a Scottish inspired set menu overflowing with haggis, neeps and tatties and all the bagpipe worthy classics. With live Scottish music and a spot of Burns’ poetry from the Wakeman Mummers, alongside the Scottish feast. Booking essential if you’re after food!
Small Plates Menu Launch
Hold onto your flat caps, our brilliant new chef, Chris McPhee, has landed at the hearth, and things are about to get tastier than a pint by the fire! Starting Wednesday 21st Jan, swing by for our brand new small plates menu, perfect for soaking up those winter ales.
The Black Lion Café, Every Fri - Sun
Every Fri, Sat, & Sun 10am-3pm. Hot drinks, hearty hot food, and home-made cakes. Take advantage of our £12 soup and sandwich deal - it will leave you feeling full and wholesome.
Going for an amble around our beautiful village? Wrap up warm and swing by for our take-away coffee/tea & cake deal, just £6.50.
New Years Eve at The Black Lion (free event)
Gather with us for a good ol’ knees up for our very first New Years Eve at The Black Lion. The theme this year is Downton Abbey! So get your suits, gowns and jewels on and enjoy our end of year quiz, buffet supper and a glass of fizz to toast the new year at midnight…
Coracle Chamber Choir
Enjoy a candle lit evening of wholesome Christmas numbers, with the Coracle Chamber Choir. Hailing from York, their beautiful harmonies will leave you feeling festive and full of joy.
Emma Jane
Grab a drink, sit back and enjoy an evening of acoustic folk pop originals and contemporary covers with Emma Jane, an absolutely beautiful voice which leave you sat in awe.
Festive Wreath Making Workshop (Ticketed Event)
Gather together in our cosy bar area and craft your own wreath made up of locally foraged and ethically sourced foliage. Elli from Eleanor Brown Florals will guide you through making your wreath and all tools needed will be at your disposal.
Beeswax Candle Making Workshop (Ticketed Event)
Enjoy a wintery afternoon of relaxing candle making, guided by Di from Wild Harvest School. This workshop is without the need for electric, or heat, using pure beeswax beekeeper foundations sheets.
Grand Opening Celebration
Come one, come all, and join us to celebrate the grand opening of The Black Lion.
Enjoy live music and lots of good cheer! If you’d like to join us for food, please book a table here on our website. If you’re just after drinks, the bar will be open and welcoming.