Bus/Tram line: South Notts ‘The One,
Navy 2, 3, 4, 48, (N48)
Other lines: Green 5, 6, (N6), 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Bus stop name: Arkwright St
Open: Mon-Thu 11-11, Fri-Sat 11-12, Sun 12-11
Beers: Castle Rock Sheriffs Tipple, Harvest Pale, Hemlock, Preservation, Elsie Mo and Screech Owl and four guests (including one mild and the monthly wildlife special); also one traditional cider or perry.
Description:
The Vat is a traditional, single bar drinkers’ pub, so named with tongue firmly in cheek because of its proximity to the tax offices. It is the brewery tap for the next-door Castle Rock brewery; tours may be booked through the pub. It is a quiet pub, geared for conversation, except on the last Sunday of every month when the Hot Club, a gypsy guitar band, plays in the early evening. There are a few tables on the patio at the front for outdoor lovers and smokers. Cards, dominoes and various board games are available if you fancy a little distraction. Food is served at lunchtimes, Monday to Friday only, but various filled rolls are on offer while stocks last.