Nottingham Secret Garden
Discover Nottingham's lush cocktail hideaway: tropical vibes, craft drinks, and electric nights in a secret beer garden oasis.
Tucked away on Trinity Walk in Nottingham's vibrant city center, Nottingham Secret Garden is a hidden cocktail bar and beer garden blending lush greenery with craft drinks. This intimate venue offers a tropical escape amid urban bustle, featuring inventive cocktails, a spacious outdoor area, and lively evening vibes perfect for unwinding or partying into the night. Open from midday on weekends and afternoons weekdays until late, it draws locals and visitors seeking a quirky, atmospheric spot in the Lace Market district.
A brief summary to Nottingham Secret Garden
- 17, 3/4 Trinity Walk, Nottingham, NG1 2AN, GB
- +447310013377
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 3 hours
- Mid ranged
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 5 pm-2 am
- Tuesday 5 pm-2 am
- Wednesday 5 pm-2 am
- Thursday 5 pm-2 am
- Friday 5 pm-2 am
- Saturday 12 pm-2 am
Local tips
- Opt for the garden botanicals cocktail featuring fresh herbs for a taste of the venue's lush theme.
- Visit on Saturday afternoons to enjoy the outdoor space in daylight before the evening crowds arrive.
- Check event listings for DJ nights, as the beer garden transforms with lights and beats.
- Pair street food vendor specials with local beers for a complete casual dining experience.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Trash Bins
Nottingham Secret Garden location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Discover more about Nottingham Secret Garden
Hidden Oasis in the Lace Market
Nestled on Trinity Walk in Nottingham's historic Lace Market, Nottingham Secret Garden transforms a discreet urban nook into a verdant retreat. Surrounded by the city's Georgian architecture and bustling streets, this cocktail bar and beer garden invites discovery through its unassuming entrance. Lush plants and tropical foliage create an immediate sense of seclusion, contrasting the nearby nightlife hubs like Rescue Rooms and Rock City. The venue's capacity hovers around 150, fostering an intimate yet energetic atmosphere where conversations flow as freely as the drinks.Craft Cocktails and Garden Fare
The bar specializes in expertly mixed cocktails, drawing from classic recipes and innovative twists inspired by botanical themes. Fresh herbs from the garden garnish drinks like gin-based florals or fruity summery blends, paired with an extensive beer selection suited for the outdoor garden. Food options rotate with street food vendors, offering global flavors from tacos to gourmet burgers, all designed for casual grazing under string lights or on wooden benches. The menu emphasizes quality ingredients, reflecting Nottingham's growing craft scene.Day-to-Night Transformation
By day, especially Saturdays from noon, the space basks in natural light, ideal for relaxed sipping amid blooming planters. As evening falls, it shifts into a nightlife hotspot, with DJ sets pulsing house, tech, and amapiano beats during themed events like summer paradises or student raves. The beer garden expands the experience outdoors, where smoke cannons and lasers enhance the festive mood without overwhelming the cozy indoor nooks. This duality makes it a versatile haunt for Nottingham's diverse crowd.Events and Seasonal Buzz
Nottingham Secret Garden hosts pop-up events that amplify its quirky charm, from bank holiday after-parties to groovy house nights. The outdoor area shines in warmer months, evoking Balearic island vibes just miles from the city center. Indoors, multiple rooms cater to private hires, blending exposed brick with hanging vines for a bohemian edge. Its location near cultural spots like Nottingham Arts Theatre adds to the appeal for those weaving bar hops into broader explorations.Atmospheric Details and Design
Vibrant colors pop against greenery, with fairy lights and palms crafting Instagram-worthy corners. The soundtrack evolves from chill afternoon tunes to high-energy nights, syncing with the crowd's energy. Practical touches like ample seating and shelter ensure comfort, while the central positioning keeps it accessible yet secretive. This blend of nature, nightlife, and Nottingham heritage defines its enduring draw.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
King's Walk sign
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A pedestrianised passage where Georgian elegance meets contemporary commerce in Nottingham's historic heart.
Speakers' Corner
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Nottingham’s vibrant Speakers' Corner offers a historic platform for free speech, lively debates, and community connection in the heart of the city.
The Left Lion
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Meet Nottingham’s iconic Left Lion, a historic stone sentinel and beloved city landmark at the heart of Old Market Square.
Victoria Station Clock Tower
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A towering 100-foot clock tower preserving the grandeur and history of Nottingham's lost Victoria railway station.
Right Lion
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Discover Nottingham’s iconic Right Lion, a historic stone sculpture and beloved meeting point near the Council House in Old Market Square.
Watson Fothergill's Office
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Explore the vibrant Gothic Revival office of Watson Fothergill, Nottingham’s iconic Victorian architect, showcasing intricate brickwork and historic homage.
The Tokenhouse
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The Belgrave Rooms
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St Peter's Church, Nottingham
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A medieval sanctuary and historic gem in Nottingham’s city centre, blending centuries of architecture and community spirit.
The Hockley Arts Club
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Scale Space Nottingham
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Citylife UK
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16 Stoney Street
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Discover 16 Stoney Street, a preserved Victorian lace warehouse in Nottingham’s historic Lace Market, echoing the city’s rich industrial heritage.
Weekday Cross Monument
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Historic heart of Nottingham’s medieval market life, commemorating centuries of trade and community gatherings in the Lace Market district.
St Barnabas Cathedral Nottingham
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A Gothic Revival masterpiece in the heart of Nottingham, home to centuries of Catholic worship and Pugin’s architectural vision.
Unmissable attractions to see
The Turf Tavern
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Experience the rich history and local flavors at The Turf Tavern, Nottingham's iconic pub steeped in tradition and charm.
Axed Nottingham Axe Throwing
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Experience the thrill of interactive axe throwing with expert coaching in Nottingham’s vibrant urban playground.
Victoria Centre
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Shop, dine, and unwind at Nottingham’s vibrant Victoria Centre, the city’s ultimate retail and leisure destination.
Trinity Square
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Modern student living at Trinity Square, Nottingham’s vibrant city centre residence, steps from university and cultural hotspots.
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall
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Nottingham’s historic Theatre Royal and modern Royal Concert Hall host West End musicals, concerts, comedy and more in the heart of the city.
Nottingham Tourism Centre
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Your welcoming gateway to Nottingham’s attractions, events, and local insights in the heart of the city.
Nottingham Council House
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Historic Edwardian elegance in Nottingham's heart—where nine versatile rooms create unforgettable celebrations.
The Exchange (Exchange Arcade)
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Discover Nottingham’s oldest shopping arcade with exclusive boutiques beneath a stunning 200ft glass dome in the city centre.
Old Market Square
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Discover the bustling heart of Nottingham at Old Market Square, a historical landmark rich in culture, events, and captivating architecture.
Old Mkt Sq
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Nottingham’s historic Old Market Square: a vibrant civic heart blending medieval roots with modern urban life and lively events.
Inspired
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Discover Nottingham’s historic boutique arcade blending timeless charm, independent shops, and elegant Georgian architecture in the city’s vibrant heart.
Bell Inn
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Step into Nottingham’s oldest pub where 15th-century beams, historic caves, and traditional ales create an unforgettable medieval atmosphere in the city’s heart.
White Rose Nottingham Outlet
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Leeds’ vibrant shopping and entertainment hub with over 120 stores, an IMAX cinema, and family-friendly outdoor play area.
Flying Horse Walk
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Discover Nottingham’s elegant boutique arcade blending historic charm with artisanal shops and cozy cafes in a tranquil city-centre setting.
Cryptology Escape Rooms Nottingham
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Immersive escape rooms with innovative puzzles and theatrical game masters in Nottingham's city centre.
Essential places to dine
Bistrot Pierre
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Authentic French bistro dining with seasonal menus and a cozy private room in Nottingham’s vibrant city centre.
Gusto Italian
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Experience authentic Italian flavors and lively dining in Nottingham’s city centre with Gusto Italian’s open kitchen and private dining options.
French Living
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Experience authentic French cuisine in a cozy, welcoming setting at Nottingham’s long-standing French Living restaurant.
Tamatanga
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Authentic Indian flavors served fresh in a lively, family-friendly Nottingham hotspot with great value and welcoming vibes.
Prezzo Italian Restaurant Nottingham
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Authentic Italian dining in Nottingham’s city centre, offering classic pasta, pizza, and welcoming family-friendly atmosphere.
The Soulville Steakhouse
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Experience Nottingham’s vibrant soul-themed steakhouse with expertly cooked steaks and a lively 60s Motown atmosphere.
Turtle Bay Nottingham
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Experience authentic Caribbean flavours and tropical vibes in the heart of Nottingham’s lively Cornerhouse complex.
George's Great British Kitchen
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A vibrant Nottingham eatery serving classic British fish and chips with a modern twist in a lively, nostalgic setting.
Bill's Nottingham Restaurant
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Cozy British dining with hearty classics and lively atmosphere in Nottingham’s vibrant city centre.
Yamas Meze & Tapas
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Authentic Greek and Cypriot mezze in Nottingham's vibrant city centre—sharing plates, Mediterranean flavors, exceptional value.
Restaurant Bar Gigi
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Elegant Italian dining and cocktails in a historic Nottingham setting, perfect for intimate evenings and sharing inspired plates.
The Loxley
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Discover Nottingham's vibrant pub culture at The Loxley – where great food meets friendly faces in a cozy atmosphere.
Kushi-ya
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Discover Nottingham’s hidden gem for authentic Japanese kushiyaki skewers and inventive small plates in a stylish, modern setting.
Cosy Club
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Historic charm meets eclectic British dining and vibrant bar culture in the heart of Nottingham city centre.
Spice Cay Restaurant & Bar
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Discover bold Caribbean flavors and vibrant vibes at Spice Cay, Nottingham’s premier tapas-style restaurant and bar on Pelham Street.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Parallel Universe
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Discover Nottingham’s vibrant retro collectibles shop filled with vintage games, toys, comics, and nostalgic treasures in a quirky, welcoming setting.
Handmade Nottingham
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Discover unique handmade treasures from UK designers in Nottingham’s vibrant gift shop at 8 King's Walk.
Urban Outfitters
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Eclectic fashion, vintage finds, and creative homewares in Nottingham's vibrant shopping heart.
Primark
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Explore vast, affordable fashion and home goods at Primark Nottingham, a lively city centre store with accessibility and style for all.
White Rose Nottingham WR6
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Discover thoughtfully curated vintage and recycled fashion at White Rose Nottingham WR6, where style meets sustainability in the city’s historic heart.
Next
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A stylish and family-friendly fashion store in Nottingham’s vibrant Victoria Centre, offering a wide range of clothing and accessories with convenient hours.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
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Compact Danish design and playful everyday goods — pocket-friendly gifts, stationery and novelty finds in Victoria Centre.
Bubble Vintage
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Discover timeless style and sustainable fashion treasures at Bubble Vintage, Nottingham’s vibrant vintage clothing shop in The Exchange.
The Bead Shop (Nottingham) Limited
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A vibrant independent bead and craft shop in Nottingham’s historic Market Street, offering expert workshops and a vast range of jewellery-making supplies.
Tutu urban boutique
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Discover Nottingham’s stylish independent ladieswear boutique offering unique, high-quality fashion from emerging designers in a charming city centre arcade.
Miniso
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Discover stylish, affordable gifts and essentials at Miniso, Nottingham’s vibrant variety shop in Victoria Centre.
Hopkinsons @ Cobden Place
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Vintage emporium with bar and café flair in Nottingham's creative Hockley—hunt treasures, sip pints, savor cakes in a restored lace factory gem.
Menkind
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Discover quirky gifts, gadgets, and fun collectibles for men at Menkind Nottingham, your go-to spot for original presents and playful shopping.
Søstrene Grene
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Scandinavian hygge meets affordable creativity in Nottingham's Victoria Centre – a Danish design haven brimming with homewares, crafts, and joyful discoveries.
Vivienne Westwood
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Discover bold British fashion and iconic accessories at Vivienne Westwood’s Nottingham boutique in historic Flying Horse Walk.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Nottingham Secret Garden
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Discover Nottingham's lush cocktail hideaway: tropical vibes, craft drinks, and electric nights in a secret beer garden oasis.
Slug & Lettuce - Cornerhouse Nottingham
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A lively cocktail bar and restaurant in Nottingham’s Cornerhouse, blending classic British dishes with vibrant social energy and modern style.
The Alchemist Nottingham
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Ignite your senses in Nottingham's alchemical lair, where molecular cocktails erupt in spectacle and inventive dishes fuel unforgettable nights on King Street.
Revolución de Cuba Nottingham
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Experience the vibrant spirit of Havana with authentic Cuban cuisine, cocktails, and live Latin music in the heart of Nottingham.
Tilt
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Discover Nottingham’s cozy cocktail retreat, where expertly crafted drinks meet intimate candle-lit ambiance and soulful blues.
MOJO
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MOJO Bar Nottingham: Where rock ’n’ roll meets expertly crafted cocktails in a lively, no-pretence late-night hotspot.
BOX Nottingham
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Experience Nottingham’s premier sports bar in a stunning historic building with live sport, games, music, and great food under one roof.
The Stage Pub Nottingham
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Traditional Nottingham pub with live music, cosy nooks, and late-night vibes near Theatre Royal – perfect for drinks, dancing, and city-centre camaraderie.
Slug & Lettuce - Market Square Nottingham
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Vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant in Nottingham’s Market Square, known for lively atmosphere, diverse menu, and all-day 2-4-1 cocktails.
Six Richmond House
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Elegant cocktails and modern British dining blend seamlessly in Nottingham’s intimate and stylish Six Richmond House.
Bunk
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Quirky basement cocktail bar serving bold wings and inventive drinks in Nottingham's electric city center hideaway.
400 Rabbits
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Intimate Hurts Yard cocktail bar specialising in tequila and mezcal cocktails with a theatrical, cosy atmosphere.
Cucamara
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Lively late-night cocktail bar in Nottingham’s Hurts Yard, blending vibrant atmosphere with creative drinks and social energy.
TIER Nottingham
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A lively Nottingham cocktail bar with quirky décor, creative drinks, and popular Happy Hours in the heart of the city.
Pit & Pendulum
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Descend into Poe-inspired gothic splendor at Nottingham's most haunting pub, where shadowy decor, themed cocktails, and rock anthems craft unforgettable nights.
Nightclubs & after hour spots
Unit 13
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Dive into Nottingham's underground bassline haven at Unit 13, where industrial beats and stellar DJs fuel unforgettable warehouse raves.
Love zoo
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Dive into Nottingham's electrifying beats at Love Zoo, where house rhythms, dazzling lights, and cocktail-fueled nights create pure nightlife magic on Weekday Cross.
VIBES NIGHTLIFE
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Dive into Nottingham's pulsating party hub where weekend beats, neon lights, and vibrant crowds fuel epic nights until 2am—pure vibes unleashed.
Popworld - Nottingham
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A neon-soaked, singalong pop-club in Nottingham city centre — colourful cocktails, nostalgic anthems and compact dancefloor energy.
The Bodega Nottingham
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Intimate two-level live-music bar and late-night club on Pelham Street — gritty, affordable and centred on close-up gigs and local sounds.
Stealth
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Nottingham's drum and bass dynamo: world-ranked beats, epic nights, and unrelenting energy since 2004 in the heart of Goldsmith Street.
Tantra Night Clubs
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Dive into Nottingham's electric nightlife at Tantra Night Clubs, where pulsating beats, dazzling lights, and stylish vibes create unforgettable nights of dance and discovery in the city center.
Rescue Rooms
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Nottingham's intimate live music powerhouse: raw gigs, electric crowds, and beats till 3am in a historic nook.
Rock City
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Experience Nottingham’s iconic live music and nightclub venue, where legendary acts and vibrant club nights come alive in an intimate, energetic setting.
CRISIS
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Experience Nottingham’s legendary live music and nightlife at Rock City, a vibrant venue with a rich history and dynamic club nights.
ICON
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A compact, DJ-driven late-night club on St James’s Street — small footprint, high-energy nights and a tight city-centre atmosphere.
Tunnel Club
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Loud. Intimate. Disruptive. Dive into Nottingham's raw underground beats at this city-center nightclub powerhouse.
The Cell
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Dive into Nottingham's pulsing heart at The Cell, where affordable drinks, diverse beats, and Hockley's electric vibe fuel unforgettable nights of dance and discovery.
Eleven
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A lively, multi-bar nightclub in Nottingham’s Hockley district, famed for great cocktails, student nights, and an intimate yet energetic party vibe.
NG-One
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A large, late‑night Nottingham club with multiple dancefloors, strong sound and long weekend hours — built for night owls and student crowds.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Fun-filled
- Lively
- Entertaining
- Quirky
- Unique
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Colorful Aesthetics
- Bohemian Styles
For the architecture buff
- Modern
- Industrial
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Aesthetic Corners
- Colorful Backdrops
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Car-Free Access
- Public-Transport Accessible
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Photowalk
- Festival / Event Nearby
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- LGBT Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
