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The Organ Grinder

Bar Pub

Red-brick pub with a wood-burning fire pouring cask ales from the Blue Monkey Brewery or guests. People often mention friendly, staff, beers, great, Monkey, selection, Blue,


Address

21 Alfreton Rd, Radford, Nottingham NG7 3JE, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 115 970 0630

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (681 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 pm to 12:30 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 12:30 am
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 12 to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 3 to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), 3 to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 3 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 3 to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: friendly (12) staff (10) beers (8) great (8) Monkey (7) selection (6) Blue (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Lesley S. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant place, especially upstairs, as you can sit outside. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Really enjoyed the Northern Soul Music and the whole ambience. Will certainly go again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bob T. 9 months ago on Google
    Came into The Organ Grinder for a beer or two and left with a full stomach and an even fuller heart. The beers are delicious and the vibe is wonderful. Everyone is friendly and welcoming (for a non-local). Jack needs a shout out, he was working behind the bar and he was funking amazing. Great service, great banter and just a lovely human. He helped me with some tourist related things but honestly his personality was what mad the experience amazing. To the owners of the establishment, either give him a pay rise or some shares in the place. The reason I'll be coming back is because of him. What a legend. Thank you The Organ and more importantly thank you Jack!! See you soon!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tam T. 2 years ago on Google
    Well Done to Matt and the staff for really turning this pub around. I’ve received the best of service with a very great selection of Ales, Ciders and Largers! Thanks Team, you’re really taking this pub to a whole new place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Greg The 1. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Real ales pub in Canning Circus area of Nottingham on Alfreton Road. Lots of Beers/Ciders/Gin to try, even barrels to buy! Outside veranda area with plenty of seating at the back. Popular with young and old alike. Short walking distance to city centre down Maid Marrion way (down hill). Several other bars/pubs and lots of world food eateries a stones throw away. Happy hour from 5-8 Wednesdays. Pub quiz nights, Dj's playing soul/Deep house. Friendly and warm atmosphere!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian B. 1 year ago on Google
    A very lively vibrant pub the ale is spot on, with a vast array of keg beers, Matt the landlord is an excellent host.

  • 5/5 Chris F. 6 months ago on Google
    Awesome Blue Monkey brew pub with loads of draught beers at reasonable prices. Great atmospheres and huge roof terrace

  • 5/5 Daniel Cavalcante C. 8 months ago on Google
    They don’t serve food but they’re happy for you to bring in whatever food from outside. Very friendly staff and are very accommodating. They have quite a few board games. Also take song requests.

  • 5/5 Jenny B. 7 months ago on Google
    What a fab little gem! Love the garden roof, the choice of gins, the specialist brewery. What's not to love, except I will be back to try the food. What a lovely, lovely little place - thank you, sorry it's taken so long to find you!!!

  • 5/5 Samuel G. 4 months ago on Google
    Really enjoyable pub and somewhere to definitely recommend, the Warsteiner beer is particularly nice! Staff are friendly and a good selection of games to play too

  • 5/5 Phil R. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited the OG in Nottingham for the first time. (We usually use the Loughborough one) A bit out of the way to find but worth the uphill walk from town. The familiar own branded beers were available as was a Cinder Toffee stout, which tasted lush. Sadly, all the pies had sold out for the day but, otherwise, a nice visit.

  • 1/5 Roxanne Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Hiya coming back from a hard days work nip to blue monkey pub on Alfreton Road had my first pint payed for on card 4 40 which was all good second pint charged 14.40 for 1 pint luckily my bank notified me about this so any one going in there paying by card be careful as they cam charge anything and plus I do not trust the staff as I confronted the staff he was very quick to give the ten pounds back and the staff did not get this from the till so please be careful when paying by card thank you

  • 5/5 Frazer A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub with craft beers from Blue Monkey. Nice beer garden and warm cosy interior inside. Also perfect city spot for click and collect of Blue Monkey products without the need to head out to the brewery.

  • 5/5 Lynne P. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a good selection of beers and ciders, great little city pub close to many public transport routes.

  • 5/5 Ellen-Louise D. 5 years ago on Google
    A lovely pub just had an amazing refrub would really recommend going beer selection is great always have two guest on the end blue monkey have there own gins and a selection of yummy pork pies and cobs! it's always inviting

  • 5/5 Russell A. 1 year ago on Google
    Being a fan of Blue Monkey beers I was looking forward to visiting this place and the ale quality didn't disappoint. Guy working there (Matt) was an excellent host also, knowledgeable and friendly, complete opposite of the misery guts I encountered at the Kean's Head in the centre. Trick here is if you work in hospitality, be hospitable, it helps. Overall a very good experience

  • 5/5 James M. 2 years ago on Google
    Being a Blue Monkey Brewery Pub, The Organ Grinder has excellent ales and excellent, warm and friendly service from staff who obviously enjoy their job! Matt and the team are great at making you feel relaxed and are knowledgeable about the drinks and snacks available (The Pork Scratchings with the Chocolate Stout Jam were a revelation 🔥). For more substantial food, Lauren and Adam (formerly of The Wing Waggon) are really passionate and friendly about food and service and their sliders, fries and slaw are spot on at wallet friendly prices. A must visit location if you're in Notts and want a drink/food 👌🏼

  • 5/5 Martyn S. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere and great food! Whilst we were there we also had some fantastic music!

  • 5/5 Connor M. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a friendly little pub! The organ grinder is one of the most down to earth pubs in Nottingham. The staff are so friendly and welcoming! Eahh night they do something different so you can pick the day to go. They have pub quizzes, wing nights, board game nights etc. One thing I found which I've been enjoying is the film nights where they have a screening of student films. Very cosy atmosphere plus its free! They even give you popcorn which is great. Fin does a lovely job hosing and each time is unique. As a flavour of what they do id look at their Instagram. I even make the trek despite living 15 mins away these days

  • 5/5 ASH S. 2 years ago on Google
    Best local ever. Nice staff and range of beers. Proper pub. Board games and a nice rooftop smoking area.

  • 4/5 Dave M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice proper pub. Good Blue Monkey Brewery beer with a very pleasant atmosphere. The roof terrace is a nice space but doesn't have the best views. Clean and tidy toilets and helpful bar staff.

  • 5/5 Sonya M. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been waiting patiently since the second lock down to drink a pint of infinity IPA.. 🍺🌪️😊 This pub never let's me down.. spot on with everything.. 🤔 except 4pm Friday.?? As been cancelled?? 🙏🙏❤️❤️.. Five stars all the way..its very clean, very friendly, very warm and as a beautiful balcony... Try the Monkey Flavoured Gin.... 🤣 It's Yummy.... .. ❤️....

  • 5/5 Mark S. 2 years ago on Google
    First time visitor here, spent the evening sampling the great real ale selection, all good. Staff friendly and knowledgeable, wold recommended if visiting Nottingham


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✗ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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