
The Soulville Steakhouse
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About The Soulville Steakhouse
On Queen St in Nottingham, The Soulville Steakhouse is a steak house built around dark wood interiors, a spiral staircase, and framed photographs of soul singers on the walls. The menu centers on rib eye steak and a mixed grill, alongside burgers, ribs, lamb, and chicken and pork teriyaki, with wings among the starters. Sides include fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, breaded mushrooms, and cheesey ciabatta, and the coleslaw is made in house. House-made BBQ and peppercorn sauces accompany the grill, with a peppercorn gravy boat offered alongside. Portions run large. Dessert includes a strawberry Eton mess. Waiters and waitresses attend tables through the meal, and the restaurant takes walk-ins rather than reservations. The soul music and singer-themed decor carry through the dining room as part of the overall setting.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention peppercorn sauce, onion rings, mixed grill and ribs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention peppercorn sauce, onion rings, mixed grill and ribs.
Customer Review Summary
Peppercorn sauce comes up most, described as to die for by one diner and quite good by another, with the house BBQ sauce and home made sauces also praised. Close behind are the grilled meats: a rib eye with nice char, ribs that fall off the bone, lamb cooked beyond perfectly, and a massive mixed grill. Burgers with house made coleslaw, onion rings, sweet potato fries and a strawberry Eton mess Sunday also earn mentions, along with large portions and the soul music and artist posters. Most describe friendly, attentive staff and lovely cocktails. The main criticism comes from a former regular who says the restaurant has lost its identity under new ownership. That reviewer found it cold and uninviting, felt the food no longer tasted freshly prepared, and describes waitresses standing around watching the few diners, creating pressure to finish and leave. Another reviewer thought the waiters could be friendlier and the fries were standard. One diner took leftover mixed grill home as a treat for the dogs.
Customer Review Summary
Peppercorn sauce comes up most, described as to die for by one diner and quite good by another, with the house BBQ sauce and home made sauces also praised. Close behind are the grilled meats: a rib eye with nice char, ribs that fall off the bone, lamb cooked beyond perfectly, and a massive mixed grill. Burgers with house made coleslaw, onion rings, sweet potato fries and a strawberry Eton mess Sunday also earn mentions, along with large portions and the soul music and artist posters. Most describe friendly, attentive staff and lovely cocktails. The main criticism comes from a former regular who says the restaurant has lost its identity under new ownership. That reviewer found it cold and uninviting, felt the food no longer tasted freshly prepared, and describes waitresses standing around watching the few diners, creating pressure to finish and leave. Another reviewer thought the waiters could be friendlier and the fries were standard. One diner took leftover mixed grill home as a treat for the dogs.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We had a mixed grill some sides and a steak and all of it was delicious, peppercorn gravy boat was to die for. Every team member that we interacted with was attentive and a delight to be served by. Would recommend 10/10”
- Google user
“The food was great. We had two burgers and they were cooked to perfection, juicy, tender and full of flavour. I loved the coleslaw as you can tell it was made in house and had a distinct flavour than store bought coleslaw. Generous portion of chips that we didn't get to finish and the whole plate was very filling. This steakhouse is a must if you come to Nottingham!”
- Google user
“Soulville used to be my number one food spot in Nottingham. Back in the day, the atmosphere was incredible, and the restaurant was always packed—it was often difficult to get a table. Unfortunately, in 2026, the place feels like it's lost its identity. The atmosphere is lacking, the restaurant feels cold and uninviting, and the food no longer tastes freshly prepared. On our recent evening visit, there were only six people dining inside, which says a lot compared to how busy it used to be. What also made the experience uncomfortable was that the waitresses were often standing around watching the dining area due to the lack of customers. It felt as though we were being watched while eating, which created a sense of pressure to finish our meal and leave rather than relax and enjoy the experience. The new ownership seems to have moved away from what made Soulville special in the first place. Soul food is about flavour, warmth, comfort, and community, and sadly that wasn't reflected in our experience. It's disappointing because this establishment has so much potential. With the right vision and investment, it could become a thriving destination once again. As things stand, however, I worry about its future if significant changes aren't made.”
- Google user
“Eaten here a couple of times recently. Food has been fresh and good quality on both occasions. Today we shared, for starters, a cheesey ciabatta that was soft and hot and light and a portion of breaded mushrooms which looked pretty. Then we both had the lamb dinner - again fresh, good quality ingredients, well and simply cooked and smartly presented. Staff are efficient, attentive and friendly.”
- Google user
“Lovely place, rather large portions served, I was looking at others people's food coming out and it all looked lovely and I would have eaten any of it, i had a mixed grill as I wanted to bring some back for my girls (dogs) it was massive and the girls enjoyed their treat :) table of 7, all had different and not a bad word to say. Cocktails ate lovely too”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Dark wood steakhouse with spiral staircase, hung with framed photographs of soul singers.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Soulville Steakhouse | 4.41,378 | — | peppercorn sauce, onion rings, mixed grill |
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| Farro's Grillhouse | 4.51,842 | 0.5 mi | steaks, piri piri chicken, kids' meals |
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