Nottingham Entertainment

Entertainment in Nottingham

  1. A

    Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

    Tucked into the cliff below the castle, this fantastically atmospheric alehouse claims to be England's oldest pub; it supposedly slaked the thirst of departing crusaders. The phrase 'nooks and crannies' could have been invented for here. Just when you think there are no more, you'll find another - and there are usually more than enough to accommodate the many tourists who come to sample the brews.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Malt Cross

    What a great place! In an old music hall with a colourful history (it was a brothel in a previous incarnation), this has got the best vibe in town. Good live music and decent food are all dished up under the glass arched roof, an architectural treasure in itself.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Ye Olde Salutation Inn

    A dual carriageway disguises the centuries-old atmosphere (c 1240) of 'the Sal', as regulars know it. Ask at the bar if you can have a peek at the labyrinth of underground caves spiralling down behind an innocuous-looking door.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Bluu

    This part restaurant, part bar, part nightclub offers a swish menu by day and a jumping downstairs bar by night, attracting a chic, shirted and high-heeled crowd mostly in their mid-20s.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Bell Inn

    Another must for the history buffs, this atmospheric old coaching inn lies at the heart of the shopping district and has warmed the cockles of Nottingham drinkers for hundreds of years.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Stealth

    The bold new thing on the Nottingham nightclub scene, Stealth has an eclectic music mix, from indie to highly charged dance all-nighters that lure an up-for-it crowd from miles around.

    reviewed

  7. G

    NG1

    Nottingham's very own gay superclub, NG1 is pure, unpretentious hedonistic fun, with two dance floors belting out classic funky house, pop, cheese or indie depending on the night.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Cock & Hoop

    Sophisticated yet easy-going, this cosy, traditional refurbished alehouse in a well-heeled pocket of Nottingham is a most pleasant place for a knees-up.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Rock City

    The dance floor jumps here on the popular 'Tuned' student night on Thursdays, and on '80s night every Friday. Big-name pop acts usually head here.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Social

    Techno-/dance-heads make for this sister club of the famous London venue. DJs rock the upstairs dance floor.

    reviewed

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