Nottingham Knight - Pub & Grill in Rushcliffe

We were a family of 10 adults visiting Nottingham for a family funeral. Well-dressed and well-mannered, we decided to dine at this restaurant. Upon arrival, eight of us waited to be seated and noticed a woman at the till glancing at us, shaking her head, and covering her mouth. This made us feel uncomfortable, though we tried not to jump to conclusions. When she eventually approached, she asked if we had a booking. We didn’t. After asking how many were in our group and hearing there were 10 of us, she responded, “Sorry, we can’t seat more than 8,” despite the restaurant being nearly empty. We suggested splitting into two groups—one table for 8 and another for 2—but she claimed they were “fully booked” and unable to accommodate this. We then agreed to take the table for 8 alone, and she led us to a small, tucked-away section at the back of the restaurant, away from the main dining area. This didn’t bother us initially, but we noticed two empty tables for 4 in the same section. Though we didn’t mention it, she went out of her way to label them as reserved. After being seated, the remaining two members of our group called separately to book a table for 2. Their booking was accepted without issue. However, when they arrived, they were seated near the door in an unwelcoming spot. Feeling uncomfortable, they decided to leave. While the other staff and the food were pleasant, the experience was overshadowed by how we were treated upon arrival. By the time we left, the restaurant was even emptier than when we arrived at 6:30 PM on Sunday, 24th November 2024. We couldn’t help but question whether there was an underlying element of racial bias, as the behaviour felt unnecessarily cold and unwelcoming. Would we return? Unlikely. Racism, whether overt or subtle, should be called out and addressed.

Had my 70th birthday party on 23/11. Seemed a bit chaotic. Bar had run out of glasses pre our 7.00pm dinner. When it came time to order several items weren't available including ribs & rib eye Steaks. Again poor waitress turned up with a selection of odd glasses for our wine! Not critical of waiting staff as they were fine and just kept saying it'd been really busy. But I think your duty manager needs to get a grip on a busy Saturday night.

Swift and friendly service Food delicious

Had a bit of an issue but sorted extremely quick 👍 Will go back. Staff are very helpful

The food here is lovely never disappoints the staff are always so friendly, welcoming and cater to your needs all around the service is excellent would definitely recommend this place

We came today 13/1024 the Sunday dinner which I had there was no potatoes either mashed boiled or roast on the plate I had to ask for some after about 5mins the young lady came back with 4 tiny roast potatoes in a bowl I don't think my Sunday dinner was worth the money then we had to wait upto 20 minutes for the pudding.

Had a lovely evening with my family at the Nottingham night, the atmosphere was friendly and service was fast and friendly. Christmas tree up in September made me laugh though! I had had the ultimate burger which was a generous portion size and very tasty! We were served our food by mae who was so polite and attentive and drinks by Ebonie. Will definitely be back!!

Poor staff attitude, suggest there is no correct management or training. Poor mannered other guests (shabby place) Food lacking in quality. "battered cod" was old and over cooked, avoid it!

Sunday night STANK of old beer/vinegar the second you walk in. Food and staff appalling. Need to renovate the disgustingly dirty glasses and learn how to cook a basic steak when they charge the prices they do. AVOID. We won't waste money here again. I would give it 0 if I could.

We travel for work and found the Knight a few years ago. Service is fast and accurate, food is good. It's just off the main road, so handy if you're on the move.

A lovely clean restaurant good food and lovely desserts x

Waited far to long between courses

Went for a friend's birthday bash , good service, superb buffet food.

A great place to take the family ood it welcoming and taste good. Ideal for a pit stop or to mingle with friends

Not good experience we gangs of children running around the dining room climbing on the furniture screaming it was a terrible evening I wot be going there again, it seem like there not sufficient staff and they where over run could and handle it I didn't expect it to be like a kindergarten

Lovely meal except for veg pie which couldn't be eaten. Service very poor as only 2 staff on. They were lovely but rushed of their feet doing everything. Desserts were a long time coming.

Amazing food and drink for the prices , the service was amazing and the staff welcomed us nicely

Stopped here on way back from an event with 6 of us. Service and food were brilliant especially the nachos for starters. The only thing letting it down was a bit of the seating was very worn and could do with a bit of tlc. Apart from that, everything was excellent

Well pleased with all aspects no compaints

First time trying here,had Sunday lunch, wouldn't recommend it, veg was hard and inedible, beef was tough and chewy, not very nice

The food was just about ok, the side dish of a large pig in a blanket was super salty and so overcooked. My turkey roast was ok. And as all Greene King pubs the soft drinks are way over priced ! The staff were nice and attentive.

Great place and food definitely will be bk

Strange one, Friday evening, Test Match on at Trent Bridge, we are stopping at PI next door and fancied a bit of food. However at 8.15 were told no more food orders being taken unless you have a booking. Place was half empty. However, all was resolved by a young lady Ebony who managed to muster a few things up in 15 mins, so all good in the end

Came for work purpose food and staff was great 😊

Had a lovely time at Nottingham knight at noon today with my girlfriend, our server Chelsea was amazing and cared for all our needs. Food was gorgeous. Will be coming again very soon

Lovely place, stopped off in a London bus before we all headed to the wedding.

Ran out of fish and chips. Food mediocre

First time visiting here and would definitely go back. Our server Emma couldn’t help us enough and made the experience so much more enjoyable. Couldn’t rate this place highly enough.

Love this place, decent food at a decent price and it's dog friendly, what more can you ask for

Good food, reasonably priced. Would recommend 👌

Just had a meal here for Father’s Day, all meals were lovely and we were well looked after by Elle & Kay.

Great service from staff - bent over backwards to accommodate our USA friend's dietary requirements. They were impressed 😁

Stopped for a drink!! Hit by the smell from the loos, Staff were 100% helpful and hard working. Didn't stay for food

As previous reviews..place is nice..food tasted good, but looked like a frozen meal from Iceland.. no cutlery or condiments..First and last time sadly .

Atmosphere was only good because of the company, ordered separately but for the same table , food not served together, had to ask for condiments, cutlery and napkins, food was mediocre at best.....sorry but first and last visit! Our visit was Sunday 19th May.

Have the upmost respect and gratitude for the staff at this place. I’d like to thank Chris especially for his kindness and hospitality along with help and support!!

Had father in laws wake here. The staff really looked after us and the food was plentiful. Very tasty buffet for the price

Just stopped here for coffees and toast - so glad we did! Dog friendly and delicious coffee and wonderful friendly people and such good value! We weren’t sure they would be open in the morning for breakfast but were so glad they were ! Would 100% recommend! Apparently open from 9 am.. enjoy!

Had katsu Curry very nice, it was a quiet Tuesday, not too many customers in, dog friendly in the bar area so all good 😀

Nice meal, pleasant staff no complaints good pub food

Perfect place for a relaxing, tasty meal. Definitely recommend, and will visit again soon.

Since the new ownership it is really nice here!

This is a nice pub with friendly staff but the food I would describe as average. I had the Sunday trio roast and I'm not sure I'd describe it as a roast. It seemed as if it was microwave food. It was tasty but not what I was expecting for the price.

Enjoyable meal, however adverts some what misleading. Would go again.

Took my mum there for her birthday and had a Sunday lunch it was delicious, and there was a lot, and it was served hot. The staff were really friendly and helpful.

5 pm visit so it was quiet. They were either grossly understaffed or incompetent. Or both. Long wait to be seated, long wait to take drinks order. Long wait for food order which at least appeared quickly. 30 minute wait to pay at table so gave up and went to bar. Long wait as only one person there who kept getting called away to unlock a computer by reception for the only waiter I could see. Food was expensive for what it was. Side salad on the hunters chicken was a single sprig of watercress.... Basically this is a place that relies on business people paying on expenses in the premier inn next door that dont care about the price/value ratio and are a trapped audience. Won't both again for food

A quick Sunday lunch. All good.

Staff was stress and showing it didn’t have a lot in stock took three attempts before finding something on the menu but food was nice once it arrived

Dirty table. Rude staff. Cold food. No check back given. Mouldy lime in 2 drinks. SCRAPED DIRTY PLATES INFRONT OF US

Appalling service. Lunchtime 18 Feb 2024. Met by a miserable ( pregnant) young woman with an indifferent attitude, no smile, don’t want to be here demeanour, no welcome…just asked “ Have you booked?” Service poor..Waiting staff came to clear away our plates and continued to scrape food from the plates in front of us. When one elderly person in our party said “ Do you mind?” she went off in a huff with no idea what she had done. When I asked for the bill I was asked indifferently “ Do you want the card machine?” I looked at her askance and she said “You can do what you like”. I went to the bar to settle the bill and was attended to by the same person. The staff need more training in correct, good mannered, customer service. Disgraceful.

Ordered the pork roast dinner and would definitely say it wasn’t worth the price of nearly 15 pound, two carrots two small pieces of broccoli handful of peas a tiny bit of stuffing a few roast potatoes that was over cooked and so was the yorkshire pudding it was so hard and crispy, wasn’t that hot either the only thing that was nice was the pork but that was only two small pieces. Would definitely not return sorry

Good for roast Sunday lunch. Service & price reasonable. Can be busy so best to book in advance. Seems popular with locals. Would I make a special journey- preferably not.

We stopped for lunch on the way from the hospital. There were a lot of vacant tables, so we asked to sit where there were fewer people. The Bar lady said NO. Could you please explain to your staff if the person is wearing a medical mask and asking to sit where fewer people means that person is vulnerable and at high risk of catching an infection from others? Instead, she assumed we have Covid.

Lovely atmosphere, great food and drink, welcoming staff, plenty of room

We arrived about 5pm for food before going to the Royal Concert Hall last night. It was almost empty but we were told there was a 45 mins delay We decided to wait as we had plenty of time and ordered. The vegetarian pie on the menu was no longer available and everything on that menu wasn't available after 5pm for which I wasn't told. Not impressed 😞

Placed order, after 20 minutes had to remind them of our drinks order, food came out luke warm, wasn't going to send back, probably won't return

Good food for price but long wait times

This pub is great in lots of ways. Very dog friendly, nice staff and good food. However, my only complaint is the fact that they keep altering their opening times. This happened severe times in the last few weeks and no one updates the website. I keep going at the time stated on the website and the doors are shut. Apparently, at the moment they are opening later in January but there is no information to state this. Very frustrating.

I've not eaten here, but the pub was very well maintained and the staff were also very polite.

We have been here a couple of times before and have had very nice meals but this night the food wasn't quite up to standard but I expect it was probably due to the time of year and the rush for meals at xmas.

Very Friendly staff, good food and a reasonable price. Visit here often and have never had a bad meal

As with the past love this place. Used to bring my gran as she lived nearby. We came after my Grans funeral as a remembrance. 2nd January 2024 about 3pm. Staff were amazing and put us in an area alone even though we didn't book. They never fail to amaze me as their customer service is second to none. Food is amazing too Thank you.

Service was very good with friendly staff. Food was decent enough.

Everything here is amazing and great value for money.I had the gammon with extra pineapple as a treat. Yummy and delicious.

This is a little treasure to find! We checked into the adjacent hotel and thought we'd check out the pub. So glad we did. Absolutely delicious food and great service. Great pub food if that's what you're looking for.

Lovely food and friendly staff.

Just popped in for a few drinks with friends from work for Xmas Seems like a nice place for a bite to eat

Often used for after funeral wakes. So again I find myself with family and friends here. The public area is quite large with an upper level and cornered off spaces. The staff at my last visit seemed casual and a little busy. The staff are polite and helpful. I didn't find service to be what I would call chatty but more I'll serve you and who's next. The upper level that we had was put aside for this funeral had a bucket and plastic container catching discoloured water from what looked like a ceiling ready to collapse. I would like to think it is now repaired. The sloping car park is large with quite a lot of cars parked, I wonder if they are staying here or left park and ride? The food was okay ( to be fair it was a buffet paid for and not the normal menu), help yourself to hot water and make your own tea or coffee for the funeral mourners. The better choice is to go to the bar and choose the machine made hot drinks. A good selection of drinks at the bar, I liked the Abbot beer. I did notice mid day diners maybe ladies or do lunch types, quite happy souls as well. We mingled with the mourners minding not to trip over the water bucket and container. The pub is clean and the toilets are fresh, always a good sign. Bus stops are close by the busses are frequent so handy. I would say the Nottingham Night has lost some of its earlier days fame but still holds onto that a bit. Good place to take the family for lunch and an early evening meal. Older parents and grandparents would be a good choice for a get together. Kids are welcome and wouldn't be cramped in. Might be a good place to have a secret meet up, you know for a fling in a cosy corner. Well worth a "let's go out somewhere not too posh" and enjoy that moment.

Food mediocre. Staff generally just looked miserable and moping around with no enthusiasm or attention to detail. A Sunday lunch service with lots of tables empty which can say a lot about an establishment. The coffees which we had were very good tbf. Wouldn't return.

Great food, great service. Emma served us and she was really brilliant.

Great food. Great friendly staff and service. Would definitely return.

Food very good, pleasant lunch with family.

We had a good meal here. Nothing fancy but good basic pub food! Staff were friendly. They were very busy and it took a while for someone to show us to our table. The decor was a bit tired and could do with a bit of tlc. The toilets were clean though and the food was pretty good. Delicious chips! Car park allowed easy access.

Excellent food , staff very helpful,

Beautiful Sunday Roast Dinners at a excellent venue yes it's not cheap but the food is amazing

Lovely food. Staff a bit miserable. Just plonked the coffee on the table, no snile no "enjoy!"

Very nice staff brilliant Beth Nat Jay

Excellent pub, good food, service. Will go again.

Nice and clean. Staff are very good, Polite and helpful. Food very good.

Sunday lunch was not good, very small portions for the price. Not fresh more of a ping meal. The waitresses was lovely. But we would not return.

Went here for first time in a while following deferring reviews. I have to say our experience was well met. On entry we was made to feel welcome. Service was prompt polite a expertly delivered. Staff so friendly and helpful. Coulf not be faulted. I woukd recommend that try this venue. We will definitely be returning

Really nice place. Jay, our server was really helpful and nice too

We stop here regularly as it's convenient on our travels from Lincoln, it clean, nice tasty food and great service.

Ordered a side of chips to eat, was delivered to the wrong table, went back and said about it, was told they'd bring another out but couldn't even do that. Wouldn't recommend.

Had a lovely time here. The food was great as was the service especially thanks to Pete who always makes us feel welcome. Will definitely be back

Nothing bad and nothing amazing though the staff are friendly and service quick. A reasonable selection of beers and offers of craft ales for £2.50 on Mondays. Food is standard pub fare. It is a comfortable place and the outdoor seating makes it a good place if you have kids.

Good service for a family gathering

Family meal for a visiting wedding. Party of 10 food and drink. Fabulous service, hospitality. Food, drinks and all round experience. A massive thank you and well done team especially Emma and Jane 🙂

Very friendly staff and a welcoming environment. Vole . Nothing is too much and it is family friendly.

We as a party of 4 visited here the night before a wedding with all staying at the Premier Inn and we were all very impressed with everything from very welcoming staff and the food was amazing, highly recommend and just a shame we all live too far away to visit again.

Called in on Sunday no booking. Food was great and service very good.will call in again but book next time.

Had the Trio of meats Sunday roast (3 of us) Generally nice and enjoyed it. Nice meats & big Yorkshire pudding. Shame the roast potatoes looked liked they had been deep fried a few times over. Hard, greasy and nothing inside. Please resolve this

Thank you to all the team at the Nottingham Knight for looking after my brothers wake. The food and service was excellent and they provided a separate room where we could all sit and talk away from the main restaurant. Thank you again.

Had a delicious breakfast and great service from Jay where nothing was too much trouble. The only thing is to maybe consider menu with larger font for visually impaired people( not criticism) Will definitely visit again soon

Meals very nice, staff friendly and helpful.

Me & my wife popped in Tuesday for lunch before we went to hospital all the food was great the only thing was my frayed egg with the gammon was not runie enough for me but that will not stop us going again thanks Roger

Had the most brilliant time here last night with friends and family

Friday June 30th lunch 12 o/c a group of 16 pensioners booked early june. no gammon, salmon, or potato's. We've usually had an excellent meal here, our waitress was so apologetic that our choice of food was so limited. Most annoying and upsetting for the 80 yr old lady who organised it.. Dare we risk going again 😥???

nice place to eat an have a drink

Staff were friendly and welcoming Service was good, food was good I enjoyed the mix grill my daughter had chicken. We are definitely going back would recommend we were there on a Monday dinner🙂