ICON (Icon Bar & Lounge), St James's Street, Nottingham
A compact, DJ-driven late-night club on St James’s Street — small footprint, high-energy nights and a tight city-centre atmosphere.
ICON is a compact late-night bar and nightclub tucked into St James’s Street in Nottingham city centre, known for DJ-led dance nights, a crowded small-capacity main room and a colourful nocturnal vibe. The venue occupies a refurbished town-house footprint and attracts a mixed crowd for club nights, student-focused events and themed parties in an intimate, high-energy setting close to Old Market Square.
A brief summary to ICON
- 13-15 St James's St, Nottingham, NG1 6FH, GB
- Duration: 2 to 5 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
Local tips
- Arrive early on busy nights to avoid long entry queues; the venue is small and capacity can be reached quickly.
- Bring ID — the venue enforces age checks and has visible door staff managing admission.
- Wear comfortable shoes; the interior is compact and dancing is close-quarters.
- Expect loud music and strong bass; consider ear protection if you are sensitive to high volume.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Drink Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
ICON location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Clear Skies
Discover more about ICON
Where the night tightens
ICON sits within the narrow, pedestrianised ribbon of St James’s Street, occupying the ground and basement levels of a converted town-house typical of Nottingham city-centre fabric. The club’s rooms are compact rather than cavernous: low ceilings, close-packed dancefloors and focused lighting create an immediate, immersive atmosphere that compresses sound and crowd energy into an intense late-night experience.Music policy and character
The programme leans toward DJ-led dance sets and themed clubnights rather than long-form live concerts. Expect tight, beat-focused playlists that favour contemporary club styles with occasional specialist nights; the sound system and lighting are tuned for late hours, amplifying bass and rhythmic clarity so that the room feels purpose-built for dancing rather than lingering conversation.Interior and spatial details
Inside you’ll find layered zones rather than wide-open spaces: a main room for dancing, smaller alcoves or bar corners for standing drink service, and an entrance area that doubles as a social threshold. Furnishings are pragmatic — stools, standing bars and minimal seating — so the venue’s footprint is organised around movement and circulation, even when the place is full.Atmosphere and crowd
The club’s vibe is lively and youthful, drawing a mixed urban crowd including students and local nightlife regulars. The intensity of the experience comes from the combination of close proximity to the DJs, brisk service cycles at the bar and the compactness of the interior that makes any evening feel like a concentrated night out.Practicalities and nearby context
Located a short walk from Nottingham’s Old Market Square, ICON sits among a dense cluster of late-night venues, independent bars and small music rooms. The setting means the venue participates in the city centre’s layered late-night ecology; its compact size makes it a convenient stop for people moving between neighbouring spots along St James’s Street.Notable details and first impressions
First-time visitors note how quickly the place fills and how immediately the sound and lighting shape the mood: lights are often low and coloured, fog and club effects are used sparingly to accent the DJ booth, and the entrance experience emphasises security and a fast-moving door policy. The overall impression is of a city-centre club that trades scale for intensity — small in footprint but designed for full-on, late-night social energy.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Lively
- Fun-filled
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- Colorful Aesthetics
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- Historic
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Location Audience
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
