![]() No trip to Nottingham is complete without a visit to Englands oldest inn (1189AD). We like to come here for the last drink of the night – a whisky nightcap – but being the traditional pub it is you can guarantee some good ales here too. It’s attached to the Lace Market Hotel which incidentally is a great choice of accommodation if you’re in town for a few days. A great little pub with a cosy basement section which is always a good choice for a quiet drink. It’s an after-hours kinda place and once you’ve walked through the door you won’t even feel like you’re in Nottingham anymore – Saigon here we come! 45 Bridlesmith Gate. But, if you fancy smooth sophistication and perfected cocktails, head downstairs to join the expert drinkers who know their Mimosa’s from their Martini’s. My favourite spot is the Vietnamese roof garden, all mellow and easy with a nod to the tropics. It’s been one of the best clubs in Nottingham for years but a couple of moons ago the place got a revamp : Orientally inspired, Coco Tang became the most beautiful place to drink cocktails in town. Since when was alcohol mixed with some healthy competitiveness ever a bad idea, eh? Fletcher Gate. If you took away the booze it’d be full of little nippers playing air-hockey and basketball hoops, but given that it’s a bar us adults get to have all the fun instead! You pay to play and could spend a pretty fortune on the Donkey Derby or table football but it is the best bar to socialise in with friends, for definite. One of Nottingham’s newest bars, it’s seaside arcade meets speakeasy. The ultimate seat is one at the upstairs window with views onto Pelham Street below – no one seems to notice you watching so you’re in for the quirkiest of people-watching sessions. After work on a Friday night in Nottingham, this is the place to be and the chat is loud and happy. But, this small Nottingham bar has such a lively and friendly atmosphere I’d come here even if I wasn’t peckish. ![]() Tier became a favourite of ours when they lured us in with their tasty bar snacks. But beware – it has unisex toilets so if like me you don’t like sharing your pee-space with the opposite sex, hang on for the next round someplace else! 20 Carlton Street, Hockley. ![]() Never has a potted plant looked more glamourous! Grab an armchair, embrace your inner CEO and wait to be served (table service only) at this insta-worthy 3 storey bar. This Nottingham hidden bar was once the manager’s offices of the lace and silk factories which propelled the city into fame and fortune. ![]() Nothing to see here but great for cheap drinks! Hurt’s Yard. Neck a few shots, forget you ever entered and be on your way. It’s an institution to locals and many a good night out grew its legs here upon the sticky floors. There’s only one reason to go and that’s for the cheap tequila slammers. Whilst the night is yet young, make a quick stop off to an old Nottingham favourite amongst students. Live music Fridays and Saturdays and great seats on the mezzanine balcony. ![]() My dad used to drink at this pub in the ’60s and the former dance hall has a lovely relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. And what a relief because there is a warm heritage to this place. A pub which nearly had to throw in the towel last year but the local groans were so great they somehow managed to recover from hard times. So here you have it – the best bars in Nottingham according to us…. I couldn’t bring myself to destroy the list afterwards and figured more people could benefit from our recommendations. They loved the bars, my map went down a storm and a great night out was had by all. But, I’d produced a map so they’d be fine. I was gutted we couldn’t show them around ourselves – we love a good Friday night out in Nottingham. So, channelling my inner Rain Man I got down to writing a list of places to see in the area and took on the challenge of recommending the best bars in Nottingham. They’d be here for the weekend and wanted to sample Nottingham night-life. Recently my sister and her other half came to cat-sit for us whilst we tootled off to Copenhagen. ![]()
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