Must-see nightlife in Nottingham

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    Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

    Nottingham

    Carved into the cliff below the castle, this atmospheric alehouse claims to be England's oldest pub. Founded in 1189, it supposedly slaked the thirst of…

  • Crafty Crow

    Nottingham

    Rotating brews at this beer specialist include several from its own Nottingham-based Magpie Brewery, made from British hops and malts, plus hand-pulls…

  • Dragon

    Nottingham

    The Dragon has a fabulous atmosphere at any time, thanks to homemade food, a good beer garden and vinyl played on weekends. But it peaks from 7.30pm on…

  • Boilermaker

    Nottingham

    Entering what appears to be an industrial boilermaker's shop and navigating your way through two secret doors brings you into this cavernous, low-lit…

  • Cross Keys

    Nottingham

    Seven hand-pulled ales are poured at this split-level pub with works by local artists, British pub fare (fish and chips, shepherd's pie) and a wraparound…

  • Malt Cross

    Nottingham

    A fine place for a pint, the Malt Cross occupies a stately old Victorian music hall, where past performers included Charlie Chaplin. It's now a community…

  • Outpost Coffee Roasters

    Nottingham

    Outpost roasts sustainably sourced beans on the city-centre's northwestern edge and brews them up here at its tiny espresso bar. Oat, almond and soy milk…

  • NG1

    Nottingham

    A fixture on Notthingham's late-night scene, hedonistic NG1 has four bars and two dance floors belting out house, electro, pop and more to a capacity of…

  • Brass Monkey

    Nottingham

    Nottingham's original cocktail bar rocks the Lace Market with DJ sets and quirky takes on favourites such as elderflower mojitos. The roof terrace gets…

  • Cock & Hoop

    Nottingham

    This genteel pub adjoins the boutique Lace Market Hotel.

  • Canal House

    Nottingham

    Split in two by a watery inlet, the Canal House is the best of the city's canal-front pubs, with plenty of waterside seating and beers by Nottingham-based…

  • Pit & Pendulum

    Nottingham

    Local Goths flock to this dimly lit pub for the vampire vibe and theatrical decor (push the floor-to-ceiling basement 'bookcase' to reach the toilets), as…

  • Pitcher & Piano

    Nottingham

    Its setting in a deconsecrated 19th-century church with soaring ceilings, glorious stained glass and flickering candles makes Nottingham's branch of this…

  • Stealth

    Nottingham

    An underground club for those who like their bass heavy and their beats supercharged, Stealth is attached to live music venue the Rescue Rooms.

  • Tilt

    Nottingham

    Cocktail specialist Tilt mixes up classics and house creations in intimate, candlelit surrounds.