Waters Edge

You're walking along Castle Bridge Road towards the water, and Waters Edge announces itself as the sort of pub you actually want to spend an afternoon in—not because it's trying too hard, but because it's got the basics sorted. The real draw here is that position on the Trent; grab a spot on the terrace and you've got a proper waterside view that beats most of Nottingham's drinking spots. Inside it's bright and straightforward, the kind of place where you can show up in jeans and no one bats an eyelid. The kitchen does what Hungry Horse does well: burgers that don't disappoint, pies that taste homemade, and enough vegetarian options that you're not left picking at crisps. Prices won't leave you skint either.