Raglan Road

This one's for Ged Dowling who kindly recommended I visited this Derby Road boozer, and I'm glad I did. I hadn't been since it was the Hawksley and it was quiet on the Friday lunchtime that I went but it's a smart pub with great Doom Bar and a smart interior. Best of all there's a tribute to the iconic Nottingham based film "Saturday Night, Sunday Morning" on the wall. Quite different to the Hand and Heart next door. This pub offers more mainstream beers and they were well kept. You also get footy on the TV as well as a great upstairs smoking terrace.

The Nurseryman

A typical Greene King pub - smart, modern interior, sports on the TV but a warm welcome and great IPA.

Peggers

Watch this space...

Six Barrels

I was lucky enough to visit the former Lord Nelson on its opening night, quite by chance. Having seen this old Hockley pub lie empty for years it was fantastic to see that someone had re-opened it and to a high standard. The beer and welcome were both great too.

Curious Townhouse

Another new pub on the block. OK, not a traditional "pub" as such, more of a city centre bar but it is in a classic building in an historic part of town. The Curious Townhouse is the sister bar to the Curious Manor in Trinity Square. Fantastic decor and they serve Home Ales Robin Hood Pale Ale in bottles at least.

UPDATE MARCH 2019 :  CLOSED, REOPENED AND RENAMED 2018

The Herbert Kilpin

Great to see the former Rhinegold restaurant turned into a pub. Tucked away on Bridlesmith Walk. Black Iris brewery run this place and the real ale is great.

Hop Merchant

A wonderful renovation of a classic corner Nottingham pub. Great Harvest Pale, great welcome and great interior decor. Give it a go.