Ned Ludd

This former restaurant is a welcome addition to the Nottingham real ale scene. With loads of choice of ale that includes the return of the famous Shipstone's Best Bitter. Smart, city centre real ale pub.

King William IV

"Welcome to a traditional Victorian pub" reads the sign outside this unassuming traditional inner city boozer. Situated on the edge of the old Sneinton market the windows are covered with wire grills for protection. But take a step into the 'King Billy' and prepare to feel like you have genuinely taken a step back in time - for all the right reasons. This is a welcoming local pub, serving its regulars 8 real ales and cider. And the ambience is captivating. The character of this Victorian pub is so apparent. Small tables set against white stone walls, the oak bar featuring pewter tankards hanging overhead. There are 2 rooms. The bar and the lounge with Sky Sports on. But it doesn't intrude. And you can enjoy a quality pint in the bar without knowing there is a TV. For quality ale, authentic Victorian character and unspoilt individuality this is a Nottingham pub almost without competition.

Up there with the Horse and Groom in Basford, the Lion in Basford and the Gladstone in Carrington.

New lick of paint for 2016:

Woodlark Inn

This favourite village pub was particularly welcoming on a cold November evening. Roaring fire, great Timothy Taylor Landlord and no-one else in.

Admiral Rodney, Calverton

A smart but traditional Everard's pub serving a decent menu of food and quality Everard's ale. A lounge, bar and snug. Made welcome.

Gleaner's Inn, Calverton

A former miner's pub in a former pit village. And not really updated at all. Lots of mining memorabilia on the walls. A rare example of an unchanged piece of the community representing a by-gone and otherwise forgotten age of industry. Even the regulars looked like they had a mining family heritage. A character pub with the old opening times advertised outside suggesting the pub closes at 3:00 pm every day for the afternoon which didn't appear to be the case anymore.

Fox and Hounds, Blidworth Bottoms

A typical, classic English country pub. White stone walls set in a very remote rural location with few houses surrounding it. It was packed with Sunday diners when we visited but the sun was shining straight onto the benches out the front which made for a much more relaxed half hour. Great beer too. Lincoln Green ale. And some family history, my Grandpa brought his family here every Christmas day back in the 1970's. Although it's clearly been updated inside. He probably wouldn't recognise it now.

The Great Northern Inn, Carlton on Trent

Another work visit. This pub has recently re-opened. Just off the A1 and right next to the railway line. A classic railway inn that has decent Doom Bar and Pheasantry ale as well as being smart and welcoming. Rather tucked away so good luck to this place!

Foresters

Finally! After a series of disasters trying to visit this pub including several attempted visits on Sundays (when this pub is closed!) we finally made it on a Friday afternoon.
Worth the wait! Lincoln Green ales. Smart but unspoilt interior. Regulars who love this pub and are served by a dedicated and welcoming landlord. Still retaining a lounge, bar and snug.
Bought, recently, from the struggling Oakwell Brewery in Barnsley who also owned the now closed Lamp and the Moulders Arms, due to be converted into a nursery. So this is a success story against the odds.

Tap and Tumbler

This traditional, rock pub has had a makeover. Now serving real ale, looking smart and still retaining its rock heritage. Decent Nottingham brewery "Rock" bitter when I went. Good rock jukebox too. Pretty much my ideal pub!

The Stage

A traditional city centre pub serving Harvest Pale and Hobgoblin and classic pub food with a warm welcome. Clearly popular for lunch with its regulars. It has a hint of London about the place. An established, heritage pub.

Robin Hood

A traditional, former Home Ales pub in Sherwood. Still maintained in a smart and modern way. Pool table, food but decent Harvest Pale. Friendly and welcoming regulars when we went. Would go back.

Keogh's (The former Mansfield Arms)

Keogh's is the former Mansfield Arms. Also Benson's. Now an Irish pub showing Irish football and serving the usual lager and bitter suspects. Still retaining original features such as the fire place it actually has more character than I was expecting. And as it is tucked between much newer buildings it is quite an achievement that it is still standing.

Falcon

The grand re-opening of the Falcon! Tues 8th Oct 2013 at 4:00pm. After being told we would have to wait the last 4 minutes until it opened we finally made it in. 14 of us on a celebratory afternoon out with the team! Great beer, classic pub, great location. Shame the new landlord doesn't smile. Even on opening day with a full house. But he keeps a decent pint!