Mid afternoon - very busy outside in the sun. Very dark inside - I couldn’t read the hand pumps. After 3.90 a pint at the Holly Bush I wasn’t prepared for a £5.30 a pint. Location, location. Had a dark amber Oakham ale at 5.0% but couldn’t read the name! It was good. Think I’ll go less touristy next time in Nottingham.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
25 May 2021 (Jack William)
Has been on my wish list for decades! Here with an old friend who has lived in Nottingham for ages - he confirms that this hasn’t changed. In just after noon so we were able to have a good look round this fascinating pub.
Friendly efficient service. One other ale on - too dark to read the pump clip!
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Stancill - Roadmap
4.30
A very good pale ale in top condition.
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)
3.40
Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot
5.00
Not Tried
29 May 2012 (Mick)
Busy tourist pub but good beer and staff.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Nottingham - Extra Pale Ale
4.20
Nice pint, fresh and hoppy.
Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen
4.50
Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot
5.00
Not Tried
15 Mar 2012 (Mick)
Busy with drinkers and diners.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Nottingham - Extra Pale Ale
4.20
Nice hoppy IPA
Nottingham - Rock Mild
3.80
Not Tried
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)
3.40
Not Tried
Hardys & Hansons (see now and use Greene King for new entries) - Olde Trip (reduced from 4.8%)
4.30
Not Tried
Oakham - Inferno
4.00
Not Tried
17 May 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Nottingham - Rock Mild
3.80
Rather bitter from the dryish chocolate malt. Dry, bitter dark chocolate finish. My score 1#/20.
The pub is found in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6AD.
Famous ancient pub partly carved into the rock beneath Nottingham Castle. At one time a Kimberley Ales house. Can get busy with tourists. Worth visiting just to experience the cave type rooms inside. Beers served are from the GK stable plus guests.
We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 8 different beers and tried 3 of them.