Fancy a pint to cool down? These are the highest-rated Wetherspoons beer gardens in Nottinghamshire
A new study has identified the 10 best-rated Wetherspoons pubs with beer gardens in Nottinghamshire, with The Trent Bridge Inn in West Bridgford taking the top spot.
Researchers at Japanese iGaming hub eSportstars.io analysed Wetherspoons pubs across Nottingham that were listed as having a licensed outdoor area, according to the chain’s website.
Then they gathered the Google rating of each pub to find which were the highest rated. Where two or more pubs had the same rating, the number of reviews was used to differentiate between them in the rankings.
1. The Trent Bridge Inn, West Bridgford
The Trent Bridge Inn in West Bridgford takes the top spot with an impressive rating of 4.2 stars based on 2,151 reviews. Located on Radcliffe Road, this pub is a massive favourite for sports fans and locals.
2. The Gooseberry Bush, Nottingham
The Gooseberry Bush in Nottingham takes second place with a 4.2-star rating based on 1,592 reviews. Situated on Peel Street near the Nottingham Trent University campus, it features a popular beer garden that is a go-to spot for those looking to catch some sunshine.
3. The Butter Cross, Bingham
In third place is The Butter Cross in Bingham, which has an average 4.2-star rating based on 1,165 reviews. Located right on Market Place, this pub brings a great community atmosphere, with a great outdoor space for locals to enjoy a relaxed drink.
4. The Stag & Pheasant, Mansfield
The Stag & Pheasant in Mansfield ranked fourth with a 4.1-star rating based on 2,403 reviews. Located on Clumber Street, this town-centre venue offers a spacious outdoor area, perfect to unwind after shopping or working.
5. The Woodthorpe Top, Mapperley
The Woodthorpe Top in Mapperley took fifth place with a 4.1-star rating from 1,669 reviews. Situated on Woodthorpe Drive, this suburban favourite is highly regarded for its family-friendly atmosphere and comfortable outdoor seating options.
6. The Liquorice Gardens, Worksop
The Liquorice Gardens in Worksop ranked sixth, with an average rating of 4.1 based on 1,632 reviews. Located on Newcastle Street, its unique name nods to Worksop's historic liquorice-growing past, and it features a pleasant garden area to enjoy a pint.
7. The Admiral Sir John Borlase Warren, Stapleford
Scoring 4.1 out of five based on 1,615 reviews, The Admiral Sir John Borlase Warren in Stapleford takes the seventh spot. Located on Derby Road, this pub has a perfect neighbourhood beer garden setting.
8. The Dominie Cross, Retford
The Dominie Cross in Retford takes eighth place with a 4.1-star rating based on 1,478 reviews. Found on Grove Street, the pub's name references the ancient structural history of the market town, providing a fantastic spot for outdoor drinks.
9. The Free Man, Carlton
The Free Man on Carlton Hill came ninth with 1,052 reviews, giving it a 4.1-star rating. It serves as a popular social anchor for the local Carlton area, offering a great space to grab a drink in the open air.
10. The Roebuck Inn, Nottingham
Completing the top ten is The Roebuck Inn in Nottingham, which earned a 4.0-star rating from a massive 4,723 reviews. Tucked away on St James's Street just off the Old Market Square, this city-centre pub holds the highest overall review count in the ranking.
Hana Suzuki, content manager at eSportstars.io, has commented:
"Looking at the highest rated Wetherspoons beer gardens across Nottinghamshire, there is an incredible amount of love for local outdoor spots.
"There is huge local success for West Bridgford's iconic Trent Bridge Inn, securing the absolute top spot. To see places like The Gooseberry Bush and city-centre giants like The Roebuck Inn pulling in thousands of reviews while keeping such steady ratings shows just how essential these spaces are to Nottingham's social scene.
“With summer officially arriving and heatwaves on the horizon, this data is a great starting point for anybody looking for drinks in the sun across Nottinghamshire.
“Whether you are looking for a historic sporting pub like the Trent Bridge Inn or a hidden city-centre escape like the Roebuck Inn, Nottinghamshire has an excellent variety of top-tier Wetherspoons beer gardens."