The Dovecote Inn

The Dovecote Inn Public House & Restaurant A warm welcome to The Dovecote Inn at Laxton. A unique country house inn and restaurant in a unique village setting. Fine wines.
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Here at The Dovecote you will find a lovely, traditional village inn, with an excellent reputation throughout Nottinghamshire and beyond, well respected for:

Fine home-cooked food using only the finest local ingredients. An excellent selection of cask ales. An extensive selection of beers, spirits and soft drinks. All served in a warm relaxed atmosphere by friendly attentive staff. Situated in an

idyllic location, The Dovecote is at the heart of the unique village of Laxton, famed by its historic medieval strip farming system, and close to Sherwood Forest, traditional home of Robin Hood. Travel from Laxton to the picturesque market towns of Newark on Trent and its famous antique fairs, Retford, or Southwell famed by its magnificent Minster.

Father’s Day Weekend at The Dovecote Inn 🏎️🍻Forget the socks.. we’ve got Dad's entire weekend sorted! 🏎️ SATURDAY 20TH J...
10/06/2026

Father’s Day Weekend at The Dovecote Inn 🏎️🍻

Forget the socks.. we’ve got Dad's entire weekend sorted!

🏎️ SATURDAY 20TH JUNE | 12pm - 5pm
The Dad’s Dovey Drive In: Classic cars, outdoor food, Bell shooting 🎯 and an outside bar. All in aid of Paul’s Pitstops mental health charity.

🍽️ SUNDAY 21ST JUNE | 12pm - 5pm
Father’s Day Sunday Roast: Properly cooked meats, massive homemade Yorkies, crispy spuds, and proper gravy.

🧠 SUNDAY 21ST JUNE | 7pm
Dad’s Pub Quiz: Put his trivia to the test! Great laughs, friendly competition, and free entry for all Dads.

Sunday tables fill up fast, so don’t wait around👇🏻
https://thedovecoteinnlaxton.co.uk

A proper little country pub in a place steeped in history 🫶🏻 The perfect pitstop for a lunchtime wander!We had some love...
09/06/2026

A proper little country pub in a place steeped in history 🫶🏻 The perfect pitstop for a lunchtime wander!

We had some lovely guests show us our feature in this brilliant book over the weekend: Short Walks to Curious Places 📚✨

If you're planning a trip out, Laxton is packed with history. Make sure you pop down, check out the visitor centre, explore one of the many incredible local walking routes, and stop by to fuel up with a proper lunch!

⏱️ Our Opening Times ⏱️
• Monday & Tuesday: Bar open 5pm–9pm (No lunch service)
🔥 Tuesday is Bike Night with our mega loaded fries! 🏍️
• Wednesday & Thursday: Open 12pm–10pm
Food served 12pm–2pm & 5pm–8:30pm
• Friday & Saturday: Open 12pm–11pm
Food served 12pm–2pm & 5pm–8:30pm
• Sunday: Open 12pm–8pm
Food served 12pm–5pm
🧠 Pub Quiz every FIRST Sunday of the month!

📍book a table at thedovecoteinnlaxton.co.uk

09/06/2026

Bike Night Tonight! Welcome from 5pm 🏍️

Sunshine, ice-cold pints, and some seriously cool cars... what a day! ☀️🍦🍻Huge thanks to everyone who came down, brought...
08/06/2026

Sunshine, ice-cold pints, and some seriously cool cars... what a day! ☀️🍦🍻

Huge thanks to everyone who came down, brought their incredible vehicles, and made our last car show such a success!

Here’s the link too check out some of the photographs & see if you can spot your car!📸

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iL-9EDz3XnKK_u7iaBgHSqf6PwniVZ_M

If you missed out.. or you're just ready to do it all over again.. Our next Dovey Drive In is officially locked in for Saturday, 20th June! Perfect for a day out with Dad! 🗓️🏎️💨

Get the date in the diary for another epic day of classic cars! 👏

REMINDER 🚨🚨🚨 tonight is our Monthly Pub Quiz!7pm start.. with some free roasties at half time! Message Us to secure your...
07/06/2026

REMINDER 🚨🚨🚨 tonight is our Monthly Pub Quiz!

7pm start.. with some free roasties at half time!

Message Us to secure your table 📲📲

06/06/2026

The weather is definitely giving Sunday Roast vibes this weekend! 🌧️🥩

Escape the drizzle and get cosy by the fire with a proper, comforting roast and a perfectly poured drink.. Take a look at what's waiting for you 📹

We're serving up all your favourites from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.

And.. don’t forget! This weekend is our Monthly Pub Quiz! Sunday 7th June @ 7pm 🧠🧠

Tables fill up fast on weekends like this, so secure yours now at www.thedovecoteinnlaxton.co.uk 🍻✨

05/06/2026

What should Saturday feel like? ✨

For us, the perfect Saturday is made of a few simple things:
🌱 The scent of freshly mowed grass in the air.
☀️ A well-deserved afternoon out with your little ones (we have games!)
🐾 Bringing the dog along for the adventure.
🍺 ...and top it all off with a perfectly crisp, freshly poured pint.

You can tick every single one of those boxes right here in our beer garden.

Food Served 12-2,5-830
Open 12-11

Make the most of your weekend, we can't wait to see you! 🌾🐶

Customer Notice ⭐️Our booking system seems to be having a day off.. if you need a table give us a call or drop us a mess...
05/06/2026

Customer Notice ⭐️

Our booking system seems to be having a day off.. if you need a table give us a call or drop us a message 📲

📞 01777 871586 📞

Father’s Day plans? don’t miss out! 🥩🍺We’re serving up a brilliant 2 or 3 course feast at The Dovecote Inn featuring Sun...
04/06/2026

Father’s Day plans? don’t miss out! 🥩🍺

We’re serving up a brilliant 2 or 3 course feast at The Dovecote Inn featuring Sunday roasts, our epic Father's Day Platter, Landlord's Fish & Chips, and a Guinness & Chocolate cake that Dad is going to love..

🏷️ 2 Courses £27.95 | 3 Courses £35.95 (Kids menu available!)

🧠 Stick around or head back down for our Dads Pub Quiz at 7 PM, and yes, Dads get in completely FREE! 👏👏

Tables go incredibly fast for this date, so secure your spot today and get the favorite child points locked in!

🔗 https://thedovecoteinnlaxton.co.uk

Friday plans = sorted. 😍 But you'll need to move quick because tables are filling up FAST!Treat yourself to our Fish & C...
04/06/2026

Friday plans = sorted. 😍 But you'll need to move quick because tables are filling up FAST!

Treat yourself to our Fish & Chip Friday deal.. get 2 for £25 of proper, crispy pub comfort 🐟✨

Join us for lunch (12 PM - 2 PM) or dinner (5 PM - 8:30 PM) 👉 https://thedovecoteinnlaxton.co.uk

Address

Cross Hill
Laxton
NG220SX

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
5:30pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
5:30pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm
5:30pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

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