The Flying Circus in Newark and Sherwood

Great pub with a cracking vibe, some really good beers for the real ale lovers. Don’t be put off by the outside as the inside is warm and friendly.

In planning our spring road trip we were recommended to read about this amazing pub venue in Newark..,we loved the idea, so decided to build the trip around a gig there…and Newark itself..What a place!! Great staff , superb vibe, reasonable beer..Tony and the boys have done a superb job, don’t miss out.. As they say, if you like good music and good beer, with friendly clientele to boot, make sure you go there.. brilliant

Love this pub, great selection of ales and forign beers. no nonsence pub selling great beers with no nonsence decor, which we like. Hate all the stainless steel and glass and frills type of places. 5 minute walk from the market place, worth seeking out if you want a decent beer or two

This place is off the beaten path but not really it has great pub scene and a great patio with seats and picnic benches with lots of room for everyone

Have not eaten a meal for a long time but go in there irregularly for a beer. Absolutely great selection of ales and beers Pub staff friendly and knowledgeable

Just been done up you can now sit upstairs in what was a small pub but with the biggest outdoor seating area in Newark good real ale and Belgian bottles

full of character - we caught some live Blues on a friday night - sitting areas good - friendly staff

This is a great pub with the finest selection of ales and beers going. Don’t expect to get a meal, but if you want a good evening out in a pub with a good friendly crowd, and a great selection of ales, then this is probably your place. Can be a bit crowded when they have music.

Loads of real and craft ales to choose from. Great surroundings often live music to entertain you whilst you make a choice if you don’t find anything you like on the pumps then their is a wide range of bottled beers to try as well

I always visit the Flying Circus when in Newark. It's got loads of character but the highlight is the great selection of beers. Definitely worth visiting if you enjoy a beer and a proper pub.

Nice place to sit for a few drinks, bar has plenty of choice of craft and keg beers which are changed on a regular, basis so there is always something new to try. Staff are friendly and there’s often live music. Definitely worth a stop off on the Newark real ale trail you might be tempted to stay a while!

Very good pub, especially for those who like to listen to good rock or blues while enjoying their pint. The only place of this type in Newark. My only disappointment arises from very limited selection of food.

Always has a nice range of drinks and always some new ones on! Good staff and fantastic bands on regularly!

good for real ale and live music (for which there is a staged area.) great atmosphere and welcoming staff.

Este pub tiene una opción deliciosa de cervezas de barril y de botella tanto. La selección de artesanías de la cerveza es genial! El pub en sí es tradicional y tiene carácter dentro. Hay un pequeño escenario/piso para bandas en vivo en aquí. La zona exterior es muy grande con otro bar de noche fuera. Aunque la vista exterior no es más que un callejón, cuando está lleno y especialmente en una noche de veranos el ambiente aquí es excepcional. Aunque no comimos aquí la comida parecía y olía increíble.Volveremos aquí cuando esté en la zona.

Excelente establecimiento de agua potable. Está listado en la guía buena cerveza biblia (ale de bebedor para las que se merece ser. Tenía 4 cambio de cervezas, Oldershaw rubia fue comprada en aquí, y estaba bien cuidada. Tiene el fin de las bandas en que estoy seguro de que es una buena noche fuera. Llamaría aquí cuando en Newark.

Agradable pub, pero la única comida era la elección de un sandwich y fue carne. El sandwich parecía pequeño. ¿Por qué ofrecen un menú con sólo un sándwich? ¿Cuáles son vegetarianos y veganos para hacer o para cualquiera que no quiera que un tipo de sandwich.

Fab venue for live music most Fridays and weekends - the landlord is to be congratulated. The bar staff are very welcoming. Great acoustics. There's also a relaxing area upstairs.

nice quirky pub ...good range of ales and pleasant bar staff...live bands in good venue....near local eateries

What a gem of a pub selling proper ale and great live music. Lots of real ale on offer Friendly staff. Clean toilets. Pity there aren't more pubs like this it has real atmosphere. Definitely will return.

Impresiones iniciales eran buenas, el diseño y la decoración era buena.

Metimos en un rápido, buena pinta selección pero por desgracia el pub estaba muerto pero fue un martes!

Este pub es genial entrar para tomar una copa por la tarde y temprano en la noche antes de que se llena. Una chimenea crepitante del carbón y estar bien es muy bonito en un día los inviernos! Hay cervezas interesantes para elegir, así como IPA, s y sidra. Siempre hay buena música en vivo y jugar juegos blues band. Un buen lugar para ir si estás de visita en Newark para una bebida de calidad y un ambiente relajante.

Llamado aquí y nos encantó. Dinero Tema python brilla a través y muy bien cuidado y sirve cervezas. Una chimenea crepitante hizo frío sábado por la tarde perfecta. Pequeños detalles como punto de carga bien. Personal excelente y muy amable. Sin duda, un pub volver

We like the IPAs available and some of the beers. To a certain extent paying a premium was not a problem. Thankfully other local establishments are catching up with the beers and most are head and shoulder above the Flying Circus when it comes to customer service. It is a shame that there is no attempt to make people feel welcome and when we raised an issue with some wine the response was 'well we sell lots of it!'. In short we will only be back if every pub in newark closes along with the supermarkets.

My new favourite bar when I visit Newark . The amazing range of beers a ciders will keep me in something new to try for some time .

Called in as The Flying Circus was part of the Newark Civil War Ale Trail; unfortunately it was the worst of the six pubs we visited that day - very average ale and the bar staff appeared disinterested in our custom.

Weeks holiday so visited many places this one definitely needs a cleaner. Went in mid morning and the chairs were thick dust round under the seats also seats need a clean. Floor looked like it had not been swept or mopped for weeks. Table was tacky and also unclean. Plus side beer my husband had was good he said.

Great pub if you like craft ales. Great outdoor area and a great live music supporter. All sorts of world beers to try and the best of Brittish.

Really liked the quirky nature of this bar, however listening to the regulars rip a group of trans people apart after they left ruined the atmosphere for me. Will not come back. Avoid if you are an open minded person with a live and let live attitude.

Visited with a group of friends, all the ales were of good quality both on draft and keg. The place was busy and all the staff were helpful and friendly baring one. A woman refused to serve one of our party some tap water with ice as she wasn't feeling to well and said she had to buy bottled water. This was the only place in Newark that did this, shame really as it spolit our visit.

We started off our evening with a visit to the Flying Circus and had a pint of Hairy Helmet Ale and a White Wine Spritzer accompanied by a locally sourced pork pie. We were so impressed by this wonderful little pub that we returned the next day for their legendary Cuban Sandwich for lunch before beginning our journey home.

I absolutely love the flying circus. I regularly attend this pub for the wide selection of drinks, a lot of which that you cannot get from elsewhere in Newark. It has a lovely atmosphere, a nice outdoor seating area and very friendly staff however I think even all of this is overshadowed by the phenomenal Cuban sandwich! My friends and I absolutely love this sandwich, it is incredible value for money and so tastey I would definitely recommend that people stop by and that you order one of those. Highly recommend this pub!

Really great pub. A wide selection of beers and ciders. The decor is really cool and quirky. There is a big beer garden and a comfy seating area upstairs. I believe it's dog friendly too :)

really great staff & beers something for everyone in here no matter what taste you have & they also have themed evenings

The staff in the bar make you more than welcome & the pleasant atmosphere is worth a visit alone.Real ale, the new brew beers & the old classics are all available, all served with care. There is also music on a Friday, Saturday & Sunday plus various open mic times if you want to have a go.Highly recommended.

Quirky little bar, clean, open fire [always a bonus] and a good range of beers, not cheap, £3 for a half of smokey porter.

Warm welcome and an excellent choice of beers. Very pleasant bar staff who were able to advise on the beers and happy to let you try small samples.

A great range of real ales with very good food to soak it up. I love visiting this lovely pub. The pub always attracts good people who love to enjoy its ambience and the atmosphere that goes with the beers.

Excellent variety of choice of beers, lagers and ciders. Staff extremely helpful and willing to explain the choices with you. Especially enjoyed the Hells lager!

On our way home from Newark having popped into a few other pubs and walked straight out as they were far more akin to a creche'... what has happened to a relaxing pint in a local pub... We popped into the flying circus... good music - wonderful selection of beers... in fact too many... though no problem as the landlord provided a taste of a few before deciding I would have a 'punch in the face'! definitely going to become a regular haunt... too many places in Newark have decided to cater for the masses and sacrificed their integrity and USP... not here, good on you Flying Circus... we'll definitely be back.

If your unsure what you want to drink. bit like real ale, head here. you will not be let down with choice. such a wide range of beers. a lovely venue with great staff and live music regularly.

I really like the selection of real ales and ciders they have. Never had a bad pint here. I'd recommend La Chouffe.

We were wandering around Newark and on a small outdoor sign "Cuban Sandwich", well had to go try one. It was authentic (bread was not right though), unlike a restaurant in Nottingham who had a Cuban sandwich on their menu.Beer is excellent. Service was great, thanks Heidi! Music was great as well and the pub decor "fun"!

Stopped in with family and dog to get out of the cold. Very pleasant surprise.Great selection of beers with something to suit every taste. Picked the "Bad Kitty" which was a delicious dark ale which could have happily sat drinking all day. Staff were friendly and very knowledgeable regarding the ales. Allowed our dog (big dog!) into the bar and he got alot of fuss, treats and water.Quirky decor but really suited the place well. Warm and very welcoming unlike alot of pubs that can feel abit "clinical" and pretentious. If you want a great homely welcome and fantastic beer, pop in.

What an amazing selection of Craft Beer. All flavours for all tastes. Definitely worth the visit. The staff are extremely pleasant and well knowledgeable.

We really enjoy regular visits to this pub, which often has free live entertainment. Wide variety of ales, lagers & porters. Staff always helpful, friendly and efficient. We highly recommend this venue.

Stumbled upon this place while I was working in the area. Lovely clean relaxing pub with a good selection of real ales. Will definitely make a point of visiting this one again when in the area. 5 star.

Many Real Ales to choose from, lovely themed pub, indoor and outdoor seating plus a lounge area upstairs, friendly staff and Live music on the weekends

Great atmosphere perfect if you want a lively place to sit a drink one of the best in Newark prices are reasonable too not sure about food though

A very nice pub in Newark .On of my favourite list places to drink. Can get very busy needs to be taken into consideration but as long as you don't mind it's a very nice pub.

My husband and I visited this pub recently and were taken back at the selection of great craft ales, beers and ciders. The landlords are excellent and welcoming, the decor interesting and eclectic. Well worth a visit.

This place is great!! An absolute must-visit whether you’re a Monty Python fan or not. The standard of decoration throughout is playful and bright with cheeky references such as “Romans Go Home” in Latin on the wall outside and a dead parrot in the corner. The craft beer selection is just as playful with unusually-named tipples such as “Beavertown Gamma Ray” on offer. Many, many beers available that I’ve never seen anywhere else, never mind in the rest of Newark! The staff were all very nice and helpful, and have clearly “bought-in” to the comedy atmosphere of the place. Can’t wait to go back and try more of their beers! Food is on offer but we didn’t sample it on this visit - looked alright though!

A great selection of beer and ciders, the pub looked great with it's Monty Python theme, staff were very friendly and the band Jack'o'Lanterns or something like that were really good, will definitely be going again.

A real gem of a pub.Plenty of real ales to choose from, cracking atmosphere, this is my type of pub, just wish I couldve stayed longer.