The Ultimate List of Outdoor Drinking Spaces in Nottingham City Centre.

We did it! We made it through a year of abnormality and the end is in sight.

On the 12th of April 2021, Boris declared the boozers ‘open’ – but only those with outdoor seating.

Therefore the team at Framework Design have done their research and compiled the ultimate list of places you can grab a pint with 5 other people (from max 2 households) in Nottingham city centre. We have done all the hard work you have to do.  Check out the list below and get those tables booked! How many will you tick off between now and May 17th?

Remember, don’t forget your mask and you will need to use the NHS COVID-19 app to check-in at each venue.

And if you see any of your favourite pubs and bars missing from the list or any incorrect information, please let us know https://www.weareframework.co.uk/

A fiercely independent bar and restaurant specialising in cocktails and meatballs

31 Goose Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1FE
https://www.31knotts.com
Current seating availability: bookings required (click here to book)

Tequila & mezcal cocktail bar with a Mexican twist

15-16 Hurts Yard, Nottingham, NG1 6JD
https://www.fourhundredrabbits.co.uk/
Current seating availability: first come, first served

Modern and sophisticated bar set in the heart of Nottingham.

Corner House, Forman St, Nottingham NG1 4DB
https://altonottingham.co.uk/
Current seating availability: first come, first served

Lively, stalwart pub with an underground chapel for live gigs, plus karaoke nights and hearty fare

7 Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1LG
https://www.facebook.com/angelmicrobrewery/
Current seating availability: walks ins only (no bookings)

Long bench seating, Oompah bands, Bavarian food, the finest selection of drinks served in 2-pint steins and much more

11 Friar Lane, Nottingham, NG1 6BS
https://thebierkeller.com/
Current seating availability: Need to pre-book a table (click here to book)

Venue for gigs by rising musicians, nightclub with themed music nights and bar with a beer garden

23 Pelham Street, Nottingham, NG1 2ED
https://www.bodeganottingham.com
Current seating availability: Need to pre-book a table (click here to book)

Delectable food and drink with a beautiful view of the River Trent 

Trent Bridge, Nottingham, NG2 2GS
https://www.brewhouseandkitchen.com/book/
Current seating availability: walk-ins are welcome but bookings advised

The home of cocktails and wings

19 Stoney St, Nottingham, NG1 1LP
32 Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 3DA
31 Wollaton Street, Nottingham, NG1 5FW
https://www.bunkwings.com/
Current seating availability: walk-ins only – no bookings

Pub with craft ales, terrace and function room with regular live music, pub food and comedy events

36/38 Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 1FP
https://www.bunkershillnottingham.co.uk/
Current seating availability: walk-ins only – no bookings

Waterside pub with a canal extending inside, plus real ales, international beers and unfussy food

48-52 Canal Street, Nottingham NG1 7EH
https://www.gigantic.com/venue/nottingham/canal-house
Current seating availability: walk-ins are welcome but bookings advised

A traditional city-centre pub and restaurant sited opposite the historic gatehouse of Nottingham Castle

1 Castle Road, Nottingham, NG1 6AA
https://www.thecastlenottingham.co.uk/
Current seating availability: first come, first served

Traditional and cosy pub in the heart of the city

25 High Pavement, Nottingham, NG1 1HE
https://www.lacemarkethotel.co.uk/dining
Current seating availability: booking advised

Stalwart pub with wood-panelled rooms, cask ales and craft beers

15 Byard Lane, Nottingham, NG1 2GJ
https://www.crosskeysnottingham.co.uk/
Current seating availability: walk-ins are welcome but bookings advised

Canal-side bar and lounge. Serving delicious charcuterie and cheese boards, fresh bagels, fine wines, craft beer and much more

97 Carrington Street, Nottingham, NG1 7FE
https://www.facebook.com/curednottingham/
Current seating availability: first come, first served

Offbeat watering hole serving unfussy homemade food, plus a room for Scalextric car racing nights

67 Long Row, Nottingham, NG1 6JE
http://the-dragon.co.uk/
Current seating availability: first come, first served

Located on the city side of Trent Bridge, the pub is ideally located for sporting fans visiting both Nottingham football grounds and of course Trent Bridge cricket

282-284 Arkwright Street, Nottingham, NG2 2GR
https://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/the-embankment/
Current seating availability: walk-ins are welcome but booking advised

Delightful dishes, cocktails with flare and stunning service all set to the backdrop of the City Centre.

Century House, Chapel Bar, Nottingham, NG1 6JQ
https://m.facebook.com/fatcatbarnottingham
Current seating availability: booking advised but walk-ins available

Warm, historic bar and restaurant offering local, bistro-style fixed menus & comfort fare plus ales & wine

5-7 Castle Road, Nottingham, NG1 6AA
https://www.fothergillsnottingham.com/
Current seating availability: first come, first served

Cocktail bar with fantastic views of Trinity Square

6 Trinity Square, Nottingham, NG1 4AF
https://www.facebook.com/glasshousenotts
Current seating availability: booking advised

Hearty pub with new outdoor space located on Mansfield Road

105 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FN
https://www.facebook.com/thegoldenfleecenotts/
Current seating availability: need to book – phone call only!

An independent Micropub run by 3 friends

78 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5FD
https://www.facebook.com/GoodBadDrunk
Current seating availability: walk-ins only (no bookings)

A Wetherspoons pub that offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee

Peel Street, Nottingham, NG1 4GL
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/nottingham/the-gooseberry-bush-nottingham
Current seating availability: walks-ins only (no bookings)

Beer, gin & traditional British pub grub in a cosy setting

Mansfield Road, Carrington, Nottingham, NG5 2BY
https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/nottinghamshire/grosvenor/
Current seating availability: need to book (click here to book)

Unfussy modern food, live evening gigs and DJ sets in a casual but funky European-style cafe-bar

12 Heathcoat Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AA
https://jamcafe.info/
Current seating availability: first come, first served

Delicious Icelandic style hot dogs and snacks in the heart of Nottingham

26 Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 3DA
https://thatjuicebar.com/
Current seating availability: walk-ins only

Bar in bare-brick former lace factory with rums, cocktails and world beers, plus DJs and live music

The Lacehouse 14, Broadway, Nottingham, NG1 1PS
https://www.thelacehouse.co.uk/
Current seating availability: need to book (click here to book)

Traditional, wood-panelled boozer with banquettes and backyard, serving real ales

161-163 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FR
https://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/lincolnshire-poacher/
Current seating availability: first come, first served

An atmospheric pub offering a wide range of real ales, real ciders and craft beers

24 Broad Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AN
https://www.facebook.com/lordrobertsnottingham/
Current seating availability: first come, first served

Hidden away behind the cobbled streets of The Lace Market lies a beautiful secret…

24-26 Low Pavement, Nottingham NG1 7DL
http://themagicgardennotts.com/
Current seating availability: need to book (click here to book)

A Framework Design favourite – city centre pub & restaurant serving great British food. Home to over 100 gin bottles and 20 beer taps

27 Friar Lane, Nottingham, NG1 6DA
https://www.thenedluddnottingham.co.uk
Current seating availability: need to book (click here to book)

Based in Sneinton Market, producers of fantastic beers for everyone to enjoy

Sneinton Market, Unit 14 Avenue A, Nottingham, NG1 1DT
https://www.neonraptorbrewingco.com/taproom
Current seating availability: need to book (click here to book)

Nottingham’s oldest gay bar and voted Nottingham’s best pub 2018

18 St Ann’s Street, Nottingham, NG1 3LX
https://newforestersnottingham.co.uk/
Current seating availability: first come, first served

A mysterious and secret garden has arrived off Trinity Walk

17, 3/4 Trinity Walk, Nottingham NG1 2AN
https://www.nottinghamsecretgarden.com/
Current seating availability – Need to book (click here to book)

Experience cocktails, pizzas and live entertainment under one roof

5 Chapel Bar, Nottingham, NG1 6JQ
http://oliviastownhouse.com/
Current seating availability: taking bookings and walk-ins are subject to availability

Red-brick pub with a wood-burning fire pouring cask ales from the Blue Monkey Brewery

21 Alfreton Road, Radford, Nottingham, NG7 3JE
https://bluemonkeybrewery.com/organ-grinder-pubs/nottingham/
Current seating availability: first come, first served for tables

Nottingham’s premier sports bar right in the center. Multiple screens showing all major sporting events

Penny Lane is home to an iconic amusement arcade and outdoor pop-up alley bar. A truly beautiful space in the heart of Nottingham’s Lace Market.

9 Fletcher Gate, Nottingham NG1 1QQ
http://pennylanebars.com/
Current seating availability: walk-ins only

A cocktail bar hidden in the centre of town that serves hot dogs

12 Pepper Street, Nottingham NG1 2GH
https://pepperrocks.co.uk/
Current seating availability: walk-ins only

Modern chain bar serving beer, wine and cocktails, plus a menu of grazing plates and pub classics

High Pavement, Nottingham, NG1 1HN
https://www.pitcherandpiano.com/bars/nottingham/
Current seating availability: need to book (click here to book)

Individually styled chain bar with a global menu of comfort-food classics and nightly happy hours

7 Broad St, Nottingham, NG1 3AJ
https://www.revolution-bars.co.uk/bar/nottingham-hockley
Current seating availability: walk-ins only

Talbot Street has been transformed into Nottingham’s hottest inner-city beer garden

8 Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GG
https://www.rock-city.co.uk/club-nights/the-rock-city-yard-bar-9/
Current seating availability: need to book (click here to book)

A unique pub steeped in history

Royal Standard Place, Nottingham, NG1 6FS
https://www.opentable.co.uk/r/the-roundhouse-nottingham
Current seating availability: walk-ins available but booking advised

Ancient 15th-century pub, above Anglo-Saxon caves, with heavy rock nights and serving real ales

Hounds Gate, Nottingham, NG1 7AA
https://www.facebook.com/TheSalNotts
Current seating availability: first come, first served

Classic pub offering real ales, ciders & wines, a selection of spirits, plus lunch & snacks

1 Ilkeston Road, Canning Circus, Nottingham, NG7 8GD
https://www.sirjohnborlasewarren.co.uk/our-contacts
Current seating availability: booking required (call to book)

Small and bustling drafthouse located next door to the Victoria Centre 

https://sixbarreldrafthouse.co.uk/victoria/
Current seating availability: first come, first served

Smart bar chain with a cocktail list, a menu of global classics, and uncluttered contemporary decor

49 Long Row, Market Square Nottingham, NG1 6JB
https://www.slugandlettuce.co.uk/market-square-nottingham
Current seating availability: need to book (click here to book)

Pizza, cocktails & live music in an upbeat haunt with quirky 1980s-inspired decor & quiz nights

34 Heathcoat St, Nottingham, NG1 3AA
https://suedebar.uk/ 
Current seating availability: need to book (click here to book)

A pub with heritage. A grade II listed public house in Nottingham

Thurland Street, Nottingham, NG1 3DR
https://www.craftunionpubs.com/thurland-hall-nottingham
Current seating availability: first come, first served

Restaurant and bar specialising in grilled cheese melts & cocktails

38 Pelham Street, Nottingham, NG1 2EG
http://www.tiermelts.co.uk/
Current seating availability: walk-ins only

Three guest real ales on tap that change on a weekly basis – offering something for all real ale lovers

6 Wilford Street, Nottingham, NG2 1AA
https://navigationnottingham.uk/
Current seating availability: first come, first served

Caribbean restaurant and bar with 2 for 1 cocktails

The Cornerhouse, 12 Trinity Square, Nottingham, NG1 4DB
https://www.turtlebay.co.uk/restaurants/nottingham
Current seating availability: booking advised but walk-ins welcome

1930s brewery tap serving Castle Rock beers and pub grub, plus a visitors’ centre for the brewhouse

12 – 14 Queensbridge Road, Nottingham, NG2 1NB
https://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/vat-and-fiddle/
Current seating availability: walk-ins welcome but booking advised

Canal-front pub with a  beer garden, TV screens and pizza on the menu

44 Canal Streer, Nottingham, NG1 7EH
https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/nottinghamshire/via-fossa/book/
Current seating availability: walk-ins welcome but booking advised

European comfort food is served at this bustling waterside bar with late-night dancing

Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7EH
https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontnottingham
Current seating availability: walk-ins welcome but booking advised

A historic pub built into stone caves with a charming, wonky interior and resident ghosts, plus food

1 Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham, NG1 6AD
https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/nottinghamshire/ye-olde-trip-to-jerusalem/book/
Current seating availability: booking advised