The Horse & Jockey — Restaurant in Broxtowe

Cant remember going here but I probably did because it's a pub! Anyhoo! . It's probably in a chain and it's probably got food on the off'. Its staff are probably nice and over run with customers and the food is probably microwaved. Theres probably to many children screaming and there is probably an outside smoking area where they probably litter the floor. Theres probably an old retired couple who live near by and read the papers with an electric car probably in the car park. They probably sell fancy beers which will be over priced. But probably sell coffee as well. But then again I could have just passed this pub by on my way to work and probably never went in . But my phone thought I probably did. ? And now that my memory has returned I do remember. It isnt a chain . There aren't children running everywhere. They sell fantastic beers I had never heard of. It's all coming back to me. They're dog friendly.. if I remember correctly they have accommodation upstairs which was the best 25 pounds ive ever spent on accommodation. I had a meal there which was fantastic. Homely food. . I think I went wrong when I ordered the beer which was 8% or 9% abv. Approved. All credit to John...

So having lived in Nottingham for 47 years and have been living in Beeston 2 miles from this pub for 37 of them .....I'd never been before. As a finalist for UK pub of the year I really thought it was time. You see as a lager drinker 'proper beer ' pubs like this used to look down there noses at drinkers like yours truly. But just recently I've noticed a slight change in attitude and quality of the lagers offered. This pub is a delight. A very friendly welcome. Nice decor and Internal layout with a lovely compact covered outdoor area. The added bonus is dogs are most welcome to. We called in after 5 miles of a 7 mile walk to Bramcote hills to see the Hemlockstone and the Erewash valley trail. Its well worth its camera winning status I'm sure but for me as a lager drinker I felt most welcome. Throughly enjoyed the walk the hospitality and my beer. I'll be back...

This is the Mecca for real ale enthusiasts. So many real ales and ciders. There is also a selection of lagers the more common lagers but also lagers that are slightly rarer that you do not see in the average pub that are quality. Bar food is available that is good value. This is a traditional old English pub. Bar staff are polite. This pub has won awards for real ale and the staff are meticulous in keeping the beer in top condition regularly cleaning the pipes. The pub has a board detailing the type of real ale on a chart so that you can see all the details of the beer in comparison with others. Dog friendly. Nice traditional boozer please...