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

The Back Room Gallery Finale

December 2024

For December, we have invited all our artists to join a group exhibition in The Back Room Gallery. Opening Night Wed 5th!

MOCtet singers in the house

Wed 11th Dec, 7.30pm

Acapella, four part harmonies and lots of fun! The fellas from the Major Oak Chorus are back with us.

Festive Singaround

Sun 15th Dec, 2.30pm

We Shall Overcome are bringing ace musicians for a festive Blind Eye (soup kitchen) fundraiser. It'll be lots of fun and jam-packed!

St Paul's Carol Singing

Sat 21st Dec, 5pm

The lovely folks from St Pauls' Church will be treating us to a carol sing around. Mince pies on the bar.

Festive Bottleshare

Sun 22nd Dec, from 6pm

We're sharing some interesting beers from our cellar. Bring some of yours along too. With cheese and cold cuts to snack on.

Regular events

Poker Night

Thurs 7th Nov, 7pm

Friendly, just for fun poker game. £3 for your chips. Everyone welcome.

BUK and a Beer

Thurs 12th Dec, 7.30pm

Our regular book social. For Dec, it's Reader's Choice - a festive/winter book to share with the others. New folks always welcome.

Festive Quiz Night

Thurs 19th Dec, 8pm

Festive version of our Monthly Quiz Night with scratch teams made up on the night. Quiz Master Russ also does a round of Stand Up Bingo at the end.

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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