Pub · Nottingham
Arnold's oldest pub has grown into something that works surprisingly well with children in tow — the covered, heated skittle alley and the raised sun terrace mean there's somewhere to sit whatever the weather, and the newer snug gives you a quieter corner when the bar gets busy. High chairs and a kids' menu are there, buggy access is fine, and the staff are consistently warm; one parent talks about the "always a warm welcome". Food has come on a lot lately, with the cheese and onion cobs a firm favourite among regulars. Two things to know: it's very much a real ale pub at heart — around 20 hand pulls, mostly Lincoln Green — so expect an adult, chatty atmosphere rather than a play area, and there's no car park, though free two-hour parking sits a short walk away. Dogs welcome too.
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Nottingham restaurant with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and gluten-free options, at moderate noise.