We dug into Google reviews to find the highest-rated spots across Hucknall and Bulwell where the beer is cold, the welcome is warm, and if you’re lucky enough, the log fire is roaring.
From the The Hideout in Hucknall, a finalist in the CAMRA Real Ale Pub of the Year Nottingham, to Bulwell’s The Royal Oak, an old-school local boozer with plenty of traditional charm, these are the ultimate winter pubs to escape the chill.
1. Nothing better than a warm cosy pub on a cold winter's night
We've dug deep into our archives to find you some of the cosiest pubs in the area to thaw you out on a chilly night Photo: RDImages/Epics/Getty Images
2. Byrons Rest
8 Baker St, Hucknall NG15 7AS: This quirky, dog-friendly micropub is widely celebrated for its incredibly welcoming environment. It features inviting log fires that make it the ultimate winter refuge, perfectly paired with a constantly rotating selection of proper real ales and traditional ciders. Customers gave it 4.8 stars out of 405 Google reviews. Photo: Google
3. The Hideout
2 Yorke St, Hucknall NG15 7BT: A standout boutique micro-pub that features a dedicated downstairs snug complete with a cracking wood-burning stove. It’s an intimate space that was recognized as a CAMRA Real Ale Pub of the Year Nottingham Finalist, making it an excellent spot for a quiet, warming pint of local ale or a custom cocktail alongside local wood-fired pizzas. It received 4.8 stars out of 145 reviews. Photo: Google
4. The Station Hotel
Station Terrace, Hucknall NG15 7TQ: This beautifully appointed, historic building serves as the official brewery tap room for the Lincoln Green Brewing Company. It boasts multiple comfortable rooms that retain a classic, proper local feel, offering a comforting winter menu of sourdough pizzas and hearty pub classics alongside well-kept regional cask ales. It received 4.3 stars out of 854 reviews Photo: Google