Five Great Old Pubs
If you like your beer opaque and your ceilings low, these are the drinking holes for you
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In nottingham there's no excuse for boozing in soul-less Wetherspoons
or shiny All Bar Ones (even if they have found themselves beautiful old
churches to nestle in). Here we have good, old-fashioned pubs which
have been pulling pints for longer than your family tree has existed.
We've listed some good ones for you here,
though honestly, you’ll probably gather their age from their names.
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Inn
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem (or ‘The Trip’ to us locals) is an inn built into the natural rock of Nottingham castle. Dating from about 1189, The Trip was originally a brewery and barrels were rolled up to the castle through tunnels. Nowadays, this cosy little pub hosts many types of ale and is an excellent place gather round and tell tales. It’s also home to ‘The Cursed Galleon’ - a ship in a glass case that hasn’t been cleaned for centuries, as everyone that cleaned it died a mysterious death. We dare you to write "clean me" in the grime.
Ye Olde Salutation Inn
Old pub number two, situated fairly close to the Trip, is Ye Olde Salutation Inn. It was built in around 1240, so is the second oldest on our list. The pub has a slightly gothic vibe to it; the wood is dark and the patrons’ clothing is darker yet. There’s always good music playing, and band nights are regularly held in the upstairs function room. The Sal’s a friendly place with a great range of ales and ciders - definitely worth a visit.
The Bell Inn
We’ve moved on from using ‘Ye’ but The Bell Inn is still old, this time from around 1437. You enter through a narrow passageway that would have led to the stables, and from there have a choice of three rooms. Each room is stocked with a range of beverage choices and the pub itself is bigger than the previous two golden oldies. It does tend to get busy though, as it’s close to Market Square, so annoyingly accessible to the drinking masses.
The Old Angel
Our fourth elderly pub is The Old Angel. This ‘punk pub’ has been hanging around since the 1600s, although today it’s mostly known for its live music. We’d like to think it was back then, too; Battle of the Lutes, anyone? The bartenders are also aptly dressed for the place, with piercings and tattoos galore. They aren’t nearly as scary as they look though, so go and grab a pint.
The Turf Tavern
This tiny little pub is located on Upper Parliament Street, close to the Corner House. It apparently pre-dates the Victorian era, so we reckon that’s old enough to be included here. The tiny, one roomed pub has a rock and roll feel to it, with pictures and various knick-knacks on the walls. There’s also a giant stuffed raven above the bar, which isn’t as menacing as it sounds. The one thing that lets the Turf Tavern down is that it doesn’t serve real ale. It gets a thorough beating from the other four pubs on that front. However it’s a fantastic little place, run by a friendly barman who sports a fine moustache and the dwelling of many, um, interesting customers.
Jess McDonald
though honestly, you’ll probably gather their age from their names.
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Inn
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem (or ‘The Trip’ to us locals) is an inn built into the natural rock of Nottingham castle. Dating from about 1189, The Trip was originally a brewery and barrels were rolled up to the castle through tunnels. Nowadays, this cosy little pub hosts many types of ale and is an excellent place gather round and tell tales. It’s also home to ‘The Cursed Galleon’ - a ship in a glass case that hasn’t been cleaned for centuries, as everyone that cleaned it died a mysterious death. We dare you to write "clean me" in the grime.
Ye Olde Salutation Inn
Old pub number two, situated fairly close to the Trip, is Ye Olde Salutation Inn. It was built in around 1240, so is the second oldest on our list. The pub has a slightly gothic vibe to it; the wood is dark and the patrons’ clothing is darker yet. There’s always good music playing, and band nights are regularly held in the upstairs function room. The Sal’s a friendly place with a great range of ales and ciders - definitely worth a visit.
The Bell Inn
We’ve moved on from using ‘Ye’ but The Bell Inn is still old, this time from around 1437. You enter through a narrow passageway that would have led to the stables, and from there have a choice of three rooms. Each room is stocked with a range of beverage choices and the pub itself is bigger than the previous two golden oldies. It does tend to get busy though, as it’s close to Market Square, so annoyingly accessible to the drinking masses.
The Old Angel
Our fourth elderly pub is The Old Angel. This ‘punk pub’ has been hanging around since the 1600s, although today it’s mostly known for its live music. We’d like to think it was back then, too; Battle of the Lutes, anyone? The bartenders are also aptly dressed for the place, with piercings and tattoos galore. They aren’t nearly as scary as they look though, so go and grab a pint.
The Turf Tavern
This tiny little pub is located on Upper Parliament Street, close to the Corner House. It apparently pre-dates the Victorian era, so we reckon that’s old enough to be included here. The tiny, one roomed pub has a rock and roll feel to it, with pictures and various knick-knacks on the walls. There’s also a giant stuffed raven above the bar, which isn’t as menacing as it sounds. The one thing that lets the Turf Tavern down is that it doesn’t serve real ale. It gets a thorough beating from the other four pubs on that front. However it’s a fantastic little place, run by a friendly barman who sports a fine moustache and the dwelling of many, um, interesting customers.
Jess McDonald
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