The Best Pubs in Nottingham

Step into The Sir John Borlase Warren, a pub that perfectly blends a warm welcome with an impressive drinks selection. The staff are famously friendly and knowledgeable, ready to guide you through a remarkable range of real ales, craft beers, and what many call the city's biggest gin collection. Whether you're enjoying a perfectly poured pint in the outdoor seating area or tucking into a classic pork pie, this spot is a cracking choice for a relaxed hangout. Its recent refurbishment has only enhanced the inviting character, making it a true local gem.

Step into The Organ Grinder and you will find a proper gem where the beer is brilliantly kept and the prices are genuinely fantastic. The staff here go above and beyond, with one landlord even suggesting a money saving tip on a round, proving their commitment to great service. With two separate levels indoors and a spotless outdoor seating area, it is the perfect spot to enjoy a perfectly poured pint of Blue Monkey Lager for just £3.70. This place is a true celebration of top notch ales and honest, friendly hospitality.

Step into history at Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, a pub that first opened its doors in 1189, making it England's oldest surviving inn. Nestled at the base of castle rock, this historic pub offers a beer garden for outdoor drinks and is proud to be dog friendly and family friendly. Quench your thirst with their excellent selection of premium beers, including their signature ale, Olde Trip, known for its malty flavour and subtle sweetness. You can also tuck into a hearty Sunday roast cooked to perfection with all the classic trimmings.

The Vat & Fiddle is Castle Rock Brewery’s beloved brewery tap, housed in a 1930s art deco style building beneath the brewery’s iconic blue tower. It boasts thirteen cask beers showcasing the largest available range of Castle Rock beers, plus guest beers and an award winning assortment of ciders. Multiple cosy areas include the adjoining Golding’s Room and visitors’ centre, and a large beer garden spills into the brewery yard. The pub was voted Nottingham CAMRA’s locale pub of the year 2025 and offers regular live music, a full food menu, and a 30% discount on all bottles and cans for takeaway.

This charming and cosy single-room pub is nestled opposite the picturesque St. Mary’s Church in the historical and vibrant Lace Market. It leads the way for the craft beer scene with a ground-breaking stash of weird and wonderful beers from across the world, plus over 200 rums, gins, and whiskies. The food is fresh and flavourful, provided by resident kitchen hosts Paajis, and you can enjoy fantastic deals like a pau burger and a pint for just £12.99 on Tuesdays. With friendly staff, an authentic British pub feel, and amazing soups and burgers, it is a true favourite destination.

The Crow is a fantastic spot for anyone who loves a proper pint, boasting a brilliant and ever changing lineup of local real ales and ciders. The place has a cool, modern energy that feels both trendy and genuinely comfortable, making it perfect for a quick drink or a relaxed pit stop. You'll find a lively crowd here who clearly appreciate the top notch beer selection, even if the staff sometimes serve it up with a bit of local attitude.

This bright and airy single room pub in Sneinton Market is surrounded by independent businesses and creative studios. It earned the nickname “pretty windows” in the mid 1900s thanks to its ornamented windows on three sides. You can expect a diverse selection of cask, keg, and craft beers, plus a great range of spirits and locally roasted coffee. The outdoor seating area is perfect for enjoying the market, and the friendly staff serve food every day along with fun stamp cards for burgers and whiskies.

Welcome to the King Billy, Sneinton’s completely independent real ale pub, family owned since 2007 in a building that’s been around since around 1832. We work with smaller breweries to bring you the best cask, keg, and cider, proudly stocking an ever changing range of guest beers alongside permanent lines like Black Iris’ gold award winning Snake Eyes and Oakham’s Citra. We’re the home of Carolina’s Texmex, serving fresh tacos, empanadas, and loaded fries from Wednesday to Saturday, and host an authentic Irish folk session every Thursday night for 19 years.

The Stratford Haven is a charming, traditional pub in the thriving suburb of West Bridgford, just a short stroll from Trent Bridge and the City Ground. Renovated in a classic style, the pub features linked areas that wrap around a large wooden bar, plus a courtyard beer garden with ample sheltered seating. It has a distinguished reputation for its quality and variety of cask beer, with 14 cask beer lines and 10 craft keg lines. The resident kitchen, Baujis, serves delicious Indian fusion dishes like Bombay burritos and mouth watering curries. With regular events, including a Sunday quiz and specials like half price burritos and curry night, this pub truly has something for everyone.

The Bell Inn is a fantastic pub with great staff, great pub food, and real ales. It is known for its friendly staff, authentic feel, and outdoor seating. This old, historical pub offers a good range of cask ale and live music, making it a great traditional nook just off the Market Square.