The Samuel Hall — Live Music Venue in Arnold

You can find The Samuel Hall on Mansfield Road in Sherwood, Nottingham , just off the main route into Arnold. It's a former bus depot converted into an industrial-style pub with bright lighting and full beer menus, serving real ale all day. Locals use it for drinks during weekday breaks or weekend socialising, especially in evening hours when queues are likely. The space is walk-in only, so expect high crowd density, particularly on weekends.

About The Venue

This Wetherspoon pub began as a retail and transportation building in 1825. Samuel Hall, a lace manufacturer, bought land here during the area’s early development, laying out streets that still shape Sherwood today. Now housed in a repurposed bus depot with industrial decor, it offers indoor seating under bright lighting. It's busy throughout the day, especially in the evening, and has full beer menus along with vegetarian options , part of what makes this venue stand out.

Typical Experiences

The Samuel Hall is typically used by locals and visitors for real ale across multiple sessions daily. No bookings are required , just walk in, though expect long queues at peak times. Indoor seating fits groups, couples, or solo drinkers with high energy levels due to its lively atmosphere. The full beer menu includes vegetarian options, which is one of several distinct features here.

Notable Features

  • Exposed brickwork and vintage mill fittings
  • Live music events on Friday and Saturday nights
  • Historic founding by Samuel Hall
  • Wetherspoon's first pub outside the UK
  • Unlimited tea and coffee
  • Mediterranean salad with chicken breast
  • Wetherspoon's classic pub interior
  • 24-hour operation

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Information about this venue is based on publicly available sources and may be incomplete. Last updated in March 2026.