Mayfair
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About Mayfair
On Mansfield Rd in Nottingham, Mayfair is a Chinese restaurant at number 79 where diners bring their own alcohol, with no corkage fee. The restaurant does not serve drinks, so guests collect theirs beforehand, and a shop next door sells them. The menu runs from the Paradise platter and lemon chicken to Schezwan chicken and Singapore chicken noodle. Dinner is served to large parties, and groups of 6 and 12 have dined here together. Banana fritters are on the menu for dessert.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention byo alcohol, no corkage, decades-long returning customers, reasonable prices and friendly owner.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention byo alcohol, no corkage, decades-long returning customers, reasonable prices and friendly owner.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the long-running consistency of the food, with several saying they have been coming for 20, 30 or even 40 years. The king prawn with veggies earns a 10 out of 10 from one diner, and others single out the paradise platter, lemon chicken, Schezwan chicken, Singapore chicken noodle and chicken fried rice. Close behind is value, with repeated mentions of good prices and a friendly owner who stops for a chat. Bringing your own alcohol with no corkage fee comes up several times, and one reviewer notes the shop next door sells drinks. Service is called quick and polite, including for a party of 12, though one reviewer says it can be a bit slow when busy. On the food side, one diner found the chicken cashew nut lacking in zing and flavor and the banana fritters too ripe. One group was asked to fetch their own drinks from outside, and their food arrived within minutes of ordering.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the long-running consistency of the food, with several saying they have been coming for 20, 30 or even 40 years. The king prawn with veggies earns a 10 out of 10 from one diner, and others single out the paradise platter, lemon chicken, Schezwan chicken, Singapore chicken noodle and chicken fried rice. Close behind is value, with repeated mentions of good prices and a friendly owner who stops for a chat. Bringing your own alcohol with no corkage fee comes up several times, and one reviewer notes the shop next door sells drinks. Service is called quick and polite, including for a party of 12, though one reviewer says it can be a bit slow when busy. On the food side, one diner found the chicken cashew nut lacking in zing and flavor and the banana fritters too ripe. One group was asked to fetch their own drinks from outside, and their food arrived within minutes of ordering.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We went with friends who had travelled from Wales on Sat 23rd of May. The food did not disappoint, absolutely gorgeous and the service was fabulous and respectful. Everyone in our party of 6 rated it 10 out of 10, Thankyou!!!”
- Google user
“Good service attitude, delicious dishes, very Chinese flavor, will definitely go again.”
- Google user
“Been coming for 40 years Food always delicious Amazing value for money Owner michael such a lovely man... Definitely worth a visit”
- Google user
“Been going here for years with my family. Love the owner and the food. Great prices and great service. Would absolutely recommend the paradise platter and lemon chicken 10/10”
- Google user
“Awesome as usual, thanks Michael !! Came here for dinner (22/1/26) to celebrate a birthday. Great atmosphere with people laughing and celebrating. Great food (obvs) & great price. That's why people keep coming back. See you soon Mayfair !!”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Dessert
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
- Offerings· 2
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
- Dining options· 2
- Dinner
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
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- 4.5 mi£1–15
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair | 4.6395 | — | £10–20 | byo alcohol, no corkage, decades-long returning customers, reasonable prices |
| Chungs Of Mapperley | 4.5442 | 2.1 mi | £30–40 | spare ribs, minced quail, sizzling king prawns |
| Beijing Garden Chinese takeaway (bestwood) | 4.073 | 2.3 mi | £10–20 | salt and pepper chicken, egg fried rice, curry sauce |
| Evergreen Chinese Takeaway | 4.6156 | 4.5 mi | £1–15 | sweet and sour chicken balls, spare ribs, crispy shredded beef |
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