The Playwright Craft Pub, Nottingham — Nottingham

Pub · Nottingham

The Playwright Craft Pub, Nottingham

4.4 (1,198 reviews)
££ 📍 38 Shakespeare St, Nottingham NG1 4FQ

About The Playwright Craft Pub, Nottingham

A big, buzzy craft pub that works better for family lunches and early evenings than for weekend nights — it fills up fast, especially around match days and the Tuesday quiz, when it gets properly loud. Daytime is calmer, with room to get a pram in, high chairs, a kids' menu and outdoor seating if you need to escape the noise. The pizzas get the most love (made fresh, veggie ones included), the Caesar salad is a good quick option, and Sunday lunch is described as tasty and plentiful. Bigger appetites go for the £30 BBQ platter, which stretches across three people, and the spiced apple crumble is worth saving room for. Staff are consistently warm and patient in the crush. One caveat: food can be slow to arrive, and sauces cost extra.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Likely
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Highchairs ✓ Likely
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Likely
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Lively
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Booking Recommended
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Best for All ages

Tags

#outdoor seating#pizza restaurant#pub#sports bar
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Three Family Friendly UK Restaurant Activity Packs spread across a table — colouring, drawing and origami pages for kids.

The Free Restaurant Activity Packs Your Table Will Love

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.

  • Colouring
  • Origami
  • Drawing lessons
  • Table questions

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