A 17th-century rural gem with a lounge/dining space, a small snug hidden behind the bar and a tap room/locals' area with a grandfather clock, beamed ceiling and welcoming log fire. The extensive garden has children's play equipment, and a permanent marquee, making the pub popular all year. The internal fittings around the bar are original, and photos of locals adorn the walls. Home-cooked English food is served all day from lunchtime into the evenings. The pub is reputedly haunted. Occasional beer festivals and live music feature. Guest ales from Lincoln Green and other breweries.
Historic Interest
The Queen's Head has an entry on Nottinghamshire County Council's Historic Environment Record (HER) No. M9990. Once known as "Joe Haywood's Place" after the publican in post from the turn of the 20th century up to the start of the Second World War. Joe Haywood served in South Africa as batman to the local squire, Sir Lancelot Rolleston of Watnall Hall. Haywood was given the tenancy of the Queen's Head as a reward for saving Sir Lancelot's life whilst campaigning during the Boer War (Ottewell 1990).
The Queen's Head has a heritage interior rated by CAMRA as being of Regional Importance.
Asset of Community Value registered 6 January 2023 (5 years) and nominated by Nottingham CAMRA.
As at November 2017, the freehold for the Queen's Head (NT245042) was held by Everards Brewery Limited (Reg. No. 319261)
[Broxtowe Borough Council, Watnall & Nuthall Ward / Broxtowe Parliamentary Constituency]
This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.
Queens Head, Watnall
Changing beers typically include: Lincoln Green - Sherwood
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