We are open today from 12noon - 11pm with food from 12 - 5pm - don't forget our Quiz of the Year starting at 7:30pm

This Sunday is our Grand Pub Quiz of the Year!  How much were you paying attention during 20025? 7.30pm start - free to enter #NoWifi #NoPhoneSignal  #NoCheating #Kniveton #Derbyshire

Join us to say Goodbye to 2025 and Hello to 2026 this New Year's Eve! Free admission - no ticket required. The Fancy Dress Theme is "You're Not Going Like That Are You?"

It's betwixt Sunday so we are holding a Christmas Music #PubQuiz Just for fun (but we still turn off the WiFi!) - free to enter - prizes! We expect to be busy so get here early for the best seats! #NoWifi #NoPhoneSignal  #NoCheating #Prizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

This Sunday is the third of the month so it's #QuizNight! 7.30pm start. 4 per team max, £2 pp entry (bring cash) Last month the new jackpot wasn't won so it rolls over... #NoWifi #NoPhoneSignal  #NoCheating #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

🇪🇸 ¿Quieres hablar español? 🇪🇸 Whether just starting out, already looking forward to your Spanish holiday or a native speaker, all levels are welcome. The last session of the year will be on Thursday 18th December 7.30pm. 🇪🇸 ¡Hasta luego! 🇪🇸

We are now fully booked for our #Christmas Day Lunch - however the pub is fully open for drinks between 12noon and 2pm on the 25th. Over the Christmas and New Year period we will be open all-day every-day (check for kitchen opening times).

TRAFFIC INFO - Our road, the B5035, is still CLOSED at Godfrey Hole, just before the first turn to Wirksworth. So no diversion from Ashbourne, but our Wirksworth customers will have to take a detour through Brassington. The work should be completed before the weekend.

As the nights drew, in a few of our locals began meeting on a Thursday night to play a game of #Scrabble. If you wish to join in then come and join us from 7:30 tonight.

More #Camra Award Winning on our pumps... Grave Digger's from Church End Brewery - at 3.8%, dark black and red in colour, with a complex mixture of chocolate and roast flavours. Two different hops, gives the beer a complex feel and smooth finish.

Still making plans for the big day? Unexpectedly, due to changes in circumstances, we have space available for #ChristmasDayLunch. Join us at 2 for 2.30pm for a four course, traditional Christmas Lunch - menu in the comments. Call us on 01335 345554 to book.

Our #FestiveMenu - whether it's your work's do, club get-together, family gathering or just a bunch of friends - join us at The Red Lion at Kniveton. Call us on 01335 345554 or email [email protected]

Fed up of quizzes where teams are frantically googling on their phone under the table? In our little hollow we have NO phone signal and we switch OFF the wifi... NO CHEATING! Our November #QuizNight is this Sunday - 7.30pm start. #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

🇪🇸¿Quieres hablar español?🇪🇸 Whether just starting out, wanting to brush up ready for your Spanish holiday or fluent, all levels are welcome. The next session will be on Thursday 13th November at around 7.30pm.

This Sunday is the third of the month so it's #QuizNight! 7.30pm start. 4 per team max, £2 pp entry (bring cash) Last month the new jackpot wasn't won so it rolls over... #NoWifi #NoPhoneSignal  #NoCheating #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

Today is the third Sunday of the month so it's #QuizNight! 7.30pm start. 4 per team max, £2 pp entry (bring cash) Last month the new jackpot wasn't won so it rolls over... #NoWifi #NoPhoneSignal  #NoCheating #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

Hearty roasts, locally sourced & slow-cooked to perfection every Sunday. We are booked up at lunchtime today but have tables available later in the afternoon. Call 01335 345554 to book or take the risk and drop in! #kniveton #ashbourne #derbyshire #sundayroast #sundaylunch

Fed up of quizzes where teams are frantically googling on their phone under the table? In our little hollow we have NO phone signal and we switch OFF the wifi... NO CHEATING! Our October #QuizNight is this Sunday - 7.30pm start. #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

This Sunday is the third of the month so it's #QuizNight! 7.30pm start. 4 per team max, £2 pp entry (bring cash) Last month the new jackpot wasn't won so it rolls over... #NoWifi #NoPhoneSignal  #NoCheating #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

*** Our South American Night is now fully booked! *** Sat 25th October - 3 courses from the Andes and the Amazon including vegetarian options.

By popular demand - another South American Night!  Sat 25th October - 7pm for 7.30pm - £36pp - 3 courses from the Andes and the Amazon including vegetarian options. These nights get fully booked so get in pronto! Call us on 01335 345554 or email [email protected]

Glad to have secured a cask of #FallenAngel from #ChurchEndBrewery - awarded Gold in the Premium Pale, Blond, and Golden category of Camra's Champion Beer of Britain and Bronze Overall! A sharp, full flavoured pale bitter. Bucket fulls of American hops, to give it that lemony edge. #camra #realale

It's the #RWC2025 Final - this afternoon we see #England taking on #Canada at Twickenham for the ultimate prize in #WomensRugby 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿#ENG v #CAN🇨🇦 🏉KO at 16:00🕓

Proud to announce that we have been included in the @camraofficial.bsky.social 2026 #GoodBeerGuide. Thanks to all the #CAMRA members who nominate, score and vote for us, the brewers and cider makers who we work with and TeamRedLion! #camra #realcider #realperry #realale

Today is the third Sunday of the month so it's #QuizNight! 7.30pm start. 4 per team max, £2 pp entry (bring cash) Last month the jackpot was won again - twice in 2 months so we start again... #NoWifi #NoPhoneSignal  #NoCheating #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

As usual we will be showing the #RWC2025 Semi-Final matches this weekend - this afternoon we see #England taking on #France with the chance to meet Canada in the final. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿#ENG v #FRA🇫🇷 🏉KO at 15:30🕞

As usual we will be showing the #RWC2025 Semi-Final matches this weekend - starting tonight with 🇳🇿New Zealand v Canada 🇨🇦 KO at 19:30

Arghh, Listen up ye barnacle-bellied bilge rats! ‘Tis Talk Like a Pirate Day, an’ we be ladlin’ out a deal fit fer a king o’ thieves — double yer rum fer nothin’ but the spit in yer beard! But best bark yer order in a buccaneer tongue, or walk the plank ye shall!!

Fed up of quizzes where teams are frantically googling on their phone under the table? In our little hollow we have NO phone signal and we switch OFF the wifi... NO CHEATING! Our September #QuizNight is this Sunday - 7.30pm start. #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

The third Sunday of the month is #QuizNight! 7.30pm start. 4 per team max, £2 pp entry (bring cash) Last month the jackpot was won again - that's twice in two months - so we start again... #NoWifi #NoPhoneSignal  #NoCheating #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

****LAST REMINDER**** TONIGHT #MusicQuiz - 7.30pm Music from all eras - Just for fun (though we'll still turn off the WiFi so you can't Shazam!) - Free to Enter Our next usual quiz will be on Sunday 21st  September.

This August Bank Holiday Sunday #MusicQuiz - 7.30pm Music from all eras - Just for fun (though we'll still turn off the WiFi so you can't Shazam!) - Free to Enter Our next usual quiz will be on Sunday 21st  September.

Today is the third Sunday of the month so it's #QuizNight! 7.30pm start. 4 per team max, £2 pp entry (bring cash) Last month the jackpot of just over £150 was won so we start again... #NoWifi #NoPhoneSignal  #NoCheating #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

Sunday night is the third of the month so it's #QuizNight! 7.30pm start. 4 per team max, £2 pp entry (bring cash) Last month the jackpot of just over £150 was won so we start again... #NoWifi #NoPhoneSignal  #NoCheating #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

After a great turnout for our first #Spanish Chat Night, it was agreed that we would make this a regular monthly event - so the next chat is Thursday 14th August. Whether fluent or just taking your first steps, all levels are welcome!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England v Espana 🇪🇸 The Womens Euros - The Final  Come down and cheer on your team (in whichever language!) KO 5pm

Today is the third Sunday of the month so it's #QuizNight! 7.30pm start. 4 per team max, £2 pp entry (bring cash) Last month the jackpot was not won so rolls over... #NoWifi #NoPhoneSignal  #NoCheating #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

Fed up of quizzes where teams are frantically googling on their phone under the table? In our little hollow we have NO phone signal and we switch OFF the wifi... NO CHEATING! Our July #QuizNight is this Sunday - 7.30pm start. #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

Sunday night is the third of the month so it's #QuizNight! 7.30pm start. 4 per team max, £2 pp entry (bring cash) Last month the jackpot was not won so rolls over... #NoWifi #NoPhoneSignal  #NoCheating #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

A guided tasting tour around the five Scottish Whisky regions with local whisky enthusiast, Dave Coackley. 7.30pm Sun 27th July - £28 per person - Limited Tickets - Call us on 01335 345554 or email [email protected] to reserve your seat.

Some say Yorkies are the best bit of a #SundayRoast and we can now offer #GlutenFree Yorkshire Puddings. We've a few large tables today but still have space available through the afternoon. Call 01335 345554 to book or take the risk and drop in! #kniveton #ashbourne #derbyshire

#LiveMusic - FUZZY OVERDRIVE Lively, local, party band bringing you covers from the 60's onwards. TONIGHT - 8pm start - FREE Entry

Sunday night is the third of the month so it's #QuizNight! 7.30pm start. 4 per team max, £2 pp entry (bring cash) Last month the jackpot was not won so rolls over... #NoWifi #NoPhoneSignal  #NoCheating #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

The Crisis tin on the bar has been filled. Happy to announce customers donated £272.17, €0.15 and $0.10! We've sent this to Crisis to give practical help to a homeless person move into their own accommodation - visit www.crisis.org.uk/ for more info on their work.

South American Night - food from the Andes and the Amazon. Friday June 13th - 6.30pm for 7pm - £33pp Due to a cancellation we have one table for four available - this has been booked up for weeks so call us on 01335 345554 to grab this last table.

We have been informed that for the THIRD YEAR RUNNING we have been Awarded @camraofficial.bsky.social  East Midland's CIDER PUB OF THE YEAR for 2025! #camraeastmidscpoty #realcider #realperry #eastmidscider #camra #award #kniveton #ashbourne #derbyshire #peakdistrict #ciderpub #independentpubs

Today is #PubPride2025 and we are proudly supporting @clive_ask  - an inclusivity campaign  working with the LGBTQ+ community to ensure that everyone is welcome at the pub. 🏳️‍🌈 #EveryoneIsWelcomeHere 🏳️‍🌈 #AskForClive 🏳️‍🌈

Fed up of quizzes where teams are frantically googling on their phone under the table? In our little hollow we have NO phone signal and we switch OFF the wifi... NO CHEATING! Our May #QuizNight is this Sunday - 7.30pm start. #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

Sunday night is the third of the month so it's #QuizNight! 7.30pm start. 4 per team max, £2 pp entry (bring cash) Last month the jackpot was not won so rolls over... #NoWifi #NoPhoneSignal  #NoCheating #CashPrizes #Kniveton #Derbyshire

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