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FUNCTION ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

Perfect for any size event from a small meeting all the way to a massive party!

Catering available for between 20 to 250 people.

We’re thrilled to have been selected as The Telegraph’s Best Pub in Notts!

Step into our classic art deco style and enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere with a wide selection of traditional ales, served by our friendly and knowledgeable staff. We offer 13 real ales at all times, including six Castle Rock ales, alongside favorites from other local and national breweries—catering to all tastes.

Whether you’re relaxing in our vibrant bar area with our chatty regulars or unwinding in the cozy Goldings Room, complete with memorabilia and fairy lights, you’ll feel right at home. This historic pub is steeped in tradition, and we invite you to come down and see why The Telegraph thinks we're the best.

Read more here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/best-pub-every-english-county/.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/best-pub-every-english-county/

#VatVibes

We’re thrilled to have been selected as The Telegraph’s Best Pub in Notts!

Step into our classic art deco style and enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere with a wide selection of traditional ales, served by our friendly and knowledgeable staff. We offer 13 real ales at all times, including six Castle Rock ales, alongside favorites from other local and national breweries—catering to all tastes.

Whether you’re relaxing in our vibrant bar area with our chatty regulars or unwinding in the cozy Goldings Room, complete with memorabilia and fairy lights, you’ll feel right at home. This historic pub is steeped in tradition, and we invite you to come down and see why The Telegraph thinks we're the best.

Read more here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/best-pub-every-english-county/.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/best-pub-every-english-county/

#VatVibes

We’re thrilled to have been selected as The Telegraph’s Best Pub in Notts!

Step into our classic art deco style and enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere with a wide selection of traditional ales, served by our friendly and knowledgeable staff. We offer 13 real ales at all times, including six Castle Rock ales, alongside favorites from other local and national breweries—catering to all tastes.

Whether you’re relaxing in our vibrant bar area with our chatty regulars or unwinding in the cozy Goldings Room, complete with memorabilia and fairy lights, you’ll feel right at home. This historic pub is steeped in tradition, and we invite you to come down and see why The Telegraph thinks we're the best.

Read more here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/best-pub-every-english-county/.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/best-pub-every-english-county/

#VatVibes

We’re thrilled to have been selected as The Telegraph’s Best Pub in Notts!

Step into our classic art deco style and enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere with a wide selection of traditional ales, served by our friendly and knowledgeable staff. We offer 13 real ales at all times, including six Castle Rock ales, alongside favorites from other local and national breweries—catering to all tastes.

Whether you’re relaxing in our vibrant bar area with our chatty regulars or unwinding in the cozy Goldings Room, complete with memorabilia and fairy lights, you’ll feel right at home. This historic pub is steeped in tradition, and we invite you to come down and see why The Telegraph thinks we're the best.

Read more here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/best-pub-every-english-county/.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/best-pub-every-english-county/

#VatVibes

We’re thrilled to have been selected as The Telegraph’s Best Pub in Notts!

Step into our classic art deco style and enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere with a wide selection of traditional ales, served by our friendly and knowledgeable staff. We offer 13 real ales at all times, including six Castle Rock ales, alongside favorites from other local and national breweries—catering to all tastes.

Whether you’re relaxing in our vibrant bar area with our chatty regulars or unwinding in the cozy Goldings Room, complete with memorabilia and fairy lights, you’ll feel right at home. This historic pub is steeped in tradition, and we invite you to come down and see why The Telegraph thinks we're the best.

Read more here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/best-pub-every-english-county/.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/best-pub-every-english-county/

#VatVibes

🐈‍⬛PUB CAT🐈‍⬛PUB CAT🐈‍⬛PUB CAT🐈‍⬛

Here is our new furry friend that has been visiting the pub in the past few weeks. Why don't you come in and see if you can spot her about the pub?!

#vatandfiddle #castlerock #pubcat #cat #catoftheday

🐈‍⬛PUB CAT🐈‍⬛PUB CAT🐈‍⬛PUB CAT🐈‍⬛

Here is our new furry friend that has been visiting the pub in the past few weeks. Why don't you come in and see if you can spot her about the pub?!

#vatandfiddle #castlerock #pubcat #cat #catoftheday

🐈‍⬛PUB CAT🐈‍⬛PUB CAT🐈‍⬛PUB CAT🐈‍⬛

Here is our new furry friend that has been visiting the pub in the past few weeks. Why don't you come in and see if you can spot her about the pub?!

#vatandfiddle #castlerock #pubcat #cat #catoftheday

BEER OF THE WEEK: #9

This fantastic beer from @blackirisbrewery is a golden coloured ale with intense hoppy aroma and taste with lingering bitter finish.

#beeroftheweek #caskale

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAY: 31/5
Next up on our myriad on musicians is the wonderful Colin Staples and Doc Shellard.

#livemusic #sundayblues #freemusic

HISTORY OF THE PUB

With our history of the pub series almost complete, here is a sneak peak of an old face that we will be revising with a post in the next few weeks.

#pubhistory

DARK ARTS MIDSUMMER MARKET
20-21 June

Bring out your inner Lydia Deetz for this seasons haunted market.

#nottingham #craftmarket

LIMITED TIME ONLY SESSION ON CASK

Currently only on in the Vat and Fiddle.

@nottinghamcamra

#caskale #nottingham

BEER OF THE WEEK: #7

To match this week's @nottinghamcamra Mild May pub trail. We have @shipstonesbeer wonderful smooth, silky traditional mild ale. Dark in colour and full of sweet malty flavours.

#beeroftheweek

THE PUB IN HISTORY

These details you see in the pub are most likely added to the pub at the same time during the 37-8 refit. The terrazzo (the specked stone) on the floor and zigzags seem to match indicating they were done at the same time, although there are no photos or newspaper descriptions to match. There is no evidence of a major refit to the floors and wall tiling only superficial work.

Thank you very much to @watsonfothergillwalk for all the help. Check out their walking tours for more information about the history of buildings in Nottingham.

#pubsofthepast #Nottingham #NottinghamHistory

THE PUB IN HISTORY

These details you see in the pub are most likely added to the pub at the same time during the 37-8 refit. The terrazzo (the specked stone) on the floor and zigzags seem to match indicating they were done at the same time, although there are no photos or newspaper descriptions to match. There is no evidence of a major refit to the floors and wall tiling only superficial work.

Thank you very much to @watsonfothergillwalk for all the help. Check out their walking tours for more information about the history of buildings in Nottingham.

#pubsofthepast #Nottingham #NottinghamHistory

Our map has landed! We can’t wait for the 3rd inkblot Nottingham, 3 is the magic number. Only 3 weeks to go! Book your tickets at inkblotfestival.com

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS: PAUL ROBINSON
Nest up on our spread of soloists is a musician that will be the cherry on top of your sunny weekend.

#livemusic #freemusic #nottinghamgigs