The Drinker Bar & kitchen

You'll find The Drinker tucked into Carrington, that bit of Nottingham that feels properly lived-in rather than polished. Walking in, it's got that comfortable pub warmth—the kind of place where regulars have their spots and newcomers don't feel like they're intruding. The bar program takes itself seriously without being precious about it; they've clearly thought about what's going in your glass. The kitchen's doing proper food that goes beyond the usual pub playbook, which makes it the sort of spot you return to for dinner, not just a quick pint.