The Crow — Restaurant in Nottingham

I feel awful for saying this because I know it's hard in the kitchen. But I was so disappointed in the food. We visited here last Friday night for dinner and the food was not good. I'll try to be constructive though. So I'm really sorry. The picture added is my garlic bread that waited almost an hour for. I could only take a couple bites before giving up because the bread was so hard to chew. I was disappointed because I've never been let down by garlic bread before. But this bread was over complicated and could have benefited from being a lot more simpler. It tasted like there were more ingredients other than garlic and butter, which in my opinion is unnecessary. I've never ordered a garlic bread and got something different before.

I also ordered the steak sandwich which was also bad. The portion size was perfect but the steak inside was very chewy and cold! Colder than the bread and blue cheese? The salad inside the sandwich was very soggy and not fresh. I pulled it out and it had a snot-like texture. There was too much blue cheese in the sandwich (never thought I'd say that) and it overpowered all else, with no sweet or sour to cut the savoury. It was just a steak slathered in cold blue cheese.I could forgive this if it wasn't so expensive.

I have paid less for food in Nottingham and received better quality. The kitchen might benefit from a simpler menu. The bar staff were very friendly and quick-paced but the environment lacks a coherent identity. I was there around 8PM on a Friday for a couple hours, all patrons were sat down and conversing (or trying to at least) with VERY loud techno/drum and bass. I don't mind this music at all, but it just felt awkward and out of place when everyone seemed to be from a more mature crowd that preferred to sit down.

I'm really disappointed in this place as it is so perfectly located, it has so much potential, but it ultimately missed the mark from me. Sadly, I would not recommend visiting here unless it is convenient for you. I would love to return but unfortunately I don't think I will, unless I see some positive food reviews...

The former site of BZR and as an erstwhile Uni of Nottingham stident that brings back both very happy and very painful memories!

I'll be honest, and putting nostalgia aside, this is a genuinely welcome change (at least in my opinion).

Nowadays this is a craft and cask beer Mecca and rightly so. They've also cleaned the floor and put in really comfortable seats. Friendly staff now greet you and they're happy to discuss and make recommendations as to the extensive range of both cask and keg.

If you're in Nottingham city centre, this stunning pub is a...

At the time we visited (mid December a rare sunny winters day) the Crow was empty so we had the choice of seating..... Nice atmosphere and décor, pleasant serving staff, a good selection of real ales as well as craft beer and ciders. Good location beside Nottingham Castle grounds and close to the shopping centre of the city as well as other establishments.... Paid a visit on another occasion when the place was busier and the staff were less attentive but there were many more patrons drinking..... Nice place and will return as and...