
Pavilion Café
Quick info
About Pavilion Café
Large windows and a semi-sheltered terrace overlooking the lake set the frame at Pavilion Café, a café on the University Park campus in Nottingham. The counter serves coffee, with flat whites among the options, and tea comes in mugs. Food runs to sandwiches, including a bacon and egg sandwich, hot pies, savoury filled croissants and scones with clotted cream and jam, alongside lighter snacks. A few outside tables extend the indoor seating for anyone who wants to eat and drink in the open air. The step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance makes the room straightforward to reach for visitors with mobility needs. It opens daily during the daytime, takes walk-ins rather than bookings, and draws people breaking off a walk, ride, row or round of golf in the park. Customers are asked to clear their own tables when they finish.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
6 dishes- Cheese Scone
- Cappuccino
- Bombay Potato Pie
- Americano
- Spicy Sweet Potato Soup
- Sausages and Mashed Potatoes
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention scones with clotted cream, bacon and egg sandwich, lakeside terrace views and savory filled croissant.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention scones with clotted cream, bacon and egg sandwich, lakeside terrace views and savory filled croissant.
Customer Review Summary
The complaints are varied. One reviewer found tables left with pots and rubbish that had to be cleared before sitting. Another says loud radio music makes conversation difficult. One was refused a real cup for coffee about an hour before closing and had to take a paper cup. A pregnant visitor reports being told off for putting her legs up on a chair to stretch her hip, and another calls the place grubby, with tea served in cheap mugs that felt dirty.
Customer Review Summary
The complaints are varied. One reviewer found tables left with pots and rubbish that had to be cleared before sitting. Another says loud radio music makes conversation difficult. One was refused a real cup for coffee about an hour before closing and had to take a paper cup. A pregnant visitor reports being told off for putting her legs up on a chair to stretch her hip, and another calls the place grubby, with tea served in cheap mugs that felt dirty.
Featured reviews
- Carol Durnin
“This is such a nice spot for coffee or lunch but why the loud music from the radio blaring out making it difficult to talk and to hear what others are saying? It really doesn't add anything and spoils a really nice place to meet up I'm afraid”
- Macho Ma
“Normal food and drink but very nice view outside”
- Deano252
“Nice cafe, ordered coffee over an hour before closing and was refused a real cup - no reason given Not very environmentally friendly and coffee tastes bad out of a paper cup”
- D
“Really grubby and a let down. So unfortunate given a great location. Tea served in cheap mugs, just felt dirty.”
- Gary Meade
“Staff are always nice and friendly. Coffee is good tho expensive, but you have such a lovely vibrant atmosphere to enjoy. Also excellent food choices. All in all well worth a visit.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Toilet
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- University students
Location
Cafes near Pavilion Café
- Coates Café3.61780.2 mi
canteen-style hot meals, meal deal sandwiches, freshly prepared french fries
- TOAST | Cafe & Deli4.42751.5 mi£15–30Vegetarian optionsVegan options
garlic mushroom toast, vegan breakfast, english breakfast
- Mag Mug Cafe4.85191.7 mi£10–20Reservations
shisha, milk cake, tea selection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion CaféOutdoor seating | 3.5128 | — | — | scones with clotted cream, bacon and egg sandwich, lakeside terrace views |
| Coates Café | 3.6178 | 0.2 mi | — | canteen-style hot meals, meal deal sandwiches, freshly prepared french fries |
| TOAST | Cafe & DeliVegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.4275 | 1.5 mi | £15–30 | garlic mushroom toast, vegan breakfast, english breakfast |
| Mag Mug CafeReservations | 4.8519 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | shisha, milk cake, tea selection |
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