Pubs in Nottingham

Expect delicious eats from the cafe bar, an extensive range of local and international ales and plenty of space in this homely hangout in Nottingham. Poppy and Pint is a former British legion popular with visitors and locals alike. 

Marrying grand design and its Grade II listed status, the Embankment pub was originally designed by the architect Albert Nelson Bromley, who was also the guy behind some of the most distinctive Boots pharmacy buildings in the early 1900s. Located just off the side of Trent Bridge, head over for their Beer Consortium, tasty food and one of the prettiest pub experiences in Nottingham.

An undoubtedly cool place for a cold craft beer or two, BrewDog offers a laid-back environment with urban decor, perfect for chilling with mates. Explore over 20 craft creations on tap, a fully stocked deli fridge and menu of fresh sourdough pizza next time you're in town. 

One of Nottingham's best pubs, Farradays is serving up craft beers and real ales on tap. The Victoria Street watering hole is also keeping punters fed on British classics and showing all the latest matches on HD screens.

A quirky pub near Rock City, Horn in The Hand is known for its colourful decor and unbeatable drink deals. Call by pre-gig or head here on the weekend to dig into a menu of tasty bar snacks while catching up on the latest sports fixtures.

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The Pit & Pendulum is a quirky pub that's filed with unique, spooky touches. Toting Victorian-inspired interiors, antiquarian charm and vintage trinkets, the venue balances its unique interiors with simple yet effective menus of classic pub grub and signature cocktails.

The Cross Keys is the David Beckham of the pub game - it's loved by all and gets more and more gorgeous as the years fly by. This charming gastropub in Nottingham dates back over 200 years, yet still, it remains to please punters with its boundless character, smashing selection of real ales, and its awesome offering of gastro grub. All of this is tied together by a wonderfully warming atmosphere. 

This canal-side boozer is one of the most unique pubs in Nottingham. Constructed around the areas original architecture, Canalhouse actually hosts an internal canal basin running inside the venue! But more than just a quirky hangout, this Notts restaurant bar boasts one of the largest selections of continental beer in the county. To soak it all up, you'll find a menu full of classic British dishes. 

Looking for unpretentious gastropub in Nottingham? The Larwood & Voce is a truly delightful spot that offers up a menu of gourmet dishes, yet still boasts a unassuming, homely atmosphere. Head down and spend the afternoon in this warming venue, eating and drinking the day away. Expect great food and drinks, as well as an awesome outdoor space for those late summer evenings!

Housed in a grade II listed building from 1877, The Malt Cross is one of the expansive and iconic pubs in Nottingham. Offering up much more than exceptional food and drink, a trip to the The Malt Cross is an unforgettable experience. Here, you'll have the chance to go on a guided tour around the music halls that used to live here, as well as traverse the sandstone caves here too!