The filthiest places to get food at Trent

Blood, sweat, tears and who knows what else


Food establishments across Nottingham have been ranked a pitiful 0 out of 5 stars according to the Food Standards Agency. Everywhere marked with a 0 means that ‘urgent improvement is required’. There were seven offenders which include one butchers, two restaurants and four takeaways.

Most are nowhere near uni, have shut down or are butchers, rather than takeaways, but the rest are still going strong, take a look below and see if you need to change where you’re having your late night snack.

Maryland Chicken, Lower Parliament Street

Last inspection: 28th July 2015

Maryland Chicken, 24 Lower Parliament Street, NG7 3NG

If you’ve decided to have a low quality night out at Oceana, you’ll already be familiar with the term ‘urgent improvement is required’, so why not saunter up the road to the mouthwatering Maryland Chicken, have a taste of their self-proclaimed ‘exceptional quality food at the best prices’, before ending the night with a scenic walk to QMC.

Nottingham Kebab House, Alfreton Road

Last Inspection: 7th July 2015

Nottingham Kebab House, 22 Alfreton Road, NG7 3NG

Alfreton Road is known for it’s million and one kebab stores, but the Nottingham Kebab House has always stood out, with a spacious interior, giving the inevitable paramedics plenty of room to work.

Aspley Fish Bar, Nuthall Road

Last Inspection: 9th December 2014

If you feel like a 40 minute walk outside of the city centre, head on over to the Aspley Fish Bar, because who doesn’t want fish at 3 in the morning in a city that’s over a 100 miles to the nearest patch of coastline.

Royal Express Café, Royal Arcade

Last Inspection: 18th May 2015

Royal Express Café, 2 Royal Arcade, NG1 5JS

This hidden gem is located just a hop, skip and a jump away from Trent’s main campus, why not eat somewhere that you never knew existed? And afterwards, you can have the luxury of feeling pain in places you never knew existed!

Oh, and don’t worry, Trent Kebab and Chunky Chicken have done fine.