The Bell Inn, Grade II listed pub in Market Square, England
The Bell Inn features centuries-old timber beams, stone-flagged floors, and multiple rooms including a main bar area with a glassed-over ancient well.
Built as a monastery refectory in 1437, the building became a secular alehouse in 1539 following the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII.
The establishment maintains a tradition of presenting a ceremonial tankard to the University of Nottingham Students' Union President each November since 1957.
The pub serves traditional British food, premium beers, and cocktails, with designated spaces for private dining and meetings from 11 AM on weekdays.
The cellars contain rock-hewn vaults dating from the 12th century, predating the current building by several hundred years.
Location: City of Nottingham
Inception: January 1, 1437
Architectural style: Tudor architecture, Georgian architecture
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Address: 18 18 18 Angel Row, Nottingham, NG1 6HL NG1 6HL Nottingham NG1 6HL Nottingham
Website: http://bellinnnottingham.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.95360,-1.15237
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:15
English pubs exist not only in city centers but also in remote countryside locations, along coastlines, and in rural communities. Many of these establishments have operated for centuries, combining historic architecture with regional beer culture. The buildings range from medieval stone structures to Tudor timber frames, with some housed in former monasteries, ferry crossing inns, or mountain walking routes. Pubs in this group include The Old Ferry Boat Inn in Holywell, dating to the 11th century, and The Spaniards Inn in Hampstead, connected to literary figures and highwaymen. In Oxford, the Turf Tavern offers a hidden courtyard tucked behind medieval city walls, while The Eagle and Child became known as the meeting place for the Inklings writers' group. The Nutshell in Bury St Edmunds claims the title of Britain's smallest pub. Other locations include Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem in Nottingham, built partly into caves beneath the castle, the 12th-century Skirrid Mountain Inn in Abergavenny, and The Pandora Inn on Restronguet Creek in Cornwall. Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire sits at 1,732 feet (528 meters) above sea level, making it England's highest pub.
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