Best british pub in Nottingham

“My local pub cheap beers been going here for past 10 years enjoyed every time .all the memories are here”

“Great pub beer garden, staff, beers, great prices. Recommend”

“Superb pub with a great people watching window. Drinks were average price, the food well priced and delicious and all the staff were excellent at their job and very friendly.”

“THIS is a proper English pub. Stayed here twice, staff are welcoming, food is incredible, none of those cheap crappy sauces, decent portions, great beer and lovely decor and amenities. Can’t recommend enough!”

“Stopped by for a quick bite to eat and a drink. Had the 2 mains for £13.50 deal. Chicken burger & Chicken salad. Staff are friendly and our doggies were most welcome. Sat out the back while the sun was out for 5mins.”

“Excellent Christmas menu meal here on Monday 15th December. All 7 of us were impressed with the quality of the meal and with the service. Lovely relaxing atmosphere and The Cadland will now be our top venue for Christmas 2026! Well done!”

“Had a wonderful Christmas dinner at The Old Vol! Everything was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were fantastic too. My favorite dish had to be the stuffed turkey and the truffle mushroom hash brown bites. Chef Hira treated us so well as always—such a pleasure!”

“They cater very well for drivers with a good selection of better quality alcohol beers, the designated driver will be well looked after.”

“Proper pub with decent beer, friendly staff and a cute little beer garden. Live music on Saturday nights always has a great atmosphere.”

“First visit a week last Thursday for a friends wake, the pub done Lisa proud. Lovely food and the atmosphere made the day one to remember.”

“Fabulous atmosphere, well organized in difficult times and great staff x”

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Risley Park, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The food was nothing short of fantastic. Both the roast dinner and the Cajun chicken meal were highlights, each prepared to perfection with high-quality ingredients. The venue itself is amazing, providing a welcoming and stylish ambiance that enhances the dining experience. What truly stood out was the staff, who went above and beyond to ensure our visit was memorable. Their attention to detail and genuine hospitality made us feel valued and well-cared for. The lunchtime menu offers great value for money, delivering high-quality food at reasonable prices. I can't fault our experience at all. I highly recommend Risley Park for anyone looking for a delightful meal with outstanding service.”

“Recommend the lemon chicken, the nicest I have ever eaten, all cooked fresh, with chips or rice. Also the chicken balls, proper chunks of chicken in a really nice light and crispy batter. I had a set three course menu and the portions were generous. It also has a license for drinks.”

“nothing bad to say about sherwin! had a lovely time with my brother today, and a lovely man that served me. had partly red hair, very nice man. the food was very good and came a reasonable time after ordering, i recommend :)”

“A great pub recently under new management..the new landlord and landlady have turned it around and in my opinion they are really doing a great job..the whole place is clean and tidy. they are doing lots of things to get the punters involved..its smashing to see our local back on it's feet..”

“We were here for a wedding. The space was beautifully decorated. It looked gorgeous and rustic, perfect for photos. As vegans we felt pleasantly surprised by the amount of choices available to us. The starters and dessert in particular were nice. Service was great, everyone was attentive and helpful. The musician, Paul Tabor, that was playing was incredible. Overall we’d highly recommend it.”

“Very nice staff and amazing Halloween decorations!”

“Love going here with both friends and family. Neil and the staff are lovely, up for a laugh and will give a helping hand if needed. Food is lovely, I'm yet to have a bad meal since moving locally 3.5 years ago. Is always the first place I recommend to people.”

“Leo and Trish such friendly people, great music and reasonably priced drinks. Dog friendly”

“Fantastic friendly, attentive staff. Dennis pours the best pint you will ever have, at the right price.”

“I love this pub !!! Everyone makes you feel welcome, the Landlord and Landlady, the Bar Staff, all make an effort, I love Sunday Afternoons ❤️”

“We have recently had a party at the royal oak in the lodge for around 100 people for an after wedding get together as we got married abroad and wanted somewhere for family to get together , we would like to say thank you to everyone who made the food it was amazing and everyone enjoyed it ! Also thank you to Bell who single handedly ran our event and did an amazing job x”

“What a fantastic venue. Staff welcoming and polite. Landlord Jake is the star of the place, always happy to help out and a funny guy makes you enjoy your time in his venue which is not hard anyway”

“Good food and service at very reasonable prices. Pleased to discover that they are now serving a wider selection of well-kept real ales than was previously the case (and they offer discount to CAMRA members). Will definitely we returning more often.”

“Group of us had a curry here on their curry night event which was excellent. We ordered on their app at the table and food and drinks were served quite quickly. Staff very busy but we had great service. Good atmosphere, it was busy so be prepared to look around for a table but it is a large pub so you should find one. Very reasonably priced if you eat from the special offer menu for that day, which is usually a meal and drink . Can recommend.”

“We love this place for breakfast very tasty and reasonable price. It's good family value and honesty tastes great!”

“Popped in here for the first time recently and had a great time. Wonderful staff, great beers and a really friendly atmosphere - what more could you ask for!”

“Hot and fresh food very attentive staff (Maria and Reianna) portion sizes are bigger than expected take that in mind when ordering! Will be back!!! Only bit if constructive feedback is the dough balls we’re slightly underdone for my liking. Overall excellent visit and would return!”

“We are very happy to visit an Indian restaurant again during our trip. We love this world of taste and culture. It wouldn't happen any differently today. The restaurant is simple, spacious and clean. Reception and service of guests is adequate.They are kind and helpful in choosing food. Good value for money.People with reduced mobility can also visit the restaurant. For me, the food lacked a bit of salt and it was not the usual intense seasoning. But that doesn't affect the fact that the food was delicious. I can only recommend”

“Just a lovely friendly feel to this place Great service from the team, hot tasty food at a great price. Quality condiments on the table and excellent customer service. Great to see disability inclusion within the staff. Keep up the great work.”