This pub is located at the junction of Woodthorpe Drive and Woodborough Road, in Mapperley’s town centre, at the top of a long, steep climb out of the city. Woodthorpe Drive descends from the west side of Mapperley, past Woodthorpe Grange, a grade II listed house built in 1874. Acquired by Nottingham City Council in 1921, the estate was converted into Woodthorpe Park – ‘rich in mature trees, ornamental gardens and enjoyable walks’.
We arrived about 5.45 and the place was packed. We ordered food and drinks which arrived fairly quickly. However my steak was more gristle than meat. When the waitress cleared the table she was very apologetic and gave us a free J20. The staff were great, the food was OK (desserts were nice) but you don't go to Wetherspoons for atmosphere.
The food is average in the extreme, but you get what you pay for, and it is possible to have a meal and a drink at a very affordable price (which is getting increasingly rare these days). The service was speedy. So, why only one star for the service? Because the table was dirty. We sat at an empty table, it had been cleared of dirty plates and glasses, but the table was covered in wet wine stains and bits of food and a used napkin. No effort was made to clean it, and when the drinks and later the food were served, the glasses and the plates were put down on the dirty table. Rather disgusting really.
The food was good and the service was quick and friendly. We had a vegetarian Fiesta Burger and a Fish and Chips, both were lovely.
Not bad for a Spoons pub. Slow service, thanks to Tim Martin for overworking and underdtaffing, which makes the beer & food so cheap! But the ale is good and the staff & punters are patient. You'll get a better experience next door, but you'll pay more & you'll be tripping over dogs!
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Nottingham Wine Bar that not only offers a fantastic selection of wines, but also caters for all requirements, with great beers, spirits and soft drinks all available.
