Ferry Inn in Nottingham - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I take back ALL the praise, I gave this Establishment. I visited it on Friday, at 7 : 00 p.m., and found it ,very quiet, (nor a bad point for Me). Waited several minutes, before being noticed, when a member of staff, checked My booking. Was shown to a table, and Menus, supplied, (VERY SMALL PRNT, they haven't changed. Even with reading glasses, hard to see). Ordered drinks, which were, brought quickly,(Guinness needs to be poured correctly, it didn't look good, and it didn't taste good either). I went for the SPECIAL Menu, and ordered a, Venison Burger, with trimmings. After several minutes, was told that, they had the burger, but a blackberry/ currant, joue, wasn't available, so I settled for some cranberry sauce. The meal consisted of; the Burger, with toppings,(didn't look, or taste, very SPECIAL, some frozen chips, and 3 frozen onion rings). We were told, to be careful, because the plates were hot, (DEFINITELY NOT 😠). Eat the meal, were asked if We would like to see, the pudding menu..... got it, and WAITED......... Decided We'd had ENOUGH, WAITNG, and WAITED, to be NOTICED. I had to ASK for the Bill....PROMPTLY PAID, and LEFT, (LEAVING, ½ Pint, of badly poured Guinness). A 'SPECIAL,' evening SPOILED.😠 P.S. I DON'T LIKE, BEING DISTURBED, by staff, interrupting, to ask, if We were ENJOYING, our meal, especially as We WEREN'T.😠

We went out for our wedding anniversary and it was very nice food. We got served from Aaron and he was excellent can't fault him because he looked after us very well. Aaron serving on his own and he did very good doing on himself

We went for a roast dinner and unfortunately it was very disappointing. The gravy was lumpy, we only had 2 or 3 very small potatoes each, which tasted as if they were from the freezer, the Yorkshire was chewy and we ordered a side of cauliflower cheese that had barely any cheese on! About two thirds of the plate was undercooked veg, not what you want from a £16 roast dinner. Our server seemed to disappear after serving our food, so I had to go to the bar to pay our bill at the end. We used to love the Ferry and would go often, but on the past 2 visits the food has been very disappointing.

Amazing! Food was brilliant! Aaron and Dom were excellent hosts and really looked after us. Thank you!

I and my Husband went here last Friday for our Anniversary 38th had a beautiful meal and drinks very pleasant atmosphere and staff friendly would highly recommend for your special occasion.

Really lovely outdoors. We didn't eat but menu look good. It's right next to small patch of woodland and pond and trent bridge. Clean :) They have 4 cast pumps too. Lots of outdoor seating, which is fenced so its gotta bit of privacy too :)

Went for a friend's birthday meal to this pub, no one was overjoyed with their meal. I had a steak cooked saignant. It looked lovely but tucking into it to find it was cold. Spoke with a lovely gentleman who couldn't do enough, asking if the other meals were acceptable. We all spoke honestly; my meal was returned to the kitchen and replaced by a hot steak and chips. At the end of our meal management had kindly deducted the cost of the steak, and fish and chips. We felt this was totally unfair on the establishment and insisted we pay for the fish and chips as we complained, in main, about the cold steak. I've been fortunate enough to have eaten in many restaurants and pubs, we didn't pay for, nor expect, an Ivy Soho Brasserie type experience but did expect an average pub grub meal, it definitely fell short. Positive criticism will hopefully help management in keeping on top of small things such as chipped plates (could harbour harmful bacteria) the odd cold meal, vinegar on tables, small portion of peas, chips etc. All in all a little disappointing, but couldn't praise management's response enough in how it dealt with the matters raised. One final thing! I'm not sure if a kitchen KP fancied me, or was overly concerned about our dining experience. After our complaint had been acknowledged he came out and visible stared at me on four separate occasions. I'm not one who is exceptionally sensitive to such behaviour, but I did find that vexing. In future I'd advise him to go ask for a photo, and, or phone number!

We visited yesterday for lunch; for my girlfriend’s birthday. I know The Ferry is a lovely looking place and I’ve had good experiences previously ordering drinks only. However I have to say we were all three of us very disappointed with the food. Firstly it took a while to get served; the waitress abandoned us and eventually the bar lady came and took our order. My friend has already reviewed her experience so it would be unfair to repeat that; but personally my steak & ale pie was not great. The pie was cooked ok but really a little too big; the taste was very salty and little else, certainly didn’t taste home made. The chip portion was way too small, I’d run out of chips by the time I’d eaten half the pie! Plus they were mostly too flat, crispy things. The veg (carrots & broccoli) was well overcooked. I’m struggling to think of anything positive. I have to say that the manager immediately rectified my friend’s issue by replacing her meal, and the bar lady was really kind too and took the cost off our bill. I’ve knocked the star off “service” only for the waitresses who didn’t really look after us too well. I feel that the management genuinely want to use these comments to improve anywhere they can, so I hope this is taken constructively. From all 3 of our meals I’d say that more effort should be put into quality of ingredients and portion sizes, and making sure food is hot.

First visit after many years. Food (sirloin steak) was excellent along with a very good Shiraz (Yalumba organic). Will return soon to try other dishes.

We had an awesome time at the Ferry Inn for brunch. The staff were incredibly friendly and super accommodating, especially when our party number changed. They serve a variety of delicious food, including desserts. I personally loved the full English breakfast - it was absolutely delicious and served piping hot. Come to this dog-friendly pub with a lovely back garden for a great time!

Katie and Charlotte looked after us for the Sunday lunch and all three of us thought it was very good. Excellent service from the ladies quick to take our order even though they were busy, and the food was top quality which we enjoyed. Certainly we will be back to sample other items on the menu

Worst roast dinner i have ever had.arrived luke warm.vegetables all hard.4 small roast potatoes which were obviously frozen.given 1 thin slice each of pork turkey and beef ,all obviously processed from nearest supermarket.1 processed yorkshire pudding.half a ball of rock hard stuffing.no cooking required at all just arranged on a plate.had better quality food at greggs.certainly not worth £16 each.would have been better getting a frozen dinner from morrisons.lemonade was just sparkling water with a slice of lemon,overly watered down.i wondered if it was chefs day off or if theres a chef at all.absolute garbage.AVOID!!!!

Visited the Ferry Inn in August. We were greeted and sat down at a table. Had amazing service with drinks being offered first, by Aaron. Then he continued to ask what we liked for dinner after handing us menus. The dinner was phenomenal. Always delivered with care. Nothing is ever too much for him, he still delivered service exceptionally, even though we continuously asked for things inside the restaurant. Overall, perfect service and we will be returning. Thank you for your astonishing hospitality.

Lovely back garden for drinks , also can take dogs 🐕

We visited this sunday for the first time and had a great time. I had the three meat roast whilst my partner had the beef on the bone, and it was the best roast dinner, it came out quickly and piping hot, despite it being busy (I reserve a table as it is clearly very popular). I am particular about my roasties and these were spot on. My partner said his beef was very tender and full of flavour. Good options for our son too and he loved it, they provide activity packs for children. Service was friendly and looked after us well. We recommend the Ferry Inn and will come again.

Been here several times ... always great service and good food.

Came on Sunday.. got my disabled mum out the car and all the way inside to be told only doing meals if you've booked. Bloody ridiculous the place wasn't even busy

Excellent Service pet friendly delicious breakfast Highly recomend a visit near to the embankment staff were very welcoming brought treats out for the dog

We visited the Ferry Inn for lunch with friends today and had a very pleasant experience. We ordered the lamb rump chef special and the fish and chips, and it was incredible, food was well presented, hot and very delicious, amazing value for money. It was a lovely atmosphere with a great outdoor seating area. Of everything we want to mention the highlight of the meal was the incredible service, we felt this was the best we've had anywhere for a while, staff were very attentive in making sure we were happy, comfortable and wanting for nothing at each stage, very easy to chat to and took a genuine interest in customers. Makes all the difference and will certainly be getting our custom again soon.

Pleasant atmosphere, however that’s where our positive experience ends. Purchased a bottle of Diet Coke and Sol and was charged £9.30 for two drinks, not sure where this pub purchases its drinks from to rip off customers to this extent! We also witnessed customers being told that they could not order food as they were busy but at the same time advised if they wanted food to book online, very odd. Won’t be returning

An absolutely beautiful and a really wonderful pub,I come here quite alot and my two little boys absolutely love it here. The staff are amazing.One of my favourite places 🍻💕

Very family orientated love the space and friend liness

Lovely place! Very kind people working here, nice food, good atmosphere, had a nice time here! :)

Was a bit disappointed went yesterday for dinner, the place was quite understaffed but that wasn’t an issue still had good fast service. The food was the issue. I had a burger which comes with fries mine and my partners plates had about 5 chips on until we asked for more, which we did get but still not very many. The chips were quite greasy and not the best quality In general. Had lovely dessert and drinks tho!

Had a really disappointing family lunch. My meal had about 6 crispy chips on it and the chicken ciabatta barely contained any chicken. We were warned when ordering that there would be a long wait and not long after the staff were advising people they weren't serving food. There was hardly anyone in. What was once a really popular pub with lovely meals has really given downhill. Standards have slipped and there isn't enough staff to cope.

Had a wonderful meal at The Ferry tonight! There was a little wait for courses BUT the quality of the food, the attentiveness and friendliness of the staff and the value for money were outstanding. Highly recommend!

Nice and friendly pub and really good food

We had pre-booked for a lunch time meal with our son. Our order was taken. Then several groups arrived after us and had they their orders taken and their meals brought. 😟But our meals didn't arrive. We asked why... Then a hurried waitress dashed to the kitchen to find out ... Then the meals were brought to us. My wife's meal arrived with tough chicken on a cold plate. My son's pie and chips was also on a cold plate. We have loved coming to the Ferry on previous recent occasions, but this time we were quite disappointed with the service and food.. To give the Ferry credit, they didn't charge us for the food items 👏

Standard chain pub food and drink with friendly staff and a nice environment. Good for a family meal.

Came to visit Warhammer world in Nottingham and stayed in a Travelodge nearby. My cousin who lives in Nottingham met up with us Tuesday evening and we decided to have a few beers and food in nearby pub. He had previously watched his son play rugby by the ferry inn and said it's got a great reputation so we set out on a 15/20 min trek to have a drink and some food. We arrived by 7 and had some drinks while we looked over the menu. After deciding on a meal the 4 of us went to the bar to order and sadly we're told we could order as a large table of people had arrived and the kitchen couldn't manage! But if we waited around hopefully we could order once the rush had eased off. Now the Inn was far from full and sadly after asking a few times over the 1 1/2 hrs we stayed in the pub we had to leave to find somewhere that could accommodate us !! It's poor that a half empty inn has to turn customers away when a large party of 11 arrives ... I'm sure the food is tasty but I wouldn't know !

Very expensive, fish cake didn't have fish in it. Soft drinks were also more expensive than anywhere else

Popped in here 2 pints and a vodka £22 WOW complete rip off,also if you read all the comments the manager only comments on the good reviews not the bad reviews 😀

Had a nice lunch here with friends. The food was good and the service was reasonably quick. The only sad point was them running out of one of the desserts - but it's clearly popular!

Unfortunately, couldn't sample the food because a table for 11 meant the kitchen was closed. Waited for an hour and half with no sign of them able to accommodate any other customers! Disappointed, went elsewhere. The beer was good though.

Lovely cosy pub, big out door area too. Had a Sunday roast which was a bit disappointing, very cheap gravy and hard veg.

We had a good meal and I had the best pub pie ever, served with some good beer. Look forward to a return visit.

O aye. Stopped off for a hour rest and bevvie in the Beer garden last thurs on way to the Rudd beer fest. . Very pleasant.

We have been visiting Ferry Inn for a few years now and we have always had nothing but a great experience. It is one of the best pubs in town. It is both family and dog friendly. Dom and his team are always very friendly and helpful. I love that they offer healthy options for the kids and not just the usual nuggets, fish fingers and chips. Food os always great and the chef's specials are beyond what you would normally get in a pub. There are many reasons why this place is so popular and busy, so I do recommend to always have a booking to avoid disappointment.

Party of about 20 pre-booked for a family meal get together. Initially a long wait to be served at the bar but the rest of the evening was excellent. I had standard fish and chips which was first class. May 2024 Birthday meal with Clare. Booked the table and food was very good. By 8:30 the restaurant was very quiet. Still a great place to go but lacked some atmosphere.

Was busy when we went. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

What a hidden gem. Visited for the first time today. A lovely pud for both a drink and a meal. The food was excellent the staff really friendly especially Monic who served our table who could not have been more friendly, helpful and professional in her job. A delightful place to visit we shall definitely be returning. 5 stars all the way.

Arrived at the Ferry for lunch, our normal local. We had a table outside of 9 pax. When we tried to order food at the bar, we were met with rude staff who refused to allow us to order, stating that because we had not booked a table we can't order any food. We even tried to say we would all order the same thing, a burger to make it easier and we were refused. So we left and went to Dorset down the road, who had no problem in accommodating us. Our bill was over a thousand quid, that the Ferry completely lost out on. Your staff are rude, unaccomodatting and quite frankly arrogant. Not to mention your pub was less than half full, so its not like you can afford to turn willing customers away. Four families have now boycotted your establishment, it's not the first time we have had a problem with your rude staff. You deserve to go out of business, get a decent manager who is able to think for themselves and be hospitable. You not doing your customer a favor to serve them, it's a business, make a plan.... your team are pathetic!

Disappointing that we could not get food as they were too behind on existing orders. Ok it was a Bank Holiday and they were busy but that should have been expected that. Lovely pub though both inside and out.

A wonderful, welcoming ye olde pub atmosphere awaits you as soon as you walk through the door. Has plenty of parking available and the pub is itself tucked away on the edge of a quiet residential location. The staff are extremely courteous, polite and helpful. We visited as a treat for our youngest son who studies at university within the city and he loved it. Therefore the 35+ mile journey was worth it. The food, freshly prepared and arrived piping hot to our table. Absolutely delicious! From the staters, main course and dessert, the taste, texture was simply exquisite. Tastebuds were dancing with joy. The menu has an amazing list of traditional pub food and all at a reasonable price. I feel there will be another visit in the not too distant future. Highly recommend.

Lovely pub with friendly staff and great food. I use a large electric wheelchair and was able to make my through the pub to our table. Doors were a little tight but my chair is particularly chunky. The food was delicious and served promptly and the staff were attentive and friendly without being too in your face. Will definitely be going back again soon.

Food was okay. There was nothing extraordinary. Very friendly staff.

Very positive, charming place. To return

Great service from Charlotte and amazing food

Fantastic food and service, thanks again

Good service grom Charlotte and good food

Waitress was lovely couldn’t be more helpful

What a fantastic pub and restaurant. Staff were excellent, sociable, attentive and happy. Meal was delicious. Atmosphere is great. Definitely returning. Thank you to all staff.

Amazing Sunday dinner, good atmosphere and great service from Monique.

Disappointing meal. Waited an hour for food. The food was mediocre at best. Alot of food unavailable on the menu. As far as pub dinners go you can get alot better.

Drove 35 mins to meet friends half way. Just found you on Google Lovely pub. Great food, Pleasant surprise, lovely old building. Good service.

Very good service and food good staff...

Been loads of times to the Ferry,excellent staff,had to wait a long time for food. Not warm enough when it arrived.Both mains very disappointing in terms of quantity.Ordered apple pie and ice cream small soggy microwaved portion.Poor value for money overall.The bottle of white wine wasn’t properly chilled.The staff were very good but the overall experience was disappointing from a restaurant we have used a fair bit but very reluctant to go again.

Monique was excellent as our waitress.

Brilliant location, top drawer food and specials board, thoroughly recommend it... 😊

Excellent Sunday roast dinner. The beef may have been too rare for some, but it was quality meat and absolutely delicious. Staff were attentive, and the pub itself is beautiful. Would highly recommend.

Waited a long time for breakfast to be served and most of the food and the plates were cold. When we mentioned this to the waitress she said that "I will feed it back to the chef" I have send two emails giving feedback but still awaiting a reply.

Had to put one star, not that that was deserved Arrived 5 minutes early, a queue at the bar, no one to seat us at the table at first One bar staff member doing more than one job Sat us at our table advised us that he would be with us shortly to take drinks orders no show 10 mins later One young man rushing in and out of the kitchen like a headless chicken Customer search for staff to pay her bill Tables waiting for food, etc Never has this restaurant been so bad Questions here where was the management to help out Sadly disappointing

Service was really good and the veggie burger is lovely

What an amazing place to eat relax and enjoy .The food was lovely abd the staff to went again for lunch today oh wow it was amazing

Lovely dining pud with huge garden and extremely dog friendly.

The 1st & main courses were nice. The pudding was clearly microwaved as the pastry was as soggy as it is possible to be and only Luke warm. Plus 2.25 hours for a 3 course meal just is not acceptable. Admittedly they did remove the cost of both puddings, but I'm afraid that was too much, too late. That is the last time we visit The Ferry. A shame I've been going there for close on 40 years on and off.

We come here regularly. Staff are great, beautiful pub, beautiful garden, great atmosphere. Get a coffee and a biscuit, the biscuits are 😍

Absolutely wonderful food and service such friendly staff never dropped there face while busy. Portion size of food very acceptable brilliantly done crisp Korean bbq stripes Table setting was very nice cutlery well polished clean gasses no mark Only thing is mushy peas had been under hot lamp too long bit dry need more touch of stock or water. Far to big ramekins need smaller helps when walking with plate. Will be coming back grew up not thank you for a magnificent service. 🥯🥞🥓🍗🫔🍲🥘🍤🥮🥛🍸🍺🍺🍺🍽🍴🧊

Food excellent as was the service, very busy when we arrived but table was prepared and ready on time. Good choice on the menu with specials also available. Able to park in car park no problems.

Met my girlfriend here as as she likes the place, must admit she wasn't wrong, it has a lovely atmosphere and the lovely lady who served us was fabulous, very helpful and took a photo for us. Sadly didn't get her name but has a heart shape on here top. We had coffee which came with a delicious biscuit. My cappuccino was very nice, the pub is old and in a great place at a dead end. Really enjoyed our time and never felt pressure to leave. It was moderately busy and getting a fair amount of Sunday lunchers by the time we left, we will definitely be going again.

My family wanted steak, but then said they didn’t have any so they had to go with another option that also wasn’t very good. Wanted a candy mania for dessert and yet again they didn’t have nothing in to make them. Really not happy and I’m definitely not coming back here again

Very cosy atmosphere, great service from Dom and Katie, and I really like the salt and pepper squid

My family and I were having breakfast and Helen served us and she was super friendly and very nice!! And the food was super good thanks to the cook Brandon. All perfect!!

Lasagne was dry, my friend couldn’t eat it, food wasn’t hot, fish greasy, peas cold.

Loved going to the ferry Inn since a child. Went again on Christmas eve with my parents and had amazing food & excellent service

Excellent evening for a family birthday. Lovely food, great service and nice atmosphere. Thank you 😊

We went on New Year’s Eve and our food was cold and I had to wait for 5mins after my meal came out for my side dish

We were turned away on xmas day, as the bartender (who failed his charm school exam), refused to serve my family drinks!!!!

Booked a table for 5pm, drinks eventually arrived at 5.40 and food at 6.10pm. No apologies, no explanations. Chicken was tough and burned, chikds burger was dry and hard and chips tepid. Won't be visiting again.

Really nice homely pub with a nice atmosphere. Very friendly staff who were attentive and very good food for a good price. Will definitely go back soon.

Excellent service and food would definitely recommend 👌

Great Burns night supper experience! Food was great and the beer was good. Been there for several wonderful Sunday lunches too. The selection is great, the meats exactly how you would want them and the vegetables were a cut above. Deserts are always super tasty too.

We had very good service from Katie, who sorted out a future booking for us. The pub is mainly for diners and is very comfortable. Good place to take visitors to Nottingham due to it's traditional charm and mainly english menu. Range of options and good value help, the blade of beef was voted best choice by my table . Plenty of carparking and a tram stop nearby also worth noting.

Brilliant family friendly pub. Visited with my grandparents and they were treated with great care and attention. Smaller portions were offered and gratefully accepted. Portions are very generous and good selection of food options for all dietary requirements. Puds are a must.

Cosy pub. Beer garden is lovely in summer. Dog friendly!! Food was nicely presented and tasted nice. Drinks are OK. Service was good, the staff are friendly. Can't complain.

Always have a great time when we visit. Great food, lovely staff and a really welcome feeling. Will be back soon.

This has been the third time we've came here on a Sunday and the food never fails to impress, service was amazing Monique was ever so polite and made sure our visit was enjoyed and our money well spent, Dom was also very helpful we will definitely be coming again thanks

Enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch, I had pre booked a table, service quick, food very enjoyable.

Absolutely wonderful food very friendly the place has a great olde world atmosphere Dominic and Kyla where our waiter and waitress very kind and knowledgeable people

Hi we took mum and dad for Sunday lunch 4pm we had beef pork and turkey and the trio of meats plenty of meat and fresh vegetables home made Yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes and lashings if gravy all in a lovely 14th century pub with log burner Only two things I would point out was the gravy was too salty and please put a sign on the bar to direct you to where you go if you have booked a meal as we waited a good 10 minutes only to be informed to go round the corner to be directed to tables please can you change this as everything else was perfect thank you

My friend and I had the Sunday roast. I had the trio, and my friend had the beef. I can honestly say it’s the best roast dinner I’ve ever had from a restaurant/carvery. I absolutely love roasts and this was absolutely the best I’ve ever had. The turkey was so moist, and my beef was amazing. Like I genuinely don’t have the words for how wonderful it was. I then had a salted Carmel sundae, and that was also so good. Like not too cold, and just the right amount of ingredients in it. Aaron was a fantastic waiter and was polite and professional. Had never been before and will defo be returning!

17 of us went for a Sunday lunch at The Ferry Inn for my Dad's birthday and we all had a great time. The food was excellent. Between us we mustn't had all the meats and everyone's feedback was extremely positive. I had the turkey and it was delicious. Our waitresses Tracy and Kyla were really, really friendly and very helpful throughout the whole meal which was greatly appreciated 🙏🏻 They put a candle in my Dad's mini pudding which was a lovely touch. Would highly recommend 🙂

Great food and friendly staff especially Charlotte and Ava. We were celebrating our 20th Anniversary and enjoyed the evening

The Ferry Inn proved to be an exceptional choice for our birthday celebration. Our experience was elevated by the impeccable service provided by Charlotte, whose genuine kindness and constant warmth made our evening truly memorable. Her polite and smiling demeanor added a unique charm to our dining experience, allowing us to appreciate the essence of the Ferry Inn even more. The culinary offerings did not disappoint; the food was delicious, and the diverse selection of wines catered to our preferences. The establishment's well-designed outdoor space, especially enjoyable during sunny days, further complemented our celebratory mood. A delightful blend of excellent service, delectable dishes, and an inviting ambiance made our visit an absolute delight.

We had a delicious Sunday roast, the vegan wellington was super tasty. Service was spot on. Next time we'll ask for a table further away from the door as it was very chilly when people were coming in and out!

Great pub, food and service.. we visited on Saturday night and the family of 6 said their meals were great. Would come back

A nice selection on the menu with some veggie options too. Good service, and it does get quite busy on a Saturday so make sure you book.

Met an old friend for lunch....food tbh was mediocre.....staff were excellent and a lovely surrounding....but food wise step up your game....

Only gave 3 stars for atmosphere because we were the first customers in.

I have just visited this pub with my mom son and partner so only 4 of us to be told at the door that there is only one chef on so there is a 2 and half hour wait on food and by the end of our service you would still not have got your food. I know the industry has had it hard over the last 2 years but I think my son of 13 could of cook four meals in 2 and a half hours. It is a Monday night at 7.30pm how does this business cope at a weekend ???