Nottingham

Vat and Fiddle

The Vat and Fiddle is Castle Rock Brewery’s beloved brewery tap.

Thirteen cask beers greet you on entering the Vat, showcasing the largest available range of Castle Rock beers. They are joined by guest beers from local and national breweries, and an award-winning assortment of ciders. You’ll also find a great selection of beers in keg, bottle and can, alongside a full menu of wines, spirits and soft drinks.

This 1930s art deco-style building sits beneath the iconic blue tower of Castle Rock Brewery. It is comprised of multiple cosy areas with the adjoining Golding’s Room and Visitors’ Centre.

To the rear of the pub, a large beer garden spills into the brewery yard. It’s the perfect spot to catch some afternoon rays and enjoy the freshest possible pint.

Between the Vat and the brewery is the Old Cold Store, an industrial event space with a private bar.

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Contact

12 Queensbridge Rd, Nottingham NG2 1NB, UK

0115 985 0611 | vatandfiddle@castlerockbrewery.co.uk

Opening times

Food

On the bar

13 x cask beer lines
6 x craft keg lines, plus lager and cider in keg
A full menu of wine, spirits, real cider and soft drinks

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Facilities

Dog friendly

Family friendly

Outdoor seating

Food Served

Vegan dining

Event space for hire

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Vat and Fiddle

Events & Tours

08/07/2022

CANCELLED: Vandoliers at The Old Cold Store

Vandoliers, are the next wave of Texas music. The six-piece Dallas-Fort Worth group channels all that makes this vast state unique: tradition, modernity, audacity, grit, and—of course—size. Their unique blend of alternative country puts it all together for an enthralling ride down a fresh Lone Star highway.

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09/07/2022

The U2 Experience Band at The Old Cold Store

Four outstanding and highly experienced musicians united by a common passion – their love of the music of the legendary U2 across the decades – have joined forces to deliver a breath-taking show that will have you imagining that U2 are performing personally for you…

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16/07/2022

Mangata Festival at The Old Cold Store

Nottingham's newest metal festival featuring; Conan, Draconian Reign, Palm Reader, Replica Jesus, Syncolima, The Five Hundred, and Those Once Loyal.

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17/09/2022

GBH and NOOSE at The Old Cold Store

1970s street punk pioneers, GBH bring the noise to The Old Cold Store alongside local punk rock heroes, NOOSE.

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01/10/2022

John Otway at The Old Cold Store

John Otway is an English singer-songwriter who has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona. Catch him at The Old Cold Store for a taste of his offerings!

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11/10/2022

The Burning Hell at The Old Cold Store

Join us for the sweet sounds of Canadian group, The Burning Hell, combining humorous and literary lyrics with their unique brand of indie rock

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04/11/2022

Headsticks and Steve Ignorant’s Slice of Life at The Old Cold Store

Headsticks are coming to the Old Cold Store alongside infamous Crass frontman, Steve Ignorant and his group Slice of Life, bringing their legendary punk sound to the people of Nottingham.

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12/11/2022

Radical Dance Faction at The Old Cold Store

Join the RDF for their furious blend of punk, dub and ska as they tear the roof off the Old Cold Store!

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26/11/2022

Conflict at The Old Cold Store

Anarcho-punk heroes, Conflict, are back in the city of Nottingham, blasting out their blend of hardcore punk with an outspoken political message.

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03/12/2022

Glory Days at The Old Cold Store

The second best Bruce Springsteen show on the planet comes to The Old Cold Store! Expect to hear a variety from across the back catalogue of "The Boss" including the big hits and his lesser known gems.

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