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Black Lion Hotel Ellesmere

Name: Black Lion Hotel Ellesmere
Address: Scotland Street, Ellesmere, SY120EG, GB
Telephone: +441691622937
Price range: ££

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A historic Grade II listed coaching Inn at the heart of the charming market town of Ellesmere, Shropshire.

Steeped in character and tradition, this extensive property dates back to the Tudor era and offers a unique and welcoming experience for all.

24/08/2026

🎶 LIVE MUSIC THIS BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY! 🎶

Don’t forget, we’ve got the incredible Mike Davids Band playing live in our garden from 2pm! 🎸🍻

And don’t worry if the weather doesn’t play ball — we’ll simply move the party into our function room! 🙌

🍽️ Sunday roasts available as normal, 12–6pm.

So grab your friends, enjoy a roast and settle in for some fantastic live music! 🎶🍻

See you Sunday! ❤️

22/08/2026

BIG NEWS! 🔥

Our NEW MENU launches next Friday! 🍽️

We’re going 100% fresh produce & 100% our own menus, and we couldn’t be more excited!

After absolutely smashing it at The Black Lion since January, Alex (our Head Chef) and I realised one thing… we needed a holiday! 😂✈️

Well, we’re back — refreshed, recharged and ready to deliver! 💪

And that’s not all… our festive menu and Christmas Day menu are coming soon too! 🎄🎅

Watch this space… 👀

Food, drink & service — The Black Lion is the place to be! 🍻🍽️🔥

10/08/2026

🦁🍻 WE’RE HIRING! 🍻🦁

Fancy joining the Black Lion team? 👀

As our lovely uni students head back after the summer, we’ve got 2 spaces opening up and we’re looking for some new faces to join us! 🎉

✨ Are you 18+?
✨ Reliable?
✨ Flexible?
✨ Experience not necessary but advantageous
✨ Up for working hard and having a laugh along the way?

Then we want to hear from YOU! 🙌

Whether you’re looking for a new job, some extra hours or just fancy being part of a great team, send us your CV 🦁

📧 [email protected] 📧

08/08/2026

🎉 Here are some of our recent competition winners! 🏆

Would you like to see us run more competitions like these, giving you the chance to WIN a FREE MEAL? 🍽️😍

Let us know in the comments below! 👇
Who knows… you could be our next winner! 🤞🎉

05/08/2026

🍽️ This Week’s Specials 🍽️

Treat yourself to one of our delicious chef’s specials this week!

🐟 Mackerel Pâté
Served with toasted sourdough.

🧀 Chorizo & Parmesan Arancini
Golden, crispy arancini packed with chorizo and Parmesan.

🍗 Chicken Supreme
Served with fondant potato, seasonal root vegetables, and a creamy tarragon & white wine sauce.

🦆 Duck Breast
Served with fondant potato, sweet potato purée, glazed carrots, and a rich port jus.

🍲 Lamb Tagine
Slow-cooked lamb tagine served with fragrant spiced couscous.

Come and join us this week and enjoy our delicious homemade specials. We look forward to seeing you! 🍷✨

01/08/2026

Our latest special starter has been flying out! 🤩

Charred burrata served with a crunchy hazelnut & pistachio crumb, sweet blueberry compote, and finished with fragrant garlic oil. A perfect balance of creamy, sweet, savoury, and crunchy in every bite.

If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s the time! 💙✨

27/07/2026

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23/07/2026

🎉 WIN A TABLE FOR 4 AT THE BLACK LION! 🎉

To celebrate the launch of this week’s delicious new specials, we’re giving one lucky winner a table for four to come and enjoy them with us!

To enter:
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This Week’s Specials

Starters
🇮🇹Chorizo & Parmesan Arancini with wholegrain mustard mayo
🐟 Smoked Haddock Fish Cake with red pepper purée
🥩 Slow Braised Beef Cheek with celeriac purée, pickled shallots, crispy onions & a rich demi-glace

Mains
🍝 Cajun Chicken Penne Pasta
🥧 Homemade Fish Pie
🥗 Chicken Caesar Salad
🍄 Mushroom & Asparagus Risotto
🦆 Pan-Roasted Duck Breast with dauphinoise potatoes, honey-glazed carrots & a rich port jus

Good luck to everyone entering – we can’t wait to welcome the lucky winners!

Please note: The prize includes food for four people from our specials/menu and does not include drinks.

20/07/2026

Live Music at The Black Lion, Ellesmere 🎶

We’re delighted to welcome The Mike Davids Band from Birmingham to The Black Lion on Sunday 30th August, performing live from 2:00pm in the garden.

Blending rock, blues and soul with their own distinctive style, The Mike Davids Band are a 7-piece band who have a reputation for powerful live performances, outstanding musicianship and infectious energy. Their mix of blues-inspired guitar, soulful vocals and classic influences makes them a firm favourite on the Birmingham live music scene.

Whether you’re a fan of blues, rock, soul or simply great live music, this is an afternoon not to be missed.

🗓 Sunday 30th August
🕑 From 2:00pm
📍 The Black Lion, Ellesmere
🌿 In the garden

Gather your friends, enjoy a great meal, grab a drink and settle in for an afternoon of top-class live music. See you there! 🎸🍻

10/07/2026

✨ Specials Coming Soon ✨

Our talented team of chefs have been busy perfecting a selection of new dishes that will soon be appearing on our specials board.
Here’s a first look at one of our favourite starters:

15-hour braised beef cheek with celeriac purée, pickled shallots, crispy onion, Parmesan tuile and a rich demi-glace.

Packed with flavour, and coming to The Black Lion very soon. We can’t wait for you to try it.

Address

Scotland Street
Ellesmere
SY120EG

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 10pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 10pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 10pm
Thursday	10:30am - 10pm
Friday	10:30am - 11pm
Saturday	10:30am - 11pm
Sunday	10:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+441691622937

Website

https://www.valiantpubs.com/the-black-lion

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