Pubs, dining and things to do near The City Ground
Where to drink, eat and kill time before kickoff at The City Ground. Pubs, restaurants and attractions within walking distance, ranked by how close they are to the ground.
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Places to eat near The City Ground
Restaurants and cafes within walking distance of the ground. Same source, same ranking, useful when you want food before the pub.
- DE GRILL284 m · 4 min walk · ★ 4.5
Near the City Ground and reviews praise fast, tasty Caribbean food and friendly service, but mixed ratings include slow service and poor food quality.
459 Beckhampton Rd, Nottingham NG5 5PT, UK - Robin Hood Fish Bar300 m · 4 min walk · ★ 4.3
Right by the ground and reviews praise “amazing food” and “best prices,” but it’s a generic fish-and-chip takeaway with no Forest matchday/football tie.
Nottinghamshire city Council, 451 Beckhampton Rd, Nottingham NG5 5PT, UK - Jioberi Fresh810 m · 10 min walk · ★ 5.0
Within a 10 min walk and 5 recent 5★ reviews praise tasty, friendly food, but it’s a generic sandwich/cafe spot with no clear matchday or Forest tie.
252 Beckhampton Rd, Nottingham NG5 5PA, UK
Kumar's Cob Shop811 m · 10 min walk · ★ 4.4Within a 10 min walk of The City Ground, this highly rated cob shop/Indian food spot (5 reviews averaging 4.4) is a good matchday pre/post-game meal option.
252 Beckhampton Rd, Nottingham NG5 5NE, UK- Best Fry827 m · 10 min walk · ★ 4.5
Within a 10 min walk and rated 4.5, but reviews only mention chips and consistency with no Nottingham Forest matchday or stadium connection.
230 Beckhampton Rd, Nottingham NG5 5PA, UK - Tak Yin830 m · 10 min walk · ★ 4.4
Chinese takeaway/restaurant a short walk from the ground with several positive reviews, but no matchday/Forest-specific mentions and one recent 1★ complaint about food quality.
228 Beckhampton Rd, Nottingham NG5 5PA, UK - Sea King Fish Bar1.2 km · 15 min walk · ★ 4.1
A nearby fish-and-chips takeaway (a short 15 min walk) with several positive reviews, but no matchday/Forest link and mixed recent service complaints.
15 Bestwood Park Dr W, Nottingham NG5 5DF, UK - Pizza Babylon1.2 km · 16 min walk · ★ 4.4
Nearby pizza takeaway with mostly positive reviews for cheap, generous pizzas, but no matchday/Forest link and mixed 1★ food-quality complaints.
139 Oxclose Ln, Daybrook, Nottingham NG5 6FN, UK - The Golden Phoenix1.5 km · 18 min walk · ★ 4.4
Chinese buffet restaurant with 5 recent reviews praising food, service, and parking, but no Nottingham Forest or matchday connection and it’s a 15 min walk away.
Oxclose Hotel, 37 Oxclose Ln, Arnold, Daybrook, Nottingham NG5 6FZ, UK
Things to do near The City Ground
Local landmarks, club museums and other matchday-adjacent stops, ranked by distance from the ground.
- Bestwood Country Park1.3 km · 16 min walk · ★ 4.6
A large woodland park with free parking and wildlife reviews, but it’s not football-specific and is a longer walk from The City Ground.
Park Rd, Bestwood Village, Nottingham NG6 8TQ, UK - Southglade Park1.4 km · 18 min walk · ★ 4.2
A nearby park with football pitches and a small cafe, but reviews describe mainly dog walking and family use, not matchday Forest fan rituals.
Southglade Rd, Nottingham NG5 5GU, UK
Upcoming matches at The City Ground

Nottingham ForestvsLeedsSat 22 Aug · 14:00 · Premier League
Nottingham ForestvsTottenhamSat 5 Sept · 14:00 · Premier League
Nottingham Forest WvsWatford WSun 13 Sept · 13:00 · Women's Championship
Nottingham ForestvsCoventrySat 19 Sept · 16:30 · Premier League
Nottingham Forest WvsAston Villa WWed 23 Sept · 18:00 · WSL Cup
FAQ
- What's the closest pub to The City Ground?
- The Butchers pencil (1.4 km away, about a 17-minute walk).
- What's the highest-rated pub near The City Ground?
- The Butchers pencil (4.8★ on Google, 1.4 km from the ground).
- What's near The City Ground on matchday?
- We've indexed 1 pub, 9 places to eat and 2 attractions within walking distance of The City Ground, sourced from Google Places and ranked by distance from the ground.
- What's the next match at The City Ground?
- Nottingham Forest vs Leeds on Saturday 22 August at 14:00, pubs typically open 2 to 3 hours before kickoff.
