Bread and Bitter is a Castle Rock pub at 153–155 Woodthorpe Drive in Mapperley, Nottingham. It has served the local community since 2007 from a former bakery, retaining old ovens beside part of the dining area. A traditional bar, bright conservatory and smaller seating spaces give the building several distinct moods.
The food menu is designed for regular pub dining, with main courses, lighter choices and a dedicated children’s selection. Vegan dining receives particular attention rather than appearing as a single substitute, allowing mixed groups to order more easily. Sunday brings a separate roast menu and a slower, family oriented style of service.
Cask beer is central to the pub’s reputation, supported by four craft keg lines, spirits and wine. The breadth of the drinks offer makes it possible to pair a meal with traditional ale or choose something outside the brewery’s core range. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should consult the current menu and speak with staff before ordering because dishes and preparation can change.
The former bakery details give Bread and Bitter more character than a standard modern pub interior, while its community focus keeps the experience informal. It works for a pint, lunch, an evening meal or Sunday roast, with different rooms accommodating quiet visits and social groups. Food and well kept beer receive equal weight in the identity of this Mapperley local.
Address: 153–155 Woodthorpe Drive, Mapperley, Nottingham NG3 5JL, United Kingdom
Bread and Bitter Menu
Breakfast
Served 10am-12pm, Monday to Saturday. All breakfasts include tea or coffee; 2 for £19.00.
Full English Breakfast
Two Lincolnshire sausages, two smoked back bacon rashers, free-range egg, baked beans, grilled tomato, mushroom, hash brown and toast. (v*, gf)
American Breakfast
Two sausages, two candied bacon rashers, two hash browns, scrambled eggs and French toast.
Vegetarian Full English
Two veggie sausages, avocado, fried egg, baked beans, grilled tomato, mushroom, hash brown and toast. (v, gf*)
Vegan Full English
Two vegan sausages, avocado, scrambled tofu, baked beans, grilled tomato, mushroom, hash brown and toast. (ve, gf*)
Small Breakfast
One sausage, smoked back bacon, free-range egg, baked beans, grilled tomato, mushroom, hash brown and toast. (gf*)
Mega Breakfast
Three sausages, three smoked back bacon, two free-range eggs, baked beans, grilled tomato, mushroom, two hash browns and toast. (gf*)
Salmon and Eggs
Scottish smoked salmon and free-range scrambled eggs on granary toast. (gf*)
Sausage or Bacon Cob
Add avocado, mushroom, hash brown, egg, tomato at £1.00 each.
Bar Snacks
Beer Battered Halloumi Bites
Served with chilli aioli and a lemon wedge. (v)
Chilli Beef Nachos
Topped with melted cheese, sour cream and jalapeños. (v*, ve*)
Homemade Nachos
Topped with salsa, melted cheese and fresh guacamole. (v*, ve*)
Dirty Fries
Topped with beef chilli, cheese, sour cream and jalapeños. (gf, v*, ve*)
Fries
Add a cob, cheese, houmous, tzatziki at £1.00 each. (gf, ve)
Bowl of Marinated Olives
(gf, ve)
Mains
Served 12-9pm, Monday to Saturday.
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Large cod fillet in Harvest Pale batter, twice-cooked chips, homemade tartare sauce and mushy peas.
Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger
Handmade 6oz burger patty with dill pickles, crispy fried onions, smoked bacon, American cheese and a ranch dressing. Served with chips and salad.
Spicy Bean Burger
Handmade patty with jalapeños, peppers and fresh herbs. Served with salad and twice cooked chips. (v, ve)
Nulda’s Caribbean Chicken
Sweet and spicy chicken stew with Jamaican rice and peas. (gf)
Homemade Lasagna Alforno
A rich beef bolognaise layered with ricotta bechamel, pasta sheets and topped with mozzarella. Served with salad and garlic bread.
Sausage and Mash
Three Lincolnshire sausages served with mustard mash, peas and proper gravy. (ve*, v*)
Chilli Con Carne
Rich beef chilli topped with sour cream and jalapeños. Served with basmati rice and salad with salsa and homemade tortilla chips. (gf, ve*, v*)
Homemade Pot Pie of the Day
Served with a puff pastry lid and various fillings and sides. See specials board or ask staff for details.
Ham, Egg and Chips
Locally cured ham, twice-cooked chips, two fried eggs and garden peas. (gf)
Scampi and Chips
Wholetail scampi with twice-cooked chips, tartare sauce and mushy peas.
Greek Mezze Plate
Grilled halloumi, houmous, semi dried tomato, chargrilled aubergine, feta salad, bread, olives and dips. (v, gf*)
Sandwiches
All served with fries and salad.
Fish Goujon Sandwich
White sliced bloomer with homemade tartare sauce and watercress.
Ham and Cheese Toastie
Toasted white bloomer bread with tomato jam and cornichons.
Tuna Melt
Toasted ciabatta with tuna, sweetcorn, mayonnaise and mozzarella.
Smoked Salmon
Granary bloomer bread with crisp lettuce, soft cheese and citrus mayo.
Sausage, Tomato and Caramelised Onion
On white bloomer bread. (v*, ve*)
Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Tomato and Peppers
On toasted ciabatta with spinach and a chimichurri dressing. (v*, ve*)
Pizza
Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, basil and parmesan. (v, ve*)
Meat Feast
Chorizo, ham, pepperoni and red onion.
Buffalo Chicken
Chicken with homemade BBQ buffalo sauce, bacon and sweetcorn.
Diavolo
In-house Italian style smoked sausage, chilli flakes, jalapeños, red onions and mozzarella.
Hipster
Semi-dried tomato, chargrilled aubergine, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil. (v, ve*)
Vegetali Arrostitti
Selection of slow roasted vegetables with garlic, fresh herbs and mozzarella. (v*, ve*)
Greek Lamb Pizza
Marinated lamb with feta, olives and red onion.
Mini Mains
All £8.95.
Nulda’s Caribbean Chicken
Sweet and spicy chicken stew with Jamaican rice and peas. (gf)
Homemade Lasagna Alforno
A rich beef bolognaise layered with ricotta bechamel, pasta sheets and topped with mozzarella. Served with salad and garlic bread.
Ham, Egg and Chips
Locally cured ham, twice-cooked chips, fried egg and garden peas. (gf)
Scampi and Chips
Wholetail scampi with twice-cooked chips, tartare sauce and mushy peas.
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Cod fillet in Harvest Pale batter, twice-cooked chips, homemade tartare sauce and mushy peas.
Sausage and Mash
Two Lincolnshire sausages served with mustard mash, peas and proper gravy. (ve*, v*)
Kids Menu
Margherita Pizza, Fries and Salad
(v, ve*)
Fish Goujons, Fries and Peas
Burger, Fries and Salad
(v*, ve*)
Scampi, Peas and Fries
Sausage and Mash
(v*, ve*)
Curry Night
Every Monday, 6-9pm. All curries are home-made and come with a pakora, flatbread, rice, poppadoms and a drink, all for £14.95. Includes drink up to the value of £5.
Curry Night
Fine selection of curries across the spectrum.
Pizza Night
Every Tuesday, 5-9pm. Pizza + a drink for £14.95. Choose from any pizza on the menu. Includes drink up to the value of £5.
Pizza Night
Pizza and a drink.
Sunday Menu – Mains
Served 12-5pm. All roasts £14.95 and served with Yorkshire pudding, garlic and rosemary roast potatoes, sautéed vegetables, dauphinoise potatoes and braised red cabbage. All meat roasts are gluten free without Yorkshire pudding or stuffing.
Braised, on the Bone Chicken
Served with sage and onion stuffing and chicken gravy.
Roasted Silverside of Beef
Served with a rich beef gravy.
Braised, Minted Lamb
Served with a rich mint gravy.
Wild Mushroom Pie
Topped with a puff pastry lid and veggie gravy. (v)
Veggie Sausages
Served with a rich veggie gravy. (v)
Braised, Roasted Seitan
Served with a rich veggie gravy. (ve)
Vegan Sausages
Served with a rich veggie gravy. (ve)
Sunday Menu – Sides
Mashed Potato
(gf, v, ve)
Roast Potatoes
(gf, v, ve)
Cauliflower Cheese
(v)
Sautéed Vegetables
(gf, v, ve)
Yorkshire Pudding
(v)
Sage and Onion Stuffing
(v, ve)
Double Up or Add Another Meat
Bowl of Fries
(gf, v, ve)
Sunday Menu – Kids
£7. All served with Yorkshire pudding, mashed potato, vegetables and gravy. Choose from: Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Seitan (ve), Veggie sausages (v), Vegan sausages (ve).
Kids Sunday Roast
Choose from: Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Seitan (ve), Veggie sausages (v), Vegan sausages (ve).
Sunday Menu – Ice Cream
Ice Cream
Two scoops of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream with a choice of either chocolate, strawberry or toffee sauce.
Kids Menu (June 2026)
Prices valid from 25th June to 1st September.
Margherita Pizza
Served with fries and salad. (v, ve*)
Fish Goujons
Served with fries and peas.
Burger
Served with fries and salad. (v*, ve*)
Scampi
Served with fries and peas.
Sausage and Mash
Served with peas and gravy. (v*, ve*)
Kids Mini Mains (June 2026)
Nulda’s Caribbean Chicken
Sweet and spicy chicken stew with Jamaican rice and peas. (gf)
Homemade Lasagna Alforno
Served with salad and garlic bread. (v*, ve*)
Ham, Egg, and Chips
Served with garden peas. (v*, ve*)
Scampi and Chips
Served with twice-cooked chips, mushy peas, and tartare sauce. (v*, ve*)
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Cod fillet served with twice-cooked chips, mushy peas, and tartare sauce. (v*, ve*)
Sausage and Mash
Two Lincolnshire sausages, served with mustard mash, peas, and gravy. (v*, ve*)
Kids Sunday Roast (June 2026)
Only available Sundays. Choose from: Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Seitan (ve), Veggie or Vegan sausages (v, ve).
Kids Sunday Roast
Choose from: Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Seitan (ve), Veggie or Vegan sausages (v, ve).
White Wines
Prices per 125ml, 175ml, 250ml, and bottle.
La Vivienda Verdejo Macabeo
Spain. A bright and pale gold wine giving crisp lemon and zesty lime aromas. The palate follows being refreshing with lime and stone fruit flavours moving into the tropical and a soft, round finish.
The Accomplice Chardonnay
Australia. Light straw colour with lifted aromas of ripe peach and nectarine complemented with a decent lick of vanilla and oak. The palate is soft and creamy and exhibits ripe stone fruits with integrated oak and a gentle, very long finish. ve
San Giorgio Pinot Grigio
Italy. A very classic Pinot Grigio with notes of nuts, pear, melon and even some banana. v
Ngaru Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand. Lovely fruity and aromatic wine with notes of citrus, gooseberry and a subtle vanilla touch. v
Rosé Wines
Prices per 125ml, 175ml, 250ml, and bottle.
Feather Falls Zinfandel Rosé
USA. Mouth-watering summer berry flavours with a hint of candy create this perfectly balanced easy-drinking refreshing Rosé.
La Vivienda Tempranillo Rosé
Spain. Fresh vibrant strawberry, aromatic, floral and fruity with sweet red fruits and a touch of honey on the finish.
San Giorgio Pinot Grigio
Italy. Delicate, dry and fresh, this is light in colour with notes of pear, bubblegum and rosehip. v
Sparkling
75cl bottle.
La Fornarina Prosecco Doc
Italy. Delicate, slightly sweet and particularly fruity. ve
Red Wines
Prices per 125ml, 175ml, 250ml, and bottle.
La Vivienda Tempranillo
Spain. Deep dark purple, soft to medium bodied with intense dark fruits and warming spice. The palate also gives rich plum, sweet cherries and firm tannins but is still very easy to drink without food.
The Accomplice Shiraz
Australia. Aromas of raspberry and ripe plums, complemented by hints of white pepper and spice. A well rounded and juicy palate with rich fruit flavours of dark cherries and boysenberry. ve
Toro Fuerte Malbec
Argentina. Aromas and flavours of bramble fruits and fruits of the forest with a twist of cinnamon. ve
Tempus Two Merlot
Australia. A rich and soft smooth wine with dark berries and plum fruit characters. The palate is packed with ripe raspberry notes, fine grained tannins and subtle hints of oak.