Bar/ PubYe olde trip to Jerusalem > Review
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excellent
A Trip to the Trip.
tange (36)
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
The Trip to Jerusalem is a lovely pub in the centre of Nottingham. Stories claim that it is the oldest pub in England and the name comes from the Crusades the sign outside has the date 1189 on it. The legend goes that the pub, which is carved into the sandstone rocks behind, was first opened at this point in history; the year being the date that King Richard came to the throne. As King Richard is synonymous with the Crusades to Jerusalem and the Holy Land, it is from here that the pubs name is derived. The link between the pub name and the city of Nottingham comes from King Richard too; Nottingham Castle was a favourite of the king and he often garrisoned his troops there.
The Trip is located in Brewhouse Yard in and in front of the rocks beneath Nottingham Castle. The location of the pub and the name Brewhouse Yard refers to the fact that the site used to be the Castle brewery before it became a public house. Opening hours are 10.30am to 11pm (Mondays to Wednesdays, 10.30am to midnight (Thursday to Saturday) and Sundays are 11am to 11pm.
For me, The Trip is a favourite of mine when I visit the city because it has a good selection of Cask Ales on the bar. Along with the Hardy & Hansons beers (soon to disappear following the closure of the brewery at Christmas this year) there are beers from Greene King and often a couple of Guest ales. Prices for the beers are pretty comparable with the rest of the pubs in the city. I recommend you try a pint of the Olde Trip Ale before you leave too! As well as the beers there is the usual selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the bar.
The Trip also offers a food menu, but I have never eaten there so I cant comment on the prices. From looking at the menu while drinking I do know that there is a good choice of dishes and prices are pretty much what you would expect from pub food around £5 to £6 for main courses, £2 to £3 for starters and £3 to £4 for desserts. I have been very tempted to try a baguette or wrap and next time we visit I may try and coincide my trip with lunchtime! Food is only served until around 8pm and we are generally there either when it is too busy to eat, or after they have finished.
The pub itself is a bit of mismatch of buildings; the different stages of the building are of different heights, styles, with a variety of small rooms. The atmosphere in the pub is cosy and the décor is mostly wood, with bare floors. Each room has a different feel and style too. The whole place is full of unusual and interesting objects. There are lots of must see things. These include the old fireplace in the Ward room, which used to have chimneys that went right through and out of the rocks. The Haunted Snug, which is built over a room known as the Secret Cellar. People entering this room are said to feel very uncomfortable and get the feeling of a spirit presence.
There is also a room known as the Rock Lounge with the cursed Galleon on display; this is an old dusty ship. The legends say that the last few people to have cleaned the Galleon have died suddenly and mysteriously; so funnily enough, the Galleon is now VERY dusty! Another weird thing you will find in the Rock Room is the pregnancy chair apparently if a woman sits on the chair she will become pregnant. I havent tried it so far!
There are other interesting features too that you will discover if you visit the pub. The only other one I will tell you about is the Cellars. These are carved into to rock face and are part of a large network of caves that burrows under the whole city. The cold rock makes a wonderful pub cellar and ensures the beer is kept cool. There is also a speaking tube in the cellar that used to link to Nottingham Castle that would have been a great way to get the next round in! The pub also has a shop selling souvenirs of the pub and the beer. Im not too keen on this type of feature in a pub a pub is for drinking and a shop is for shopping in!
The rooms are quite small and the place can get quite packed at busy times especially in the summer due to the tourist appeal and the history. There is an outside drinking area too, but be warned that this can also be uncomfortably busy during the summer months. Due to the amount of people it can be quite noisy and I would recommend that to see the place properly you should visit during the winter months when it is more comfortable and you will stand a chance of getting a seat.
Also bear in mind that the service can be a little slow at times, but this is probably due more the pub being packed to the rafters than the staff (although some people have said differently!)! Also bear in mind that although the pub is accessible for the less mobile there are some rooms and areas that wouldnt be suitable for wheelchair users or anyone with mobility difficulties. The outside seating area though would make a good compromise if the weather is ok.
I do recommend that you do visit the Olde Trip next time you are in Nottingham. It is a real slice of history and has lots to fascinating things to look at. Just bear in mind that it is a haven for tourists and plan your trip to the Trip wisely! That way you will see the pub at its best and thoroughly enjoy your visit to this little Nottingham gem.
The Trip is located in Brewhouse Yard in and in front of the rocks beneath Nottingham Castle. The location of the pub and the name Brewhouse Yard refers to the fact that the site used to be the Castle brewery before it became a public house. Opening hours are 10.30am to 11pm (Mondays to Wednesdays, 10.30am to midnight (Thursday to Saturday) and Sundays are 11am to 11pm.
For me, The Trip is a favourite of mine when I visit the city because it has a good selection of Cask Ales on the bar. Along with the Hardy & Hansons beers (soon to disappear following the closure of the brewery at Christmas this year) there are beers from Greene King and often a couple of Guest ales. Prices for the beers are pretty comparable with the rest of the pubs in the city. I recommend you try a pint of the Olde Trip Ale before you leave too! As well as the beers there is the usual selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the bar.
The Trip also offers a food menu, but I have never eaten there so I cant comment on the prices. From looking at the menu while drinking I do know that there is a good choice of dishes and prices are pretty much what you would expect from pub food around £5 to £6 for main courses, £2 to £3 for starters and £3 to £4 for desserts. I have been very tempted to try a baguette or wrap and next time we visit I may try and coincide my trip with lunchtime! Food is only served until around 8pm and we are generally there either when it is too busy to eat, or after they have finished.
The pub itself is a bit of mismatch of buildings; the different stages of the building are of different heights, styles, with a variety of small rooms. The atmosphere in the pub is cosy and the décor is mostly wood, with bare floors. Each room has a different feel and style too. The whole place is full of unusual and interesting objects. There are lots of must see things. These include the old fireplace in the Ward room, which used to have chimneys that went right through and out of the rocks. The Haunted Snug, which is built over a room known as the Secret Cellar. People entering this room are said to feel very uncomfortable and get the feeling of a spirit presence.
There is also a room known as the Rock Lounge with the cursed Galleon on display; this is an old dusty ship. The legends say that the last few people to have cleaned the Galleon have died suddenly and mysteriously; so funnily enough, the Galleon is now VERY dusty! Another weird thing you will find in the Rock Room is the pregnancy chair apparently if a woman sits on the chair she will become pregnant. I havent tried it so far!
There are other interesting features too that you will discover if you visit the pub. The only other one I will tell you about is the Cellars. These are carved into to rock face and are part of a large network of caves that burrows under the whole city. The cold rock makes a wonderful pub cellar and ensures the beer is kept cool. There is also a speaking tube in the cellar that used to link to Nottingham Castle that would have been a great way to get the next round in! The pub also has a shop selling souvenirs of the pub and the beer. Im not too keen on this type of feature in a pub a pub is for drinking and a shop is for shopping in!
The rooms are quite small and the place can get quite packed at busy times especially in the summer due to the tourist appeal and the history. There is an outside drinking area too, but be warned that this can also be uncomfortably busy during the summer months. Due to the amount of people it can be quite noisy and I would recommend that to see the place properly you should visit during the winter months when it is more comfortable and you will stand a chance of getting a seat.
Also bear in mind that the service can be a little slow at times, but this is probably due more the pub being packed to the rafters than the staff (although some people have said differently!)! Also bear in mind that although the pub is accessible for the less mobile there are some rooms and areas that wouldnt be suitable for wheelchair users or anyone with mobility difficulties. The outside seating area though would make a good compromise if the weather is ok.
I do recommend that you do visit the Olde Trip next time you are in Nottingham. It is a real slice of history and has lots to fascinating things to look at. Just bear in mind that it is a haven for tourists and plan your trip to the Trip wisely! That way you will see the pub at its best and thoroughly enjoy your visit to this little Nottingham gem.
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