20/08/2026
Discover our Proper Village Gem: The Bees’ Knees, Laneham 🍻✨
If you’re hunting for a warm, traditional Nottinghamshire country pub with serious charm, The Bees’ Knees in Laneham lives up to its name in every way.
Tucked away on Main Street, this award-winning local favorite offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere whether you’re stopping in for a quiet weeknight pint or setting down for a hearty weekend meal.
Here’s why it’s worth a visit:
🍸 The Famous Gin Library: Gin lovers rejoice! The pub stocks a massive selection of over 170 craft and world gins, including their signature local Dilly Spirits.
🍺 Proper Cask Ales & Beers: Home to local craft brews, guest real ales, stout, and cocktails!
🍽️ Delicious Homemade Food: Freshly cooked, honest pub classics made with locally sourced ingredients (booking ahead is highly recommended!).
🐾 Four-legged friends are always welcome, and they even offer overnight stopovers for motorhomes!
With regular pub quizzes, outdoor garden seating, and a proper village feel, it’s one of North Notts’ finest hidden gems.
📍 Find them: Main Street, Laneham, Retford, DN22 0NA
Dilly Spirits
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