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Cock & Hoop, Nottingham
Nottingham
NG1 1HF
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Old Boots left this review about Cock & Hoop
Extremely well executed interior for this restaurant, lots of old striped and varnished pale wood, it has a multi level multi room layout. Pump clip decor clashes somewhat with the brass and mirror tastefulness. There's a bit of a salt and vinegar smell about the place, which clashed with the east European barman’s opinion of himself. Anyhoo, we have five pulls, four on stream with smaller local brewery stuff, and drinkable enough. Not a must do when in Nottingham, but pleasant enough.
On 13th February 2020
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Alex Conway left this review about The Cock and Hoop
Recently re opened the cock and hoop a one of the bars for the hotel it is joined to but unlike the others this is in the style of a pub with its own pub sign and frontage and open to the public. Once inside it has been extensively modernised in a really nice way but Keeping nice pub elements di h as high arm chairs and a mock open fire. This is a really nice place to sit and relax, it is extremely warm and comfortable.
On the bar are five real ales that are kept in very good condition. Harvest pale and doombar are regulars with the other three rotating. On my visit Exmoore good, Robinsons trooper and Titanic plumb porter were available and the plumb porter was superb. Because it is intertwined with the hotel the prices are very steep for Nottingham as all ales are £3.80. they have left the old home Brewer etched glass windows in as a homage and this is a very nice touch.
Although very expensive the cock and hoop is worth the visit as it is very ezxclusive as very few propel are aware of it down a quieter side street but those who do keep returning g as it is a fantastic place to sit and relax, one of the most relaxing and comfortable pints I have had in a while. If you can stomach £3.80 this is a must visit, one of my new favourites.
** On a more recent visit hey have started to be a bit more flexible with their prices, charging less for the weaker beers and more for the stronger ones (all still in the high end bracket though) My plum porter was £3.90 which is getting a bit silly really but I suppose on their special priced says its quite reasonable.
On 23rd February 2017
- rating: 8
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Cock and Hoop
This Victorian gastro pub is part of the Lace Market Hotel next door. Consists of a small front bar and a lower lounge. On handpump three from Blue Monkey and a stout from Flipside. Blue Monkey was well kept, staff were friendly. Next visit will get a bite to eat as food looked tempting.
On 10th January 2012
- rating: 8
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ROB Camra left this review about The Cock and Hoop
The pewter bar top has now been replaced. Still a decent range of ales, but it was very quiet on a Monday evening at 10, in fact we were the only ones in. This means that we got to sit in the armchairs near the door which are getting a little tatty now. Still worth a visit for one, though it's not a place to stay all night.
23/04/2010
Smart little pub with a pewter bar top and comfy chairs. Up the stairs, across the landing and then down some more stairs is a back room where there are more tables and comfy chairs. This area is used for dining only at weekends. Had Deuchars plus Nottingham Extra Pale and Cock and Hoop (rebadged or brewed for the pub). Had a couple of pints of the Extra Pale which were OK. It's a nice place but it is very small. Try the Keans Head just round the corner if it's too full, mind you that's small as well.
On 16th September 2011
- rating: 6
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Cock and Hoop
This is an original lace market pub that used to be called the County Tavern and was an Home Ales tied house.
Now the Cock and Hoop just has one small room at the front which i always feel uncomfortable drinking in as its small and seems a bit like an hotel bar.
There are about four real ales on here with usually two from Nottingham brewery and they also brew the house beer.
The beer is quite nice here but i dont rate the pub that much.
On 1st November 2010
- rating: 6
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