The Half Crown, Nottingham

An impressive 1930s (?) pub set back from the main road in its own grounds, with a large car park at the front. The building rambles a bit, with two large main bars and a smaller games room at the front, and a smokers' area at the side. The floors are carpeted, the décor is sober, with some repro features, there are open fireplaces and the warm welcome is genuine from locals and staff alike. Seating is a rather twee mix of fixed upholstered benches and standard chair-table combos. The pub is dog friendly. It has moved with the times; there are gaming machines, a pool table and – joy! - bar billiards, sitting nicely underneath a large flat screen tv. Even the jukebox was being agreeable, beaming an 80s nostalgiafest at us, and by way of contrast there was a projector-screen set-up. There are even sweet vending machines in the foyer. Live acts are advertised but there was no entertainment during this visit. Two ales on – Olde Trip and Trooper, both in very good condition. There is something really nice about this pub, which I can't quite put my finger on, but it's the sort of place where one can while away a few hours with ease. I would be quite happy to drop in when passing, and not just for the beer.