The Barrel Drop
A homely Nottingham bar with craft beer, cask ales and board games, rated 4.6 across 600+ reviews.

Persian · Nottingham
A proper taste of Persia tucked into Nottingham, this is the sort of place where the staff genuinely look after a table — attentive, warm, and happy to make space for a pram or fit a family in. Kids get their own menu and high chairs are on hand, and the sharing platters solve the "everyone wants something different" problem neatly; parties report feeding five well without a scary bill. The koobideh and jujeh kebabs get the loudest praise, along with lamb neck with dill rice, saffron chicken with barberries, and hummus that regulars call authentic. Portions are generous. Two honest notes: the disabled loo is up a flight of stairs, which rules it out for some, and the baklava is intensely sweet — one piece between two is plenty. Booking online is easy and worth doing.

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A homely Nottingham bar with craft beer, cask ales and board games, rated 4.6 across 600+ reviews.
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