Making memories together. Explore our family-friendly event calendar and book your spot today! We look forward to seeing you.

This autumn, why rush when you can relax? Unwind at our cosy pub in Mansfield, where the only thing on the agenda is having a great time. We've got everything you need to enjoy the colder months in comfort, including delicious food and great choices of beer and wine.  Cheers to slowing down and enjoying each season to its fullest.

The Rufford in Mansfield offers a friendly Midland’s welcome to all those that stroll through its doors. We serve a whole range of delicious pub grub, from grills to traditional pub food, so we are sure you won’t be leaving us with a rumble in your stomach. But if it’s drinks you fancy, we have that too. From a cold draught beer, to accompany a light bite, to wines to make the best of a Friday night with friends – the Rufford has you covered. Our friendly staff will be on hand to make sure you have just what you need. And to top it off you can enjoy your time with us inside the pub or outside in our extensive beer garden. So on a sunny day be sure to join us for a good time with friends or family. We’re proudly dog-friendly, and our pub is perfect for your pooch to visit. Come along and bring your dog with you, knowing that everyone will be looked after.

We’re taking Christmas bookings and can’t wait to welcome you! Our festive menus are full of delicious seasonal dishes and traditional Christmas classics.
Whether you&#8217;re planning a family dinner, a get-together with friends, or a special night out, our pub offers the perfect setting to create unforgettable memories this festive season.

Christmas at The Rufford

Whatever the occasion, whatever you fancy, we’ve got it covered. From pub classics, to lighter bites and delicious desserts, there’s something for everyone.

The good times are here

Come and enjoy drinks and delicious food with your furry friend at your side. Our beloved pets go everywhere with us, which is why we’re happy to welcome them into the whole pub at The Rufford.

Your local dog friendly pub in Mansfield

Whether you stand at the bar for a chat or prefer settling into a comfy chair with a pint, you’ll find everything you need at The Rufford in Mansfield.

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Dreaming of a delicious Christmas feast with family and friends? Look no further than The Rufford in Mansfield!
Our chefs have crafted a delicious range of <a href="/christmas-day">Christmas Day</a>, <a href="/boxing-day">Boxing Day</a>, and <a href="/festive-menu">Festive Menus</a> including traditional roasts with all the trimmings to comforting classics and delightful desserts, that are guaranteed to make your celebration extra special. Plus, nothing beats the warm, welcoming feeling our pub brings throughout Christmas to make it an even more magical occasion.
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Secure your booking early and let us help you create magical memories!

Book for Christmas today or by the 31st October, and we&#8217;ll give you £10 worth of vouchers* for you to enjoy on a future visit!
It&#8217;s our way of saying thank you and giving another reason to come back and visit us.

Your Christmas gift from us!

Toast to the New Year at The Rufford with celebrations surrounded by great food, drinks and fun for all!  Then, enjoy a family feast on New Year&#8217;s Day to make the most of the festive break.
Secure your seat today!
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New Year's Celebrations

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From burgers and beers to curries and cocktails, the Love My Locals e-gift card delivers it all. Best of all, they can use it at over 1,000 pubs and bars across the UK!
Order yours in a few clicks from the Love My Locals site today and they&#8217;ll be delivered directly to their inbox!

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This October your local is getting a legendary German makeover! For the first time ever we’re bringing Oktoberfest to The Rufford in Mansfield. Expect festival vibes, stein-clinking, foot-stomping and a whole array of Bavarian inspired eats and drinks. 
Oh ja, it’s gonna be wunderful! 
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Serving Up German Flavours 

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We’re summoning all you spooky souls down to your local haunt from 17th October – 1st November for a monster fortnight of devilish events and spooky treats!
Sink your fangs in to wickedly delicious dishes and sip on potions that pack a spooky punch. From ghostly good food and drinks to monster mashes and good times, there’s something for every monster this October.

Grab your witches’ hats and pumpkins and get ready for a hauntingly good time! Our Big Trick or Treat Halloween Party is not to be missed. Dress to scare, and get ready for music, fun and frights that everyone with love.
But the frightful fun doesn’t stop there! Throughout the spooky season we have a cauldron bubbling over with spooktacular events. There’s a trick (and plenty of treats) happening at The Rufford in Mansfield &#8211; ghoul times are guaranteed.
Join us if you dare!
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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

This Halloween get ready to sink your fangs into our limited-time food menu! It’s the perfect way to fuel up before all the frightful fun.
Big monsters can share our NEW Trick or Treat Wings &#8211; Chicken or Cauliflower. But beware… some fiery wings are spiked with Ghost Chilli sauce. Share the fear. Eat at your own risk.
Or tuck into our NEW Undead Mac Stack Burger. Bite to reveal a gooey centre that looks eerily like zombie brains &#8211; creepy, cheesy, and seriously spicy.
And for little monsters, our Creepy Crawly Kids’ Spider Burger is going to be a big favourite, but be sure to eat it quick before it crawls off your plate!
Don’t be a scaredy-cat, these dishes are only here for a limited time!
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SPOOKY EATS COMING SOON!

Are you a grown-up ghoul looking for your perfect potion?
Our limited-edition Halloween cocktails and shots are wickedly good and dangerously delicious.
Whether you take on a terrifying Twisted Shot or prefer to raise the dead with a Zombie cocktail, every sip is a scream. Summoned for spooky season only &#8211; catch them before they’re buried for another year.

SPOOKY SIPS COMING SOON!

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