Red Dog Saloon in Nottingham

Juicy meaty cheesy crispy drippy delicious get in me yes

Ordered the £25 beef rib. Gotta say it was as tough as a pair of old boots. I couldn't cut it with the knife let alone bite it. I didn't want to complain so I continued to try chewing it but couldn't swallow much of it. I expected it to fall off the bone. The waitress came to ask us if all was good, I told her the rib was very tough to which she replied, "it can vary from piece to piece, possibly left smoking too long" Ok, I don't think I'll be back. My wife's brisket was nice and the onion rings were possibly the best I've had anywhere. But the star of the show, the rib on the bone was nothing but a let down.

Rustic, perhaps a bit too loud. Service and food were outstanding. We ordered a platter for several people. You should be very hungry 😁. It's better to order less for one person.

Friendly staff, nice surroundings, top quality BBQ. No complaints whatsoever.

Food was a bit cold. Venue was a bit cold. Beef rib was a bit cold and a little tough. Chips were a bit cold. Service was friendly but very slow considering the number of staff there appeared to be. I'm not rushing to go back but it was OK.

Ate here today and the food was delicious. Had the Cronos burger which was massive and full of different meat cuts. Staff were attentive and very helpful with recommendations. Would have been a 5 Star review, however I think having a tip option on top of already paying a 10% service charge was a bit sneaky.

Lola was great customer service, had good food and great time

Visitamos Red Dog Saloon, Nottingham después de asistir a un evento en la arena. Es la primera vez y la última vez que elegiríamos ir allí. La comida es extremadamente caro para lo que usted consigue. Tenía la costilla principal, venía en el plato más pequeño que he visto con 4 papas asadas y 1 pequeño pudín de Yorkshire congelado (un buen pudín de Yorkshire casero es tan fácil de hacer y almacenar que esto es simplemente ridículo). También venía con alguna forma de verdura cremosa, pero esto estaba en un tazón aparte porque no hay espacio en el plato pequeño. Se supone que se servía con salsa pero era más una crema espesa, la salsa estaba bien pero no era una salsa como se anunciaba. Por £ 25 era muy pobre, no cuchillo de carne tampoco que es una cosa pequeña, pero solo debería ser un estándar. Mi esposo tenía el Texas Trinity, este vino con 1 salchicha, 2 trozos pequeños de carne de res y una costilla de cerdo muy grasa que quedó en el plato. Sin patatas fritas, estas tenían que pedirse por separado, así que en conjunto esta comida era de £ 30, y un completo desperdicio de dinero. Nuestra factura llegó a más de £ 70 con 2 cocas de dieta y honestamente hay muchos mejores lugares que se puede comer en Nottingham por esa cantidad de dinero.

Dirty menus, poor service, overcooked food.

Incredible food, burgers were elite and staff were fabulous. Definitely on the expensive side for Nottingam but you really notice the exceptional quality of the food. Would highly recommend.

The restaurant is clean and looks great however the service was slow and inattentive. The food was far too sugary and sweet and the sides should’ve been included but were instead very expensive. For the strong money Red Dog is asking the food should’ve been much better.

Over rated and overpriced , looks amazing when viewing there burgers etc online . However once seated you quickly realise that it isn’t going to meet the hype they have promised . Restaurant is dirty , had a cold draught where I was seated which made me uncomfortable throughout and failed to be reseated upon asking . Food bland , dry and over salted I’ve had better chicken from high street vendors ! Vomit in the stairwell which still hadn’t been cleaned by the time we left . Probably best avoided if you want a genuine taste of the USA or even something remotely palatable .

If you want some actual meat on your food. Don’t bother. Ribs covered in just fat. And if you mention it, they just avoid having a discussion with you. Garbage food

Don’t bother. Group of 6 friends on a Saturday night. 3 starters, 6 mains, 3 beers and 1 bottle of wine, bill was £270. We don’t mind paying good money for good food but this was not that. Mediocre smokehouse style food, much better alternatives locally. Outrageously tiny portion of fries costing £5.50 in addition to the £15 burger. Warm drinks. Uncomfortable seating and lack of atmosphere. Very disappointing, we all wished we’d gone elsewhere.

Went in on a Monday lunchtime in half term. We were visiting family and stopped for lunch in the city and happened across this place. First impressions were great but it was pretty dead inside but it was a Monday I guess. Food was tasty but the portions were pretty measly for the price (approx £20ish each for just chicken tenders and burgers, without chips). The total bill came to £70 for three of us with just 3 diet cokes for drinks which seemed crazy expensive. Then the killer blow which seems to be rife everywhere these days - the 10% service charge automatically added to the bill. Why? I’m sure this place pays at least minimum wage so why do this? I loathe this tipping culture which has crept in. Such a shame as the great food was let down by expensive prices and the greedy service charge for what I’d just call standard service. Won’t be going back unfortunately

Food overpriced for what was served. My boyfriend was also served a glass of water, that I had to ask for many times, with a fly in it. Server was barely apologetic. If it was summer, I could’ve tried to let it go but even then it’s still disgusting, but we are in winter..? I was very shocked about their reaction to this. This should’ve received a proper apology or discount. Small portion of fries is £5.50. Cheeseburger is £21 and for what? They also brought a tall burger that obviously needs space on the smallest plate… Please never waste your time or money going here. If you read this and still end up going there and the same experience happens to you, you have no one else to blame, you have been warned.

Nice place but was let down by a few things firstly the burgers come on there own so you have get fries separate which brought up the price alot. The overall burger and fries were average at best, fried were chewy and burger was over cooked. When it comes to dessert we got flung this piece of paper with one dessert. Then we had to call for a waitress and she said she forgot about us to check if we wanted desserts. On the menu it missed the soft drinks too...they have them but they aren't noted anywhere.

3 stars for atmosphere because we were the only people in at this early time.

Qué decepción. Visitamos temprano un viernes por la noche como una mesa de 14. El restaurante estaba frío y no se calentó mucho a través de nuestro tiempo allí. Carecía de ambiente y no ofrecía una experiencia auténtica. El resultado de un restaurante frío es la comida fría. ¿Qué es peor que la comida fría? Comida fría muy cara. No voy a discutir la calidad de la comida, no hay problemas aquí, pero todo el menú era caro para lo que era. Tener que añadir £ 5. 50 por la porción más pequeña de papas fritas a cada comida era una broma. Nuestras hamburguesas se servían esencialmente en un platillo, lo que significaba que abrir la hamburguesa significaba dejar el pan en la mesa, junto con otros alimentos que elegí quitar para permitirme comerlo sin que se me cayera la comida. El plato no solo se veía horrible, era poco práctico, pero supongo que sin papas fritas incluidas en el pedido, se habría visto bastante solitario en un plato de cena. Ahora a los platos. A £ 35 cada persona y un mínimo de dos por plato, esperaba un poco más de lo que llegó. tuvimos dos platos diferentes de calidad y cantidad variable. Uno estaba bien, el otro era una broma. Piense cuidadosamente al ordenar, de hecho piense cuidadosamente en ir a otro lugar. Solo positivo fue el servicio. Nuestra camarera era muy agradable y el gerente eliminó la hamburguesa fría de la cuenta. ¿Regresaría? No. ¿Recomendaría? Absolutamente no. Muchos otros restaurantes en Nottingham que ofrecen una experiencia gastronómica mucho mejor.

Food was great, servers were all super lovely. Only issue is the sharing platters. The menu doesn't clearly state that you will be charged £34 PER PERSON. We ordered the platter, and ended up having to pay £70 for just a tray of meat. It's really not worth £70... maybe 40-50 in total, but super cheeky charging per person. Wouldn't have bothered ordering it if the menu clearly stated that you will be charged per person. Has put us off going back, as we've just thrown so much money down the drain.

The best chicken burgers in town! Was there with friend yesterday and ordered double chicken burgers Sando and it was amazing, chicken was juicy with a crunchy fried chicken batter, coleslaw great. Service was amazing, despite of full room of guests we felt well looked after, they were available, approachable and friendly! Definitely will come back! Highly recommended.

Overpriced but good was better than expected

I was at 'Red Dog' last night, and what an experience. The food was of course exceptional, but that wasn't a surprise to me. I knew that was coming, I've been here before, I know the drill. The Gooey Louis was just insane, and then I had a particular soft spot for the brisket also. However... potentially the best bit of the evening and experience as a whole, was our server Jimmy. The man just exuded quality in everything he did that night. The line between waiter and entertainer was blurred, but in a good way of course. Thank you for making the evening even better Jimmy, and for mastering the skill of serving in a restaurant capacity. Keep up the brilliant work and enjoy your Guinness out of your special glass.

I ordered a chicken & rib combo. We waited for almost an hour for the chicken to be burnt and dry and the rib to be cold. I’v had a bad stomach from it the next day. I think the tactics is to keep you waiting forever so then you’re hungry enough to eat anything and you don’t have the time to send the food back ( we had other activities lined up for my friends birthday) luckily we did some fun stuff after with good service etc. If this was the main thing we did it would’ve been a very disappointing evening

Always enjoy my time excellent food top quality and very friendly service from staff Will be going lots more

The Red Dog Saloon Experience: A BBQ Dream and a Masterclass in Hospitality I recently visited the Red Dog Saloon, and let me tell you—it wasn’t just a meal; it was an event. I ordered the holy grail of BBQ: the platter featuring brisket, pork, and the Gooey Louis burger. From the moment the food hit the table, it was clear I was about to experience culinary greatness. The brisket melted in my mouth like butter, the pork had the perfect balance of smoky and savory, and the Gooey Louis? It wasn’t just a burger; it was a towering, cheesy monument to decadence. But as good as the food was, it almost paled in comparison to the service. Our server, Jimmy, wasn’t just good—he was a virtuoso of the craft. The man didn’t just serve; he curated an experience. Upon learning it was my birthday, did Jimmy hesitate? I’ll let you be the judge of that. He brought me a free iced tea, an act of kindness that made me feel like royalty. And then, the pièce de résistance: candles on the Gooey Louis burger. Yes, you read that right—this legend of a server turned a beefy, cheesy masterpiece into a birthday cake. It was the most absurdly brilliant thing I’ve ever seen. Jimmy’s attention to detail, his genuine enthusiasm, and his ability to make every moment feel special made this visit unforgettable. If there’s a Hall of Fame for servers, Jimmy should be its founding member. Red Dog Saloon, you’ve outdone yourselves—not just with the food, but with the absolute hospitality wizardry of Jimmy. If you haven’t been, you need to go. And when you do, ask for Jimmy. Trust me, you won’t just have a meal—you’ll have a memory that lasts a lifetime.

No where near as good as it used to be, based on our last two visits. The last visit was 9pm on a Saturday, so late in the day but it was busy and bustling. The waitress waited until she had sat us down to tell us 'we don't have any of the BBQ meats left'. Again, it was late in the day, so I might have expected them to have run out of some things, presuming it is genuine cooked on the premises BBQ- but I was surprised they didn't think to prewarn us that they had nothing left at all. This left us with mainly the fried chicken to choose from. This was fresh and tasty as was the coleslaw ( though not as tasty as I remember when it was on the menu as 'louie's' fried chicken). There was a bit of a lack of attention to detail- no dip served with the chicken tenders; coleslaw served on the Texas toast making it soggy and mayonnaise. It was also really expensive- £5.50 for a tiny portion of fries. No longer feels like somewhere we would rush back to.

Extremely average and not well priced.

The burgers are to die for and the staff is lovely,i will deffo come back🙌

Had a lovely time here when we came for lunch. we were sat on the bar side as my boyfriend wanted to watch the football, but there was quieter seating available. Our waitress was so lovely and the staff seemed to work well as a team. I was impressed by the portion of onion rings and mozzarella sticks we had on the side.

La comida era abslolutley encantador sin duda volveremos. El ambiente era muy agradable y relajado y el servidor Jimmy era muy agradable, servicial y un crédito a la empresa

I recently visited Red Dog in Nottingham and had a great experience. The food was delicious—flavorful and well-prepared. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming, making the whole visit enjoyable. I'll definitely be back!

When me and my family arrived at the restaurant we were welcomed immediately by a friendly waitress. The food was delicious , we shared a platter for 4 and we even had to take some home. Definitely recommend and would visit again.

The food was amazing and the staff were exceptional and very friendly. The atmosphere is very welcoming and warm. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back!

from the interior and decor to the staff the service was excellent, I stumbled upon this place on a night out with friends and was pleasantly surprised, the food was enjoyable and delicious. I would 100% recommend

Red Dog Saloon in Nottingham is an absolute gem for anyone craving a hearty meal in a vibrant atmosphere. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm, welcoming vibe that sets the perfect tone for an enjoyable evening. The decor is a mix of rustic charm and modern flair, making it a great spot for both casual dinners and special occasions. I will definitely be dining here again!

Great atmosphere and amazing food! The staff friendly and attentive. Definitely order the brisket or beef rib plate, it is amazing

Lovely food, great staff who are very friendly and quick service. Definitely order a side of the buffalo sauce it is amazing!

Had a wonderful experience at red dog. The staff couldn’t have been more friendly and easy to talk to. There was a great atmosphere in the building with sports playing one side and a more restaurant orientated side. The selections of drinks is extensive with many cocktails to chose from and the waitress let us know they can adapt most of these to be mocktails which was great. The food was brilliant, burgers are full of flavour and served slightly pink (unless ordered as well done) which made them juicy. They have many options with loads of different toppings to choose from. I would highly recommend red dog saloon for any occasion really, will definitely be returning.

Me and my family we had very nice experience, the food was very nice, the staff was kind and helpful. I will definitely to there again.

I came into the restaurant at lunchtime the other day, and was promptly seated and served buy a waitress- she was very prompt and very helpful when ordering. I ended up ordering a classic double cheese burger well done with fries and both were great! The fries well seasoned and the burger moist even though well done and had a good ratio of toppings! Would eat here again for sure and have recommended to friends in the area!

Really enjoyed lunch at red dog saloon, very welcoming and great service despite it being pretty busy. I got the Hickory burger and my partner got the beef rib plate. Portion sizes and quality was great we only needed 1 side between the two of us.

The food was stunning, a tad expensive but Jimmy is a great server and very welcoming ☺️

Good, drinks and service were very good. 10/10 recommend.

Great food, amazing service… thank you Lance for the experience 💪

First time visit, was heading to brewdog but didn't realise how small it was (be warned, I'd strongly recommend reserving - I've never had to do this at other brewdogs...)- anyway no space on a Saturday afternoon (3pm), so went round corner to Red Dog - a good call... Service was excellent, quick, and professional. Staff helped with portion sizes which was good so we didn't end up over ordering. Great burgers, sides also good. Top tip if you go for a burger I'd suggest you only need 1 side between 2 people. Bill came to around £30 each incl. alcoholic drinks so about par these days. Would I go back, yes. Recommended 👍

atmosphere was amazing! staff very friendly and the food was delicious!

The atmosphere was lovely with very friendly service, and perfect sized portions. Food was great quality.

Atmosphere great , boxing on pints flowing , not overly loud . Female serving staff great , but male asked us if we needed sauces , we said yes , he never brought any . Issue comes from food , tiny portion of chips , very overpriced. The burger I got was warm at best , supposed to be gooey , cold rubber motz sticks on to , bacon that was just almost all fat ( had to remove from burger ) and top of bun covered in mayo that wasn't supposed to be on the burger , cba waiting to removed bacon , scraped off mayo , wiped off the excess on nap kin . No BBQ meats on this day so can't speak of that , but burger was a cold grim mess , worse than a 5guys

Saturday afternoon 4th January first visit table for two, Camden Pale Ale crisp & fresh & friut cider. Rodeo & Doomsday burger & shared some fries, possibly one of the tastiest burgers we have had, looked quite lost on the small plate should include fries. Sadly, the pricing lets it down. This place would have been packed if it were more affordable. the total bill with drinks £51 had the service charge removed £46.

Saturday afternoon 4th January first visit table for two, Camden Pale Ale crisp & fresh & friut cider. Rodeo & Doomsday burger & shared some fries, possibly one of the tastiest burgers we have had, looked quite lost on the small plate should include fries. Sadly, the pricing lets it down. This place would have been packed if it were more affordable. the total bill with drinks £51 had the service charge removed £46.

Just OK to be honest. Food is seriously over priced and you can get very similar cuisine elsewhere for half the price. If you like paying 20 pounds for a burger with no fries be my guest. I wouldn't bother again.

We booked to have a meal on new year's eve with family and friends. Unfortunately this ended up being a big mistake. The staff seemed intoxicated at 630pm (staff had beem seen drinking) onwards and then struggled to undertake there duties, our meals came out at 3 different stages, at least 15 minutes from our first lot to the kids meals arriving last. To cap it all off when I complained to the waitress that 2 meals of chicken on the bone were still bright red inside and uncooked, I was then passed a message back from the manager saying the chicken was fine to eat as it had been probed (this food then got left), around 3 hours later I found my self being violently sick for around an hour. The following morning i wakeup with a rash all over my face, after speaking to a doctor friend, he advised me that I had food poisoning, which I already new this to be the case I wouldn't advise anyone to eat here as the staff are not capable and the preparation of the food is way below minimum standard and very over priced for the quality

Felt like I was in an episode of kitchen nightmares. Had read the trip advisor reviews about poor service but decided to give them the benefit of doubt. Arrived to a cold and strange smelling restaurant- I had expected amazing smells of bbq meat and a relaxed vibe but the place was empty and devoid of any kind of atmosphere. Served quickly arrived to take our orders - immediately stated that something wasn’t available. Fine. Server then came back 5 minutes later to say another item wasn’t available for a meat platter - we asked if we could substitute it (pork ribs for beef ribs) and she said no because of the price difference… could have easily waived this considering our order was over £100 or even suggested covering it with the £2 price difference. At this point I gave up - the remaining options were just burgers which is not what I wanted nor expected from an ‘authentic’ bbq restaurant. Don’t waste your time or money.

Food was dry and tasted off! We had the platter and wouldn’t recommend it at all, meat all tasted bad, wouldn’t recommend this place at all!

Visited red dog on 17th December at 12:30pm. We have been numerous times before and have been disappointed the last few occasions but I wanted to give it another go as I know how good they can be. Wow, so glad we did. Food was perfect, service was brilliant. The servers took extra time to talk us through options and preferences and were very friendly and personable. Food came out piping hot and absolutely delicious, best burger I have eaten in years. I had a double cheese burger and my partner had a solo platter. We can’t wait to come back.

Great for a date night or relaxed meal the burgers were great and the pork ribs are to die for, proper authentic bbq smoke just like the states.

Visited on a Saturday night and received quick service. However the beer we received was flat and the food is overpriced for small portions. I had the chicken tenders for 16.50 and found them dry. We also were over charged for a drink that they initially forgot to bring us. When we said the beer we received was flat the response was that it did look flat by the waitress but a refund or fresh drink was not offered to us. A nice idea and menu but would not recommend.

I wasn't a fan. 2 of us enjoyed our meals. 2 of us didn't. The onion rings on my burger were freezing cold and the bacon was rock hard I couldn't get through it. The chips were stone cold too. However my son loved his children's meal. It was all abit hit and miss. But overall not worth £97 for 4 burgers and 4 cokes.

Lovely food, a bit pricey, staff was fantastic

Not what I expected I have been to the USA quite a few times and this just isn’t America food bit of a mish mash put together and the drinks are extremely expensive don’t think I will be rushing back here soon

Food is so flavourful and portions are huge, really likes the beef short rib and Mac & cheese

When I bit into my chicken I got a mouth full of blood. My husband took the dish to the bar as I was crying and very upset. They immediately took it away, apologised, and assured me the manager would come talk with me asap. He took a long time to come (I was not made a priority), had an awful attitude, refused to compensate mine and my husbands meal (only the bloody chicken) and informed me I couldn't possibly get sick as the chicken is 'fresh'. That is not how salmonella and campylobacter work, and it's terrifying the restaurant manager doesn't understand basic food safety.

Good food but pricey for a burger. Not served with fries cost £23 for one burger. Food only tastes as good as the price sometimes

We turned up without a reservation but they managed to squeeze us in. So glad they did. The food was absolutely amazing. Our server was fantastic but unfortunately can't remember her name. I recommend the burnt ends and the Mac and cheese. The burgers looked amazing. Can highly recommend eating here. You need to open a restaurant in York as we're only in Nottingham a few times a year for gigs.

Average food but overpriced. Tv was on very loud and it was very cold when you took the trek to the toilet. Had to send chips back as cold, replaced them but that took 15 minutes. There are many cheaper places that do better food, however the milk shake was very good.

Went with a friend and both ordered the New York Platter each, the food was passable (chicken tenders were the highlight, very tender insides and crunchy coating) but didn't seem like anywhere near enough quality nor quantity to justify the price. The service was very good and the atmosphere was nice - seems like a decent place to go if you want to go and watch the football for sure. The mens toilets however are in an absolute state of disrepair - three taps and two of them didn't work and one was a dribble, the taps area seems to be utterly rusted over. Overall, flaws aside I'd say maybe check it out if you are looking for something to try or want somewhere to watch the football, but don't expect to be blown away.

Good and hearty food, french fries are disgusting wrapped in something spicy -disgusting. I just like plain french fries! Camden stout was not available. The service is good and friendly.

Booked in here for our work Christmas meal. Communication prior to the meal was brilliant. Service really good and the food was great too. Nothing to moan about and will definitely be coming again

Definitely the place for a quick American meat fix!

Visited again Saturday evening tried the oregon platter was a great experience well cooked presented awesome flavours well recommended

Amazing. The food was gorgeous. Service was quick and staff were friendly. The decor was rustic modern vibes, very nice low lightning. I would definitely recommend it to everyone, if in Nottingham.

Very disappointed, food was mediocre at best, burgers served on side plates, Philly cheesesteak was not very nice at all, very bland, cheese wiz on it which was disgusting. Very expensive for what it was, won’t be returning again.

Excellent food, great customer service and rich environment.

Very good BBQ which we could barely finish. Staff were very good and very considerate of allergies. It's quite expensive but you do get money's worth with the quantity. I would go again.

Great food. Burgers are amazing and messy. Not keen on the mandatory service charge.

It's got to be the best meal I've had outside of home. It's worth every penny you spend.

Lola was an amazing and very helpful Thank you

We got 2 of the Kentucky platters, 1 Oregon platter and 2 plates. I kid you not, when I say this food blew us all away. We are all big eaters and very much prefer American style food over anything. This is by far the best we have experienced. 3.5 hours after eating we were all regularly groaning for being so full and satisfied. The taste of these dishes was unrivalled. Definitely returning.

Great food and atmosphere for a special occasion as it is pricey - worth it though. Great service from Lola - huge thanks

Really good flavour and the ribs and chicken were extremely tender. It is a bit pricey tho, especially since no sides are included with the burgers.

Really nice food, our waitress Kaylah was brill 🤩 made some nice mocktails up for us xx

Really nice meal! Kaylah was lovely. Ribs incredible

Been here couple of times before, and it is nice in here,and the food is nice. Yesterday I was with my family, everyone ordered burgers and I ordered ribs, and when I ate half of the beef ribs, I pulled a long hair out of my mouth. When the personel asked is everything ok I said that I pulled the hair out of my mouth and she said that she is sorry and moved to the other customer. My husband didn't mind it so we didn't make a big deal out of it. But as a restaurant that has prices like this and our receipt was over 170£ I think that the serious restaurant should have excluded that meal from the receipt. Overall nice restaurant but after this will not go there again. In order to respond to the comment below, I understand you have to write something to not look so bad in this situation, but it doesn't have to be a lie. I was with my family of 6, and no one seen anything differently from what I have said in this review. Im not much offended by the hair in the food, but with no action taken at all when I said that I pulled out the hair of my mouth wrapped in meat I was chewing, and now later I see your respond. Best wishes to you that this doesn't happen to other customer, and please if it does show some respect. Thank you

The service and atmosphere of the place was great, however, the food wasn’t great - we had asked for a double XL burger and we did not get this Myself and partner have been sick all night following both having burgers and the burnt ends Definitely not worth £80, really disappointed with yesterdays meal

Very nice but the prices are extortionate, especially the fries. £5 for this????

Lola provided great service. Listening patiently to us whilst we were looking to customise our platter. Great staff, great vibes, would come again. Would recommend!

Food was delicious.. I asked for no onions, but they came with my food which spolit it a little

Came here for my birthday, with my family. Food was really nice but a bit expensive. Service was excellent from the young lady who looked after us. Atmosphere was good but let down by the state of the toilets downstairs. Broken toilets and would not flush, or been flushed. More importantly no water out of the taps so no hand wash. Very poor for a restaurant in Nottingham

Waited for over an hour for food, was offered a drink to balance out.

I'm a huge American BBQ fan so was looking forward to this. It promised a lot but the food was just average, not enough smoke or bbq flavours coming through but the food was cooked well enough in and of itself

Red dog saloon isn’t the place to go for authentic barbecue food in Nottingham. Upon our arrival, we were informed that there was no chicken available at all, which limited my wife's options. We arrived yesterday, intrigued by the hype surrounding this place on social media, but we were instantly disappointed. We ordered a few drinks, but the first ones we received were flat. We asked to have them replaced, and the replacements also arrived flat, as if they had just been topped up with a bit of fizz. Next, we ordered our food. My wife chose a burger since there was no chicken available, while I went for the Texas Trinity plate. When the food arrived, it was another letdown. My wife only received the burger, so we inquired whether it came with fries. The server didn’t mention or say anything, and eventually, they brought out some fries dumped them on the table and walked away, which were later added to our bill. For the price of £13-£16 for a burger, should we really have to pay an additional £5.50 for a small tin of fries? A We ordered the Texas Trinity plate, which costs £24.50, and were shocked by the portion size—it looked more like a kids' meal. For that price, we received barely a teaspoon of coleslaw, two thin slices of pickled cucumber—supposedly the side dish—two slices of brisket, a small bony piece of pork shoulder, a hotdog, and a cheap slice of white bread that was untoasted.) Overall, we felt it was a waste of time and money to eat here. I recommend heading just 10 minutes up the road to Hickory’s Smokehouse —it’s far better and definitely worth the money!

Was quite excited to dine here as it seemed right up my street. However, going at 5pm on a Wednesday night and it not being busy at all (about 8 tables when we arrived), they hadn't even wiped the table down they reserved for us. Fast forward 5 minutes and we got our order taken pretty friendly-ly. Another 10 minutes before our drink came out. A little long for a singular pint and a coke, when no other drinks were being made. Over 40 minutes later our food came out. We were apologised to just before about the wait, but rather hastily. The food itself was fine. Lukewarm, despite the wait. And the actual burger didn't taste of anything, it felt like they were throwing fancy toppings at it to make it taste good. And it did actually taste good, to their credit. But it was a lot of money to pay for an average burger each and fries to share, as they aren't included in the high price. We then had to beg for the bill, despite there being three staff at the bar chatting, and not one of us clearing our table or asking us how our food was at any point. Very disappointed, wouldn't waste your money. There's plenty of other great places to eat in Nottingham!

Decent food and good service but very pricy for what it offers.

Absolutely fantastic. Brisket is to die for. Pricey for BBQ, but definitely worth it. 😋

Worst burger I’ve ever had - way to salty

damn - come out of here 1 stone heavier. Food was immense, got a bit greedy lol definate treat venue to come back to

Great place, been several times and will definitely be going back too

JUST GO TO HICKORYS INSTEAD We drove over 40 miles to try the red dog in Nottingham. We arrived an were seated quickly. The waitress came and took our order. This is when the issues started. So we ordered. After 15 mins the waitress comes back and tells me there's no chicken. (Why wouldnt you state this as people enter) anyway it annoyed me but I decided to order something else. Also they don't even have a soft drinks menu. So in essence they can bring you a lemonade and charge you whatever they want for it. But bavk to the food after a very short wait all the food was brought to the table. Remember I said the food came out quickly. The fries were stone cold they also brought us x2 mozzarella sticks when our order was 1 mozzarella stick and a mac n cheese. I called the waiter as the waitress had obviously gone to Narnia. He wasn't english(wish is obviouslynot an issue BUT) he looked confused as hell when I told him this is not what we ordered. He took the extra mozzarella sticks I.stead of just allowing us to have them. My partner asked for some salt. And that's when he decided to join the waitress in narnia because we never saw him again. The food wasn't anything special. But the mac n cheese was foul its just pasta in the funniest cheese sauce. My partners brioche was burnt. We complained about all these things at the time we were there stated we'd never com back. They offered us a drink to try and make up for it. That's when we decided to leave as I was gettin angrier by the experience and didn't want to cause any trouble. So overall just avoid this place completely. I have noticed they do reply to comments. But in absolutely no way do they try to offer resolutions. They just say sorry for your experience. Also £11 for a cocktail. And you literally sit in the window to see a sign across the road at another food establishment offering 2 cocktails for £10. Overall red dog saloon is shocking from the food to the staff to the management that will reply terribly to this.

Amazing food, lovely staff The milkshake was incredible