The Debenham Lion

The Debenham Lion Voted best pub in Norfolk & Suffolk, The Debenham Lion is a beautifully restored, traditional pub with delicious food and local beers.

Meet Dave, the Chevallier Brewing Co. drayman. It’s an ancient job and one that is mercifully safe from AI. I’ll never q...
13/06/2026

Meet Dave, the Chevallier Brewing Co. drayman. It’s an ancient job and one that is mercifully safe from AI. I’ll never quite get used to standing in the cellar and having 40kg firkin chucked in my direction but it certainly keeps you on your toes! 🍻

Starting on Wednesday 17 June we’ll be showing all the England matches (sorry Scotland - we can’t open up at 2am!). On m...
11/06/2026

Starting on Wednesday 17 June we’ll be showing all the England matches (sorry Scotland - we can’t open up at 2am!). On match days a pitcher of Lionheart will be on offer for £12 and we’ll have some fabulous loaded fries on the menu to keep you fuelled. Cheers 🍻

England vs Croatia - 17 June, 9pm
England vs Ghana - 23 June, 9pm
England vs Panama - 27 June, 10pm

Next Thursday our very own Sam Surl will be at the bar in the Great Hall, shaker in hand. Some chilled music, snacks and...
11/06/2026

Next Thursday our very own Sam Surl will be at the bar in the Great Hall, shaker in hand. Some chilled music, snacks and gorgeous cocktails to start your weekend with a swing. Tickets £12 (on the website) and include your first drink. Cheers! 🍸

Bresaola & honey rosary ash goats cheese parcels, watercress, pinenuts and blackberries…perfect for a summer lunch at Th...
09/06/2026

Bresaola & honey rosary ash goats cheese parcels, watercress, pinenuts and blackberries…perfect for a summer lunch at The Lion

The poster says it all! We are so excited to announce our second beer festival. 18-20 September. Tickets on sale now on ...
03/06/2026

The poster says it all! We are so excited to announce our second beer festival. 18-20 September. Tickets on sale now on the website. Keep an eye on our socials as we release the beers we’ll be showing as well and new for this year, a great choice of ciders. Can’t wait to see you then 🍻 and many more

Rye Vodka & orange cured trout, dill infused potato, pickled cucumber and orange. On the menu now - perfectly light for...
02/06/2026

Rye Vodka & orange cured trout, dill infused potato, pickled cucumber and orange. On the menu now - perfectly light for this muggy day.

Delighted to see .bronze headlining in today. You can still book in to his talk at The Lion on Thursday 2 July. Tickets...
21/05/2026

Delighted to see .bronze headlining in today. You can still book in to his talk at The Lion on Thursday 2 July. Tickets just £5 and can be found on the website. Art and beer - what could be better! 🍻

The East Suffolk Morris descended on The Lion last night and what an absolute blast we all had. Dancing, drinking and si...
14/05/2026

The East Suffolk Morris descended on The Lion last night and what an absolute blast we all had. Dancing, drinking and singing. The bar was abuzz and young and old sang the night away. Can’t wait to have them back 🍻

At last - bread made from wheat grown a stone’s throw away just outside the village. Baked to perfection by the very tal...
08/05/2026

At last - bread made from wheat grown a stone’s throw away just outside the village. Baked to perfection by the very talented at - we can’t wait to get experimenting in the kitchen. The YQ flour is a magical crop of extraordinary diversity and thus retains all the nutrients long gone in most other strains of wheat.

This 1956 beauty has made my day
07/05/2026

This 1956 beauty has made my day

Address

8 High Street
Debenham
IP146QJ

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+441728901424

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