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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. For our favourite beer gardens, click here.
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 locals favourites like Sir John Borlase Warren.
Fothergills is an award-winning bar and restaurant set in a striking building designed by legendary architect Watson Fothergill - The bar features a rotating selection of local ales, handpicked wines, and expertly made cocktails - perfectly paired with regular events such as live music nights, tasting menus and cheese & wine evenings. Enjoy drinks and food within the spacious restaurant or outside on the spacious terrace, offering stunning views of the castle and the famous Robin Hood statue, making it one of the best spots in the city for al fresco dining.
If you're interested in exploring more of Nottingham's history with caves, you can read our round-up of Pubs with Caves here.
If you’re looking for the best place to watch sport in Nottingham, look no further than BOX, an elevated sports bar in the heart of the city to watch, play, party, eat and drink. Watch all the best Sky, TNT and Box Office sporting events with commentary on key fixtures across their HD screens, including the biggest screen in Nottingham, throughout the venue. Play shuffleboard and electric darts or party into the evening with their live band every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The very first Lincoln Green pub, The Robin Hood (and) Little John is also Arnold's oldest, dating back to 1726 when it was once a coaching inn for travellers to rest their horses before the long climb over nearby Red Hill. Now regarded as the area's best cask ale outlet boasting some 20 hand pulls, The Robin Hood (AND) Little John has won CAMRA's Pub of the Year and the National Cider Pub of the Year awards.
As well as a brewery, the Castle Rock family is made up of an eclectic mix of venues across the East Midlands, including city-centre craft beer bars, traditional country pubs, and community-led pubs in the leafy suburbs. Each Castle Rock pub is as unique as the next.
Click here to learn more about our favourite Castle Rock pubs.
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.
Visit our What's On Calendar to browse more food and drink events.
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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If you’re looking for the best place to watch sport in Nottingham, look no further. Welcome to BOX, a #gamechanging sports bar in the heart of the city!
Nottingham
Roxy Lanes Bottle Lane is the home of booze and ball games in Nottingham, with a huge array of gaming all under one roof!
Nottingham
Hidden behind the bustling backstreets of independent Hockley lies an impossibly beautiful building that houses The Hockley Arts Club - A creative space for social eating & drinking.
Nottingham
The Sir John Borlase Warren stands proudly as the most prominent building at Canning Circus in Nottingham,
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.
Nottingham
The Barley Twist is a two-floor new craft beer and wine cellar, housed in a former sweetshop on Nottingham’s Carrington Street.
Nottingham
The Kean’s Head is situated in Nottingham’s historical and vibrant Lace Market. It is a charming and cosy single-room pub, nestled opposite the picturesque St. Mary’s Church.
Nottingham
Opened in 2000 on the lower floors of the former Canal museum, the Canalhouse is famous for having a canal that extends into the building complete with resident narrow boats.
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.
Nottingham
A proud holder of 2 AA Rosettes, this award winning restaurant and bar is a must visit for food lovers seeking bold flavours, exceptional ingredients, and unforgettable nights out in Nottinghamshire.
Nottingham
The Lincolnshire Poacher opened as a Castle Rock pub in the late 1980s, rising from the shell of the Old Grey Nags Head. The Poacher quickly earned a steadfast reputation for quality and choice of cask beer – a distinction it has never lost.
Nottingham
The Organ Grinder in Arnold has a great beer garden – perfect for sunny days.
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…
Nottingham
Small, but perfectly formed, The White Lion is a showcase of Lincoln Green Brewery's cask ales.
Nottingham
Yarn is a craft beer bar in the heart of Nottingham. This modern, welcoming bar is part of the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall and is open to everyone.
Nottingham
Nottingham’s New York inspired bar. It is your home away from home.
It’s got everything you need: delicious cocktails, cold beers & tasty food all the most casual of surroundings.
Nottingham
A legendary landmark pub, eatery, microbrewery and live music venue hosting events throughout the whole week.
Nottingham
Just steps from Nottingham Castle, Fothergills is an award-winning bar and restaurant set in a striking building designed by legendary architect Watson Fothergill...
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