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Claiming to be England's oldest pub, this historic inn dates back to 1189 AD and is built into the cave system beneath Nottingham Castle. With its unique rock-carved interior and centuries of history, it offers visitors a chance to drink where crusaders once gathered before departing for the Holy Land. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Nottingham, especially paired with nearby Nottingham Castle. Tickets cost Pint £4-6, food £8-15 and 1-2 hours is enough to see everything without rushing.

Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 1-2 hours Best for: experience drinking in england's oldest pub Skip if: You don't drink alcohol or are claustrophobic as some areas are quite enclosed Cost: Pint £4-6, food £8-15

You'll descend into distinctive cave rooms carved from sandstone, sit on medieval benches surrounded by rock walls, and drink from pewter tankards in rooms lit by traditional fixtures. The low ceilings and ancient stonework create an incredibly authentic medieval atmosphere.

Accessibility: Limited wheelchair access due to historic cave structure and steps, ground floor areas more accessible than cave rooms

Experience drinking in England's oldest pub carved directly into the rock beneath Nottingham Castle. It is not the first thing you should see in Nottingham, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. It pairs naturally with Nottingham Castle and The Caves of Nottingham - together they fill a solid half-day. Afternoon tends to work best here.

Skip if: You don't drink alcohol or are claustrophobic as some areas are quite enclosed

• Ask staff about the cave tours if available.
• Try the local Nottingham ales.
• Bring a light jacket as the caves can be cool.

Insider tip: The pub's cursed galleon model brings bad luck to anyone who cleans it, so it remains perpetually dusty

Interior photography welcome but low light challenging, flash may disturb atmosphere, cave details and historic fixtures best subjects