The Foresters Arms
Quick info
About The Foresters Arms
On Main Street in Nottingham, The Foresters Arms is a pub built around a home cooked Sunday roast, which the kitchen also packs up as takeaway. Fridays keep things simple with a chip butty and pizzas, and pints of John Smiths run at the bar. A function room sits alongside the main room, and entertainment is put on over bank holidays and weekends. Regulars settle in at the bar for a beer and a chat with the staff. Dogs are welcome throughout. The toilets have been refitted. Between the roast, the Friday menu and the weekend entertainment, it functions as a regular stop for the surrounding streets rather than an occasional destination.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, chip butty and pizzas, john smiths pint and weekend entertainment.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, chip butty and pizzas, john smiths pint and weekend entertainment.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws the most repeat praise, described by reviewers as home cooked and "to die for," with the takeaway version singled out by name. Close behind, Friday night food like chip butties and pizzas gets called a lovely quick fix, and John Smiths is named as the best pint local to one reviewer. Several reviews mention entertainment on weekends and bank holidays, including a wedding reception and an EMSA fundraising night, both praised for the food laid on and the staff's efforts. The bar staff and general atmosphere come up repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, with one reviewer noting they return "every time" for a beer and a chat. No recurring complaints appear across the reviews, with one noting they hadn't tried the food so couldn't comment. The pub is repeatedly called a genuine local, with the function room and decent ale also getting a mention.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws the most repeat praise, described by reviewers as home cooked and "to die for," with the takeaway version singled out by name. Close behind, Friday night food like chip butties and pizzas gets called a lovely quick fix, and John Smiths is named as the best pint local to one reviewer. Several reviews mention entertainment on weekends and bank holidays, including a wedding reception and an EMSA fundraising night, both praised for the food laid on and the staff's efforts. The bar staff and general atmosphere come up repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, with one reviewer noting they return "every time" for a beer and a chat. No recurring complaints appear across the reviews, with one noting they hadn't tried the food so couldn't comment. The pub is repeatedly called a genuine local, with the function room and decent ale also getting a mention.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Best pint of John Smiths local to me!! Good crowd staff friendly and accommodating. Not had food there so can not pass comment on that. Would recommend a visit especially if your a local”
- Google user
“Great atmosphere! Staff are welcoming and friendly. Service is great and often entertainment on bank holidays and weekends!”
- Google user
“Lovely bar staff no matter who is on fantastic. I go here every time I want to go for a beer and a chat.”
- Google user
“A good local pub with decent ale and a function room.”
- Google user
“Always a friendly atmosphere and the Sunday dinner takeaways are to die for”
Highlights
“Local community pub”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Bar games
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Live music
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Facilities· 2
- Restroom
- Paid Wi-Fi
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Sports
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Bars near The Foresters Arms
- The Nuthall Pub & Kitchen4.41,9713.3 mi
fixed price menu, moules marinière, sirloin steak
- The Crompton Arms4.13495.8 mi away£10–20
pool table, beer garden, karaoke nights
- Talbot Taphouse4.73265.9 mi away£1–10
cask and real ales, craft and keg beers, continental lagers and ciders
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Foresters ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6262 | — | £10–20 | sunday roast, chip butty and pizzas, john smiths pint |
| The Nuthall Pub & Kitchen | 4.41,971 | 3.3 mi | — | fixed price menu, moules marinière, sirloin steak |
| The Crompton Arms | 4.1349 | 5.8 mi away | £10–20 | pool table, beer garden, karaoke nights |
| Talbot Taphouse | 4.7326 | 5.9 mi away | £1–10 | cask and real ales, craft and keg beers, continental lagers and ciders |
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