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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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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
Meet Nottingham’s newest canal-side destination, Binks Yard, offering all day dining, drinks, and entertainment at The Island Quarter.
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
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
Small, but perfectly formed, The White Lion is a showcase of Lincoln Green Brewery's cask ales.
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 Organ Grinder in Arnold has a great beer garden – perfect for sunny days.
Nottingham
The Sir John Borlase Warren stands proudly as the most prominent building at Canning Circus in Nottingham,
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
A new concept from Lincoln Green Brewing Company - Blackshale Bar & Kitchen is all about modern British contemporary food, paired with craft beers.
Nottingham
Penny Lane brings the summer sunshine and the seaside right to the heart of Nottingham's Lace Market. With its iconic amusement arcades, delicious food straight from the open kitchen and mixologists creating cocktail masterpieces, Penny Lane is one…
Nottingham
A legendary landmark pub, eatery, microbrewery and live music venue hosting events throughout the whole week.
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.
Newark
The Organ Grinder is a very traditional pub, it has won both the CAMRA Pub of the year and CAMRA Cider Pub of the year the last few years after reopening after the COVID restrictions.
Loughborough
The Organ Grinder is an award-winning Blue Monkey pub, serving award-winning real ales.
Nottingham
Nestled in the village of Caythorpe, Nottinghamshire, The Old Vol offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern sophistication.
Nottingham
Continuing their crusade to bestow the most creative cocktails and darkly delicious dining on every corner of the country, The Alchemist is open in Nottingham.
Nottingham
Sat at the foot of the trendy 'Hockley' area of Nottingham, Bunkers Hill is only a stones throw from the city centre and Old Market Square.
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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