The Lion at Basford is a pub and restaurant on Mosley Street in New Basford. Its relaxed local character is supported by regular food service, a busy bar and space for both casual drinks and complete meals. The venue opens throughout the week and stays later on Friday and Saturday nights.
A full main menu gives the pub a more substantial food offer than simple bar snacks. Familiar British favourites, burgers, lighter plates and comforting seasonal dishes allow diners to choose between a quick lunch and a longer evening meal. Ingredients and specials can change, so the current menu remains the best guide on the day.
Sunday has its own menu, built around roast dinners and the generous accompaniments expected of a traditional pub lunch. The informal room makes the Lion practical for families, friends and neighbourhood gatherings. Guests with allergies or dietary needs should speak with staff before ordering so ingredients and kitchen handling can be checked.
Beer is central to the bar, joined by wine, spirits, cocktails and alcohol free drinks. The combination of food and a broad drinks range lets the venue move naturally from daytime dining into a more social evening atmosphere. The Lion’s appeal lies in being a dependable community pub where the kitchen has a clear and useful role.
Address: 44 Mosley Street, New Basford, Nottingham NG7 7FQ, United Kingdom
The Lion At Basford Menu
Sunday Lunches
Available 12 – 5pm (subject to availability). All served with mashed & roast potatoes, sage & onion stuffing, carrots & swede, broccoli, cauliflower, Yorkshire pudding & gravy. (V) Suitable for vegetarians | (VE) Suitable for vegans | (VEO) Vegan option | (GF) Gluten free | (GFO) Gluten free option | 🌶 Hot. All items are subject to availability during food service hours. All weights are approximate prior to cooking. All dishes are prepared in kitchens where nuts and gluten are present. We cannot guarantee that fish items are free from bones. For any special dietary requirements please ask a member of staff before ordering.
Roast Topside of Beef
Chicken Breast
Mushroom, Cranberry & Brie Wellington
Sautéed mushrooms, cranberries & seasoned spinach with sunflower & pumpkin seeds in a brie sauce encased in puff pastry. (V)
Pub Tapas
Pick and mix any 3 for £16.50. (V) Suitable for vegetarians | (VE) Suitable for vegans | (VEO) Vegan option | (GF) Gluten free | (GFO) Gluten free option | 🌶 Hot. All items are subject to availability during food service hours. All weights are approximate prior to cooking. All dishes are prepared in kitchens where nuts and gluten are present. We cannot guarantee that fish items are free from bones. For any special dietary requirements please ask a member of staff before ordering.
Katsu Prawns
Katsu dipping sauce.
Cod & Crab Croquettes
In fine breadcrumbs, flavoured with lemongrass and a hint of chilli, tartare sauce.
Calamari
Fried in a light batter, sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Beer Battered Cod Fillet Goujons
Tartare sauce.
Duck Gyoza
Japanese style dumplings, hoi sin sauce.
Buttermilk Chicken Goujons
Chicken breast goujons in a crispy crunchy crumb, garlic mayonnaise.
Mini Cumberland Sausages
Perfect for dipping, HP brown sauce.
Mozzarella Sticks
A classic nibbler; soft melted mozzarella in a crunchy shell, garlic mayo. (V)
Breaded Jalapeños
Green jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, coated in a crunchy crumb, sour cream. (V) 🌶
Mac ‘N’ Cheese Bites
Macaroni pasta, mature cheddar cheese sauce coated in rice flaked breadcrumbs, spicy salsa. (V)
Mini Indian Selection
Spicy samusa, onion bhaji and vegetable pakora, mango chutney. (VE)
Quorn Vegan Dippers
A vegan alternative to chicken dippers, reggae reggae jerk sauce. (VE)
Buffalo Cauliflower
Cauliflower bites in spicy crispy batter, sriracha dipping sauce. (VE) 🌶
Smashing Nachos
(V) Suitable for vegetarians | (VE) Suitable for vegans | (VEO) Vegan option | (GF) Gluten free | (GFO) Gluten free option | 🌶 Hot. All items are subject to availability during food service hours. All weights are approximate prior to cooking. All dishes are prepared in kitchens where nuts and gluten are present. We cannot guarantee that fish items are free from bones. For any special dietary requirements please ask a member of staff before ordering.
Plain & Simple
Tortilla chips loaded with melted cheddar & jalapeños with sides of salsa, sour cream & guacamole. (V) (GF)
Vegan Nachos
Tortilla chips loaded with melted vegan applewood smoked flavoured cheese & jalapeños with sides of salsa & guacamole. (VE) (GF)
Wraps
Enjoy our 10” flour tortilla wraps served with a side of homemade ‘slaw. Why not add an extra handful of skin on fries £1.50 or seasoned wedges £2. (V) Suitable for vegetarians | (VE) Suitable for vegans | (VEO) Vegan option | (GF) Gluten free | (GFO) Gluten free option | 🌶 Hot. All items are subject to availability during food service hours. All weights are approximate prior to cooking. All dishes are prepared in kitchens where nuts and gluten are present. We cannot guarantee that fish items are free from bones. For any special dietary requirements please ask a member of staff before ordering.
Basford Club
Grilled chicken breast, smoked streaky bacon, shredded iceberg, sliced tomato, mayonnaise.
BBQ Chicken
Buttermilk chicken goujons, smoked streaky bacon, cheddar, bourbon BBQ sauce.
Chicken & Avocado
Grilled chicken breast, guacamole, shredded iceberg, sliced tomato.
Breakfast Wrap
Mini Cumberland sausages, smoked streaky bacon, hash brown, tomato ketchup or HP brown sauce.
Posh Fish Finger Wrap
Iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, tartare sauce.
Halloumi Wrap
Fried halloumi, iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, chilli jam. (V)
Burgers
All our burgers are served with salad & dill pickle sauces in our signature pretzel bun with a southern fried onion nest, skin on fries and homemade ‘slaw. Upgrade to seasoned potato wedges for an extra £1.50. (V) Suitable for vegetarians | (VE) Suitable for vegans | (VEO) Vegan option | (GF) Gluten free | (GFO) Gluten free option | 🌶 Hot. All items are subject to availability during food service hours. All weights are approximate prior to cooking. All dishes are prepared in kitchens where nuts and gluten are present. We cannot guarantee that fish items are free from bones. For any special dietary requirements please ask a member of staff before ordering.
Memphis Belle
Two beef patties, Monterey Jack cheese.
Johnny Cash
Two beef patties, smoked streaky bacon, Monterey Jack cheese.
Elvis
Two beef patties, smoked streaky bacon, peanut butter, chilli jam, Monterey Jack cheese.
The King
Two beef patties topped with slow cooked BBQ pulled pork, Monterey Jack cheese.
Ol’ Blue Eyes
Two beef patties, smoked streaky bacon, Long Clawson blue Stilton, caramelised red onion chutney.
Big Poppa
Two beef patties, buttermilk chicken goujons, smoked streaky bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, bourbon BBQ sauce.
Ziggy Stardust
Southern fried chicken fillet, grilled pineapple ring, jalapeños, reggae reggae jerk sauce. 🌶
Rhinestone Cowboy
Southern fried chicken, smoked streaky bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, bourbon BBQ sauce.
Mamma Mia!
Grilled chicken breast, halloumi, caramelised red onion chutney.
Buffalo Soldier
Cajun chicken breast, smoked streaky bacon, chilli jam.
Honky Tonk
Southern fried chicken, hash brown, Monterey Jack cheese, spicy tomato salsa.
Blue Monday
Plant based burger, Long Clawson blue Stilton, caramelised red onion chutney. (V)
Morrisette
Quorn buttermilk style burger in a crispy crumb, katsu curry sauce, sliced spring onion. (VE)
The Pretender
Plant based burger, smoked applewood cheese, caramelised red onion chutney. (VE)
California Dreamin’
Quorn buttermilk style burger in a crispy crumb, salsa, smoked applewood cheese. (VE)
Dirty Fries
Trade up any of the below and enjoy with seasoned wedges for an extra £1.50. (V) Suitable for vegetarians | (VE) Suitable for vegans | (VEO) Vegan option | (GF) Gluten free | (GFO) Gluten free option | 🌶 Hot. All items are subject to availability during food service hours. All weights are approximate prior to cooking. All dishes are prepared in kitchens where nuts and gluten are present. We cannot guarantee that fish items are free from bones. For any special dietary requirements please ask a member of staff before ordering.
So Cheesy
Loaded with mounds of melted cheddar. (V) (GF)
Loaded
Smoked streaky bacon, bourbon BBQ sauce & melted cheddar. (GF)
Low ‘N’ Slow
Topped with slow cooked BBQ pulled pork, melted cheddar. (GF)
Mexican Hot
Covered in smokey beef chilli, jalapeño peppers. 🌶
Katsu Chicken
Buttermilk chicken goujons, katsu curry sauce, spring onions.
Vegan Applewood
Covered in melted vegan applewood smoked flavoured cheese. (VE) (GF)
Bean ‘N’ Lean
Covered in smokey three bean chilli & jalapeño peppers. (VE) 🌶
Long Clawson Blue
Tangy crumbled blue Stilton, sweet caramelised red onion chutney. (V) (GF)
Hot & Cold
Heaped with sour cream, sweet chilli sauce. (V) (GF)
Salads
(V) Suitable for vegetarians | (VE) Suitable for vegans | (VEO) Vegan option | (GF) Gluten free | (GFO) Gluten free option | 🌶 Hot. All items are subject to availability during food service hours. All weights are approximate prior to cooking. All dishes are prepared in kitchens where nuts and gluten are present. We cannot guarantee that fish items are free from bones. For any special dietary requirements please ask a member of staff before ordering.
Halloumi
Fried halloumi, spicy salsa, shredded iceberg, tomatoes, cucumber & red onion. (V) (GFO)
House Salad
Chicken & smoked streaky bacon, house dressing, shredded iceberg, tomatoes, cucumber & red onion. (GF)
Sides
(V) Suitable for vegetarians | (VE) Suitable for vegans | (VEO) Vegan option | (GF) Gluten free | (GFO) Gluten free option | 🌶 Hot. All items are subject to availability during food service hours. All weights are approximate prior to cooking. All dishes are prepared in kitchens where nuts and gluten are present. We cannot guarantee that fish items are free from bones. For any special dietary requirements please ask a member of staff before ordering.
Skin On Fries
(VE) (GF)
Seasoned Wedges
(VE) (GF)
2 Southern Fried Onion Nests
(VE)
Homemade ‘Slaw
(VE) (GF)