Address : 22 Middle Street, Beeston, NG9 1FX. If a beer festival lasted forever, it might look a bit like the Star. 10 hand pulls line the two ample main bars, and if they ever have fewer than eight working, you’ll get an apologetic look from the staff. The website has a whole page detailing…
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The Cadland, Chilwell
Address : 342 High Road, Chilwell, Nottinghamshire, NG9 5EG. The front of the Cadland has the appearance of a Grimm Brothers fairytale – and you might baulk at the prospect of a chain pub (run, in this case, by Ember Inns). But bear with, because inside reveals a sprawling bar and a good choice of real ales. At…
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 Canal House
Address : 48-52 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7EH Copenhagen. Amsterdam. Bruges. Any of these places would be nicer than an afternoon by the Nottingham Canal. Or would they? Because here is a fine example of waterside drinking that breaks the dated stereotype of Nottingham “lads” getting tanked up on alcopops, taking their shirts off and…
Langtry’s
Address : 4 South Sherwood Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BY. Lillie Langtry was a renowned actress with a colourful lifestyle, but there’s nothing to suggest she had anything to do with Nottingham, so perhaps this pub is simply named upon her reputation and fame. That said, colourful lifestyles were abundant in here during the 1970s and…
The Lincolnshire Poacher
Address : 161-163 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FR When you walk into the Poacher you get the impression it’s been there for ever. But it actually only opened in its present guide in the late 1980s. At times, there’s a whiff of a wild west saloon in here – but don’t let that put you off….
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…
The Falcon Inn
Address : 1 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, NG7 3JE Pubs come and go, and a few years ago it was far from certain whether The Falcon would survive, with a succession of short term managers. Thankfully, things have changed for the better and this lovely little place is enjoying a well earned revival. On the bar,…
The Kean’s Head
Address: 46 St Mary’s Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1QA “Bleddy hell – were you born in a barn?!”… might well be a catchphrase for the Kean’s. Not because it’s a bad pub – but it’s somewhat sticky front door can create an icy blast, even in the summer. Thankfully, you’ll usually get a very warm welcome…
The Angel Microbrewery
Address : 7 Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1LG. As the Old Angel Inn, this bar was infamous for sticky carpets, questionable beer and a collection of what could best be described as “characters”. Now the Angel Microbrewery has transformed the building, with stripped back floorboards and an air of respectability. The bar has also been…
The Hop Merchant
Address : 64 Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham. Things have come a long way since the bad old days of the Turf Tavern, where some of the customers might well have been more at home on a racecourse. Actually jumping the fences. The Hop Merchant, which replaced the infamous city boozer, has a cleaner, friendlier feel to…
The Cross Keys
Address : 15 Byard Lane, Nottingham, NG1 2GJ On the cusp of the Lace Market with its trendy attractions, the Cross Keys keeps things simple and traditional. This has been a meeting place for decades, and has a lively atmosphere, though at times it’s also a great place for a quiet pint. In recent years,…
The Hand and Heart
Address : 65-67 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5BA. Over 800 caves have been officially recorded in Nottingham, and while many drinkers associate sandstone with places like the Trip Jerusalem, we suggest you get away from the tourists and see something a bit more authentic – and that’s the Hand and Heart. There’s been a pub…
The Sir John / Dog & Thief
Address : 1 Ilkeston Road, Canning Circus, Nottingham, NG7 3GD. In the heart of Canning Circus, the Sir John is arguably the big top of pubs. And despite commanding much of the trade around here, its owners haven’t been complacent – consistently upping the offer. Its sprawling main bar offers up to twelve beers at…