Going Out in Nottingham

Bars andclubs in Nottingham

Nottingham is well known all over the country for its amazing nightlife. Whether you're looking for a chic bar to hang out in or you're looking for a olde pub where you can enjoy a pint of real ale you will find it in Nottingham. Here we have provided reviews and photographs of nightclubs in Nottingham, Bars in Nottingham and a couple of pubs too. We've tried to represent the nightclubs and bars in Nottingham fairly but if you think we've left something off contact us!

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Nights out In Nottingham

The best way to get involved in the Nottingham student scene is to get out there and do it! There are a lot of bars and nightclubs in Nottingham, so when you first get here, obviously you're not going to know which sort of bars and nights out suit your style. Take advantage of going out in Nottingham in Freshers week - you will get to see most of the larger nightclubs in Nottingham and maybe check out some of the bars on offer in Nottingham.

Moving on. After the first couple of weeks in Nottingham you will realise that there is a hell of a lot more bars and nightclubs on offer that you didn't know existed. Some of the links below will give you an insight into some of the places in Nottingham that you probably won't get shown in you're first week - they're there to be discovered.

Monday Nights out in Nottingham

As far as nights out in Nottingham go - Ever night of the week there is a different place for students to go. Monday nights out are renowned for treks to student night at nightclub Oceana. If you are looking to go out in Nottingham on a Monday night then Oceana is a safe bet - it's got many different themed rooms including a disco room, ski lodge, Sydney Port and the ballroom. Oceana nightclub offers NUS discount for Nottingham students.

Going out in Nottingham on a Tuesday night

Tuesday student nights in Nottingham seem to be a bit rare recently. The obvious option is The lizard lounge. This Nottingham bar has a somewhat funky vibe about it and plays an eclectic array of music. Another option for Tuesday nights in Nottingham is the acoustic night at the Malt cross.

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Bars and pubs in Nottingham

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Nottingham Bars

There are a lot of bars in Nottingham! Here is a summary of most of them

The Ark

Based on the campus itself The Ark serves as a useful meeting place. On Friday and Saturday nights the Ark is buzzing with cheesy music and is brimming.

Brownes

Brownes is known for its large number of quality spirits and quality beers. The sofas are comfy

17-19 Goosegate. (0115) 9580188

Cafe El Gordo

Ideally situated for students living in Lenton, Cafe El Gordo has live DJs at the weekends and by day is a great place to get a coffee

101, Ilkeston Road. (0115) 8479695

The Coco Lounge

This is one of the best places to go if you're looking for a quality cocktail whilst listening to live music.

3, George Street. (0115) 9418555

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@d2

This gay bar is second to none with style and chic in large doses. The decor is modern and appealing

72 Lower Parliament Street. (0115) 9502727

Eleven

This bar prides itself on style, music and staff. Based in the Hockley area.

Goosegate. (0115) 8598831

Sausage

At the weekends this bar is definitely one of the places to be. During the week the place chills down and has a completely different atmosphere. A great place to get nice food and a good cocktail

The Cornerhouse. (0115) 9476200

I Bar

The staff here will tell you how it is the award winning bar in Nottingham. This bar won the Lord Mayor's Award for the best designed bar in Nottingham five years ago. Whilst this place is undoubtedly well designed the prices of drinks are very expensive.

36, Calrton Street. (0115) 9555150

The Living Room

If cocktails are your thing then this is definitely for you. It boasts an impressive list of cocktails to capture the tastes of virtually everybody.

7, High Pavement. (0870)4422716

Lloyds

This bar is usually pretty busy, no doubt due to the ridiculously cheap drink offers. Definitely a place to go whether looking for a cheap night or not though as it has a fun lively atmosphere

Carlton Street. (0115) 9881660

Moog

This bar is a bit different to anything else you will find in Nottingham. Although it's a bit of a trek to get to being based just out of Hockley it's definitely worth the trip.

Newdigate Street, Radford. (0115) 8413830

Bar None

Based in the lace market area this bar is what you'd expect. Stylish and with a slightly lavish feel this is a cool place to come to enjoy a drink with quality music.

Stoney Street. (0115) 9417072

Pit and Pendulum

This is definitely one for the alternative scene. Playing metal music and an interesting array of videos this place can be somewhat eerie. The toilet is through the bookcase!

17 Victoria Street. (0115) 9506383

Pitcher and Piano

This is an amazing conversion from a church into a bar. Retaining many original features such as the stained glass windows this is an amazing place to go to get a drink

The Former Unitarian Church, High Pavement. (0115) 9586081

Rafel's Breeze Bar

Located in the Hockley area this bar is unlike the others. With reasonably priced drinks and no pretentious air at all this is a cool place to relax Caribbean style.

31-35 Goosegate. (0115) 9580446

Revolution

a bar

Bar Risa

This is one of the bars located on the canal side so this is a great place to come to enjoy a drink outside.

The Social

A definite stop off point on any bar crawl. This place serves good food and does cocktail pitchers

23, Pelham Street. (0115) 9505078

Sugar Bar

Located in the lace market this bar has friendly staff and and cool decor. They also serve very reasonably priced food if your looking to go out for a meal. If house and garage music are your things this is the place for you.

Broadway (0115) 9475083

Synergy

9 Broadway Street. (0115) 9241555

Templars

One of the haunts of the Trent Uni massive. Great drinks offers and cheese music is what this place is about.

Goldsmith Street. (0115) 9508881

The Bar

Based in the Cornerhouse this bar has outside seating which makes it a nice place to come on a warm evening.

The Cornerhouse. (0115)9470050

Walkabout

Everyone loves walkabout. With it's massive screens for the sport, drinks promos and good Aussie food this is definitely a regular bar for anyone who watches sport.

11-15, Friar Lane. (0115) 9410990

The Waterfront

This is the non-official pre-ocean warm up bar. Cheap drinks make this a staple part of the student bar diet.

Castle Wharf. (0115) 9799111

Brass Monkey

This bar has live music and great cocktails. Quite expensive. Wear shoes

11, High Pavement. (0115) 8404101

Canalhouse

This canal side bar is a nice place to get reasonably priced good food.

48-52, Canal Street. (0115) 9555011

Casa

This modern bar serves good food and as a happy hour drinking session.

12-18, Friar Lane. (0115) 9799222

Fade

a bar

Mansfield Road (0115) 9104025

Fashion

If you're feeling a bit flush this is a nice place to come for a couple of drinks. Located in the Broadmarsh Centre.

10, Middle Pavement. (0115) 9505850

Bar Humbug

a bar

26a Friar Lane. (0115) 8405160

Mouse Trap

This is the Royal centre's bar. This is the place to come if you are a creative type/like theatre and the arts etc

Theatre Square. (0115) 9895569

Number 10

a bar

67, Upper Parliament Street. (0115) 9475842

The Priory

A fairly plain bar but relatively cheap and located in Hockley

23, Victoria Street. (0115) 9413522

Q Lounge

With various floors, a couple of bars and a dance floor what more could you really ask for?

Long Row, Market Square (0115) 8405472

Quilted Lama

Thursday nights have got two be spent here for the cocktails promos alone. Also home of the revered goldfish bowl.

13-15, Weekday Cross. (0115) 9506888

Tantra

What could be cooler than an underground bar with beds for hire?

20, Victoria Street. (0115) 8410088

Vision

This restaurant bar is ideal if your looking to recharge during a shopping trip in town. Daily happy hour between 5pm and 8pm

Upper Parliament Street. (0115) 9122000

Wax

Wax is one of the best places to go if you're looking for a quiet bar to chill out in

27, Broad Street. (0115) 9590007

Nottingham Pubs

The Bag 'O' Nails

The bag 'O' nails is a nice pub where the music is as good as the food. Reasonably priced cocktails.

60, Lenton Boulevard. (0115) 9482040

The Bell Inn

A very traditional pub with a excellent selection of real ales....definitely one for the Real ale society. Plays live jazz.

18, Angel Row. (0115) 9475241

The Central

This pub is one of the liveliest gay pubs in Nottingham. It offers pool tables, a dance floor, food and a friendly atmosphere.

Huntingdon Street. (0115) 9585883

The Dragon

The Dragon is a pub that would probably come under the heading of drinking dens. Great place to go to get away from students.

67, Long Row. (0115) 9417080

The Dog and Toppe

Another pub where the emphasis is on the screens. A great place to come to watch sport.

Sherwin Road. (0115) 9419650

The Dunkrik Inn

Being only a very short walk from the campus makes his an ideal stop-off between lectures. Comfy sofas, pool and board games make it difficult to leave for you're next lecture!

71, Montepelier Road, Dunkirk. (0115) 9789602

Fellows Morton and Clayton Ltd

A nice little pub by the canal. Has it's own brewery and serves pints at £1.40!

54, Canal Street. (0115) 9506795

The Goose on the Square

This pub is fairly run of the mill with average prices and the expected drinks. Nothing out of the ordinary

8-9, Beastmarket Hill. (0115) 9410961

The Grove

This pub based in Lenton is relatively nice with average prices.

273, Castle Boulevard. (0115) 9410637

The Happy Return

The location of many an eventful night. The drinks here are cheap so drunkness inevitably occurs!

Church Street. (0115) 9475617

The Hogshead

A pub

24-26, Pelham Street. (0115) 9584825

The Horn in Hand

This large pub is usually very busy with an excited atmosphere. With a Yellow card cheap drinks can be had. Most drinking games probably started here!

Goldsmith Street. (0115) 9243730

The Johnson Arms

A pub

Abbey Street, Dunkirk. (0115) 9786355

Langtry's

A pub

4, South Sherwood street. (0115) 947 2124

The Lord Roberts

This gay pub is friendly and has reasonably priced drinks

24, Broad Street. (0115) 9414886

The Park

A cool modern pub popular with Trent students. Cheap drinks and free playstation.

23, Aboretum Street. (0115 978 5914

The Old Peacock

If you are planning on living in Lenton this will most likely be you're local pub. Not the cheapest pub but still an essential part of you're pub diet in Nottingham.

Ilkeston Road. (0115) 9703491

The Ropewalk

In limbo...rumours have it that this is being turned from a student pub into a different kind of pub (we don't know what yet).......It'll still sell alcohol though so it doesn't matter too much!

Canning Circus. (0115) 9596181

The Rose and Crown

This pub is situated between Campus and Lenton making it all to easy to wander in on you're way back from lectures. Ideal!

Derby Road. (0115) 9784958

The Royal Children

A pub

58, St Nicholas Street. (0115) 9580207

The Sir John Bolaise Warren

In the winter the open fire in this pub is very cosy, making this pub a great place to warm up with a couple of drinks.

1, Ilkeston Road. (0115) 9307802

The Three Wheatsheaves

Fairly reasonable drinks prices but with the added advantage of giant jenga to play with. This game is difficult enough without adding alcohol into the equation.

402, Derby Road. (0115) 978 7375

Turf Tavern

This pub is known for it's excellent Caribbean food which makes this place worth going to.

64, Upper Parliament Street. (0115) 9111719

The White Hart

A friendly pub with pub food, the drinks here aren't the cheapest though.

29, Gregory Street. (0115) 9786748

Ye Old Salution Inn

A nice old fashioned drinking place

.Maid Marian Way.

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

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1, Brewhouse Yard. (0115) 9473171