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Joseph Else, Nottingham

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Operator: Wetherspoon
11-12 South Parade, Old Market Square, Nottingham, NG1 2JS (View on Google Map)
(0115) 947 5034
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Named after the designer of the Lion Statues that are a local landmark outside the Council House buildings, yards from the pub. Two floors, with a bar on each floor, although the real ale selection is restricted on the first floor. The usual Wetherspoon fare is available throughout the day, open for food from 8am, alcohol sales from 9am.

Historic Interest

The Joseph Else is located in Nottingham City Council's Old Market Square Conservation Area.

[Nottingham City Council; Bridge 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
Last surveyed
13/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
NOT/122
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Joseph Else, Nottingham.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Joseph Else, Nottingham.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Joseph Else, Nottingham.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Thornbridge - Jaipur TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted 10 times
Thornbridge - Jaipur
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Thornbridge - Jaipur

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. at Joseph Else, Nottingham.

ABV 5.9%
Cask
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Phoenix - Wobbly Bob TasteMatch Prediction

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Phoenix - Wobbly Bob
Phoenix - Wobbly Bob Premium Bitter • 6% Spotted twice
Phoenix - Wobbly Bob
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Phoenix - Wobbly Bob

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Joseph Else, Nottingham.

ABV 6%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew TasteMatch Prediction

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Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew
Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew Premium Bitter • 5.1% Spotted once
Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Joseph Else, Nottingham.

ABV 5.1%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Exmoor - Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Exmoor Gold Pump Clip-1
Exmoor - Gold Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted twice
Exmoor Gold Pump Clip-1
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Exmoor - Gold

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Joseph Else, Nottingham.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Adnams - Broadside TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside Red Ale • 4.7% Spotted twice
Adnams - Broadside
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Broadside

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Joseph Else, Nottingham.

ABV 4.7%
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Falstaff - Smiling Assassin TasteMatch Prediction

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Falstaff - Smiling Assassin
Falstaff - Smiling Assassin Premium Bitter • 5.2% Spotted twice
Falstaff - Smiling Assassin
Falstaff - Smiling Assassin

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Joseph Else, Nottingham.

ABV 5.2%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Smoking Smoking
Small 'corral' in front of building
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
various
Close to metro (10m)
Old Market Square

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