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Pubs and Breweries

Due to our unique cave system, which was historically used to store ale, Nottinghamshire was once famed throughout the land for its ale and beer. Today, with award-winning breweries like Blue Monkey, Castle Rock and Lincoln Green maintaining these high standards, Nottinghamshire continues to be an ideal destination for any beer connoisseur.

Hop to it and discover a fine selection of pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes, brimming with an ever-changing selection of real (or cask) ales and innovative craft beers.

Historic Pubs

Nottingham has both Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem and The Bell Inn - each claiming to be England's oldest pub. The City Centre also boasts The Canalhouse - a unique, award-winning craft beer pub with a canal that extends through the centre of the building. Another unique venue is Nottingham’s Victorian music hall, The Malt Cross - famous for its glass ceiling and live music. If you're looking for an amazing place to eat, drink and be merry try The Cross Keys in the historic Lace Market or locals favourite Sir John Borlase Warren. The Cock & Hoop, located in the Lace Market area of Nottingham City Centre, is situated in a period building with a unique history, as it was once a public house with rooms for an audience to watch the hangings on the steps of the Galleries of Justice opposite.

If you're interested in exploring more of Nottingham's history with caves, you can read our round-up of Pubs with Caves here.

Local Legends

Just outside of the city, we recommend The Wollaton Pub and Kitchen for an elevated pub experience. This vibrant pub serves quality food and drink to the surrounding community and visitors to the nearby Wollaton Hall and Park. Enjoy the combination of traditional, home-style cooking with a cut-above-the-rest dining experience in the pub’s lofty surroundings. Besides all of the usual favourites the bar features cask ales, craft beers, cocktails, carefully curated wines and fizz, and if that’s not enough there’s a dedicated gin bar stocking over 40 gins.

Don't Miss

Each October one of the biggest and best-loved beer festivals in the country takes place. The Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival presents over 1,000 different real ales and over 200 real ciders from nationwide and local micro-breweries, plus live entertainment. If that’s not enough to whet your whistle, various smaller beer festivals take place throughout the year, including the Newark, Retford and Hucknall beer festivals.

For more foodie festivals, click here.

Beer Trails

If you fancy getting some insider info on all of the best bars and pubs in town, there's numerous trails to download, print or follow online. Click here browse trails in Notts.

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The Bell Inn

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The Bell Inn

Nottingham

The Bell Inn is a fantastic pub situated in the heart of Nottingham, with great staff, great pub food, and real ales.

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508 reviews
Cricketer's Rest

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Cricketer's Rest

Kimberley

The Cricketers Rest, poised idyllically at the top a hill in Kimberly, is a warm and welcoming pub at the centre of its community. Looking the part amongst the cottages of the town, the Cricks is a traditional pub streaked with intriguing…

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Crafty Crow

Crafty Crow

Nottingham

Crafty Crow Pub takes pride in stocking a range of locally brewed craft beers, showcasing the rich and diverse flavors of Nottingham and beyond.
The White Lion

The White Lion

Nottingham

Small, but perfectly formed, The White Lion is a showcase of Lincoln Green Brewery's cask ales.
The Sir John Borlase Warren

The Sir John Borlase Warren

Nottingham

The Sir John Borlase Warren stands proudly as the most prominent building at Canning Circus in Nottingham,
Binks Yard at The Island Quarter

Binks Yard at The Island Quarter

Nottingham

Meet Nottingham’s newest canal-side destination, Binks Yard, offering all day dining, drinks, and entertainment at The Island Quarter.
Stratford Haven

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Stratford Haven

Nottingham

The Stratford Haven is a charming, traditional pub in the thriving suburb of West Bridgford. It is located just a short stroll from Trent Bridge and the City Ground.

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171 reviews
Fox & Grapes

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30 reviews
Fox & Grapes

Nottingham

Situated in the creative epicentre of Nottingham, the Fox & Grapes first opened in the 1830s and has been part of the fabric of the city’s pub scene ever since.

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30 reviews
Malt Cross

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Malt Cross

Nottingham

Malt Cross is an Grade-2 listed Victorian Music Hall set at the heart of Nottingham city centre, just off Old Market Square.

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365 reviews
Bread and Bitter

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Bread and Bitter

Nottingham

The Bread & Bitter was officially opened by Barrie Judge on December 5th 2007. Back in 1991, Mr Judge shut his bakery on the same site. Now fully restored sixteen years later as a pub, his bakery ovens remain built into the wall in the central area…

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212 reviews
Vat and Fiddle

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111 reviews
Vat and Fiddle

Nottingham

The Vat and Fiddle is Castle Rock Brewery’s beloved brewery tap.

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111 reviews
The Station Hotel

The Station Hotel

Nottingham

Lincoln Green breathed new life into the building back in 2017, creating a showcase of cask ales and developing a great pub classics menu of freshly prepared dishes including an noteworthy selection of vegan choices.