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Operator: John Barras (Greene King)
Candle Meadow, Colwick, Nottingham, NG2 4DX (View on Google Map)
(0115) 987 8628
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Near to Nottingham Racecourse, hence the name. The pub has a large open plan layout with modern decor. The dining area is raised up a level and situated in a conservatory style extension.

Historic Interest

Opened in May 1973 by Home Brewery, whose then owners, the Farr family, had racing interests. The plans by architects Cecil Howitt & Partners were approved on the 10th December 1971. The exterior has timber landlord's accommodation over brick ground floor, with rear single storey timber bar with large plate glass windows and upswept roof overlooking beer garden (where the snooker table now is). The projecting single-storey front bar may have been similar but it has been re-windowed and extended, and inside divided up with brick piers so that the plan is no longer recognisable. This is a shame as bits of the exterior are intriguing. Two bars, running front and back each with a lobby. Also entrances to righthand side (now gone) separating bars from toilets. Behind the counter is a large area with barrel store, case store, stock delivery with double doors, staff entrance and garage, all with flat over - the bars have upsailing roofs. In February 1992 an amended plan for a new bar extension and internal alterations by Danyl Interiors of Thundersley, Essex were approved (Elain Harwood / Historic England). [Nottingham City Council, Dales Ward / Nottingham East Parliamentary Constituency]

Information for this venue is provided by the Nottingham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Nottingham (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
01/12/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
NOT/243
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Quiz night, pool
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
NCT: 44, 45
Directions
road access from Daleside Road East

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