Join us on the 25th November as the lights go on! Indulge in the festive season with a full brass band playing Christmas carols, hot mulled cider and gin, and a special guest to turn our lights on!
There's no better place to be around Christmas than right here At The Black Lion, there'll be chestnuts roasting on the open fire, marshmallows for toasting,and festive tipples as far as the eye can see!
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BEERS - BEER FESTIVAL!
Were going all out this year with 80 beers to choose from! There's no need for a summer holiday this year when you can travel around the beer drinking world with us! As well as the beer, which will also be available to buy in trays of 6 thirds for £8, we will also have live music and guest food vans every night! We think this will be our best festival yet so don't miss the chance to come down!
MONDAY - Paella Paella (authentic paella) 6-9pm
- Live music from Dr Busker from 8:30pm
TUESDAY - Str Eats (Malaysian street food) 6-9pm
-Live music from Neil Donoghue from 8pm
WEDNESDAY - Barbarian Grill (bbq) 6-9pm
- Live music from Fenny Stompers from 8:30pm
THURSDAY - Baja Sabrina (mexican) 6-9pm
- Live music from Thom Kirkpatrick from 8:30pm
FRIDAY - Little oven of Joy (wood fired pizza) 3-8pm
- Live music from Dukes Jetty from 9pm
SATURDAY - Now now South Africa 3-8pm
- Live music from Carnaby Street from 8:30pm
SUNDAY - Howe&co Fish and chips 3-8pm
- Live music from Rory O Kane 4-7pm
- Live music from Pete Watkins from 8pm
BLACK LION 6TH ANNUAL CIDER FESTIVAL!
This year we will have over 80 different real ciders and perries to get stuck into, as well as live music and guest food vans every night! Having trouble with all the choice? Try a tray of 6 thirds for £8! Do not miss the chance to come down and have some fun with us!
MONDAY - Baja Cantina (Mexican street food) 6-9pm
- Live music from Dan Knight from 8.30pm
TUESDAY - The Rub (Smoked BBQ) 6-9pm
- Live music from Tom Dobbs from 8.30pm
WEDNESDAY - Dr Busker and the Dorset Rats from 8pm
THURSDAY - Soul Shack (American street food) 4-9pm
- Live music from Out Of The Blue from 8pm
FRIDAY - Taco Shack (Mexican street food) 6-9pm
- Live music from Ouze Valley Singles Club from 9pm
SATURDAY - Sausage fest (BBQ part I) 3-8pm
SUNDAY - Sausage fest (BBQ part II) 3-8pm
- Live music from The Dukes Jerry from 3pm
- Live music from Pete Watkins from 7pm
****GIN AND JAZZ FESTIVAL 2019****
This year we will have over 400 gins for you to sample! As well as some fabulous music throughout, special events for our gin fanatics, and a variety of food vans here to keep your stomach properly lined!
MONDAY: Arnie Somogyi Trio ( from 8:30pm)
TUESDAY: Jazz Trio (from 8:30pm)
WEDNESDAY: Natasha Seale Duo (from 8:30pm)
Gin tasting with Boe professionals (from 7:30pm - book in
at the bar).*
THURSDAY: Fenny Stompers (from 8pm)
Baja Cantina - Mexican street food (6-9pm)
FRIDAY: Little oven of Joy - stone baked pizza (6-9pm)
SATURDAY: Saf's Kitchen - homemade Punjabi food (3-8pm)
SUNDAY: Orchestral manoeuvres in jazz (from 4pm)
BBQ (3-8pm)
*We are offering a tasting with Boe gin experts, who will go through 3 different gin and tonics at a time with you, whilst you sit back with a complimentary cheese board! This is a ticket only event with limited space, so please book in ASAP at the bar.
We have also brought back our Tipsy Teas by popular demand! Be greeted on arrival with prosecco, followed by high tea (including sandwiches, cakes, scones etc) washed down with a fun and tonic of your choice served in cups and saucers! Book in ASAP at the bar.
ITINERARY
THURSDAY: food from the Little Oven Of Joy 6-9pm
FRIDAY: The Human Jukebox from 8pm
SATURDAY: It's All About The Birds & The Beers
SUNDAY: Music From Alex Early From 4pm
& Charity BBQ From 3pm
MONDAY: Music From Rachel Early From 2pm
& The Dukes Jetty From 5pm
BAR SNACKS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL
- Yirrells Pork Pies £3.50 Each
- Cheese Board 1x Cheese £4.00 each
- Pint Of Prawns £3.50 A Pint
