Let’s be real about the atmosphere. It’s a family pub. There are kids drawing on paper tablecloths. There are dads at the bar laughing too loudly at football.
It’s loud. It’s bright. It’s wonderfully uncool. That’s its superpower. You don’t have to dress up or use the right fork.
You just grab a booth. You stare at the massive menu board. You wonder if you can finish a Full Rack of Ribs. Spoiler: you can try.
Drinks That Make You Forgive the Weather
You need a drink with all that grub. The beer selection isn’t a snobby craft list. It’s your reliable mates: Carling, John Smith’s, a cheeky Guinness.
Menu at The Wolds, Nottingham - Hungry Horse pub & bar, Nottingham
They also do cocktails. Are they shaken by a mixologist? No. They’re poured by a nice person wearing a polo shirt. And they taste like Friday, regardless of the day.
Try the Pornstar Martini if you want to feel fancy for £3. It’s served in a plastic glass. That’s part of the charm.
