Nottingham Drinker

Like many in hospitality, I’m deeply frustrated by the reality of business rates right now. But I still believe that if we want change, we have to talk. This blog explains why I welcome MPs through our doors — and why I think others should too. lincolngreenbrewing.co.uk/post/change-do…

OPINION: A simple question for ministers - what is the plan for Britain’s pubs? morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2026/0…

The Lead and Dot opened on 24th December. This used to be the Millepede in Stapleford. Four beers on on opening night, Bang the Elephant, Blue Monkey, Glasshouse and Farm Yard Brew Co.

We'll need YOUR help to find the finalists for 2026 Champion Beer of Nottinghamshire comp. (CBoN) & winner of the Spyke Golding Challenge Shield. Come along, grab a form, buy a 1/3rd or 1/2 of the beers in the comp, sniff, taste & savour😋- & fill in the form. #beer #champion🍻

‘Pub closures cause incalculable damage to social cohesion’ Almost seven in 10 (67%) of Brits see pubs as vital for tackling loneliness and social isolation, new research has found. Read here morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2025/1…

For this month’s Pick Six we turn to Craig Proud of print studio Dizzy Ink who hosts Notts Zine Fest on Saturday 8 November at the Nottingham Central Library. leftlion.co.uk/features/2025/…

A village pub has opened a community café in a bid to support local residents and provide a meeting place for those living alone. Read here: morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2025/1…

International Stout Day 2025 😋🍻 Coincides nicely with the #Stout & #Porter Stroll; not so good that it falls on a Thurs this year. 😕 Oh well. Any #pubs doing anything special? Any exciting or interesting #Stouts or #Porters you want to flag up...? 🙂 #beer #Nottingham #RT 🍺

We're busy planning... Part of that planning is also thinking about the Set-Up to bring you all the good stuff. 12th-15th Feb 2026. 😋👌🍻 NG15 7FQ #beer #cider #food #goodtimes #HBF26 #Hucknall #Nottingham

🎉Congratulations to our Pub of the Year 2025 finalists! 🍻Check out the four best pubs in the UK 1️⃣ @BlackfriarsTav 2️⃣ @ThePelicanGlos 3️⃣ @TamworthBrewing 3️⃣ Staggs, Musselburgh 📰Read on @WBOnline_ orlo.uk/EMh3S 👇Have you visited our fab four? Who do think will win?

If you're a photographer in Notts and yet to hear about the Sisterhood Collective, allow us to introduce you to them... leftlion.co.uk/features/2025/…

The @ruddingtonarms has shared this very sad news today. 😢 🔎 facebook.com/share/p/17fxD3… We wish Mark and Sarah all the very best for the future. 🙏🏼 #EndOfAnEra #Ruddington

The HBF26 logo for promotions & to feature on the 2026 glass is now complete. Here's a sneaky peek to remind you to get those dates in your diary: Thurs 12th - Sun 15th February 2026. 😉🍻😋👌

On my way to @NottinghamCAMRA Robin Hood Beer & Cider Festival #NRHCBF25 - starting at 4pm today with the trade & member session, then open to the public from midday to 22.30 Thursday to Saturday. See you there! #CheersToBeer

Great start to @NottinghamCAMRA Robin Hood Beer & Cider Festival #NRHBCF25 busy with trade & members, plus @SIBANational Midlands & West Indie Beer awards siba.co.uk/ibawinners/ - my favourite beer of the day @SalopianBrewery Paper Planes NEIPA (4.6% ABV) #CheersToBeer

My top 3 beers on Day 3 at @NottinghamCAMRA #NRHBCF25 - Lovelaced (4.2%) No Half Measures (NHM) & @NottmBrewery (332 Bar C/NHM), Even more whale sounds (14.6% @BangTheElephant) Bang The Elephant bar) & Sunshine Pale (3.4% Burton @bridge_Brewer) (Boundary Bar). #CheersToBeer

🍂 Book your autumn activities now! Bookings are now open for fully funded activities and food for eligible children and young people 🙌 Find out more and book your place 👉 orlo.uk/HAFAutumn_Nd2ks

There’s 1 week to go until the Autumn Jobs Fair! Call into the Civic Centre on 7 October between 1-4pm for information on apprenticeships, courses and job hunting advice, as well as the chance to speak to local and national employers about their vacancies. Find out more orlo.uk/pO3I6

"Local Odd-Bods get featured on BBC Local News & Radio!" #cider bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

#Cider & #Perry lists for #NRHBCF25 🍺 nottinghambf.camra.org.uk/Ciders_and_Per…