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Many cities around the UK claim to have a thriving food and drink scene, but here in Nottingham that really is the case.
It doesn’t matter if you’re out for a quick bite on your lunch bite or enjoying a tasting menu at a Michelin Star restaurant, Nottingham has something to suit all tastes and occasions.
Nottingham’s many eateries can be ranked in many different ways, but sometimes it’s best to listen to what the experts have to say.
With that in mind, the BBC Good Food Guide’s Tony Naylor isn’t a bad person to use as a sounding board.
Tony, who is based in the North-West, has spent more than a decade writing about food and drink for several established outlets.
Back in 2023, Tony picked out more than a dozen of Nottingham’s best restaurants, ranging from cheap eats to casual dining.
Take a look at Tony’s top picks below to see if your favourite restaurant made the cut.
13. Doughnotts - cheap eats, child-friendly
Doughnotts on King Street, Nottingham. As well as High Road, Beeston, Gordon Road, West Bridgford, Giltbrook Retail Park, Giltbrook, Nottingham and East Midlands Designer Outlet, Mansfield Road, Alfreton. The BBC said: "This takeaway and café dispenses elaborately-topped, handmade doughnuts – light, moist, clear in their flavours – that will convert any doughnut doubter. Creations such as the toffee-filled Billionaire (topped with shortbread and caramel) or Old Skool (caramel fudge icing, shortbread, toffee and white chocolate) will please big and little kids alike." Photo: Google
14. Junkyard - casual dining, cheap eats
Junkyard on Bridlesmith Walk, Nottingham. The BBC said: "Nottingham’s pre-eminent craft beer bar (its taps will thrill even the geekiest hop-head), Junkyard also serves perky street food. Burgers from £8.50." Photo: Google
15. Larwood & Voce - casual dining, child-friendly
Larwood & Voce on Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham. The BBC said: "Like its outlying sister venues, the Wollaton and the Lord Nelson, this West Bridgford gastropub – which abuts Trent Bridge cricket ground – has a formidable rep for its Sunday roasts. Sunday lunch mains from £14." Photo: Google
16. Malt Cross - casual dining, cheap eats
The Malt Cross on St James's Street, Nottingham. The BBC said: "Originally a Victorian music hall, and retaining much of its period detail, this extraordinary building is now a café bar, arts centre and independent business hub. It’s run by a coalition of church charities, but the well-stocked bar will allay any fears of piety. Meals from £11." Photo: Google