Entertainment in Nottingham
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stealth
Around the back of Rock City, reached from Goldsmith St, this underground club caters to dancey types who like their bass heavy and their drums supercharged. The attached Rescue Rooms has a varied line-up of live bands and DJs.
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NG1
Nottingham's favourite gay club, NG1 is unpretentious, hedonistic fun, with two dance floors belting out classic funky house, pop, '80s cheese or guitar jangle depending on the night.
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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.
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Rock City
This monster venue has hosted everything from Goth rock and Midlands metal to Northern Soul. It shares a compound with Stealth and the Rescue Rooms.
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Social
Techno-/dance-heads make for this sister club of the famous London venue. DJs rock the upstairs dance floor.
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Screen Room
Small but perfectly formed, this tiny cinema has just 21 seats, and an interesting program of arty movies.
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Pit & Pendulum
Local goths, emos and indie kids flock to this dimly lit pub for the vampire vibe and theatrical decor. For our money, it's more Rocky Horror Picture Show than Hammer House of Horrors, but it's an enjoyable spot to shake off the coffin dust.
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Nottingham Playhouse
Beside the shining bowl of Anish Kapoor's enormous Sky Mirror, the Playhouse hosts serious theatre, from stage classics to the avant-garde. The attached restaurant and bar attracts plenty of arty types.
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Maze Club
Behind the Forest Tavern pub, this revamped venue hosts singer-songwriters and kooky stage performers.
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Malt Cross
A genuinely convivial drinking hole in a stately old Victorian music hall that looks like the last variety act just can-canned out the door. A fine place for a pint or a pub meal.
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Gatecrasher
It's mainstream all the way at this spin-off from the famous Sheffield original. Spread over numerous rooms, it throbs to the sound of house, R&B, hip hop and club classics, and there are regular slots from international guest DJs.
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Cock & Hoop
AtmosÂpheric town-house pub with a genteel atmosphere far removed from the noisy nightspots elsewhere in the centre. Good for ales and Sunday lunches.
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Canal House
The best of the giant waterside public houses crowding the canal, run by the independent Castle Rock Brewery and split in two by a watery inlet.
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Broadway Cinema
Fans of the arty and strange head to this funky independent cinema and gallery in the cultural part of town. The Broadway bar is one of the few drinking spots downtown where you can actually hear yourself talk.
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Brass Monkey
Small and sultry, Brass Monkey rocks the Lace Market with sets by trendy DJs and quirky takes on cocktail favourites – rum and raisin daiquiri anyone? The roof terrace gets packed out on summer evenings.
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Bodega Social Club
Agreeably grungy, the Bodega boasts a popular beer garden and a stage that attracts bands of the calibre of the Strokes, Arctic Monkeys and Coldplay.
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