Home of Nottingham's Award Winning Carvery

Experience The Vale and all it has to offer.

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What we offer. Visit The Vale for a wonderfully warm welcome. Stay for a while and enjoy

Award Winning Carvery

Enjoy our Carvery using only the finest, locally sourced ingredients.

On-Site Parking

Ample parking available, just off Mansfield Road and Thackeray's Lane

Delicious Barista Coffee

Sourcing 100% fairtrade Arabica Coffee Beans with a full coffee menu available.

Events and Functions

We have two function rooms available, each with a dedicated bar. Enquire today for availability!

We are in the 2025 Good Beer Guide

We're one of a select few pubs in Nottingham to be proudly listed in the guide.

Live Music

We regularly have Live Musicians performing at The Vale. Check out our Events page to see when

We have Games

We’ve got a pool table, darts board and a range of board games for all ages. Enjoy!

Stay Connected

Need a spot to work? Bring your laptop, enjoy fast WiFi and make the most of the pub. Need a plug? Just ask.

The Vale - A Brief History

The history of "The Vale" in Nottingham centres on the Vale Hotel; a Grade II listed building built between 1935 and 1937 in an Art Deco style by architect T. Cecil Howitt for the Home Ales Brewery.

Originally a hotel and public house, its well-preserved interior is of national importance to CAMRA. The separate listing for the pub sign also makes it unusual.

A photograph of The Vale Pub taken in 1964
The Vale Hotel c.1964

           Construction and design    

  • Architect: T. Cecil Howitt designed the building and its extensions.
  • Style: Art Deco, with features like Crittall windows and rounded wings.
  • Purpose: Built as a hotel for Home Ales Brewery, with a public bar, lounge bar, and function room. The brewery offices, also designed by Howitt, are located nearby.

           Interior and preservation    

  • Interior features: The inside features wood panelling, an original bar counter and stylish Art Deco detailing.
  • National importance: CAMRA rates its interior as being of national importance.
  • Grade II listing: The building is Grade II listed, and so is its pub sign.
An original 1930's Home Breweries Roundel, still on display at The Vale Pub.
Original Home Brewries Roundel; a prominent feature in the main bar

Recent history and status    

Community Value:

The pub was registered as an Asset of Community Value by Gedling Borough Council in 2015.

Recent changes:

In 2017, planning permission was granted for an outdoor dining area, which was noted as a change that damages the spatial relationship between the two listed structures.

Current use:

It remains a public house, serving food and drinks and hosting events like quizzes.

Come on in!

We're more than just a pub. For your next gathering, choose The Vale.

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