Foodie Breaks
The Best of Local Food & Drink
Whether you want to cook for yourself in your pod’s kitchen, fine dine at a country restaurant or binge out on takeaway we’ve got you covered! Here are recommendations for all the best eating and drinking establishments in the area.
Food Shops
Small & Local Supermarkets:
Co-op: 3 minute drive
Sainsbury’s Local: 4 minute drive
Farm Shop & Bakery:
Harker’s Farm Shop: Well stocked farm shop with animals onsite too. (9 minute drive)
The Tavern Market: There is a small market at The Tavern every Saturday selling breads, cakes, fruits, veg and other treats. (20 mins walk)
Ruddington Village Market: A fantastic village market for locally made produce. First Saturday of the month. (15 mins drive)
Larger Supermarkets:
Aldi: 10 minute drive
Morrison’s: 11 minute drive
Asda: 15 minute drive
Supermarket Delivery:
Please ensure that you arrange a delivery time for when you will be in as we are unable to collect or store. The address is: Wolds Wine Estate, Thurlby Lane, Stanton-on-the-Wolds, Nottingham NG12 5BS.
Don’t forget you can buy local wine and cider directly from us. See our Online Shop to order.
Local Takeaways & Delivery
- Breakfast/Afternoon Tea Delivery: Local café Sophia’s are able to deliver breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas to your pod. Please get in touch with them directly to arrange (0115 837 0885). 24 hours notice is advised but not mandatory.
- Café: Local cafes are a short walk/drive away. We recommend both Sophia’s and Alice’s.
- Private Dining: Professional Chef Amy runs The Incognito Club and is available for private dining evenings.
- Indian: 7 Spice is our favourite, but it is dine-in or collection only. For delivery try The Moghul.
- Chinese: China Chef does delivery and collection.
- Fish & Chips: Plumtree Fish & Chips is excellent – collection only. Advisable to get there by 8pm at the latest as it is popular.
- Pizza, Burgers & Kebabs: Just Mario’s delivers pizza, burgers and kebabs. For a authentic pizza try Strezza which is dine-in or collection only.
Country Pubs
- The Plough at Normanton: A great country pub serving food and drinks with a fantastic beer garden. Walking map here (1.8 miles)
- The Salutation at Keyworth: Keyworth’s oldest pub which is believed to date back to the 1600s. Lunch, evening tapas and a good Sunday roast. Booking recommended. Walking map here. (1.6 miles)
- The Griffin at Plumtree: A traditional village pub where diners and drinkers alike are welcome. Walking map here. (2 miles)
- The Airhostess at Tollerton: A lovely community pub. Kitchen serves great, homemade pub classics as well as fabulous Chef’s specials every day and the bar offers a fantastic selection of tipples. (3 miles)
- The Rancliffe Arms at Bunny: A 16th century coaching inn serving premium locally sourced seasonal food. (3.6 miles)
- The Plough at Wysall: A family run, traditional free house village pub with a stunning garden. Walking map here. (4 miles)
- The Unicorn’s Head at Langer: Lively country gastropub pub with good food. (10.9 miles)
Country Restaurants & Cafes
All the pubs above do great food, however, if you are looking for something special or different try the below:
- Perkins Bar and Bistro at Plumtree: Cute country Bistro with it’s own smokehouse serving great food. (1.5 miles)
- Restaurant Jericho at Plungar: A unique dining experience for the food lovers curious of heart who want to truly feed their souls and discover ‘food at one with place’. (14.5 miles)
- Restaurant Sat Bains: A Two Michelin Star Nottingham restaurant with rooms serving creative, seasonal, modern British cuisine. (7 miles)
- Sarsfield’s Chocolaterie & Tea Room: The full chocolate experience, not only can you purchase freshly made chocolates, but you can see the chocolates being made, enjoy their famous real hot chocolate, as well as joining in and having lessons. There are also other beverages, light bites, cream teas, afternoon tea in the tearooms. Fancy a walk? Here is the walking map.
Night Life
Situated on the edge of the countryside we can suit the tastes of the country mouse and town mouse. We are well served by the bus and taxi for you to enjoy the nightlife. Here are some of the local towns to explore:
Nottingham: Our legendary city centre known for it’s nightlife and shopping. Catch a show at one of our theatres and stay in town for fantastic bars and restaurants.
Need a taxi? We recommend using Uber. There is usually one within 10-15 minutes away.