Coco Tang — Underground Cocktail Bar & Asian Café, Nottingham
Daytime Asian café and a theatrical underground cocktail bar — two distinct moods under one roof in Nottingham’s Lace Market.
Coco Tang is a dual-concept venue in Nottingham’s city centre: a daylight Asian café serving Vietnamese-inspired plates and baked goods upstairs, and an atmospheric underground cocktail bar after dark. Known for creative, theatrical drinks, moody lighting, DJ sessions and layered interiors, the venue blends mid-century touches, tropical plants and intimate seating to create a stylish night out or a relaxed daytime cafe stop.
A brief summary to Coco Tang -Cocktail Bar
- 45 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2GN, GB
- +447825889370
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 3 hours
- Mid ranged
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Tuesday 7 pm-1 am
- Wednesday 7 pm-1 am
- Thursday 7 pm-1 am
- Friday 7 pm-2 am
- Saturday 7 pm-2 am
Local tips
- If you want a quieter experience, visit the upstairs café during weekday daytime for coffee, homemade cakes and Vietnamese light plates.
- Downstairs the cocktail bar fills late; arrive early on weekends if you prefer a seat rather than standing near the bar or dance area.
- Look out for visually striking cocktails served in ornate glassware—ask staff about house infusions if you’re curious about flavours.
- The venue’s compact, layered interior can be dimly lit and involves steps; allow extra time if mobility is a concern and ask staff about seating options.
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A two-part personality: café by day, cocktail den by night
Coco Tang occupies a small-city footprint that functions as two distinct experiences: an upstairs Asian café offering Vietnamese-inspired dishes, cakes and specialty coffee, and a downstairs cocktail bar that leans into theatrical mixology and clubby late-night energy. The café side favours reclaimed tiles, potted tropical plants and a bright, friendly service rhythm for lunches and afternoon coffee. After sunset the mood shifts downstairs to lamp-lit corners, low ceilings and a dim, subterranean intimacy where cocktails are presented with visual flair and a strong emphasis on craft.Interior details and sensory character
Step inside and you notice layered surfaces: patterned encaustic tiles underfoot, vintage glassware, lanterns and mirrors that fragment the space and produce intriguing reflections. The café’s warm aromas of roasted single-origin beans and freshly baked Asian pastries give way below stairs to scents of citrus, sugar and burnt caramel from shaken and smoked drinks. Sound is part of the design—carefully chosen playlists and resident DJs create a busy, upbeat atmosphere in the bar while the café maintains a softer background hum for conversation.Layout, seating and social vibe
The venue’s compact plan creates pockets of intimacy: communal tables and cozy booths upstairs, and scattered low tables, bar stools and a modest dance area downstairs. Lighting design is crucial—accent lamps and glowing tabletops create conversation-ready nooks while the dance-floor zone has a more kinetic energy. The bar draws a young, style-conscious crowd who come for creative cocktails and a late-night soundtrack; the café attracts daytime diners, students and those seeking specialty coffee and casual shared plates.Notable features and quirks
Coco Tang is notable for its sense of discovery: tucked entrances, layered interiors and a slightly hidden basement bar give it a speakeasy-like quality. The venue is multi-use — a daytime bakery and lunch spot, an early-evening cocktail lounge and a late-night party space — which makes it flexible for different moods. Visual flourishes such as ornate glassware, vintage tea sets and pockets of greenery are consistent across both levels, creating a single brand personality expressed through varied formats.Local roots and small-scale hospitality
Operating as an independent local business, Coco Tang blends hospitality practices—baked goods and coffee paired with charitable initiatives upstairs and a carefully curated drinks programme downstairs. The scale of the venue encourages personable service and improvisation from bar staff and kitchen teams, which often results in tailored drinks and occasional off-menu treats. Its dual identity means visitors can experience two very different sides of the same place within a single visit.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Scenic
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For the design and aesthetic lover
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For the architecture buff
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For the view chaser and sunset hunter
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For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
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For the eco-conscious traveler
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For the kind of experience you’re after
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For how adventurous you want the journey to be
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Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Adult Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
