Visited The Alchemist for a work lunch. The food was fine overall it was nothing bad, but nothing…read moreparticularly memorable either. Service unfortunately let the experience down a bit. The server came across as quite pushy, which felt unnecessary, especially as the restaurant was empty and we were the only party there. The music was also extremely loud considering how quiet it was, which made conversation harder than it needed to be. Portion sizes were on the small side, so value for money didn't feel great. Overall it was okay for a quick lunch, but not one I'd return to.

Returned again when visiting from the States. This time for dinner. The decor suits the place. A…read morefunky lively place, a bit too noisy. Several tables occupied by bachelorette parties over indulging. The three of us ordered a bunch of drinks: Pina Co-lava Lam, Disco sour, Alchemy IPA and others. For food we had Nori crisps, Pablo Halloumi, duck salad, prawn lollipops, chicken gyoza, crispy chicken and a cheeseburger. Also salt & pepper fries- too salty even for me. The servers bustled around attentively. An enjoyable evening with the bill coming to £117 including the service charge. If I come back to the city I would dine here again. I don't know of a similar place in America.

Restaurant Review…read more Sinatra's Bar & Restaurant Nottingham We were invited by Chef Sam to dine at Sinatra's prior to the launch of their Autumn Winter menu. Sam explained how he has endeavoured to inject a fresh approach to Bistro Dining at Sinatra's using local produce and creative twists on traditional flavour pairings. With the recent Casual Dining revival, it was refreshing to see this enthusiasm of ethos be transferred to the plate in what proved to be a stunning Brasserie/Bistro experience. The Menu is varied and with a Lunch Set Menu also available. Gluten Free options are plentiful and all dietary requirements are catered for. The journey began with Pan Seared Scallops, Black Pudding, Caramelised Apple, and Crispy Pancetta. The presentation was delightful (pictured) with everything cooked perfectly. That unforgettable texture contrast of Scallop and Black Pudding is always a winner but this was executed with finesse. Thankfully, the finesse continued with mains. Pan Roasted Duck Breast, Date Purée, Honey & Orange Mash, Sautéed Leeks, Red Wine Jus (pictured) stole the show with beautifully earthy flavours and that sweet and citrus edge from the Dates and Orange respectively. The Fresh Salmon Fillet, Lemon & Herb Sautéed Potatoes, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and Tartare Sauce (pictured) was so perfect for this time of year. I think the Sinatra's ethos is personified by this dish. If you have read our other reviews or follow us on Twitter @hoothospitality you'll be aware of our obsession for the Sticky Toffee Pudding (pictured)... it was promptly ordered. Our Server explained we were in for a treat and she wasn't wrong. It was light and fluffy yet packed with flavour, absolutely superb and a lovely way to end what was a beautiful Brasserie/Bistro experience. We would highly recommend you joining Sinatra's in their quest at Brasserie perfection. There is no pretension, just simple food executed with panache. Follow on Twitter @SinatrasNottm or Like their Official Page here on Facebook. Thanks to Sam and the team. Highly recommend #HootHint #Nottingham

Unadulterated mediocrity makes for a tough review, especially when you're limited to a five-star…read morerating. While two stars seems like a miserly score, Yelp's accompanying description sums up my experience at Sinatra's perfectly: Meh. I've had better. Me and my girly visited Sinatra's for my impromptu birthday dinner yesterday evening. We decided to go at the last minute and, due to the glorious weather, everyone in Nottingham had decided to go out too, so it was to be expected that a lot of the nicer restaurants might be quite busy. However, this was the exchange between myself and waiter 'Mark' (I can't remember if this was his name or not), who greeted us when we entered: Mark: Table for two? Me: Yes please. Mark: Did you book in advance? Me: Uh... no. Mark. Oh, well, sorry - we're very busy. Uh... what? You can't start by offering us a table and *then* ask if we've made reservations, then refusing us a table! I thought I'd try the pulling the birthday card to see if it made any difference: Me: It *is* my birthday, though. Mark: Well then you should have booked. Wow - Mark clearly wasn't paying attention in Customer Service School. At this point I lost any interest I had in Sinatra's and turned to walk away. I think Mark may have panicked slightly at this point and offered us a table in the Bistro. This is a section of Sinatra's that isn't any different to the main restaurant except that it's closer to the bar and has comfier chairs. I ordered the Chicken & Bacon Caesar Salad and we had a side garlic bread and fries (which were recommended by Mark). The food was completely unremarkable, with the exception of the bacon my Caesar Salad which, rather than being chopped up or diced pancetta-style, were served as two whole strips resting atop my salad and looked like they had been cured for a long sea voyage. Impressively, the bacon tasted even worse than it looked, with a horrible overbearing residual flavour of salt and fat. The fries tasted exactly the same, only with twice as much salt. This may seem fairly picky, but why do Sinatra's serve bacon and fries flavoured exclusively with sodium and lard, then give me a small pot of cheap low-fat mayonnaise? The service was fine, although I was obviously put off by Mark following our initial exchange. This was not helped when the bill arrived with a 10% service charge automatically added with no mention of it being 'voluntary' or any option to have it removed. I never tip unless the service is exceptional, so to force my hand into paying extra for such average service and a far-less-than exceptional meal is bordering on offensive. Of course, the only way to have the extra 10% removed would have been to call someone over, take exception to the charge, get a new bill printed, and in the meantime know that the waiters would be pointing me out to each other through the kitchen doors and telling each other what a complete asshole I am. As it was my birthday, I decided to skip this step and pay the 10%. Sinatra's isn't terrible, but it is distinctly unremarkable, bordering on being a bit rubbish. If you want a standout Italian meal for a decent price, good service and an *optional* service charge, try Strada instead.

Excellent service from the staff, food was outstanding. The chicken burger with homemade chips was…read morenothing like I've ever had before. I highly recommend visiting this place even if it's raining with the sheltered outside seating areas. Definitely will be visiting again.

Spent five days on a short break and the area and this place was…read more recommended by a local. Came here three times during our visit. Good real ales on draught English Pale and Marstons. also Peroni lager on tap which is a rarity. Very popular place, bright, airy and almost minimalist as it has none of the standard horse brasses or ceramic dogs and associated rubbish that most rural pubs go for. The Farmers Platter lunch is a must. See photo. Big hunks of cheese, bread, salad, chutney and onions. Also attached is a photo of the sea bass served on a chorizo risotto. Very tasty. I also had spatchcocked chicken smothered with cheese and texas bbq sauce. Yummy. They have steak on the menu but I did not try as there did n't seem to be enough beef to the buck. £20 is alot of money for a 16oz steak (pre-cooked weight.). The desserts are lovely chcoclate honeycomb crumble cheescake is a winner. I also had the chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Advertised as warm but it was not. I mentioned to them and they knocked it off the bill. Can't ask for better Service is good and friendly. Our bill for starters, mains, desserts and two drinks came to 54 quid. Will come again if in area

Our group was impressed with the variety and uniformly great flavors of all the dishes we tried. We…read moregot the Express Menu and liked the dishes. We added some bread to dunk all the wonderful sauce and flavors!

This place was recommended by a friend who is a local, and when we arrived here we saw the Michelin…read moreGuide sticker at the door so we were 100% sure this was gonna be good! The food did not disappoint, the tapas were delicious, we had the Cod, the tuna carpaccio and two delicious and refreshing cocktails with limoncello and coconut rum and parsley, mint, lime etc. the service was very good and fast. We will definitely come here again!

Friendly staff, lovely beer, just a real shame about the location not meaning there's more traffic…read more I've just had a 'breakfast' and I'm stuffed! The manager offered us a tab, not knowing us from Adam. A good choice of beers, usually I have a problem getting a dark one. There should be more people here, surely on a match day? I would only say it's a little chilly, but it's early in the year and I did go for a run this morning and I'm slightly moist...

This is becoming known as one of the best live music venues in Burton. They have live music most…read moredays with a wide genre of music for all tastes but definitely worth a visit to appreciate the entertainment on offer, personally I think the best night is Saturday where some of the better know bands play. Although please note this venue is loud so if you are not into live music, it might be not your cup of tea. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The choice of beers is great. The locals are also very friendly. The downside is the car park is not very big so parking can sometimes be a problem. I understand they have a cafe on the back but this is not something that I have sampled.

The food in Browns can vary, although I have never had a terrible meal. Indeed, last time I ate…read morethere, it was fantastic. The restaurant is situated upstairs 'in the roof' and the beamed ceiling with the fairly lights around add a nice ambience to the room. The bar downstairs is quite small, but stylish and comfortable. They do great cocktails too!

This review may shock some people. I fail to see why everyone raves about Brown's Lane. On every…read moreoccasion that I have visited the restaurant the food has been mediocre at best and the service has been terrible. I've been suprised on every occasion as I have friends who rave about the place. On one occasion my paella was so bad that it had to be sent back and out of a group of 14 people 6 of us refused to pay for their meal. The manager accepted the food was poor on that occasion and accepted that we should not have to pay. I don't think I'll visit this place again, although you can't fault the bar downstairs so I'll probably just avoid the restaurant.

The Canal House has a great vibe and super friendly staff, but it could use a little more attention…read moreto cleanliness. I loved the ambiance, but the dying flowers on the tables, sticky counters, and overflowing glasses left me a bit put off. On the bright side, the beer and location was excellent!

Bar staff lied and told me that they were out of Philly cheesesteaks when the person next to me…read moreliterally ordered one at the after me and it was fine. I think he might be homophobic. The bar staff seemed miserable :(.

Well, the name of this pub comes from the very first Luddite, though his existence is actually a…read moremyth. I believe the myth is connected to Nottingham though, but I came here because, well, I wanted a beer at the Ned Ludd. Yeah, it wasn't bad, but fairly typical, and nothing fancy.

Nice atmosphere, really liked the food, which is typically British and good! - though they could…read morehave served it all at the same time. All in all, I would recommend it.