Olivia's Townhouse, Nottingham

The Fat cat is a large city centre bar located on the busy Chapel bar just off from the busy parliament street and close to the Maid Marian way Roundabout. The bar looks very modern from the outside and has a large contemporary glass frontage. As you enter the bar is locate down the right hand side wall and stretched quite a long way down. The bar is in a very modern style with dim lights and fancy chandeliers. There are numerous high tables and chairs in the centre of the room with more traditional tables further back that are used for food during the day (of which this places does quite a lot of trade) and drinks in the evenings. The bar staff were very friendly and professional which is something I don’t usually take too much attention too but they did all deem pretty on the ball and efficient which I think is a sign of a well-run ship. This place caters more for a middle age crowd and not the youngsters which makes it a little more relaxed which I quite like and the music is not too ear destroying or offensive. Surprisingly in a place like this real ale is served and seems to be a always available choice of Doomabr and Harvest pale. Note that each pump clip is located at polar opposites of the long bar so make sure you check down the other side before ordering or you might miss one. The harvest pale was in quite a good condition and not too badly priced at £3.50 for a fancies place like this but some keg offerings like fosters and Strongbow were hovering around and above the £4 mark which is frankly a little excessive. I was pleasantly surprised with this place and although not my usual cup of tea this place was a pleasant one to enjoy late real ale that was nicely kept and reasonably priced in acceptable surroundings. Ok for a late drink.