Guidebook for West Bridgford

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Guidebook for West Bridgford

Food Scene

LOCAL 'Welcome - Tiffin is a teahouse providing all the comforts of the great British tradition of afternoon tea. We serve fresh food, home baked cakes and a wide selection of speciality teas along with coffee, cold drinks and of course, Afternoon tea. Our teahouse is a friendly, welcoming environment where people of all generations can share and enjoy the charm of Tiffin. We continue to create a nostalgic experience of days gone by, when there was always time for tea and a natter.'
Tiffin
35 Abbey Rd
LOCAL 'Welcome - Tiffin is a teahouse providing all the comforts of the great British tradition of afternoon tea. We serve fresh food, home baked cakes and a wide selection of speciality teas along with coffee, cold drinks and of course, Afternoon tea. Our teahouse is a friendly, welcoming environment where people of all generations can share and enjoy the charm of Tiffin. We continue to create a nostalgic experience of days gone by, when there was always time for tea and a natter.'
LOCAL 'Launched in 2010, escabeche is a tapas bar and restaurant. we specialise in freshly cooked tapas to order and our menu and design are inspired by our 15 year relationship with Barcelona. We are open all day from breakfast through to dinner.' Opening times Sun - Mon 10am-10.30pm (kitchen closes 9pm) Tues - Sat 10am-11pm (kitchen closes 10pm).
23 locals recommend
escabeche
25-27 Bridgford Rd
23 locals recommend
LOCAL 'Launched in 2010, escabeche is a tapas bar and restaurant. we specialise in freshly cooked tapas to order and our menu and design are inspired by our 15 year relationship with Barcelona. We are open all day from breakfast through to dinner.' Opening times Sun - Mon 10am-10.30pm (kitchen closes 9pm) Tues - Sat 10am-11pm (kitchen closes 10pm).
LOCAL 'Côte Brasserie West Bridgford is open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Parisian-inspired, Côte brings a flavour of France to Nottinghamshire. Book online.' https://www.cote.co.uk/restaurant/details/westbridgford
6 locals recommend
Côte Brasserie - West Bridgford
4-6 Central Avenue
6 locals recommend
LOCAL 'Côte Brasserie West Bridgford is open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Parisian-inspired, Côte brings a flavour of France to Nottinghamshire. Book online.' https://www.cote.co.uk/restaurant/details/westbridgford
LOCAL 'Pan-Asian tapas - tea house - cocktails - coffee.'
Yumacha Bar Brasserie
17 Central Ave
LOCAL 'Pan-Asian tapas - tea house - cocktails - coffee.'
LOCAL 'Park location - authentic Italian meatballs, breakfasts and coffee.'
Alfresco Cafe
Bridgford Road
LOCAL 'Park location - authentic Italian meatballs, breakfasts and coffee.'
VERY LOCAL Expresso Bar and Eatery, Bakery, Arts & Crafts.
Bread and Butterflies
117 Trent Blvd
VERY LOCAL Expresso Bar and Eatery, Bakery, Arts & Crafts.
LOCAL
41 locals recommend
Pizza Express
72 Bridgford Rd
41 locals recommend
LOCAL
LOCAL 'Fresh deli produce... sandwich & lunch menus. Gift hampers. Charcuterie.'
8 locals recommend
No. 8 Deli
8 Gordon Rd
8 locals recommend
LOCAL 'Fresh deli produce... sandwich & lunch menus. Gift hampers. Charcuterie.'
LOCAL Bakery with small cafe
10 locals recommend
Greggs
10 locals recommend
LOCAL Bakery with small cafe
FAIRLY LOCAL 'Contemporary space with Asian wall art and a menu of traditional, regional Indian cuisine.'
15 locals recommend
Bombay Bridgford
1A Radcliffe Rd
15 locals recommend
FAIRLY LOCAL 'Contemporary space with Asian wall art and a menu of traditional, regional Indian cuisine.'
FAIRLY LOCAL 'Indulge your senses with the distinctive flavours of Thailand at Siam House' - never been but sounds nice!
Siam House
195 Loughborough Rd
FAIRLY LOCAL 'Indulge your senses with the distinctive flavours of Thailand at Siam House' - never been but sounds nice!
LOCAL Indian dining with an elaborate interior
Shalimar Tandoori Restaurant
26 Tudor Square
LOCAL Indian dining with an elaborate interior
NOTTINGHAM CITY CENTRE 'Pre-Theatre Dining Enjoy loads of great offers before your show at The Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham', plus Cineworld.
32 locals recommend
The Corner House
32 locals recommend
NOTTINGHAM CITY CENTRE 'Pre-Theatre Dining Enjoy loads of great offers before your show at The Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham', plus Cineworld.
FAIRLY LOCAL “What’s that, another Italian restaurant?”…could be something that you are thinking. A quick glance up and down your local high street and you will probably see an abundance of commercial Italian restaurants. To put it quite simply, La Storia is not just another Italian restaurant… Italian cuisine today bears little resemblance to the food I have grown up eating in my Nonna’s kitchen, or to the food I eat whilst on holiday in Accettura, the village in the South of Italy that my grandparents emigrated from in the 1950’s. We are a family run business that wants to bring authenticity in both Italian food and experience to West Bridgford!' https://lastorianottingham.co.uk/
7 locals recommend
La Storia
12 Musters Rd
7 locals recommend
FAIRLY LOCAL “What’s that, another Italian restaurant?”…could be something that you are thinking. A quick glance up and down your local high street and you will probably see an abundance of commercial Italian restaurants. To put it quite simply, La Storia is not just another Italian restaurant… Italian cuisine today bears little resemblance to the food I have grown up eating in my Nonna’s kitchen, or to the food I eat whilst on holiday in Accettura, the village in the South of Italy that my grandparents emigrated from in the 1950’s. We are a family run business that wants to bring authenticity in both Italian food and experience to West Bridgford!' https://lastorianottingham.co.uk/
http://www.colwickhallhotel.com/ 'Colwick Hall Hotel is a magnificent Palladian style Georgian country house mansion nestling in over sixty acres of parkland. A historic building dating back to Saxon times and once the ancestral home of Lord Byron, making it the ideal weddings and event venue in Nottingham. Here you will find the famous Byron’s Brasserie, serving afternoon tea and a sumptuous selection of dishes for lunch, dinner and Sunday lunches. For those searching for ‘Restaurants Nottingham‘, you have found the perfect choice.'
Colwick Hall Hotel
Racecourse Road
http://www.colwickhallhotel.com/ 'Colwick Hall Hotel is a magnificent Palladian style Georgian country house mansion nestling in over sixty acres of parkland. A historic building dating back to Saxon times and once the ancestral home of Lord Byron, making it the ideal weddings and event venue in Nottingham. Here you will find the famous Byron’s Brasserie, serving afternoon tea and a sumptuous selection of dishes for lunch, dinner and Sunday lunches. For those searching for ‘Restaurants Nottingham‘, you have found the perfect choice.'

Drinks & Nightlife

LOCAL 'Red-brick pub offering the beers of the Castle Rock Brewery alongside other drinks, plus food.'
10 locals recommend
Stratford Haven
2 Stratford Rd
10 locals recommend
LOCAL 'Red-brick pub offering the beers of the Castle Rock Brewery alongside other drinks, plus food.'
VERY LOCAL 'Spacious, airy pub with cafe, bar and dining room, for draught ales, plus breakfast and grill menu.'
Poppy & Pint
Pierrepont Road
VERY LOCAL 'Spacious, airy pub with cafe, bar and dining room, for draught ales, plus breakfast and grill menu.'
LOCAL 'A short distance from the Trent Bridge Cricket ground the Test Match pub has friendly and vibrant atmosphere. Here you can dine on good quality pub food or why not enjoy a relaxing drink while catching live sport on the big screens.
Test Match Hotel
LOCAL 'A short distance from the Trent Bridge Cricket ground the Test Match pub has friendly and vibrant atmosphere. Here you can dine on good quality pub food or why not enjoy a relaxing drink while catching live sport on the big screens.
FAIRLY LOCAL 'Airy, vintage stripped-floor spot for convivial drinks and Modern British menu with daily specials.'
17 locals recommend
Larwood & Voce
Fox Road
17 locals recommend
FAIRLY LOCAL 'Airy, vintage stripped-floor spot for convivial drinks and Modern British menu with daily specials.'
FAIRLY LOCAL 'The Trent Bridge Inn is a Wetherspoon pub.'
6 locals recommend
Trent Bridge Inn
2 Radcliffe Rd
6 locals recommend
FAIRLY LOCAL 'The Trent Bridge Inn is a Wetherspoon pub.'
FAIRLY LOCAL 'Pub food various inc 'free from' vegan/vegetarian - pizza - Sunday Lunch' - looks nice but not been yet.
8 locals recommend
The Embankment
282-284 Arkwright St
8 locals recommend
FAIRLY LOCAL 'Pub food various inc 'free from' vegan/vegetarian - pizza - Sunday Lunch' - looks nice but not been yet.
NOTTINGHAM CITY CENTRE - 'Our gorgeous and vibrant café bar can quench your thirst or banish your hunger all day long. We serve a variety of hot and cold drinks and delicious cakes as well as our brand new menu made from home-grown veg, locally sourced produce and handmade by our lovely kitchen team. We serve pub classics, burgers and Sunday lunch! We are open daily from 11am during the week and 10am at the weekend and are open till late. The kitchen is open from 12pm-9pm Monday - Saturday, and 12pm - 8pm on Sundays.' Arts & Crafts at Malt Cross is a non-profit workshop and gallery space located beneath the historic Music Hall in Nottingham’s city centre.
15 locals recommend
Malt Cross
16 St James's St
15 locals recommend
NOTTINGHAM CITY CENTRE - 'Our gorgeous and vibrant café bar can quench your thirst or banish your hunger all day long. We serve a variety of hot and cold drinks and delicious cakes as well as our brand new menu made from home-grown veg, locally sourced produce and handmade by our lovely kitchen team. We serve pub classics, burgers and Sunday lunch! We are open daily from 11am during the week and 10am at the weekend and are open till late. The kitchen is open from 12pm-9pm Monday - Saturday, and 12pm - 8pm on Sundays.' Arts & Crafts at Malt Cross is a non-profit workshop and gallery space located beneath the historic Music Hall in Nottingham’s city centre.

Arts & Culture

CITY CENTRE 'Nottingham Castle is a magnificent 17th-century Ducal mansion built on the site of the original Medieval Castle, with spectacular views across the city. A vibrant museum and art gallery housing collections of silver, glass, armour and paintings, plus fifteen centuries of Nottingham history. The galleries also bring the best regional, national and international artist's work to the city. Nottingham Castle is 10 minutes walk from Nottingham City centre, with easy access from train and bus stations. Parking is close by in one of many public carparks. The Castle is a great place for children, with interactive displays, and an activity - led gallery.'
195 locals recommend
Nottingham Castle
Lenton Road
195 locals recommend
CITY CENTRE 'Nottingham Castle is a magnificent 17th-century Ducal mansion built on the site of the original Medieval Castle, with spectacular views across the city. A vibrant museum and art gallery housing collections of silver, glass, armour and paintings, plus fifteen centuries of Nottingham history. The galleries also bring the best regional, national and international artist's work to the city. Nottingham Castle is 10 minutes walk from Nottingham City centre, with easy access from train and bus stations. Parking is close by in one of many public carparks. The Castle is a great place for children, with interactive displays, and an activity - led gallery.'
ON THE OUTSKIRTS Wollaton Hall & Park - 'Set in over 500 acres of historic deer park, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, completed back in 1588 and now the home to the city's Natural History Museum! Plus Wollaton's Courtyard Stables are home to the city's Industrial Museum, the Steam Engine House, the Wollaton Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, with a changing programme of exhibitions suitable for families exploring art and the environment. Highlights of the National Connections Gallery include an orangutan skeleton, a hippo's skull and a Humboldt penguin, alongside many other mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects and interesting fossils.' http://www.wollatonhall.org.uk/
99 locals recommend
Wollaton Hall
99 locals recommend
ON THE OUTSKIRTS Wollaton Hall & Park - 'Set in over 500 acres of historic deer park, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, completed back in 1588 and now the home to the city's Natural History Museum! Plus Wollaton's Courtyard Stables are home to the city's Industrial Museum, the Steam Engine House, the Wollaton Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, with a changing programme of exhibitions suitable for families exploring art and the environment. Highlights of the National Connections Gallery include an orangutan skeleton, a hippo's skull and a Humboldt penguin, alongside many other mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects and interesting fossils.' http://www.wollatonhall.org.uk/
CITY CENTRE 'Witness for yourself what houses and shops would have looked like in the early 1900s and learn about the people of Nottingham through the objects they made, used or owned and the stories they tell us. This delightful museum is sited in Brewhouse Yard at the base of Castle Rock, a location that itself reveals much about Nottingham's social history. The museum depicts the social history of Nottingham over the last 300 years and is housed in five 17th century cottages adjacent to the famous 'Trip to Jerusalem' public house and is staffed mainly by our volunteers. Brewhouse Yard once contained a thriving community of 20 houses, with a population of 127 people at its peak.'
Brewhouse Yard
Castle Road
CITY CENTRE 'Witness for yourself what houses and shops would have looked like in the early 1900s and learn about the people of Nottingham through the objects they made, used or owned and the stories they tell us. This delightful museum is sited in Brewhouse Yard at the base of Castle Rock, a location that itself reveals much about Nottingham's social history. The museum depicts the social history of Nottingham over the last 300 years and is housed in five 17th century cottages adjacent to the famous 'Trip to Jerusalem' public house and is staffed mainly by our volunteers. Brewhouse Yard once contained a thriving community of 20 houses, with a population of 127 people at its peak.'
CITY CENTRE 'Nottingham Playhouse is a venue for world-class theatre in Nottingham, producing bold, thrilling and diverse drama, dance, comedy and music.'
43 locals recommend
Nottingham Playhouse
Wellington Circus
43 locals recommend
CITY CENTRE 'Nottingham Playhouse is a venue for world-class theatre in Nottingham, producing bold, thrilling and diverse drama, dance, comedy and music.'
CITY CENTRE The Theatre Royal in Nottingham is a venue in the heart of Nottingham City Centre and includes the city’s, Royal Concert Hall. The Theatre Royal attracts major touring dramas, opera, ballet, West End musicals and an annual pantomime. Easily accessible by train, tram and bus and close to a number of city centre car parks.
57 locals recommend
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall
Theatre Square
57 locals recommend
CITY CENTRE The Theatre Royal in Nottingham is a venue in the heart of Nottingham City Centre and includes the city’s, Royal Concert Hall. The Theatre Royal attracts major touring dramas, opera, ballet, West End musicals and an annual pantomime. Easily accessible by train, tram and bus and close to a number of city centre car parks.

Parks & Nature

ON THE OUTSKIRTS Wollaton Hall & Park - http://www.wollatonhall.org.uk/ 'Set in over 500 acres of historic deer park, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, completed back in 1588 and now the home to the city's Natural History Museum! Plus Wollaton's Courtyard Stables are home to the city's Industrial Museum, the Steam Engine House, the Wollaton Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, with a changing programme of exhibitions suitable for families exploring art and the environment. Highlights of the National Connections Gallery include an orangutan skeleton, a hippo's skull and a Humboldt penguin, alongside many other mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects and interesting fossils.'
57 locals recommend
Wollaton Park
57 locals recommend
ON THE OUTSKIRTS Wollaton Hall & Park - http://www.wollatonhall.org.uk/ 'Set in over 500 acres of historic deer park, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, completed back in 1588 and now the home to the city's Natural History Museum! Plus Wollaton's Courtyard Stables are home to the city's Industrial Museum, the Steam Engine House, the Wollaton Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, with a changing programme of exhibitions suitable for families exploring art and the environment. Highlights of the National Connections Gallery include an orangutan skeleton, a hippo's skull and a Humboldt penguin, alongside many other mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects and interesting fossils.'
LOCAL 'Bridgford Park is a beautiful Victorian park set within the leafy suburb of West Bridgford. The park is home to Bridgford Hall which is the base for Rushcliffe Registry Office. Facilities at the park include a fitness trail, tree trail, junior and teenage play areas, a catering outlet and modern toilets (£0.20p charge). Tennis courts at Bridgford Park are managed in partnership with Activeace. Advance booking is required.'
21 locals recommend
Bridgford Park
Bridgford Road
21 locals recommend
LOCAL 'Bridgford Park is a beautiful Victorian park set within the leafy suburb of West Bridgford. The park is home to Bridgford Hall which is the base for Rushcliffe Registry Office. Facilities at the park include a fitness trail, tree trail, junior and teenage play areas, a catering outlet and modern toilets (£0.20p charge). Tennis courts at Bridgford Park are managed in partnership with Activeace. Advance booking is required.'
FAIRLY LOCAL 'Sharphill Woods is a small, ancient wood on the outskirts of Nottingham' https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getoutside/local/sharphill-wood-rushcliffe
Sharphill Wood
FAIRLY LOCAL 'Sharphill Woods is a small, ancient wood on the outskirts of Nottingham' https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getoutside/local/sharphill-wood-rushcliffe
https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/events-markets-parks-and-museums/parks-and-open-spaces/find-your-local-park/colwick-country-park/ 'Offering a large, diverse area of water, woodland and meadows it provides the perfect backdrop for a variety of wildlife and recreational activities, including angling, sailing, walking and jogging. There are some fantastic opportunities to photograph a rich diverse wildlife including butterflies, dragonflies and a large number of migratory birds including the nationally important population of wildfowl that are present during the winter.'
20 locals recommend
Colwick Country Park
Racecourse Road
20 locals recommend
https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/events-markets-parks-and-museums/parks-and-open-spaces/find-your-local-park/colwick-country-park/ 'Offering a large, diverse area of water, woodland and meadows it provides the perfect backdrop for a variety of wildlife and recreational activities, including angling, sailing, walking and jogging. There are some fantastic opportunities to photograph a rich diverse wildlife including butterflies, dragonflies and a large number of migratory birds including the nationally important population of wildfowl that are present during the winter.'
http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/rushcliffecountrypark/ 'Set in the beautiful countryside about half a mile south of Ruddington, Rushcliffe Country Park is an ideal place to get away from it all - Rushcliffe Country Park map. With a network of over 8 kilometres of footpaths, grassland, conservation and landscaped areas, the park is excellent for walking, jogging, cycling, spotting wildlife and exercising your dog.'
Rushcliffe Country Park
http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/rushcliffecountrypark/ 'Set in the beautiful countryside about half a mile south of Ruddington, Rushcliffe Country Park is an ideal place to get away from it all - Rushcliffe Country Park map. With a network of over 8 kilometres of footpaths, grassland, conservation and landscaped areas, the park is excellent for walking, jogging, cycling, spotting wildlife and exercising your dog.'
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/nature-reserves/skylarks 'Skylarks Nature Reserve has 1.5km of well-surfaced paths suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, however, they can still get muddy on occasion and there are plenty of other unsurfaced paths, so it is advisable to wear warm, waterproof shoes.'
Skylarks Nature Reserve
Adbolton Lane
http://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/nature-reserves/skylarks 'Skylarks Nature Reserve has 1.5km of well-surfaced paths suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, however, they can still get muddy on occasion and there are plenty of other unsurfaced paths, so it is advisable to wear warm, waterproof shoes.'

Sightseeing

NOTTINGHAM CITY CENTRE 'Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem, the oldest inn in England, dated back to 1189AD. Well known across the world.'
70 locals recommend
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
70 locals recommend
NOTTINGHAM CITY CENTRE 'Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem, the oldest inn in England, dated back to 1189AD. Well known across the world.'
In the Lace Market, Nottingham https://www.stmarysnottingham.org/ 'If you are planning on attending any of our services, please check the service times. You may also wish to check the Events Calendar to make sure no unusual events are disrupting the general service times. Volunteers permitting, the church is usually open from 10 am until 3 pm on Monday to Saturday inclusive. There is limited, metered, on-street parking near the church. The nearest car park is on Fletcher Gate and the nearest tram stop is Lace Market. Group visits and guided tours can be arranged if required. Volunteers conduct guided tours but we require reasonable notice to make the necessary arrangements.'
Church of St Mary the Virgin
High Pavement
In the Lace Market, Nottingham https://www.stmarysnottingham.org/ 'If you are planning on attending any of our services, please check the service times. You may also wish to check the Events Calendar to make sure no unusual events are disrupting the general service times. Volunteers permitting, the church is usually open from 10 am until 3 pm on Monday to Saturday inclusive. There is limited, metered, on-street parking near the church. The nearest car park is on Fletcher Gate and the nearest tram stop is Lace Market. Group visits and guided tours can be arranged if required. Volunteers conduct guided tours but we require reasonable notice to make the necessary arrangements.'
https://www.facebook.com/SkylarksArchaeology
Skylarks Experimental Archaeology
https://www.facebook.com/SkylarksArchaeology
http://www.princessrivercruises.co.uk/ 'We operate day and evening cruises on our deluxe river cruisers the Nottingham Princess and the Nottingham Prince, which cruise the River Trent. We are now based at our stunning brand new River Lodge moorings in Colwick Nottingham.'
Princess River Cruises
100 Racecourse Rd
http://www.princessrivercruises.co.uk/ 'We operate day and evening cruises on our deluxe river cruisers the Nottingham Princess and the Nottingham Prince, which cruise the River Trent. We are now based at our stunning brand new River Lodge moorings in Colwick Nottingham.'
http://www.bleasbycommunity.uk/community/bleasby-community-website-10159/about-us/
Bleasby
http://www.bleasbycommunity.uk/community/bleasby-community-website-10159/about-us/

Getting Around

DG Taxis
2 Little Tennis St
LOCAL
LOCAL - Information on how to hire a Citycard cycle including prices and locations. http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/cyclehire HIRING A CITYCARD CYCLE On Street Hire: We have re-started our on-street cycle hire scheme and it is now possible to hire a bike from a number of docking stations located around the City for only £1 an hour with a cap of £4 per day. To find out more and to use the on-street bikes, you will need to register to use the scheme at citycardcycles.com
Citycard Cycle Hub
Bridgford Road
LOCAL - Information on how to hire a Citycard cycle including prices and locations. http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/cyclehire HIRING A CITYCARD CYCLE On Street Hire: We have re-started our on-street cycle hire scheme and it is now possible to hire a bike from a number of docking stations located around the City for only £1 an hour with a cap of £4 per day. To find out more and to use the on-street bikes, you will need to register to use the scheme at citycardcycles.com

Essentials

VERY LOCAL & LOCAL - 2 stores to choose from.
22 locals recommend
Co-op Food - West Bridgford
Bridgford Road
22 locals recommend
VERY LOCAL & LOCAL - 2 stores to choose from.
LOCAL
23 locals recommend
Marks and Spencer
3 Albert Rd
23 locals recommend
LOCAL
LOCAL
9 locals recommend
Iceland Foods
Portland Road
9 locals recommend
LOCAL
LOCAL
24 locals recommend
Boots
24 Central Ave
24 locals recommend
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