A pub packed with Nottingham Forest fans on match days down to the track changes hands. Waterside Bar + Kitchen, next to Trent Bridge, was renamed the Southbank Bar – called Forest fans “locally” – in 2020.
The venue, which was the go-to bar for footie fans, received a £ 500,000 makeover to complement the luxurious Waterside apartment complex with river views in West Bridgford and appeal to a wider and more diverse crowd.
A new all-day concept has been introduced, with an innovative menu and more varied drinks featuring weekend DJs and special dining events.
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Dave Willans, owner of the Nottingham-based Great Northern Group, said: “We have been operating the place since 1998, first as the extremely popular Southbank Trent Bridge, and have welcomed hundreds of thousands of sports fans over the years, after the Development of the Civic. Center, we re-launched the bar as a waterside bar and kitchen and despite the pandemic we enjoyed some great summer days on the renovated outdoor area. Both myself and Les [Howard, co-director] would like to thank the customers and staff for all their loyal support over the years. “
The hitherto unnamed new owners will take over control on Monday, March 21st. The bar is the fourth venue to be sold by the Great Northern Group, which recently dropped the Cross Keys in Nottingham and Café Baren Copper in the city center in Mapperley. of his property. The three venues were purchased by London-based RedCat Pub Company.
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