My girlfriend threw me a surprise 21st here this weekend and everything about it was brilliant! Great pub, the rooms, staff, service and drinks were all on point! Some weird and wonderful shots on the menu and she said that they were so helpful to her when she was organising the night!
Definitely recommend!
The decor at the Orange tree is just my cup of tea - quirky and homely. I particularly love the little garden round the back with its leafy speckled sunshine and benches.
The staff are always really friendly and personal and come across as a real lovely bunch.
My daughter and I came for a Sunday dinner a few weeks ago (vegetarian) and I spent the whole meal saying "Oh that's good.....really good!" It was a proper vegetarian meal. Delicious!
We were so impressed I dragged the rest of my family for a meal for my week day birthday and all of us enjoyed our dinners.
Much appreciated Orange Tree. Keep up the good work!
We hosted a private charity event here and they were so accommodating and helpful. Josh and the team (Tanya and Lucy) were so lovely and the space felt so warm with a fantastic atmosphere. It's great to have different areas to work with. Huge bonus with it being wheelchair accessible.
Fantastic place to host our Louisey Rider Cup after party. I hope it's here again next year!
I attended a private event here this weekend and the venue was perfect for having these separate space for hanging out, conversations, seating areas, and dancing, it flowed really well. Also the staff were so great about accomodating our requests for items for the party and also serving drinks so fast. Thanks to Lucy and Tanya that went above and beyond to make our event such a fun time
The atmosphere here is wonderful- very cozy pub right across from Nottingham Trent University. On that basis alone it’s worth a visit. Although, not the best beer selection. I also used to love to go for their 2-4-1 pizza deal on Mondays, which was great value for money. However, lately it seems the quality of this has taken a dive. On my last visit, I ordered the ‘Margot’ and the cheese didn’t taste like mozzarella should. Perhaps worse than this, I’d asked for some red chili flakes for the pizza, a very common pizza topping that every other restaurant serving pizza provides in abundance for free. However, although they had some they refused to provide any because, bizarrely, they couldn’t find an option on the till to charge 50p for chili flakes. Charging for chili flakes on pizza is like charging for salt & pepper. So, unable to pay for them, I couldn’t get them complimentary either. Strangest and most disappointing pizza experience in recent memory.
lovely atmosphere and a great quiz night, however, being charged more than £4 for a large glass of lemonade is a bit ridiculous ngl.
also, i initially asked for another drink but the staff member didn’t even realise that they offer it on the menu so i had to go for the alternative
We hosted an event at the Playwright and it was incredible. The manager was so supportive and the bar staff, Lucy and Tanya, we exceptional all night long. If give 6 stars if I could
(Used to be The Orange Tree) Good little pub, is very popular with students in term time. Had a refurb and nice inside, friendly staff and good choice of beer.
Deals for food on certain days and happy hour Sunday-Thursday.
The Playwright, formerly known as the Orange Tree near Trent University. I reckon it is more of a place where University staff and students go - due to its vicinity to campus.
The interior is very much what you would imagine if you heard the words "English pub". The place is dog friendly and offers a good range of drinks and food and it is quite decent food at that too. I loved my Harissa Halloumi Kebab, it was delicious. The next time I go, I will try the quesadilla.
Absolutely love this pub!
Fantastic service, food is always tasty and reasonably priced!
Not just for students either - would recommend
Booked the function rooms for my partner's 30th birthday and could not have been happier. Josh was so helpful and responsive when planning this party and organising the food, music and rooms. Leah and Fran were absolute stars serving the drinks and making sure the guests were looked after. Blown away by the food from Ashraf and Alex, cracking pizzas and wings! Thank you all for making the night so special and memorable. All the guests commented about how great this venue is and we will not hesitate to recommend to friends, family and beyond. You would be mad not to book here for a great party, can't thank the team enough!
Fantastic pub, love the atmosphere, the food is always great, the staff are very friendly and welcoming and the entire place has a cozy feel to it.
Drinks options are great too.
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