Pubs with food : Bank holidays that are typical for those who do not go to the beach often include visit to the local bar instead. Why do you want to spend your day working in the garden or doing your own DIY when you could meet up with your family and friends for dinner and perhaps a drink?
There’s always the known and trusted local, but you could also spend the time to visit some of the other interesting pubs and restaurants in Nottinghamshire It is a particular area of the county that truly excels in the area of excellent beer and fantastic pub food.
We compared the top five places on TripAdvisor and, although you may consider the reviews of the website’s review with a pinch salt, it can offer pubs you may never have heard of.
- The Durham Ox
The Orston village Orston is home to less than 500 people, with two churches, and a traditional country pub that is well-loved by walkers, locals and motorists passing through. It is located within the Vale of Belvoir, it has a beautiful beer garden, which is likely to be crowded when the weather is nice during the weekend of bank holidays. If it’s not, it’s a good time to visit the four wooden pergolas equipped with heating to provide shelter.
The cozy pub is dog and child-friendly, which means there’s no reason not taking your entire family. The local and guest ales can be available alongside an array of home-cooked pub favourites like Fish and Chips, Burgers lasagne , and chilli con carne. It’s important to note the fact that chips cook in beef drippings – an excellent option for people who like flavour but not for vegetarians.
It also serves an excellent Sunday roast, and the bar menu includes bacon, eggs and sausage jacket potatoes, cobs and Ciabattas. Some of the quirky features at the pub include hooks along the wall facing the front, where patrons can hang ferrets.
You write : “Fabulous meal and excellent value for money. A special mention for the fish and chips which is probably one of the best ones we’ve ever had in a pub.”
“What a gem of a pub – very friendly staff, really good food and a great atmosphere.”
The address: Church Street, Orston, Nottingham NG13 9NS
- The Castle
The Castle is located right within Nottingham city centre, and is easily accessible via tram, train or bus. The pub is situated over Nottingham Castle, there’s a buzz of tourists in the red-brick pub, especially when you’re sitting outside enjoying the sunshine.
The design is based on the distinctive design that was created by Watson Fothergill which was created in 1883. it’s a stunning place to enjoy a pint with eight varieties of craft beers that are brewed by rotating national, local or international brewers, and some of the many kinds of Gin.
A selection of home-cooked pub staples is offered. It’s not a huge menu but the food is done exceptionally effectively. You can choose among pizzas and burgers seafood and chips, Nachos, and flatbreads. Sunday’s is roast time.
You tell us: “We went for drinks and had a great time, very good cocktails and a good selection of ales. The bar staff are helpful and friendly.”
“Service with a smile. Good range of beers. Very good food at decent prices. Good location next to the castle. A good old-fashioned proper boozer.”
Castle Rd, Nottingham NG1 6AA
The Duke William
3rd in County, and first in Askham. Where is Askham you might think? It’s a town located just away from Retford in Bassetlaw north Notts and has a less populated population than Orston.
It does however have a tiny country pub that is full of personality and charm. It has an area for drinking one of their real ales and two smaller dining areas on either the other. If you’re who are on the A1 it’s worth a detour.
Modern cuisine is prepared with local, fresh ingredients. The menu is contingent on the ingredients available, but is likely to include pie, steak, burgers along with Owen Taylor’s Lincolnshire sausages. There could also be aged beef Skewers, flatbreads made of charcoal and miso-soy sauce.
You might say: “We turned off the A1 on Sunday, heading south because we cannot bear to eat the food at service stations. Stumbled across the Duke William in Askham. We had the most beautiful lunch. Excellent value and of the highest quality. We both had the beef and Yorkshire Pudding. Everything served was amazing.”
“I rarely write review, however this restaurant is deserving of it, it’s amazing. But the problem is that the moment we let everyone know that it’s great, we’ll never get an appointment again. …”
Address: Town Street, Askham NG22 01RS
- The Ferryboat Inn
Set the satnav on autopilot and then head north to find another hidden gem which is this time an establishment along the river at Church Laneham, which is popular with visitors due to its picturesque rural setting and large portions of home-cooked, delicious food. To drink, there are four authentic ales, as well as a variety of wines, gin along with “proper” coffee. For a refreshing and cold drink, milkshakes are made using Thaymar Ice Cream.
Get up at 10am on a Saturday , and you’ll have time to eat breakfast, which could be eating a full English or healthier alternatives. In the afternoon, you can take your pick of hearty pub food such as steak , Pheasantry ale pie Hunter’s Chicken, chicken masala, steak scampi and burgers. The open fire could be put out to dry for summer, however there’s a beautiful outdoor seating area where you can enjoy the sunshine.
You’ll think: “Absolutely banging! We’ve been three times in the last two weeks, we found this place after a search on Google after recently moving to the area. We sampled Sunday lunch this week and it was just perfect, the beef was cooked just how my Mam would cook it, succulent and tasty, the gravy was on point, too. Then I discovered Old Peculiar on the bar! Definitely our new local.”
“Had a sirloin steak and Hunter’s chicken, absolutely spot on great food and husband loved his steak. Definitely be back again.”
Location: Church Laneham, Retford DN22 0NQ
