Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, Nottingham

Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem is Nottingham’s most famous pub and a must-see attraction for visitors to the city. Its actual age is the subject of much debate, but it is reputedly England’s oldest inn having the date of 1189 painted on the outside. Its striking black and white exterior makes it one of the most photographed buildings in the city centre. Pop inside for a pint of ale and you’ll hear accents from all around the world!

Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem has a number of “rooms” inside. It’s size is deceiving because it is carved into the castle rock behind to add extra space. The unusual name is reputed to come from Richard the Lionheart’s crusade against the Saracens who occupied the Holy Land. Crusaders are reputed to have stopped at the foot of the castle rock for drinks before journeying to Jerusalem.

Having a drink at ‘The Trip’, as it’s affectionately known, is even more enjoyable in the summer months when you can enjoy some traditional English ale in the beer garden. Much research has been done about Nottingham’s oldest pubs. Although this one claims to be the oldest in England, it’s probably not even the oldest in Nottingham…but don’t let that put you off. Drinking here is a ‘rite-of-passage’ for any visitor to the city. Other historic pubs worth visiting in the city include The Old Salutation Inn and The Bell Inn in the Old Market Square.

LOCATION & CONTACT

Address: Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem, Brewhouse Yard, off Castle Road, Nottingham, NG1 6AD
Tel: +44 (0) 115 947 3171

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem is next the Brewhouse Yard museum which is part of Nottingham Castle. You can see the pub from one of Nottingham’s major roads, Castle Boulevard.