Hole in the Wall, Nottingham

Side-street pub of the old school, with a busy public bar and (up a couple of steps) a rather quieter lounge. Traditional furniture and decor throughout. Five real ales on handpump - Extra Pale Ale, Legend (£3.00) and Centurion ND from Nottingham, the regular Bass, and Bishop's Farewell from Oakham - plus a potent 7.5% Broadoak KB cider.

A proper traditional pub, and a GBG regular. Two bars, a lounge and a public bar, the former carpeted, the latter housing a pool table. There are various gaming machines and tvs showing sports. The background music was tolerable and at a non-intrusive volume, while stained-glass panels add colour. There is also a projector and screen for special events. There were various beer- and brewing-related artifacts dotted around the walls, and several sports trophies were on display. The staff are friendly, and the strong local cadre mostly ale drinkers. There were 6 ales on – I had a truly excellent pint of Oakham's Bishop's Farewell, the best beer I've had in Long Eaton. An essential part of a town crawl, and a good place to hide away for the evening. I shall certainly return.