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2022 in Review at Our Lansing Area B&B, Restaurant, & Pub
December 19th, 2022 by Corey A. Edwards
We’re rapidly approaching the end of another year here at The English Inn Restaurant & Pub, our award winning, Lansing area B&B – and what a year it has been! 2022 went by in such a flash that it’s hard to believe we’re about to serve New Year’s Eve dinner! Looking back over the year, we’re reminded of all the wonderful guests and fun times we had and fills us with expectation for next year. What happy surprises will 2023 hold?
The English Inn Restaurant & Pub has provided top-notch, award winning restaurant and lodging service in the Lansing area since 1989, yet we never seem to tire of it. That’s because we absolutely love providing true comfort and relaxation to our guests.
Our Lansing area B&B is located on a historic, 15-acre estate just 20 minutes from the capital city. The inn, restaurant, and pub our housed in Medovue, a classic, Tudor revival mansion built in 1927 by the Reuters. The manicured grounds overlook the Grand River and are lush with groomed gardens and nature trails.
The English Inn restaurant is well known as one of the area’s finest, with an acclaimed wine list and paired gourmet meals. We’re also a coveted wedding venue, offering romantic, picture-perfect ceremonies on our sculpted grounds.
We also offer unparalleled, overnight accommodations in our historic inn. Overnight guests enjoy a full, complimentary Gourmet Breakfast. Fresh fruit and muffins baked from scratch in our kitchen, followed by quiche and other specialties – all fresh and prepared daily.
The English Inn Restaurant & Pub is more than just a Michigan bed and breakfast. More than just an award winning, Lansing-area restaurant. Our location on the historic 15-acre Medovue Estate, overlooking the Grand River in Eaton Rapids, MI qualifies us as a bona fide destination all on our own.
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Meridian Historical Village – Doorway to the Past
May 14th, 2022 by Corey A. Edwards
Step back into the past with a visit to the 19th century via Meridian Historical Village in Okemos, MI. This popular and unique attraction is home to a 7 historic buildings, a variety of special events, and is only a half hour from The English Inn.
Many guests of The English Inn Restaurant & Pub visit or stay with us, in part because of our elegant and warm, old world feel. While the modern world has numerous wonders and conveniences we’ve come to rely on, sometimes it’s nice to slow down and simplify a bit.
English Inn is located on the historic Medovue Estate in Eaton Rapids, MI. Our manicured grounds and lush, 1920’s mansion offer peace and refined relaxation with modern conveniences in an old world setting.
Those who enjoy this calmer, slower world will also likely enjoy a visit to Meridian Historical Village in Okemos, MI.
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English Inn New Year’s Eve Dinner Special & Gift Certificates
December 7th, 2021 by Corey A. Edwards
Close out 2021 in style with the English Inn New Year’s Eve Dinner Special! Our specially prepared, four-course holiday dinner, served in posh, historic surroundings, is the perfect way to top off your year – and without breaking the bank!
The English Inn Restaurant & Pub is equally famous in the Lansing-area for both peerless accommodations and fine dining. Our historic, 1927 Tudor Revival mansion, located on the lush, 15-acre Medovue Estate overlooks the Grand River and is just a half-hour’s drive from downtown Lansing.
Entering the estate, you’ll discover an oasis of old-world beauty and class mostly long forgotten. The classic architecture of the mansion features handcrafted mahogany, marble, and slate details and is surrounded by acres of sculptured gardens. It is the perfect venue for that special holiday dinner, wedding reception, anniversary, or just a chance to unwind in rarefied surroundings.
Our restaurant has received numerous awards over the years, including the DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurant of North America), the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and the Open Table Diner’s Choice. Along with our award-winning fine cuisine, we also offer an extensive, nationally recognized wine cellar. Visitors also enjoy relaxing with a pint or two in our intimate Dickens’ English pub.
2021 English Inn New Year’s Eve Dinner Special
The 2021 English Inn New Year’s Eve Dinner Special is a four course meal including salad and your choice of appetizer, entree, and delectable dessert at only $99 per person. Alcohol and other beverages are additional with your prepaid reservation for parties of 2 to 6.
Reservations for the 2021 English Inn New Year’s Eve Dinner Special are always popular and will not last long. Reserve your table now before they’re all gone!
You say you missed out or can’t make it on New Year’s Eve? No problem! The English Inn restaurant is open all through the holiday season and with special, early dinner hours! Enjoy fine dining in our dining room, pub, or outdoor conservatories this holiday season.
See December’s dinner menu and book your dinner reservation today!
English Inn Gift Certificates
Give the gift of travel and relaxation this holiday season with a gift certificate to the English Inn Restaurant & Pub. An English Inn Gift Certificate is much more than your average present, it’s the gateway to a sublime experience!
English Inn Gift Certificates have no set amount or restrictions. Consequently, they can be used for a meal at our award winning restaurant, or drinks in our English-style pub. They can also be put towards a stay in one of our historic inn’s luxurious guest rooms or cottages.
English Inn Gift Certificates never expire and may be purchased in one of two ways:
Call 517-663-2500 and receive an elegantly designed, English Inn Gift Certificate printed on heavy card stock for you to fill out and present. English Inn Gift Certificates are also available online for instant delivery. Simply print the gift certificate out for your recipient. So easy!
Happy Holidays!
The Turner-Dodge House – Window on the 19th Century
March 13th, 2021 by Corey A. Edwards
Step back in time to the 19th century with a visit to the 1855 Turner-Dodge House, aka Dodge Mansion, a beautifully restored historic house museum in Lansing, MI.
The Turner-Dodge House has stood in Old Town Lansing for more than 160 years. It was one of the first large homes to be built in Lansing and was home to several generations of an important pioneer family.
The house gets its Turner-Dodge name from the first families to live here. Marion and James Turner built the house in 1858 after moving to Lansing from Mason. James operated a mercantile store and Marion was a school teacher. Later, James would also speculate in real estate and build a foundry.
Abby Turner, Marion and James’ daughter, married Frank Dodge in 1888. The couple bought the house after they married, enlarging and redesigning it to accommodate the expanding family. A renovation that completely changed the house’s appearance.
The Turners and Dodges were more than just wealthy white landowners. They were true pioneers who helped to develop Michigan’s capitol city. They were also progressive, supporting higher education for women, the abolition of slavery, and liquor control.
The family lived in the house until 1958, when it was sold to the Great Lakes Bible College. The city of Lansing purchased the mansion in 1974 and, after substantial renovation, opened it as a historic house museum.
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Ring In 2018 at English Inn With Our New Year’s Eve Dinner Special!
December 4th, 2017 by Corey A. Edwards
Ring in 2018 with The English Inn Restaurant & Pub’s New Year’s Eve Dinner Special. Our prix-fixe, four-course dinner is the perfect way to end 2017 and welcome the new year!
The English Inn Restaurant & Pub is just a half hour from Lansing, MI and is the one of the area’s most popular dinner destinations. Our award winning restaurant is located in Eaton Rapids, overlooking the Grand River from the lush, 15-acre Medovue Estate.
English Inn’s historic grounds are an oasis of old-world beauty and class. The Medovue Estate was built by the Reuter family in 1928 and their vision remains largely undisturbed. Both the two-story, Tudor Revival mansion and grounds continue to reflect their impeccable taste and style. The grounds are a haven of perennial gardens and nature trails while the inn, restaurant, and pub are rich with marble, slate, and Honduran mahogany.
Any stay, meal, or even simple visit to The English Inn Restaurant & Pub is an experience worth having. When it comes to special occasions like New Year’s Eve, however, the effect is peerless.
The English Inn Restaurant & Pub’s annual New Year’s Eve Dinner Special helps to make the experience even better.
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Enjoy a Valentine’s Day Getaway at the English Inn
January 11th, 2016 by Corey A. Edwards
Looking for a way to let that special someone know just how much they mean to you? A Valentine’s Day Getaway at English Inn Restaurant & Pub in Eaton Rapids, MI is your ticket to romance, relaxation, and luxury.
Only 20 minutes away from the buzz and excitement of Lansing, yet seemingly worlds away, English Inn Restaurant & Pub is a 1920’s, Tudor Revival mansion on 15 acres overlooking the Grand River: historic Medovue Estate. Lush and beautiful, the manicured grounds and stately edifice of marble, slate, and Honduran mahogany that make up English Inn Restaurant & Pub are the very picture of old world grandeur – one would be hard pressed to find a more romantic location for dining, lodging, and the flowering of love’s blossom.
Our Ultimate Getaway Package, our premiere dinner and overnight package, is a perfect compliment to any Valentine’s Day getaway.
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Potter Park Zoo’s Wine and Stein 2015
April 18th, 2015 by Corey A. Edwards
The English Inn Restaurant & Pub’s Lansing Conference Facilities
February 14th, 2015 by Corey A. Edwards
Set your next conference, banquet, or event apart from all others by staging it at The English Inn Restaurant & Pub’s Lansing conference facilities!
The English Inn Restaurant & Pub has a reputation almost as grand as its grounds when it comes to its lodging, dining, and hosting weddings – but did you realize that the historic Medovue Estate is also well known as a peerless event venue? If you’ve visited the estate, you already know how beautiful and well suited it is for any banquet, conference, seminar, or other group event.
The English Inn Restaurant & Pub’s Lansing conference facilities include five distinct and beautiful rooms with a capacity of 16 to 200 guests – this on top of both lodging at our B&B and dining and refreshments at our restaurant and pub, all here at one convenient location in scenic Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
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Lansing Valentine’s Day Getaway at English Inn
January 17th, 2015 by Corey A. Edwards
The English Inn Restaurant & Pub is the perfect place for love’s flower to blossom. Let us help make your Lansing Valentine’s Day the best it can be.
Why spend another mediocre night in the city when you can treat that special someone like the jewel they are with a visit to the beautiful countryside and the lush and historic Medovue Estate – also known as The English Inn Restaurant & Pub? The English Inn is an exceptionally romantic venue for your Valentine’s Day celebrations – whether they take the shape of a night out or an overnight, Valentine’s Day getaway?
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