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Punchbowl, Nottingham

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Operator: Ember Inns (Mitchells & Butlers)
214 Porchester Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 6HG (View on Google Map)
(0115) 950 7728
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Large, imposing pub raised prominently on Porchester Road. Excellent views of the city centre are afforded from the front patio area which can get very busy in summer, and on New Year's Eve for the city firework display. A single bar sits on the upper split level opposite the main entrance. There are numerous separate areas and alcoves allowing for quiet conversation, and an open fire gives the pub warmth, in both senses of the word. Two small TVs in the bar area show occasional sports. Food is prominent all day. Children are allowed until 9pm. Quizzes are held on Wednesdays, with sticky 13's on Sunday and bingo on Thursday. Poker and salsa sessions are also held. The function room is upstairs (with no disabled access).

Historic Interest

Originally a private home belonging to the Chester family, it became the exotic sounding Deccan Club.

During World War II, the building was requisitioned first as an ARP headquarters and then as a US Army intelligence headquarters and officers mess. It was at this time that it developed a local reputation for being little more than a brothel for the benefit of the GIs. In 1977 the pub building was expanded.(Nottingham Post 26 June 2010 and 05 November 2014).

[Gedling Borough Council, Porchester Ward / Nottinghamshire County Council; Arnold South Division; Gedling Parliamentary Constituency]

Information for this venue is provided by the Nottingham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Nottingham (B)
Last updated
27/09/2024
Last surveyed
09/02/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
NOT/296
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Once a month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
To 9pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Function Room Function Room
170 capacity
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20p pint
Transport
Close to bus routes (10m)
NCT: 39; L9

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