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March 2004
Hucknall nightlife
Green Dragon's pub sign
Green Dragon's pub sign.

It's nothing like San Antonio or Ayia Napa, or even Mansfield, yet Hucknall's nightlife tends to attract a lot of people.

Neil Heath

Does Hucknall have a nightlife?

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The Hucknall of today was known as Hucknall Torkard until 1916.

The first mention of Torkard occurs in 1180, when Geoffrey Torcard, gave about 120 acres of land to Newstead Abbey.

Lord Byron was buried at St Mary Magdalene church Hucknall Torkard on 16th July 1824.

In the Doomsday Book (A.D 1086) Hucknall's name appears as 'Hochenale'.
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Hucknall is usually crammed at the weekend; revellers travel from neighbouring towns to visit, and there's always queues to get in most of the pubs, but the question is why?

There's no nightclubs, very little choice and there's the lure of nearby Mansfield and Nottingham.

The answer is familiarity, people know each other and it's always more of a party when you're comfortable with people you know, plus it's not too far for people to stumble home.

Here's some of Hucknall's more popular watering holes:

Green Dragon
Green Dragon.

Green Dragon
If any of the pubs in Hucknall can be called 'traditional' it's the Green Dragon.

It serves cask ales plus all of your bottled varieties.

They have a pool table and dartboard and it probably benefits from being a two minute walk away from the main drag - and having the police station as its neighbour!

With its friendly atmosphere the Green Dragon is the kind of pub you'd like to call your local.

Page One Wine and Cafe.

Page One
In the centre of Hucknall's High Street, situated between Safeway and Yorkshire bank, sits Page One Cafe and Wine bar.

Its sign says: "Inside, the story Unfolds". The
story is, there is no wine. It did start life as a wine bar but now it's just a bar.

Mr and Mrs Page wanted to run a nice, quiet, classy little joint to serve quality wines to the people of Hucknall, but the people didn't want any of that - they wanted beer and a disco!

So now by day it's a greasy spoon and at the weekend it's party central.

Half Moon
Half Moon.

Half Moon
Found near the market place and library, the Half Moon has always been the ideal meeting place, some people will happily stay there all evening.

It did have a traditional feel about it a few years back but now it's a multi-coloured, multi-faceted party pub.

The Moon, as it's known, sees a huge number of people come through its doors.

Red Lion
Red Lion.

Red Lion
Across from The Half Moon is the historic Red Lion.

It's thought to be Hucknall's oldest public house. It was kept by Theophilus Allcock in 1749 and Lord Byron was meant to have downed a few back in the 19th Century.

With its history, and apparent unwillingness to be part of the town's bustling party image, The Red Lion doesn't attract the young - that might be the idea.

But even The Red Lion has had to come kicking and screaming into the 21st Century (well sort of), a sign reads: "Thurs 7-11, motown and soul with DJ Steve".

The Chequers Inn
The Chequers Inn.

The Chequers
The Chequers Inn used to be a quiet place.

It was fairly unremarkable in its appearance and was a good place to have a chat
and play table football.

Nowadays, unable to resist the big business to be had, The Chequers is a sports bar with a dancefloor.

On busy nights it can get quite cramped and claustrophobic, the sort of conditions where pints get spilled - get your apologies in ready for that eventuality.

Hucknall nightlife ...

Jade P
Theres nothing all wrong with hucknall ... ive lived here my whole life and its jst a few certain ppl tht give our town a bad name. Agreed on the comment about hucknall being for locals tho coz you know everybody but if 'outsiders' do join us ... we aint guna shoot ya ... we aint like tht!!

Ryan
Ahhhh The Reddy is the ulitmate pub in hucknall cant beat it dnt get aload of rude boys and bagheads in there jus old men talkin bout "the good old days" n at 1.50 for a smiths n 1.70 for a fosters were are u going rong

matt flowers
I used to live there 20 years ago - it sounds like it hasn't changed that much

Keeley
I have lived in Hucknall all my life!!!! Remember these rules and you won't go far wrong.. Start at chequers and work up the street to moon or romans.. It's not a violent place at all, as long as you don't start eyeballing anyone, but thats the rule everywhere! Be nice to the bouncers, they remember friendly faces. I never dont have any trouble with them, Just be polite!

Dangerous Jonny
So I'm another one the editor has sensored, I realise certain things are not acceptable, bad language etc of which I have used none. My unpublished comments about the more dubious bouncers in town & the err ladies that they seem to attract in many cases were genuine (in my own opinion, to which I have a right, don't I ED?) and I think it is a poor & unprofessional image to portray in a pub or club doorway any where. People should be able to say how they really feel about Hucknall otherwise this page is just a big farce???

meok
hucknall,,,,,,,,,lol full of madheads druggies and tarts,

James Harman, Oxton Woods
Yes it has a great nightlife, very similar to Calverton circa. 1970's.

Barry Cooper
Hucknall is a den of vice Which could never be described as "nice" If you value your life, wallet or beer Don't even think of coming here The population that roams at night Are full of vitriol, venom and spite When I lived there (some years before) The mornings after I did abhor On waking and venturing outside You see action frozen in formaldehyde Blood on the door, sick on the ground Hucknall's nightlife? Sure - stick around!

Dangerous Jonny
Well you can see what people call me and it is true, yet I'm still weary about the place. I went to school there and thought it was rough over ten years ago, I'm in IT now but also a trained soldier and I would never dream of going out there at night without an LSW (light Support Weapon) in case I look at someone's pint and big a a tank with the hatch welded shut! At least that will still be in the car park when I get back from the pub!!!

Andy C
Does Ucknal av a nitlife... well, only thursday to sunday inclusive - dragon to moon with cheq's, plough, grim, booze buster, ex-wine bar (RIP at night - damn shame no energy mixer or holey toilets any more), lion, byron upstairs and down, venables and finally moon, pizza bella and mercers...phew, what more could a self-respecting person who wants an easy night out want eh! good effort, good arrows and aaah! glenn mcgrath, Easum, Dayks and co how ya doin?

Claire
Hucknall is brill, and loads better than eastwood where i come from.

fozzy
we would go long island easum, but mark gets ID'd

dave h
a really good nite out with beer at decent prices, unlike notts

Hood
It's nothing like San Antonio or Ayia Napa, or even Mansfield, yet Hucknall's nightlife tends to attract a lot of people - THE WRONG TYPES OF PEOPLE.

Hood
Ian - are you mad? Why would you even think of moving to such a dreary place? Australia is such an astounding country and you move to Hucknall the worlds grimmest town. I'm sure that Hucknall does have a snooker club however I doubt it has tables just the cues for the nightly battles that go on between its violent inhabitants. And why does the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ keep editing the more negative comments from my posts?

Ian
I just moved here from Australia, where is the snooker club? anyone keen for a game?

Tony - Cambodia
Lets just recap - does Hucknall "have a night life" - I think NO would be quite resounding. Or any life for that matter beyond looking at statues of hawks (most Captivating really) Don't you think so . . .

Hood
Quote "ive lived ere all my life and its great do knock it until youve tried it" unquote. Thanks for the intelligible reply there Kev. Well, I did live in Hucknall all my life and thought it was absolute (not very good al all. Ed) The Hucknall night life truly pathetic along with the rest of it.

kev b
ive lived ere all my life and its great do knock it until youve tried it

Mr B
Hello to the girl from Hucknall who I got off with in Nottingham on Friday night. What was your name? We went to that club that used to be Madisons then I lost you.

Stacy Betts
Hucknall was alright when i was 15! wouldn't go back to going out in Hucknall! Although the 99p archers and lemonade, they have in the Pilgrim, is well worth the trip! P.S, all the guys are in Notts! x

Rich
Be careful. Look at someone's pint the wrong way and you could end up in hospital.

Colin Swift
You forgot to mention the Royal British Legion - good night most nights, no bouncers, no trouble.

ste
not a bad night out all the women are easy

Liz
Hucknall is behind in many ways-nightlife, restaurants, human evolution....

Exiled from Hucknall
I'm from there originally, but now I wouldn't dream of going out on a friday or saturday in Hucknall even if the beer was free and the bouncers less witless and violent. It's a local town for local people....If you know what I mean.

Steve Daykin
I agree with Easum, Hucknall then town for me!!

wimmy the pooh!!
its not that far to get home if in need of a bit of a change!! (i didnt do the other one though)

james easum
Start in hucknall every saterday and get drunk, then go to longisland in Notts!!!

Claire
Hucknall is great, better than eastwood where i come from.

Pete
mick, The rock scene is at the Seven Stars (live bands) or the Ploughs back room.

Allie
I agree you need a stab vest. Born and bred me and I daren't go into town

Paul Dale
So, you want a nightclub? talk to the owners of the Safeway shop- what they going to do with that when Morrisons shut it down? If a place like Coalville can have a town centre club, why can't we? or smaller clubs like the cookie club could fit into almost any old shop or upstairs room. If you want it, make it happen- get involved with the regeneration of Hucknall and tell your kids!!

Liz
No, its as bad as Leeds!

dave hough
Like a mini Liverpool really.

Andrew
It must be good - I've heard a rumour that even three of the Harper boys were there last Saturday night - and somebody said it was the three best looking ones as well...

mark p
Its missing one thing, and thats a large club like the old miners welfare where there was a variety of entertainment, and they catered for familys.

Ian
Hucknall — The ‘in’ place in Nottinghamshire — be there or be square

Billy
Maybe it's OK for the locals but for teh rest of us I can't imagine trading a night out on the city for poor old Hucknall!

Nilay Mahida
Are you kidding? Hucknall has a great nightlife. Just look at the snooker club - just my cuppa tea

sam
out every weekend without fail and its great. every1 no's eachother and i love it!

steve
As an immature 46-yr-old I can commend "The Moon" for having lots of nice friendly locals without inhibitions.

Bayden Jackson
I love it every night I play snooker or pool for 8 hours supping my lickle orange juice. Superb entertainment or what?

rebekah
it looks boring, i prefer rock city, and all night clubbing.. like PROPER

Jon
Sounds Like Long Eaton

Mark
Why not try Mansfield you'll love it

John
Where is Hucknall

Glenn McGrath
Can't beat it

mick
any rock scene in hucknall then?

Gary Douglas Watson
I get drunk around Hucknall every time I go. Four halfs and thats me flat out!!

Roland
I wouldn't go there without a stab proof vest and several innoculations.

Mark
I've had better parties at home with your gran too...

Craig Bellamy
Hucknall has a superb nightlife with loads of lovely ladies.

Simon Gregg
Every Friday I go to Hucknall - for the first hour I have a superb game of snooker with me mates (4 pints in there) Then its off on a pub crawl - Green Dragon, Moon, Romans, Red Lion, Pilgrim, Plough and finally Chequers. Then to top it all off a fifty-foot Chinese meal. Aaaaah the life I love it

migsy
why no mention of the plough and harrow ? top pub, friendly faces. give it a go

Richard
You miserable sods...

John
If you like flat beer and 'fun' girls, then Hucknall's THE place to be. If, however, you're normal or like a good time, then you'll leave disappointed.

Ted
Friday nights are great out in Hucknall, lots of friendly "plain jane" girls... lovely

Clem
Two words - Planet Hucknall

Alan
I've had better parties at home with gran.

Ed
It does, but I wouldn't go...


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