Beer drinkers are delighted with the news that a Nottingham pub specialising in real ale and craft kegs is going to reopen under new management. The Crafty Crow closed during the pandemic and never started up again when lockdown restrictions were lifted. It was put up for rent last year.
However, it has been revealed that the pub, at the top of Friar Lane opposite Nottingham Castle, is set to return. Few details have been announced but already people are excited.
The first message about 'opening soon' was followed by a second post saying: "WOW! Overwhelmed by the positivity about our reopening, we’ve got new management and a new style, bringing you a mixture of quality beers, wines and spirits including some of your old favourites from Magpie Brewery, local ales from Castle Rock Brewery and cider from Sneinton Cider Company in a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for the summer evenings ahead of us. "
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The new owner, who gave his name as Darren, told Nottinghamshire Live: "I'm really excited about opening but also nervous and want to do it proud. I didn't realise how much of a following it still had so I'm really trying to get it right. I really want it to be friendly, welcoming, and feel like we all know each other.
"It's going to be independent. We'll be doing mainstream drinks but also getting local breweries in on guest lines. We'll be keeping the name.
The dog-friendly pub was originally opened in 2014 by the Magpie Brewery and they said: "We are VERY excited to see this lovely pub reopen."
Drinkers have welcomed the news. One said: "Excellent news. It was a loss to the Nottingham real ale scene when it closed. Be good to have it back."
Another said it had made their day, while a third added: "Very happy to see this, excellent choice of real ales hoping for more of the same."
Steve Westby, the chairman of Nottingham's Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) said: "The Crafty Crow was an excellent pub when established by Magpie Brewery, offering an outstanding range of beers. It was a sad loss to the Nottingham pub scene when it closed during the pandemic. It is good to hear that it's reopening."
