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

Hook Norton Brewery Trip

Sat 12th July

FULLY BOOKED Join us on a bus trip to historic Hook Norton Brewery - includes return travel, brewery tour, tasting room, lunch options and trad village pubs! £49/person. Book at the bar.

Acoustic Session

Sunday 13th July, 2.30pm

Come along to join in or appreciate the music! All welcome. Acoustic performances only. From 2.30pm for about two hours. No charge.

Nottingham's Art Deco Pubs

TUES 22nd July, 7.30pm

FULLY BOOKED Lucy Brouwer, Architeture historian takes us on a (virtual) tour on Nottingham's amazing Art Deco pubs. £7.50/person. Doors 6.30pm

Bike Night

Fri 25th July, from 5pm

Come on your motorbike, park up on the forecourt and chat to the other bikers - simple! ooh, and buy a drink 😉

Regular events

Quiz Night

Thurs 17th July, 8pm

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

BUK and a Beer

Thurs 24th July, 7.30pm

Our regular book social. We're reading How to be both by Ali Amith for the July meet up.

Cribbage & Board Games

Sunday 27th July, 3pm

Join in a round of Cribbage or bring/suggest a board game to play.

Poker Night

Thurs 7th August, 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