
The Woodlark Inn
Quick info
About The Woodlark Inn
On Church St in Nottingham, The Woodlark Inn is a pub whose menu concentrates on fish, running from Cromer crab and dressed crab to swordfish, cod steak, and a seafood Thai curry. Fish and chips also appears regularly, though it often sells out by mid-service, and a homemade Steak & Ale pie with chips and veg gives a non-fish option. A specials board changes frequently alongside the fixed menu. The building splits into a separate bar area and a restaurant side, the latter holding around 30 covers, and reservations are recommended for that section. Real ales are poured at the bar, including Harvest Pale. Parking near the pub can be difficult when trade is busy.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot, restroom
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, seafood dishes, steak & ale pie and real ales.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, seafood dishes, steak & ale pie and real ales.
Customer Review Summary
Fish dishes dominate the praise at The Woodlark Inn, with reviewers repeatedly singling out the fish and chips, dressed crab, and a seafood Thai curry crammed with cod, salmon, prawns and mussels. Close behind, the homemade steak and ale pie and a cod steak in mushroom and white sauce draw mentions, alongside a changing specials board and a good selection of ales. Portions are frequently called large and the atmosphere warm and welcoming, with several diners noting they've booked a return visit. One reviewer, however, describes a shift under new ownership, calling the managers rude and saying they and other longtime regulars now feel uncomfortable coming in for a drink, though they still rated the food. Parking is noted by one reviewer as difficult when busy. Multiple reviewers mention reservations are recommended given the limited seating in the restaurant side.
Customer Review Summary
Fish dishes dominate the praise at The Woodlark Inn, with reviewers repeatedly singling out the fish and chips, dressed crab, and a seafood Thai curry crammed with cod, salmon, prawns and mussels. Close behind, the homemade steak and ale pie and a cod steak in mushroom and white sauce draw mentions, alongside a changing specials board and a good selection of ales. Portions are frequently called large and the atmosphere warm and welcoming, with several diners noting they've booked a return visit. One reviewer, however, describes a shift under new ownership, calling the managers rude and saying they and other longtime regulars now feel uncomfortable coming in for a drink, though they still rated the food. Parking is noted by one reviewer as difficult when busy. Multiple reviewers mention reservations are recommended given the limited seating in the restaurant side.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Our first time visiting this lovely quaint pub fabulous food nice atmosphere wonderful staff definitely will be back.”
- Google user
“This was our first visit to the pub but will definitely be back. The pub and food was recommended to me by a friend and it certainly lived up to the recommendation. The food menu had a good choice of fish dishes.. I had the swordfish and my friend had the fish and chips.. In his own words 'the best he has ever tasted' The staff was lovely .great customer service.. The pub's atmosphere was so warming and welcoming.. The prices was to suit all pockets.”
- Google user
“Exceptional country pub, great choice of ales. Food outstanding, large portions faultlessly cooked. Friendly helpful staff, so good we've booked again. Parking can be an issue if very busy.”
- Google user
“A village just outside Nottingham isn't the most obvious place to have a pub serving amazing seafood but that's what the Woodlark is. We visited for lunch and it was fantastic. We each had the crab meat starter which was delicious and my seafood Thai curry main - crammed with cod, salmon, prawns and mussels - was even better. Lovely bar area the other side too. Definitely worth a visit.”
- Google user
“Used to be a nice village pub until the new owners took over. Was a friendly community style pub, now unfortunately you walk in there and immediately feel uncomfortable. The landlady and her clan seem to have something against their paying customers. Spoken to many people who have been coming here for years who have all agreed, I’d recommend for the food as a one off but I certainly wouldn’t advise anyone to come here for a drink unless the Robin Hood or Lambley has ran out of beer! Rude managers who seem to think they’re a cut above everybody else.”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
Show more amenities
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Live music
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Parking· 5
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
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- The Embankment4.41,7485.4 mi awayReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlark InnReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.7622 | — | fish and chips, seafood dishes, steak & ale pie |
| Trent Navigation Inn | 4.61,180 | 5.3 mi away | veggie roast dinner, £10 monday special, outdoor big screens for sports |
| The EmbankmentReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,748 | 5.4 mi away | sunday roast, craft beer selection, double cheeseburger |
| The Nuthall Pub & Kitchen | 4.41,971 | 6.3 mi away | fixed price menu, moules marinière, sirloin steak |
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