Address : 8 Sneinton Road, Sneinton, Nottingham, NG2 4PA
Back in the day, many city drinkers would’t have bothered to cross Sneinton Market – the pubs beyond were simply a bar too far. And even with the recent influx of competition, the New Castle remains a venue completely unspoilt by anything approaching trendy.
The two room bar offers up to four rotating ales along with two ciders. The main front room offers a comfy lounge, while at the back there’s a pool room and a sizeable conservatory to add extra seating and bring in some natural light.
There’s also an additional treat – a cave at least two floors below the basement – which the owners have spent a couple of years clearing out. There’s evidence here of a brewery which pre-dates the existing 1923 building. At present, you’ll have to ask nicely at the bar for access, and watch your step!
Music? No, definitely not. Make your own conversation and meet some new friends.
Food? A basic menu of pub classics is on offer, plus Sunday roasts.
People? Mostly a local, more mature crowd here. But you’ll also encounter a few stragglers and the more adventurous who’ve made it across Sneinton Market.
Opinion? The New Castle has held its own, as a traditional back street boozer at the heart of its community. There’s nothing fancy, and there doesn’t need to be.
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