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Hand & Heart, Nottingham

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Operator: Independent
65 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5BA (View on Google Map)
(0115) 681 3444
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A much-loved Nottingham pub has been restored to its former glory - and the caves are looking magnificent. The red-tiled floor remains but the decor has been spruced up. Outside has gone from burgundy paintwork to hague blue, while inside has had a makeover with new wallpaper that looks like vintage tiles on the walls at the front that aren't caves, and new tables and chairs. The bar has gone back to where it used to be decades before, offering a choice of 6 handpulls. The rear cave, which used to be the restaurant, is as atmospheric as ever, with twinkling lights up above and a mixture of seating, from intimate tables for two to long benches for groups.

Contemporary food including tapas is served everywhere with the menu rotating every four weeks and on a Sunday is roast only rather than full menu.

**Food service restarts from Sunday 3rd Nov, based on hours now listed**

Historic Interest

Dates back to at least the 1860s when the caves were used to store and mature beer. In 1879 the Hand & Heart was a beer house under Wm. Thos. Fisher (Wright).

The pub stopped brewing its own beers in 1933. By 1949, it was part of the Bradley's estate after which is became a Shipstones pub until the mid-1990s.

The Hand & Heart is located in Nottingham City Council's Canning Circus Conservation Area.

The cave cellars have been used as an air raid shelter and measure 11m x 20m. [Referenced MNU 136 and BGS Dd6].

[Nottingham City Council; Radford & Park Ward / Nottingham South Parliamentary Constituency]

Information for this venue is provided by the Nottingham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Nottingham (B)
Last updated
13/03/2025
Last surveyed
08/04/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Pub People Company
Pub ID
NOT/102
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Castle Rock - Harvest Pale
Castle Rock - Harvest Pale

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Bass - House Beer
(Draught Bass - Draught Bass)

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago

Dancing Duck - DCUK
Dancing Duck - DCUK

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago

Black Iris - Snake Eyes
Black Iris - Snake Eyes

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago

Lenton Lane - Twist & Stout
Lenton Lane - Twist & Stout

Strong Stout

ABV: 5.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Terrestrial
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Full menu online, Sunday Roasts 12-5pm
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Full menu online
Live Music Live Music
Open Mic in the Cave every Thursday from 7.30pm
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 8pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Bar only
Events Events
Monday all real ales £3.00
Restaurant Restaurant
In rear cave
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Local
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Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
15p pint, double discount Tuesday, student & "Park" card also
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Close to metro (450m)
Nottingham Trent University
Closest station (1400m)
Nottingham

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