Hand & Heart, Nottingham

Looks like Soup and I were in Nottingham at around the same time. I can't improve on his pub description except to say the the pianist is "Pete The Feet" and you'll see why if you ever watch him whilst he's playing. My pint was well kept although the service was a bit haphazard. We were in on a Sunday afternoon and the dining room was heaving with people having Sunday lunch. We didn't eat but the portions were huge. It's a nice pub and the other half loved it so we'll be back again.

A terraced rather modern looking exterior, as a conservatory upper dining area has been added. The pub is in a chocolate colour with black beams. The interior has three rooms. The main lounge that you enter is an L-shaped room, with the serving bar facing you on entry. This room is in a green/white wallpaper, white and wood panel, with a red tile floor. There are long bench tables with candles on them and cushions on the seats - a mix of benches, sofas and comfy chairs. There is an eclectic mix of prints and pictures on the walls and there is a piano, which was played by a proper pianist while we were there. CLASS. Twee curtains, carved wood support columns, it is all fun. Down a few steps there is a long dining room in the cave system. I didn't see much of this and didn't eat here, so can't comment on the food. I didn't see a TV and the music prior to the pianist was general and a decent level. The service was fine and the clientele consisted of mature couples mainly - yes, i felt at home. Beer; usual tap stuff with Deuchars IPA, Full Mash Hummingbird, Coppice Side Notts Blonde, Buxton Moor Top, Hand and Heart Ale and a decent Wharfbank Maypole MILD. The inside is twee,candley, cushiony and fantastic - i should hate it, but drinking class beer while listening to a pianist playing proper music (sadly no Beyonce) is just too good. A must for me.