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Huthwaites Past Public Bars

English pubs quickly appeared as an integral part of village life.   A converted farm or house often roomed meetings, licensed to give working men an escape with sports and gambling.   Stabled Inns or Hotels offered rest for weary travellers, accomodating larger celebrations as Nottinghamshires old breweries supplied Hucknall-under-Huthwaites named pubs found dating from 1828. Established brewery names eventually became lost, as modern changes gradually took effect removing these Huthwaite pubs. The order of listing reflects closures.

Top EndWhite Lion

Barker Street, Huthwaite

Locally known as the "Top End". Several managers reopened up pub food trade after owners sold its successful restaurant around 2002. Boarded up again 2006 it finally missed another new year.

ShoulderShoulder of Mutton

Blackwell Road, Huthwaite NG17 2RG

Closure came 2002, ending the "Shoulders" claim being one of Huthwaites longest run pubs since first named in 1828 on Hopkin Lane.   Continuing renovation has ever since rebuilt a private club house suiting the Ashfield Hells Angels. They now invite a musical open night every month.

PortlandPortland Arms

Sutton Road, Huthwaite

Possibly first called "The Gate", the "Portland" name honoured titled Dukes awarded Manor Lords and major landowners.   Sudden 2000 demolition lost an historic landmark, that did once face a windmill years before our Lyric.

TuteNew Hucknall Institute

Newcastle Street, Huthwaite

Built by the New Hucknall Colliery company in 1893 for a £1000 with reading and function rooms.   The extended "Tute" stood derelict on Newcastle Street for some years before fire damage gave ultimate 1992 demolition.

SwanWhite Swan

Swan Yard, Hucknall Huthwaite

Many older miners recall "Swan Yard" where games such as horseshoe tossing were last seen played at the "Swan" off Main Street.   A license transfer in 1956 opened some new pub in Warsop before fully demolishing yards atop a new Swanson Avenue.

Clam & BostClam´n Bost

Sutton Road, Below Huthwaite Library

Rooms beneath Huthwaite library have seen multiple uses through time.   Around 1960s it has been fondly recalled hosting many local dances. Called Clam´n Bost it served alcohol also for parties and wedding receptions.

Billiards SiteBilliard Hall

Sutton Road, Huthwaite

Identified in 1941 being run by Cooper and Hepworth their Billiards room is recalled by a few lucky enough to afford entrance and use of licensed premises. Total clearance sited a still busy Huthwaite plumbing supplies.

EllispoolCrown Inn

Market Place, Hucknall Huthwaite

Among many of Ernald Lakin photographs he claimed this building known as Ellispool had before its demolition been called the "Crown Inn". Once serving ale beyond living memories, this could tie one owners brief family brewing efforts by Mr Hill.

Royal Oak YardThe Royal Oak

Hopkin Lane, Hucknall-under-Huthwaite

Those who can remember the "Royal Oak" state name was carved over the doorway, but few recall it serving ale before stood as one of several stone cottages sited upon Royal Oak Yard. Full demolition built a Garage workshop rear side the Shoulder

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