When I was in Nottingham, my cousin and I ventured to the oldest pub in England: Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem.

I love the place because it has such a history to it. The name of the inn actually originated back in 1189AD. At the time, a “trip” meant a rest stop to rejuvenate and replenish with food and drink. Specifically, the Crusaders would stop here on their way to Jerusalem, hence the name “Trip to Jerusalem.”

More excitingly, the pub has a variety of ales and huge portions of food! I ordered the Olde Trip ale, the Individual Beef & Abbot Ale Pie, and Clotted Cream Ice Cream. I fell in love with the braised red cabbage, and the gravy added great flavor to the pie. The Clotted Ice Cream, though, just tasted like vanilla ice cream - disappointing.

Besides the food, the dining area reveals even more history. Tapestries outline the Crusaders’ journey, and little models and statuettes depict fun facts. We actually sat next to a cursed ship model - every person that has cleaned it has passed away… spooky!

Regardless, definitely worth a visit!