On this trail you’ll never be too far away from Nottingham Castle itself and the Robin Hood statue. Down the years, this district has been a bit hit and miss for watering holes, but some relatively recent additions and rebrands make this compact area well worth a few hours. Choose a sunny afternoon or a…
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The Roundhouse
Address : Royal Standard Place, Nottingham, NG1 6FS There’s a good rule of thumb in Nottingham when it comes to history – “look up and you will see it”. And that couldn’t be truer than in the Roundhouse – whose decorative ceiling was once seen by many a new mum – because this once was…
Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem
Address : Brewhouse Yard, Castle Road, Nottingham, NG1, 6AD. “The Oldest inn in England” boasts the permanently whitewashed exterior of the Trip. And in the past, we’ve regrettably had pints here that taste like they’re from the 12th Century. But those days seem to be gone, and you’ll usually find a healthy rotation of real ales…
Fothergill’s
Address : 5-7 Castle Road, Nottingham, NG1 6AA A sunkissed terrace directly opposite the Robin Hood Statue. You could hardly get more “Nottingham” if you dressed in green tights and changed your name to Marian. Fothergill’s (or Watson Fothergill’s to be proper and polite) is the rich cousin of The Castle next door. And herein lies the only…
The Crafty Crow
Address : 102 Friar Lane, Nottingham, NG1 6EB For a while, The Crafty Crow looked like one of those unfortunate characters in a medical drama, where you never quite knew if they would make it or flatline. But thankfully, a fresh pulse was detected, and in the summer of 2023, there’s new life in the…
The Castle
Address : 1 Castle Road, Nottingham, NG1 6AA. You can’t argue with this location, bang opposite the entrance to Nottingham Castle, this pub stands out from the crowd. Or does it? It has an impressive building – but so does Fothergill’s next door (owned by the same company. It serves good beer – but so does the…