Join us for NCAA March Madness.  We have purchased the complete TV package of all the games for your viewing pleasure.  We will also be running food and drink specials during the games.

We are also offering a charity tournament bracket pool.  The entry fee is $5 with the proceeds to benefit the Gainesville Grizzlies.  1st place will receive a gift card worth $100 to The Lion & Bull.  2nd place will receive a gift card worth $25 to The Lion & Bull.

The Lion & Bull NCAA Division I Tournament Bracket Rules:

All Proceeds to benefit the Gainesville Grizzlies

The person with the highest point total after all rounds of bracket play will win the pool.    1^st tie breaker:  correctly guessing the winner of the tournament. 2^nd tie breaker: total number of winners picked in the final four. 3^rd tie breaker: total number of  winners picked in the final  8.  4^th tie breaker:  total number of winners picked in the sweet 16.  5^th tie breaker:  Coin flip.

Points are given in the following format:

1 pt for each correctly picked victory in first round

2 pts for each correctly picked victory in the second round

3 pts for each correctly picked victory in the third round

4 pts for each correctly picked victory in the fourth round

5 pts for each correctly picked victory in the fifth round

10 pts for a correctly picked victory in the championship round

The 1^st place prize for winning the pool will be a gift card to Lion & Bull worth $100.  2^nd place will receive a gift card in the amount of $25.

You can download a printable bracket here.

You can view the Division I Men’s tournament bracket winner and losers here

Bracket LeaderBoard

Round 1 Day 1

1. Trey Erikson 14pts
2. Keith Sherman 12pts
3. Chris Burnett 11pts
4. Jake Engles 11pts
5. Ruth Owens 11pts
6. Jessica Page 11pts
7. Scott Triplett 11pts
8. Carl Garneau 10pts
9. Roy Hope 10pts
10. Gail Sharpe 10pts
11. Alan Turner 9pts
12. Taylor Wilkens 9pts
13. Tom Wachter 8pts

The people have spoken, and we’ve listened! The delicious prime rib dinner that we served on New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day will now be available every Tuesday night for just $20! You get a perfectly cooked, thick slice of juicy prime rib with roasted potatoes and vegetables that will make consider ordering one to take home for tomorrow!

Don’t wait around, we’ll be dishing up the prime rib as long as supplies last. So come in early and get yours!

The Lion & Bull now has their own YouTube channel.  We will be posting select videos of our concerts on this channel.  Our own Corinne Oppy sang with Tyler Toliver this past Thursday.   Enjoy this excellent cover version of “Picture” by Kid Rock & Sheryl Crowe.

Come out and route for Team USA in the gold medal hockey match against Team Canada.  We are offering our regular football specials from 2:15 until 6pm.  Our specials are as follows:

Pitchers – $10:  Miller Lite, Coors Lite

Rib & Wing Platter – $15: 1/2 rack & 6 Wings w/ fries & slaw

Slider Sampler – $10: 2 beef, 2 chicken & 2 mini hotdogs, served with fries

Sliders a la Carte – $1.50 each:  beef, chicken or mini hotdog

Wings – $3.50 / $6.50:  Jumbo wings tossed in your choice of Buffalo, Fiery Garlic, Peach Habanero, BBQ or Asian sauces

Nachos – $5:  Fried tortilla chips covered in melted cheddar and jack cheeses, grilled chicken, bacon, jalapenos, salsa & sour cream

Cheese Fries – $5:  Topped with melted cheese and bacon

Chips & Salsa – $3.50:  fried tortilla chips served with fresh salsa

Go Team USA!!!

Come out and join us on Wednesday, March 17th for Saint Patricks Day.  We are opening, 1 hour early, at 10AM for kegs and eggs.  There will be a limited breakfast selection and our regular menu.  We will be having drink and food specials as well as serving green beer.  Our in house DJ’s, Kelly Pinky and Nate Brain will be spinning the tunes and Nate Brain will be rocking his kilt.  Everybody is Irish on St. Patty’s Day so come on out and join in the fun.

Quench your thirst with Green Beer, Guinness, Smithwick’s, and Black and Tan, while dining on Bangers and mash for $12.95, Corned Beef and Cabbage for $13.95, or an Irish Banger Sandwich for $8.50!

Our own Chef Trey has entered the Gainesville Library Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser.  The chili cook-off is sponsored by the Gravely PTO and will be held this Saturday March 6th from 11am – 2pm at Battlefield High School.  This is a peoples choice vote, so come out and support The Lion & Bull and Trey by voting for the best mild and spicy chili’s.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we’ve put together a special menu that will be served on both Saturday and Sunday nights, February 13 and 14.  Saturday night, starting at 9:30pm, we will also feature a performance by The Monster Band.  We are currently taking reservations for our dining room. Our tavern will be seated on a first-come, first-seated basis.  We will be serving both our couple’s Valentine’s Day menu as well as our regular menu.

Every couple selecting one appetizer, two entrees and one dessert will include a glass of house wine or champagne.

All items on the menu may be ordered a la carte.

*Note: Due to the weather, our menu may change slightly based on availability. Thank you for your understanding.

First Course

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER
Broiled with bacon, parmesan, spinach, and cream sauce. $12

BEEF CARPACCIO
Thin slices of tender beef, with shallots, fried capers, horseradish cream, and a small mixed green salad. $10

Entrée

MIXED
Tender teres major beef grilled to perfection, shrimp skewer, and a boar sausage served with mashed potatoes and broccoli. $20

PRIME RIB
Slow roasted and served with mashed potatoes, broccoli and topped with horseradish cream and au jus. $22

NORTH CAROLINA ROCKFISH
Pan-seared and baked, served with purple fingerling potatoes, asparagus, and a matelote sauce. $22

Dessert

TIRAMISU
Espresso soaked lady fingers topped with marscapone and chocolate. $6

Come out every Monday at 7pm and 9:30pm to join the Free Texas Hold-Em poker league.

This is an independent poker league.  The game follows the rules of the WSOP.  Each player will receive $10,000 in chips.  There will be 2 games each night.  Each game is designed to run for 2 and 1/2 to 3 hours.  We will be paying 2 places for each game with 1st place receiving $50 in cash.

Sign up starts at 6:30 each night.  Be early to make sure you secure your seat. Good Luck!

*The Lion & Bull is only the host location for this weekly tournament and is not in charge of its operation or prizes.

The new Lion & Bull Brunch is available on Sundays between 11am and 3pm. We have some great brunch classics like Eggs Benedict as well as some different items, such as Chicken & Waffles, that have already become a favorite. Make your brunch a little extra special with a classic Mimosa, or try a Bellini (a Mimosa with Peach Schnapps).

We have posted our brunch menu.

Watch Jukebox Chronicles sing their own version of “Let it Be” by the Beatles mixed in with a little bit of Bob Marley.  Jukebox Chronicles is a local band that Lion & Bull loves.  Come out and see them whenever they play.   Their next concert is our special reservation only New Years Eve party.  Call 703-754-1166 for reservations or use our contact form.