The best beer garden in Nottinghamshire isn't somewhere you would expect

It doesn't have panoramic views of rolling countryside like some of Nottinghamshire 's best rural pubs. In fact, if you're sitting in the beer garden at The Lion in Basford you're probably looking at a tram rumbling past or Basford Garage next door.

This year tiled platforms have been put in to level the tables on the grassy slope. "Even though our garden's great, one of the downsides is it's on a bit of a hill. We wanted to keep as much grass as we could but have it where it was much more user-friendly. I think we've done that. It's turned out really nice. We have added another decking that's fully accessible with a ramp up onto it," said Ella.

When the skies are blue, the garden becomes a glorious suntrap for most of the day. "I love it, our customers love it. But it came as a surprise to win as there are a lot of really good beer gardens out there. We try and make it as good as we can." Humans, meanwhile, can tuck into burgers, tapas, wraps and Sunday roasts although around 80 per cent of customers are there to drink. With an entry in this year's Good Beer Guide for its ten real ales and seven craft beers, it's the Bass on draught that's a particular draw.

Nottinghamshire Basford

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Nottinghamshire general election race looks very tight in key seatsLabour are predicted to win 10 of Nottinghamshire's 11 seats but it's a close race in many areas
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

It's time to crown the Nottinghamshire's best garden centresGarden centres are about far more than just buying plants these days
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

Thunderstorm warning for Nottinghamshire issued by the Met OfficePeople heading for a day out in our county tomorrow should read this
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

Further strike action at three Nottinghamshire hospitalsThe action will take place over 48 hours next week and is likely to affect services
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

18 tributes and funeral notices from across NottinghamshireOur thoughts are with all of the loved ones affected
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

The best places to eat and drink in NottinghamshireWe've put together a list of Nottinghamshire's favourite locations for a meal or drink out
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »