Welcome to The Lion at Ickleton
A Community Owned Freehouse
Welcome to The Lion!
The Lion at Ickleton is a community-owned pub and restaurant nestled on the Cambridgeshire, Essex border. We serve seasonal food, well-kept ales and a warm welcome.
Proudly reopened in 2025, we’re at the heart of village life, close to the Wellcome Genome Campus at Hinxton and just a short journey from Saffron Walden and Imperial War Museum Duxford.
Close to the ancient Icknield Way and right on National Cycle Route 11, we’re a welcoming stop for walkers and cyclists exploring the local countryside. Cycle racks are conveniently located by the garden, and muddy boots are always welcome.
Whether you’re enjoying a pint in our sunny garden, warming up beside the fire or gathering with friends and family over a meal, you’ll find a relaxed atmosphere and a genuinely friendly welcome.
We’re passionate about supporting local breweries and regularly feature a changing selection of guest ales alongside our permanent favourites.
Got a beer you’d like to see on the bar? We’d love to hear your suggestions.
Now open Monday and Tuesday evenings 4.00 – 10.30pm
with a limited menu of good pub grub or visiting food trucks most weeks from 5-8pm.
Up next on August 25th – Wrapunzel – Yorkshire Pudding Wraps – preorder here
See who else we’ve got lined up!
BANK HOLIDAY AT THE LION
Why settle for one Bank Holiday event when you can have three?
We’ve filled the weekend with bow ties, family fun and a trip down the rabbit hole.
Sensible? Perhaps not. Fun? Absolutely.
See what we have got planned…
