The Pink Lion, a pub for the sporting gentleman, brought to you by Thomas Pink

Calling all rugby fans – you are invited to join a host of Lion legends including Martin Bayfield, Phil Vickery and Matt Dawson at The Pink Lion, for a week of rugby fuelled entertainment as Thomas Pink unveils its British & Irish Lions Collection as the new Official Outfitters for the iconic rugby team.

Ever fancied a Vickery ‘vol au vent’, a pint poured by Martin Bayfield or a chance to pitch your sports trivia against Matt Dawson? Well get your scrum caps at the ready for some midweek revelry with all the rugby greats at The Pink Lion, London.

For one week only, Thomas Pink will be turning The Golden Lion on King Street, London, into The Pink Lion, to celebrate the launch of its British & Irish Lions collection. The venue which has been renamed The Pink Lion, will be transformed into a mecca for stylish rugby fans featuring a stellar line-up of evening entertainment, open to all.

Kicking off the celebrations on October 30th, new Lions head coach Warren Gatland will make a special guest appearance as pub landlord, where he will be serving pink pints behind the bar before unveiling the new Thomas Pink Lions Collection.

Throughout the week, supporters are invited to take part in a unique ‘Question of Sport’ pub quiz night hosted by Matt Dawson and friends, or sit back and enjoy exclusive screenings of historic matches with commentary by rugby greats. There will also be an opportunity to meet former Lions, as players from around the UK and Ireland will gather for an intimate ‘Pink Lion Lock-In’ to share rugby anecdotes and dressing-room tales.

Following his success on Celebrity Masterchef, former England Rugby Captain, Phil Vickery has created a special menu to celebrate the collaboration. Fans will be invited to tuck into signature dishes inspired by the UK and Ireland such as cockle and bacon tartlets, colcannon and sausages or mini Yorkshire puddings with rare beef, horseradish & watercress. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the rugby legend donning his chequered apron from the kitchen.

As the Official Outfitter for the team’s 125th anniversary Tour to Australia, Thomas Pink has created an exclusive menswear Collection which will be available to the public from October 8th 2012. Signature items include a velvet smoking jacket, vintage print merino wool and silk scarf as well as stocking fillers such as gold plated cufflinks, socks, ties and boxers.
Join us at The Pink Lion for an action-packed week of pink pints, culinary delights and a Lion’s tale or two.

The Lions Collection by Thomas Pink will be available to purchase across all Thomas Pink stores, thomaspink.com, and select John Lewis stores and online from October 8th 2012.