Address : 75 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, NG1 7AA.
“1240” boasts the sign above the door. Though that is probably more accurate as the opening time for this pub – because The Sal is not the oldest in Nottingham. A building was here in that year, but it didn’t become an inn until a few centuries later.
But enough of the history lesson, because The Salutation is a very fine boozer. Don’t be put off by the leather jackets and long beards of the patrons – the women are just as friendly as men. Cross the flagstone floor in the main bar and you’ll find up to six real ales on offer, as well as cider sold from boxes that remind you of the wine your nan used to drink.
The weekly Nottingham Ghost Tour finishes here on a Saturday night, offering a chance to descend into the Anglo Saxon caves below the pub, offering a unique insight into Nottingham’s history. If it’s quiet, ask nicely at the bar and the staff may offer you access at other times too.
Music? The Sal is renowned for its very lively and noisy rock gigs, mostly in the upstairs bar. You can enjoy quieter surroundings downstairs.
Food? A full menu of pub grub, Sunday roasts and light bites on the bar.
People? While biker jackets aren’t compulsory, you’d be best advised to cover up your cravat.
Opinion? As old as Nottingham itself, the Salutation is a fine old boozer. The current management have refurbished the main bar, demonstrating a long term commitment to the place.
Getting here : NCT City Loop lines to Maid Marian Way, Trent Barton Indigo, i4, Cotgrave, Villager, Mainline and Keyworth to Friar Lane (5 minute wale)
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