The definitive list of Notts cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs that have reopened

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Nottingham's vibrant food and drink scene suffered a major blow when lockdown descended and it's far from being out of the woods.

But there is a beacon of hope in this strange new normal taking over the UK as it eases out of lockdown.

Restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and fast food takeaways are gradually springing back to life but it's completely different set-up with takeaway and delivery services.

Expect Perspex screens in front of counters and tills, staff possibly wearing masks, one-way systems, and strict controls on how many people are admitted at any one time when picking up an order.

Here's where we're at across the city centre, Nottinghamshire, and Long Eaton:

Delilah Fine Foods

Within 24 hours of lockdown the usually buzzing deli had turned into a farm shop in the city, supplying boxes containing essentials such as milk and bread and Delilah treats for collection and home delivery.

Hampers with a little lockdown luxury, ordered online, were transported around the UK as well as locally.

But this Saturday (May 30) the shop, in Victoria Street, will be serving takeaway food. On the menu are muffins, supplied by Hambleton Bakery, with fillings including sausage and egg and halloumi, mushrooms and ayvar, and sandwiches such as gorgonzola and grilled artichoke and roast beef and horseradish.

All are made fresh in-store but can be pre-ordered for collection at food@delilahfinefoods.co.uk

The whole shop has been reorganised for social distancing to keeps visitors safe and staff have PPE.

The new opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 9am until 5pm.

Pieminister

If you're missing those comforting pies - just what you need in a crisis - fear not. They're available by post.

Mix and match a box of 12 - that might seem a lot of pie (or maybe not!) but they can be frozen for up to six months.

Choose from all the classics including Moo and Blue, Chicken of Aragon, Heidi and Free Ranger. Vegan and gluten free options are also available.

Check it out at pieminister.co.uk

Chaska

The new Indian restaurant in Lenton had just got off the ground when lockdown happened.

Instead of serving diners in the vibrant surroundings of the Lenton Boulevard site, it has switched to delivery and collection.

The reduced lockdown menu has street food starters, curry bowls, sides and drinks.

Order between 6pm-9pm by calling 0115 8412132 or via Uber Eats.

Cured

Once upon a time the cafe bar would be busy with commuters popping in for a quick drink on their way to the train station, students, and well, just about anyone who liked the laid back surroundings near the canal, in Carrington Street.

After the closure in March, it's back to business with a pizzas and pints deal, coffee, bagels and refreshing smoothies all for takeaway.

200 Degrees

The two city centre coffee shops, in Carrington Street and Flying Horse Walk, have both reopened.

As well as freshly roasted coffee, the full range of hot and cold drinks and a selection of pre-wrapped cakes and sweet treats, are available for anyone working in the city or passers-by taking their daily exercise.

To fall in line with social distancing regulations, a limited number of customers are allowed into the shops at any one time and floor markings are in place to help customers move around the shop safely.

Only two members of staff are working behind the counter which has new Perspex screens in place and payments are cashless only, either via card or the digital 200 Degrees app.

Emilios Greek Restaurant

Those missing the Arnold restaurant can still enjoy the Mediterranean flavours by takeout or delivery.

All the favourite starters, main courses, grills and mezze are on offer to tuck into at home - with 20 percent off the usual restaurant prices.

Telephone 0115 926 2550 for delivery.

Oscar & Rosie's

It's with a mix of exhilaration and fear for the owner of the pizzeria as it bounces back this weekend with a drive-thru.

On Friday and Saturday nights pizzas will be delivered to cars outside in Stoney Street (or you can walk up to the door if not in a car).

However, there's rules. You must order online and there are limited slots for collection. Most slots for this first weekend have already been filled.

Find out more at oscarandrosies.com

Bar Iberico

The popular venue's mega-tasty tapas will soon be available for takeaway and home delivery.

Classic crispy chicken (or crispy cauliflower, if you're veggie) will be on the menu together with calamari, baked picos blue cheese, beetroot and hazelnut honey, wood-fired flatbreads, patatas bravas, charcuterie and cheese.

A new click and collect takeaway service will launch on June 4, with online ordering and payment. Customers will be given a time slot to collect their order from the bi-fold windows which open out onto the pedestrianised Carlton Street, in Hockley.

Takeaways will be available Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the first week. The following week, it will increase to four days a week, starting on Wednesday June 10. Delivery will also start that day, in partnership with taxi firm DG Cars.

The Tailors Arms

The gastropub in Wilford has returned to business, setting up a click and collect service.

A reduced menu online allows customers to order takeaways at the click of a button. Fish and chips, burgers, curry, Caesar salads, and Sunday roasts can be pre-ordered.

There's one starter and one dessert - fish cakes and sticky toffee pudding. Children are catered for too, with a choice of fish goujons and beef sliders.

For more information visit thetailorsarms.com

Yak & Yeti

The restaurant may be empty but this relative newcomer is keeping the people of Beeston fuelled with mouthwatering Indian and Nepalese flavours.

Staff are delivering within a three-mile radius of the restaurant, in Wollaton Road, from Thursday to Sunday, from 5pm. Alternatively customers can collect.

Best-sellers include a family meal deal for £20.99, the Yak & Yeti mixed grill and tangy Sherpa chicken.

Order at yaknyetionline.co.uk

Annie's Burger Shack

The burgers are back. And that's not all, a full breakfast menu is also available.

A call and collect service is in operation, so foodies can pick up their order from the window of the rustic US diner in Broadway.

The service is running from Wednesday to Sunday. Annie's fans can devour a hearty breakfast such as the Lumberjack (three eggs any style, three slices of bacon, a 4oz sausage patty, three buttermilk pancakes, and home fries or hash browns) or selected burgers, sides and drinks

As always, all menu items can be served in meaty, veggie or vegan versions.

Place your order by calling the Shack on 0115 684 9944.

The Rustic Crust

Lockdown happened within days of the Farnsfield pizzeria opening its doors. The owners were down but not out.

Instead they put their heads together and came up with the idea of DIY pizza kits, complete with ready-made dough, tomato sauce and cheese with a variety of Italian meats as an add on.

Every week hundreds are being delivered to doorsteps around Farnsfield, Mansfield and Southwell.

Order a pizza kit at therusticcrust.co.uk/pizzeria

Frustrated Chef

Japanese fried chicken, tandoori king prawns, meatballs and Mexican potatoes are some of the tasty treats that those living around Beeston can pick up or have delivered from the tapas restaurant which specialises in world flavours.

You certainly won't be frustrated - the restaurant, in Chilwell Road, has adapted to takeaway very well.

Two to three dishes are recommended per person and with big portions you won't go hungry.

The menu changes every few weeks. Check at the latest at thefrustratedchef.co.uk

Pudding Pantry

The Sherwood cafe has reopened for takeaway and delivery with the message "there’ll be a smile hiding behind the mask so please don’t feel intimidated."

Under the Pudding Pantry's new safety measures, customers are being asked to wear masks as well as staff when they enter the cafe, in Mansfield Road, for drinks and cakes.

Food from the menu must be pre-ordered for collection - or it can be delivered by Uber Eats.

A limited number of afternoon tea boxes are available for collection.

The locally-owned cafe is popular for its sweet treats such as red velvet cookie dough, freakshakes, brunches, and fluffy buttermilk pancakes.

Scaled-down hours mean they will be open just three days a week, Friday to Sunday, from 9am to 3pm.

Farro's Grillhouse

The entire menu is available for collection and delivery from the city centre restaurant, in Mansfield Road.

That's no mean feat with a wide range of tasty starters and mains, from nachos and garlic bread to burgers, steak, peri-peri chicken, pizza and calzones.

And don't forget dessert - with waffles, cookie dough, ice cream and old school puddings there's plenty to take your fancy.

Telephone 0115 845 9754 for collections from 4pm to 11pm or order online for delivery by Just Eat or Deliveroo.

Find the full menu at farros.co.uk

Cuzina

The delicious Greek food is now available for takeaway through a click and collect service at the restaurant, in Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford.

Takeouts can be ordered from Wednesday to Saturday, from 4pm to 8pm (and 8.30pm Friday and Saturday).

Food lovers can indulge in dips and nibbles, small plates, salads, gyros, wraps and mezzes in the comfort of their own home.

Sesame sweet chilli chicken, soutzoukakia (meatballs in tomato and parsley salsa) and bacon-wrapped halloumi are some of the delights to get stuck into.

Order from cuzina.co.uk

Cod's Scallops

Award-winning fish and chips from the UK's number one takeaway? Yes please.

The fryers are fired up at all four takeaways in Wollaton, Carrington, Long Eaton in Derbyshire, and Market Harborough in Leicestershire, allowing customers to collect a chippy tea from a table at the door.

As well as traditional cod and haddock, there's fancier fish such as lobsters, sea bass and monkfish to enjoy with those champion chips.

Order online at codsscallops.com for collection Wednesday to Saturday, from noon to 8.30pm.

Hugo's

It's not just food that's available for takeaway across Notts. This popular Sherwood bar, in Mansfield Road, has a contactless collection and delivery service.

Pre-orders can be placed through the website. Bottles of wine, beers and snacks are all available - plus the bar's delicious cocktails.

Pornstar Martini, Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz and Old Fashioned are amongst the drinks which come freshly made in jars.

Order online at hugosbar.uk

Akbar Balti

Eating at home is the new going out so tuck into seekh kebabs, chicken chaat or lamb bhuna from the comfort of your sofa.

The Stapleford restaurant is doing contactless delivery from 5.30pm. Meal deals for one, two, three or a feast for four can be ordered, with poppadoms and pickles, starters, mains, plain naan and pilau rice.

Order at akbarbalti.com

Uchi

The contemporary Japanese restaurant, previously known as Yumuchi, is back serving sushi, tapas, yakitori skewers, gyoza dumplings and katsu curries from the kitchen in Gordon Road, West Bridgford.

Takeaways are available seven days a week. Opening times are Monday to Thursday, 4pm to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 4pm to 10pm, and Sunday 12pm to 8pm.

Telephone 0115 981 1042 to order. See the menu at uchi.westbridgford.co.uk

BOHNS

Bohns is promising burger heaven just one day a week. The collection day has now switched from Friday to Saturday.

Food lovers can take away one of the best-selling burgers including Steak Mate, Salad Dodger, Rump Rub and the halloumi burger, all with fries.

Collection is available from the underground restaurant, beneath BrewDog, in Broad Street, Hockley.

Drop them a message on Facebook to place your order and you'll be given a time slot for collection.

The restaurant has just teamed up with up with The Tap House, in Byard Lane, to offer a selection of beers to wash down that burger.

Albie's

The local neighbourhood cafe in Carlton is running a takeaway service from Wednesday to Saturday, from 9.30am to 2.30pm.

Fans have the chance to order a breakfast or sandwiches for collection from the doorway, with a text to let them know when the food is ready.

There's no need to call ahead for coffee, cake and ice cream - simply pop down to Carlton Hill and stick to the social distancing rules in place and pay by card.

Weekend takeaways have returned - look out for the menu on the Facebook page.

Six Barrel Drafthouse

While the pumps are out of action at the Hockley pub, it's all about off-sales.

The pub has become a temporary bottle shop with a frequently changing variety of brews.

Drinkers will be given a specific slot to turn up at the pub in Carlton Street to pick up their order.

Collection times are Monday to Friday 3pm to 7pm and Saturday 1pm to 5pm. Details of how to order are on the Facebook page.

Nonsuch Kitchen

The tiny kitchen, off the beaten track in Lennox Street, is keeping itself on the radar by setting up a click and collect service and delivery.

Meal kits, ready meals, coffee, cookies and cakes are available on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 10.30am to 3.30pm, for collection from the cafe at the Nonsuch Studios, off Lower Parliament Street in the city centre.

The delivery service is available to homes in NG1 to NG11.

The menu includes everything needed for pizza or taco night and bake your own focaccia.

Find out more at wearenonsuch.com

The Railway at Lowdham and The Radcliffe at Radcliffe-on-Trent

Drive-thru Sunday lunches and Friday burger nights are going down a treat. Simply place your order online and then collect a specified time from a table outside the two pubs.

Roast beef (served pink) chicken, and a veggie option, golden roast potatoes, giant Yorkshire puddings and seasonal vegetables are served in a tinfoil tray ready to serve up at home - with a generous tub of rich gravy.

Burgers come with beef, chicken or crispy mushroom.

Kid's portions for both are available too. Get your order, via the websites, in good time to avoid being disappointed.

Saagar

Curry connoisseurs haven't had much opportunity to appreciate the contemporary makeover at one of Notts oldest Indian restaurants, which took place at the end of last year.

But at least they can appreciate the food thanks to a free delivery service seven days a week (or collection) - with ten percent off online orders to boot and a complimentary dessert with each order.

The Sherwood restaurant is also delivering booze, alongside food, so you can wash that chicken cochin down with a nice chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

Order at saagarrestaurant.com

Specialty Coffee Shop

Breakfast, lunch and that all important coffee is on sale once again at the city centre coffee shop in Friar Lane.

The business reopened for takeaway drinks and food on the day it celebrated its fourth anniversary.

Customers can place orders online for a range of drinks, Italian style brunch, burgers, lasagne, and cakes. Opening times are Monday to Saturday 8am to 3pm.

Order at thespecialtycoffeeshop.com

Bombay Bridgford

Curry lovers unable to visit the West Bridgford restaurant can still enjoy their favourite monkfish amritsari or chicken handi at home by ordering online.

The curry house, in Radcliffe Road, is delivering to homes up to five miles way. Orders have to be at least £12.

As well as hot food, curry lovers can order a cook-at-home barbecue pack for two with marinated lamb chops, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka and chilli chicken wings, costing £14.95.

Go to bombaybridgford.co.uk

Tom Browns Brasserie

Everything from a Sunday roast to afternoon tea are now available to take away from the Gunthorpe brasserie

A range range of starters, main courses and desserts are also available from an evening takeaway menu, served Thursday to Saturday, from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.

Those on a riverside ramble can pick up takeaway refreshments (drinks and food) between Thursday to Sunday, from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Lime

It's certainly the weather for it and the Indian restaurant will provide the food for your barbecue.

Packs with chicken tikka, lamb chops and tandoori chicken are just the job for a sizzling time in the sun.

The award-winning Nuthall restaurant is also open for takeaways and deliveries of traditional curries and chef's specials seven days a week from 5.30pm to 11pm.

Check out the takeaway menu at lime-restaurant.co.uk

Larwood & Voce

There's no pints, gin or cocktails but the kitchen is in full swing at the West Brigford pub turning out Friday chippy teas and Sunday roasts for collection at Fox Road.

The lobster roll special has been proving a particular winner this week.

Orders are being taken by phone or email info@larwoodandvoce.co.uk

The Lord Nelson

Villagers haven't been going hungry thanks to the Winthorpe pub, near Newark.

Roast dinners, steak night deals with a bottle of wine, burgers, fish and chips, sea bass and pork loin are some of the delicious meals available for collection.

Delivery to homes in Winthorpe, and surrounding areas including Langford, Holme, Collingham and Coddington is another option.

Telephone 01636 707705 to order.

The Bridge and Bayleaf

While a trip to Gunthorpe to eat in at the former toll bridge cottage on the banks of the Trent is outlawed, it's still possible to order a takeaway or contact-free home delivery to enjoy the authentic North Indian cuisine.

Available any night of the week, the minimum order for delivery is £20. There's ten percent off online orders over £30.

Visit thebridgeandbayleaf.com to order.

Rikshaw Urban Indian Kitchen

Contemporary Indian food with a healthy twist can be collected or delivered to homes near the Sherwood eatery in Mansfield Road, Sherwood.

On the menu are Indian snacks such as pakora and samosa, curries and street food with plenty of vegan options too.

Order for delivery via Uber Eats, Just Eat or Deliveroo.

Filthy Vegan

It it's vegan food you're craving, the Filthy Vegan has got you covered even though the city centre cafe it normally serves from in the evenings, Kings Walk Kitchen, is closed.

Meat-free kebabs, hotdogs and burgers are being delivered around Nottingham. Nachos and fries are also on the menu.

Order through Deliveroo and Uber Eats.

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Ohannes Burgers

As well as the takeaway in Arnold, a new site has recently opened in Nottingham city centre. It will be a while before customers can eat in but they can still get their hands on a gourmet burger.

Fifteen different burgers are on the menu - and they're seriously good according to a colleague who sampled one.

Highlights include the Mexi Burger (British beef patties, salsa with red kidney beans, jalapeno and fried onions), the Indie Burger (curry marinated grilled chicken, curry sauce, friend onions and homemade aioli) and the Big Lebowski Burger (British beef patties, salsa, cheese slices, homemade ailoi and fried onions).

Order by calling the Nottingham shop 0115 784 9209 for collection or Uber Eats for delivery.

Avocafe by Nutri2Go

You can chow down on unhealthy comfort food during lockdown - it's allowed - but Avocafe is helping those who want to eat better stick to their resolutions.

The healthy eating cafe in Derby Road, Lenton, has a special delivery menu including stew of the day, Malaysian Nasi Lemak, sesame soba noodles and baguettes.

Order via nutri2go.co.uk

Anoki

Anoki is one of the few city centre curry houses to be currently offering a delivery service.

Express vans have been out and about around Trowell, Eastwood and Nuthall in the west to Sutton-in-Ashfield and Kirkby-in-Ashfield in the north, transporting ready meals which just need warming through.

Locations vary depending on the day. Orders need to be made before 3pm for delivery that day.

See what's on offer at anokiexpressrange.co.uk

Tough Mary's Bakehouse

Sadly the recent expansion can't be used for eating in, but rest assured the bakers are busy behind the scenes banging out the bread and cakes we've come to love for collection.

There's a webshop at toughmarysbakehouseltd.selz.com to preorder your sourdough, pastries and savouries.

And that's not all. Next Saturday (June 6) will see the return of a pizza night, with takeaways from 4pm to 8.40pm. Pizzas must be pre-ordered so keep an eye out on the webshop for the menu which will be going live shortly.

Three Spices

The Ruddington restaurant is operating a takeaway service from Thursday to Saturday so local don't have to miss out on a feast from their favourite curry house.

Customers are asked to pre-order by 3.30pm at the latest for a same day delivery from the restaurant.

The menu can be found at threespices.co.uk

Yumi Ice Cream Parlour

The hours are limited but sweet-toothed customers can get a fix of desserts and smoothies from the shop in Radford Road, Hyson Green, either in person or by delivery.

As well as waffles, ice cream shakes, cookie dough and pancakes to indulge in, there are healthier options. Virtuous veggie smoothies include Kale Kick and 24 Carrot Gold.

Either telephone 0115 970 4504 to order for collection or online to have it brought to your doorstep by Deliveroo or Uber Eats - from 4pm.

In Long Eaton, Derbyshire

Copper Cogs

The much loved cafe bar, in Market Place, is back open this weekend (May 30) for takeaway coffee, cake, sausage rolls and shakes.

And in other good news, seven of the most popular cocktails will also be on offer to enjoy at home. Strawberry Daiquiri, Passiontini, French Martini and Cosmopolitan can be taken away in special glass jars.

The new opening hours are 10am to 3pm.

No58

Instead of opening in the former Wimpy bar, in Long Eaton's Market Place, the owners Grant and Nicola Shelton are now running a delivery service from the premises.

Breakfasts, paninis, wraps, salads, loaded fries and sandwiches are on sale. So are Sunday lunches, which are so popular that they've already sold out for this week - and they've doubled the usual amount available too.

Opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday, from 9am to 2pm. Preorder at no58shop

Wonky Teapot

The tea room, in Station Road, has reopened for evening takeaways of milkshakes, ice cream, cakes, pancakes and waffles.
Sweet-toothed customers can indulge in cake box deliveries with treats such as Victoria sponge, scones and brownies or savoury platters laden with cheese, picnic goodies, cold meats and fruit.
For more details go to the Facebook page.

Fast food joints

Taco Bell

Nottingham's Taco Bell was one of the city's first fast food restaurants to start operating again with a limited delivery service.

Fans can order their Taco Bell favourites, tacos, burritos and sides, via Deliveroo and UberEats.

Five Guys

The fast food restaurant in Long Row has continued to trade throughout lockdown and more recently the Five Guys near Showcase Cinema has reopened.

The full menu is available for both delivery and click and collect orders from noon, seven days a week.

Customers are encouraged to pay online for their order before visiting the store.

McDonald's

The fast food giant is set to reopen every drive-thru across the country by June 4. More than 1,000 drive-thru restaurants, including those in Notts, will reopen between Tuesday and Thursday next week for drive-thru or delivery.

It includes restaurants at Castle Marina, Arnold, and Bobbers Mill. The availability of McDelivery will be expanded, too.

To manage the anticipated demand, locations of the reopening restaurants will be announced on the morning of each day.

Pret A Manager

One of the city centre shops will reopen on Monday, June 1, for takeaway and delivery.

The branch in High Street, at Exchange Arcade, will be offering some of Pret's most popular sandwiches, salads, and baguettes, as well as hot and cold drinks, bakery items, fruit, and snacks.

This includes the Classic Super Club sandwich, Posh Cheddar and Pickle baguette, Tuna Mayo and Cucumber baguette, and Chef’s Italian Chicken Salad.

Customers can also buy a new ‘Heat Me at Home’ Macaroni Cheese range and a selection of ‘Heat Me at Home’ soups, including Mushroom Risotto, Chicken and Butternut Risotto and Pea and Mint.

KFC

The fried chicken chain caused chaos in Forest Town when it become the first to reopen across the whole of Notts.

The phased reopening has seen drive-thrus across Notts, including Clifton, Sneinton, Mapperley, Bulwell, Radford and Newark reopening.

The Nottingham city centre branch, in Milton Street, has also reopened - but just for delivery.

A limited menu is being served due to a scaled-back kitchen team who are social distancing. It also means it might take longer than normal for orders to be processed.

Reduced hours means branches are opening later than normal and closing earlier.