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Introducing The Lion At Malpas

If you’re looking for great pub food in Malpas, paired with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, then look no further than The Lion at Malpas, our newly renovated pub with rooms – positioned within the heart of the high street.

Dating back to 16th century, the Lion at Malpas (formerly the Red Lion) is located in the beautiful south Cheshire countryside. We’re excited to welcome both locals and those from further afield, but before we open, we wanted to tell you a little bit more about what to expect.

When Does The Lion At Malpas Open?

We are opening our doors on 16th September 2020, with room bookings available the following week. Table reservations are now being taken for this date onwards and the best way to book is by calling 01948 807 070.

What’s The Lion At Malpas All About?

We are opening the doors to a beautifully refurbished, warm and vibrant pub where customers can enjoy food, drinks and quality time with loved ones. The pub is newly renovated aims to combine a quality offer in a relaxed environment that reflects the vibrant history of Malpas. 

The pub is cleverly segmented to offer ‘an area for everyone’ whether you are looking to drink and chat with friends or choosing to sit quietly and relax with your well-behaved four-legged friend when watching the racing.  There is also a range of dining areas too, whether the light and airy Orangery or a quiet corner for a candle lit dinner with a special person. It goes without saying that all areas of the pub are child-friendly for family meals.

Our aim is to be your local pub and then some, a place where you can relax, unwind and create great memories. We’re also fortunate enough to host a local treasure – a centuries-old chair that was believed to have been sat upon by James I himself when he once visited to watch a cock fight. It is owned by the residents of Malpas, who have kindly chosen The Lion to display it. You can find this wonderful piece of history opposite the bar area, where you’ll also find out more about its heritage.

Fabulous Food

We’re excited to soon be unveiling our menus. The kitchen will showcase the very best local produce with meals prepared to reflect the seasons alongside the pub classics one would expect to see. The menus are updated daily to showcase the fresh ingredients, each cooked in a variety of ways including on a state of the art Josper oven, using Cheshire coals to produce unique and beautiful smoky flavours.

Our Rooms

Alongside our pub, we also have 16 rooms on site. When you enter The Lion at Malpas, it feels as though you’re stepping into a miniature community, which is exactly what we’re hoping to capture. There are various room types available, including a converted bakery which is our luxury suite, to classic B&B style rooms with an exclusive breakfast area for those staying overnight. Each room echoes chic and contemporary designs. They are open and airy with plenty of natural light – perfect for an overnight stay or a longer break.

There’s plenty of things to do in Malpas, whether you’re planning to stay in the village, or head out into the Cheshire countryside. Our village and country rooms are also ideal for shutting away from the world and unwinding – you need not ever leave the site if you don’t want to.

The Brereton Suite

Alongside our pub and our beautiful rooms, we have a large and private function room with its own private bar. The doors of the Brereton suite open on to the courtyard which make it cool on a summer’s day, ideal for hosting get togethers, as well as corporate events. The Brereton suite is a multi-functional, versatile space which can be hired for…

  • Large business meetings
  • Corporate events
  • Post-ceremony wedding receptions
  • Birthday or anniversary parties
  • Gender-reveal parties
  • Christening parties
  • And more…

Made all the better with the option for overnight stays in the adjacent rooms. You can find out more about hiring the suite by calling 01948 807 070 and keep a look out on our Facebook and Instagram for more photographs soon.

Current Covid-19 restrictions apply.  The Brereton Suite provides the perfect space for safe and responsible get togethers, it is large and roomy and there is ample space. Tables can be positioned for social distancing where appropriate. Following lockdown, many are wishing to ditch the cities and enjoy some time in the countryside, where better to hold your corporate events than here?

Supporting the community

Supporting the local community is important to us, which is why we’ll be offering our regulars and locals a ‘Bear Card’, which affords access to a range of exclusive discounts and savings. Those who visit us regularly, but live a little further away, still won’t miss out on the action – as you can join the Bear Community which means you’ll be the first to hear about any news, offers and events. You can apply for a Bear Card by emailing info@thelionmalpas.co.uk, and they can be picked up from the venue.

Find Out More About The Lion At Malpas

Whether you’re looking for the best pub food in Malpas, a local place to grab a drink with friends, an overnight stay or a function room that goes above and beyond, you can find all of that here, at The Lion at Malpas. We’re very excited to open and to see you all when we open.


Remember, to come and see us, you can call 01948 807 070 to book a table or enquire about a room.

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