Standard Hill, Park Row, Nottingham, NG1 6GN
Harden's survey result
Summary
“The ethos remains from the original”, say ardent long-term fans of Tim Hart’s modern brasserie, which began life on a separate site where it was something of an icon of 1990s British dining, with repeated reviews from The Times’s former critic, Jonathan Meades, regularly citing it as encapsulating the modern British zeitgeist. Since 2019, it’s moved nearby to its sibling boutique hotel, where it ploughs an honourable though less high profile furrow. Others, for whom it’s been a favourite, can fear that ethos is on the way out (“I have been a loyal customer of this establishment, even following the downsizing a few years ago. The menu format has been pared back in recent times, with more ‘comfort food’ dishes now”).
Summary
Old timers will remember this contemporary brasserie when it was a standalone venue in the city centre and an icon of the 1990s modern British restaurant revolution. Since 2019, Tim Hart has relocated it into his boutique hotel nearby and fans say “it’s still my favourite despite it not being what it once was at its previous site”. There’s the odd niggle: for example, “on a quiet night, the atmosphere can be stilted”. Overall, though, ratings remain solid. Top Menu Tip – “highlights have included stunning tagliata, and a delicious grilled tiger prawn starter”.
Summary
When the original venue of this name opened in 1997 in a different location, it became a modern British icon (Times critic Jonathan Meades was a major fan) and there‘s a pool of goodwill towards Tim Hart’s (of Rutland’s Hambleton Hall) hotel brasserie, which relocated to his nearby boutique hotel in 2019. Fans say “it is heartening to see the place getting busier with each passing year since the downsizing, as service is impeccable and the kitchen can produce some lovely food”. Even they, though, can find the menu too “mainstream” or “frustratingly samey” nowadays or results “run of the mill”. But they say “nonetheless, this is a cherished neighbourhood option”.
Summary
“A very apt restaurant for business meetings” – Tim Hart’s (of Rutland’s Hambleton Hall) “smart and modern” brasserie has long been known for its professional standards, and this has remained the case since 2019, when he moved it from its location of two decades’ standing into his boutique hotel in the city. Its hallmarks are “top-class food and drinks”, “slick and friendly service” and “the added bonus of an outside area in summer”.
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Owner's description
Our award-winning restaurant has an enviable reputation for good cooking and fine dining and has since 1997 claimed the title of Nottingham’s most successful up-market eatery.
Hart’s aims to provide a thoroughly professional blend of skilled service and modern British cooking in a stylish and comfortable interior with emphasis on simple but fantastic, fresh ingredients. Head chef Dan Burridge’s uses top quality ingredients, often locally sourced in simple striking combinations.
Our menus change daily to reflect the best seasonal ingredients, however you can view our sample menus below to see the outstanding cuisine that could be on offer. If you are looking to host a party for 12 or more guests please view our party menus.
Accompanied by an award-winning wine list, Hart’s restaurant is the perfect choice for fine dining, whatever the occasion.
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £32.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
Standard Hill, Park Row, Nottingham, NG1 6GN
Opening hours
| Monday | 7:30 am‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am‑9:30 pm |
