Foodie themes and events at The Old Lion

The contemporary Indian a la carte menu, which also features pub classics and pizza remains available every day of the week.

Similar foodie themed evenings and activities like cookery classes have been a firm favourite with customers at sister restaurant The George at Kilsby, as patron chef, Harishankar, explains: “The monthly themes at The George were so popular last year that we’ve made them weekly for 2025, and we’re now offering similar events at The Old Lion.

“We want our customers to have a special experience and of course we offer something a little bit different with contemporary Indian menu. Our themed day and evening menus put these two things together and for 2025 we’re giving our customers lots of choice.”

Visit The Old Lion’s website - www.oldlionrugby.co.uk - for more information and to book.

Mondays and Wednesdays – Village Curry Night

Treat yourself at the start or in the middle of the week with an easy evening meal and choose from the set menu containing Indian and traditional pub classics. Two courses are £15.95 and three courses £19.95, and either option is served with rice or nan bread.

Thursdays – Event Night

Enjoy your meal and more…

The first Thursday of each month – Paint Away Night

Learn how to paint a different picture every month – the tutor explains what to do in simple steps and you create your unique painting to take home. All equipment is included in the set price.

The second Thursday – Cocktail Masterclass Night

Award winning head mixologist Naresh will talk you through each cocktail step-by-step in the most interactive lesson you’ll ever attend… get ready to make (and drink!) Some of our mixologists favourites.

The third Thursday – Quiz Night

Get friends and family together for The Old Lion’s Quiz Night, which is expected to be fun and a little competitive!

The fourth Thursday – Comedy Night

Tickle your tastebuds and then be tickled by a live comedian.

Follow The Old Lion on @theoldlionrugby on Instagram and Facebook for announcements about the Comedy Night line-ups, the Paint Away art you can paint and Saturday’s guest musicians and DJs.

Saturday Lunchtime – Indian Buffet

Choose from delicious hot starters, a selection of main course curries and Indian sweets between midday and 3.30pm each Saturday for £15.95 per person.

Saturday and Sunday – Afternoon Brunch

For £14.95 per person, select either an Indian breakfast platter with masala omlette, dosa sambhar or paratha raitha, chole battura, medu vada and chutney and sooji halwas or a full English with everything you’d expect and a choice of an omelette or fried or poached egg. Served between midday and 5pm.

Saturday – Live Music

From 8pm until 9.30pm ever Saturday, live musicians and DJs will add to the atmosphere and help you celebrate the weekend – booking early is recommended!

Sundays – Sunday Roast

Beef, pork, chicken and falafel are the Sunday Dinner choices on offer, served with roasted potatoes, honey root vegetables, seasonal greens, Yorkshire pudding, chipolata and thyme gravy.

Harishankar, continued: “Some of regular customers have said they are already looking forward to the Indian Buffet and the Indian Brunch, but I think the Full English Breakfast option will also be very popular. Thursdays also bring something brand new for The Old Lion at Harborough Magna and our Quiz Night, Comedy Night, Cocktail Masterclass and Paint Away Night – which is really fun evening where you’re taught how to paint a specific picture step by step – are a perfect excuse to get together with friends for some fun with delicious contemporary Indian food.”

On weekdays, the bar is open from 4pm to 10pm and the restaurant between 5.30pm and 9.30pm. Food is served from 12 midday to 9.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.