The Abdication Micropub where beer is king – Real ale pub Daybrook Nottingham

An independent micropub specialising in good beer.

Open since 2014, we’re a friendly, neighbourhood pub aiming to give everyone a warm welcome. Based in Coronation Buildings, Daybrook, directly opposite the Home Ales Brewery building, we are steeped in Nottingham’s brewing history.

With the feel of a parlour bar - like being in someone’s front room - conversation is king, along with the beer, of course. Dog and family friendly.

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Serving an ever-changing selection of cask and craft beers, our focus is on quality from independent breweries and suppliers near and far.

Our large, traditional cellar gives us plenty of space to keep variety across the taps. We aim for the perfect range of real ales across the four hand pumps including pale, amber and dark beers. The four keg lines are for something different such as strong IPAs, sours, imperial darks and lagers.

We also have traditional ciders/perries, wine, gin and soft drinks - there’s something for everyone!

Upcoming events

Belgian Beer Showcase

From 10th Dec

We've a cellar full of choice Belgian Beers. They'll start appearing on the taps from Wed 10th Dec and hopefully see us through the festivities - think lambics, tripels, quads, new pales and lagers!

Christmas Day Open!

Thurs 25th Dec, 12-2pm

Join us for a festive pint on Christmas Day.

Regular events

Traditional Pub Games

Sunday 28th Dec, from 4pm

We're getting out the table skittles, shove h'penny and dominoes. Maybe a full pub game of Chase the Ace!

Quiz Night

Thurs 22nd Jan, 8pm

Quizmaster Russ. £1 entry, scratch teams, bonus raffle prize & stand up bingo!

BUK and a Beer

29th JAN 2026, 7.30pm

Our regular book social. This time we're reading Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.

Poker Night

Thurs 5th Feb, 7pm

Friendly poker game - all welcome. £5 for your chips. Winner takes the pot.

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Customer Feedback

A very welcoming and unique, small but hidden, jewel right next(across the street) to the old Home Brewery. The place is full of people most of the time. The bartenders and staff are welcoming and there is plenty of novelty waiting for the wanderer inside. An overall beautiful atmosphere and something one may call the authenticity of the city.

Dimos Laros
Smashing micropub always 4 good beers Couple of ciders and wine. Soft drinks are also available. Quiz night and other themed nights are on Through the month.

Shammy Butler
This pub could not be more friendly. A lovely community pub which is very dog friendly. Fairly priced real ale and cider is carefully chosen and if you are lucky the owner’s home brew may also be on offer. Be prepared for a conversation with regular visitors.

David Watson
Wonderful micro pub ran by a lovely couple. Great beers and nibbles!

Sam Turner