Nottingham has lots to offer from food and drink to shopping and scenic walks. Here are just a few of our favourite cocktail bars to visit and enjoy a night with friends…
Hockley Arts Club, 20 Carlton Street
Three floors of fun, music, food and delicious drinks! From a Scandinavian inspired floor where you can dance until the early hours to the Electric Garden, a dream for Gin and Prosecco lovers. With plenty of delectable drinks on offer, you’ll be spoilt for choice; have a look at their menu and discover adventurous cocktails for yourself and friends, like the Cloud Nine and Violets Delight.
To find out more about the Hockley Arts Club see their website thehockleyartsclub.comor follow them on Facebook @TheHockleyArtsClub
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Parliament Bar, 67 Upper Parliament Street
Located in what used to be the old Nottingham boozer now is the vibrant, African influenced Parliament Bar. Come along and make your own cocktails from 6pm -9pm Sunday to Thursday, bring five friends and you can all enjoy an eventful evening together! Looking for an evening or weekend hangout? Head to Parliament Bar and indulge in a tipple of two from their extensive drinks menu whether it’s a Daiquiri, Black Panther or Long Island Ice Tea.
For more information about Parliament Bar visit their website parliamentbar.co.ukor follow them on Facebook @ParliamentNotts
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Be At One, 20 Victoria Street
Step away from everyday life and take some time out to wind down. A lively atmosphere with great music and bubbly staff, the perfect place to keep your spirits up! Head down for their beloved Happy Hour available Monday to Sunday during various times. Home to over 90 cocktails from classics to more adventurous choices like the French Martini and Blueberry Muffin – so hard to choose!
More information can be found on their website beatone.co.ukor on their Facebook @BeAtOneBar
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ALTO, Corner House, Forman Street
Boxing legend Carl Froch has opened his latest venture, Alto opened to the public early August. The bar’s rooftop terrace has been completely refurbished for guests to enjoy the remaining summer sun, on loungers with their favourite cocktail in hand and music from the outside DJ booth.
Inside, four bars will offer tasty drinks and tapas inspired dishes, with a dedicated dance floor area and exclusive VIP section.
Alto offer plenty to try from classics like a Martini and Mojito to more modern cocktails like The Unicorn and The Nuthouse.
More information can be found on their website altonottingham.co.ukor on their Facebook @AltoNottingham
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Trendy, sophisticated and delicious, Tilt offers a range of perfectly executed cocktails to be enjoyed with friends! Join them for their Happy Hour with selected drinks reduced to just £4 Tuesday to Friday from 5pm-7pm. Fancy a masterclass in cocktails? Well, Tilt is the place to go, with a variety of sessions available both in the week and at the weekends, book yours now! Last year the bar had a makeover, so now you can enjoy the new look, friendly atmosphere and top drinks made with a variety of interesting flavours like Marmalade Gin and many more.
Visit their website tiltbar.co.ukor follow them on Facebook @TiltNottingham
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Revolution Hockley, Broad Street
Tucked away in the heart of the Lace Market is Revolution Hockley. With luxurious yet comfortable drinking and dining areas, it’s the best place for a relaxing time with friends.
Offering a range of premium spirits, plus a delicious seasonal food menu, Revolution is the place to be. From enjoying a quiet drink to dancing the night away in style, a great choice for all!
Revolution personally recommend trying the Rosie & Gin, Skyy’s The Limit, Pornstar Martini and more.
Visit their website to find out more at revolution-bars.co.uk or follow their Facebook @TheAlchemistNottingham
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The Alchemist, 11 Kings Street
Get ready to indulge in a completely new way of dining. Their dark theatrical flair creates a unique and magnificent experience that everyone is craving!
With their creative cocktails and darkly delicious dining, The Alchemist has set up shop in the magnificent listed building on King’s Street.
The Alchemist’s cocktail menu is inspired by a periodic table. With lighter, fruity cocktails starting at the left, leading into more serious and darker cocktails on the right, they truly cater for everyone. Non-alcoholic cocktails are also available and are just as delicious.
To find out more visit thealchemist.uk.com or follow them on Facebook @TheAlchemistNottingham
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Cottonmouth, 25 Goose Gate
Cottonmouth opened mid November 2017, their aim is to provide craft cocktails with table service, all within a cosy and comfortable atmosphere. Enjoy a relaxed, low-lit, chilled out vibe with high-end drinks.
Keeping it fresh, Cottonmouth continuously change their drinks menu every six months, wit their third instalment coming at the end of September.
Currently stocking cocktails Cry Wolf, Painkiller and Pineapple Milk Punch, you can indulge in flavoursome beverages all night long!
For more information follow them on Facebook @Cottonmouth.bar
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Revolución de Cuba, 26-28 Market Place
Situated in the heart of Nottingham is Revolución de Cuba, a funky cocktail bar. Bring your friends along for their beloved Happy Hour, Monday to Friday from 3pm-7pm and 5pm-7pm on weekends what better way to enjoy a night out than with 2-for-1 drinks!
Enjoy a taste of some of the finest rums from around the world, classic Cuban cocktails and excellent live music to get you on your feet at Nottingham’s Revolución de Cuba!
For more information about what Bunk has to offer visit revoluciondecuba.comor follow them on Facebook @RevolucionDeCubaBars
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Boilermaker, 36 Carlton Street
Known as “the one that looks like a laundrette” is the Boilermaker, tucked away on Carlton Street. This cocktail bar is a unique concept, brimming with adventurous (and delicious) drinks!
At Boilermaker the earlier, the better as they work on a first come, first serve basis so pop along from Monday to Sunday during their peculiar opening hours. Try something new, whether it’s the No Shrubs By QMC or Snoop Dogg’s Herbal Gin & Juice served in either a yellow sharps bin or a juice carton, expect the not-so-ordinary here at the Boilermaker.
For more information about the Boilermaker visit boilermakerbar.co.uk or follow the on Facebook @boilermakerbar
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Pepper Rocks, 12 Pepper Street
Situated in Bridlesmith Gate is the soulful Pepper Rocks, three floors of fun! During the summer months you can take the party outside and enjoy the weather with friends whilst indulging in your drink of choice. Not just a cocktail bar, Pepper Rocks also hosts lively open mic night every Tuesday from 9pm, what better excuse to end the day on a high whilst belting out your favourite songs with friends.
To find out more visit pepperrocks.co.ukor follow them on Facebook @pepperrocks.
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Bunk, 19 Stoney Street
From their Authentic American Chicken Wings to their Bunk House Cocktails, Bunk brings you the perfect relaxed and casual dining experience with a great atmosphere, quirky décor and not to mention amazing food.
Bunk’s Cocktails include classics like French Martini, Woo Woo, and Long Island Iced Tea to more quirky ones like Drumstick, Zombie and Mai Tai. Happy Hour starts from opening until 10pm on all their Bunk House Cocktails and they are not to miss!
For more information about what Bunk has to offer visit bunkwings.comor follow them on Facebook @bunkwings.
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Situated next to the elegant Merchants Restaurant is the Saint Bar, home of sophistication and delicious drinks! Stop by for a tipple or two after a day shopping in the city centre with friends. With plenty of drinks to choose from you’ll be spoilt for choice; from a classic Martini and Bloody Mary to a Cosmopolitan – something for everyone!