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Nottingham Date Ideas

When you think of Nottingham, you might think of Robin Hood and Sherwood Forest. You should also be thinking of some of the best date ideas, though. And we aren't talking about stealing from the rich and giving to the poor! Nottingham is home to some of the best date spots that can be found in the UK. This may be a small town but that doesn't mean the fun is small!

Nottingham Nightlife History

Did Robin Hood like to party? We think so! So we can safely say that the nightlife history of Nottingham dates back hundreds of years. We're only partially kidding, of course. In recent years, Nottingham has started beating out other nearby cities for the best date ideas and after one visit it's easy to see why. With so many bars and clubs, the city has a reputation for being one of the most fun date spots in the UK!

Best Times And Days To Go Out In Nottingham

We at Xpress did some research into when the best times and days to go out in Nottingham are and we came back with these results: every day! Seriously, every day of the week is like a party in Nottingham. All of the best bars and nightclubs have specials every day of the the week so you never have to worry about finding a good time.

Date Ideas: Directory

We put together a list of our favourite date spots and date ideas that can be found in the fair city of Nottingham. It was hard picking these, as there are so many amazing bars and clubs to choose from. If you need more ideas after you've made it through this list, we have another list that you can check out right here.

Nottingham Bars

If there was a vote for city with the best bars, we're pretty sure that Nottingham would win, hands down. From traditional pubs to speciality bars to trendy bars, this city seriously has it all. It would take ages to visit each and every one!

Rye Cafe & Bar

Type

Traditional Bar

Space

Bar and lounge space

Crowd

Young to Mature Adults

Address

66 High Road, Nottingham, NG9 2LF, UK

Website

Rye Cafe & Bar

Any Notes

Open 7 days a week

Brief Description

The Rye Cafe & Bar has made a name for itself in Nottingham as being one of the most friendly and relaxed date ideas in the city. You'll likely find yourself agreeing if you bring a date there. The decor and ambiance is understated, making you instantly feel at home and relaxed. And no matter what time of day your date is–just after work or super late—there is always something interesting on the go at Rye. Often there is an acoustic set or a DJ spinning some sweet tunes. And don't forget the food! Rye is known for it's delicious menu items, each more tasty than the last, which makes it one of the top Nottingham date spots in our books. We highly recommend the burger! And the drinks menu is incredible too, with a great selection of cocktails, spirits, ales, and wines.

Junkyard

Type

Traditional Bar

Space

Bar and lounge space

Crowd

Young to Mature Adults

Address

12 Bridlesmith Walk, Nottingham, NG1 2FZ, UK

Website

Junkyard

Any Notes

All major credit cards accepted

Brief Description

Junkyard is another super friendly and relaxed bar located in Nottingham. Nottingham is just that great of a city: so many friendly and relaxed date ideas to choose from! The reason you'd want to go with Junkyard is their incredible beers on tap selection. They have 15 taps and dispense beers from America, Britain, and Europe! The decor at Junkyard is casual but not too casual, if you know what we mean. It's one of the best date spots if you are looking to impress your date without going overboard. We also highly recommend the signature cocktails or in-house sodas. When was the last time you had a homemade soda? Exactly! Their black cherry flavour is the most popular. And yes, you can definitely get the sodas spiked with something a little more strong.

Tilt Cocktail Bar

Type

Cocktail Bar

Space

Bar and lounge space

Crowd

Young to Mature Adults

Address

9 Pelham Street, Nottingham, NG1 2EH, UK

Website

Tilt Cocktail Bar

Any Notes

Parking available

Brief Description

Tilt is often referred to as Nottingham's best kept secret, but it won't be a secret for long since so many people keep recommending it for date ideas! Tucked away on a quiet street, Talk is known for its signature cocktails and live blues music. The bar itself is small, making the blues performances seem even more intimate and special. Along with superb music, Tilt's cocktail menu is what makes it one of the perfect Nottingham date spots. With prices starting around £7 (a steal for a speciality cocktail!), they have fun concoctions like Fiddler on the Roof and Pink Squirrel. We won't tell you what is in either. You'll have to try them for yourself. But we will say this: they are strong! Just the way we like our cocktails!

Coco Tang

Type

Cocktail Bar

Space

Bar and lounge space

Crowd

Young Adults

Address

45 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2GN, UK

Website

Coco Tang

Any Notes

Open 7 days a week; all major credit cards accepted

Brief Description

Coco Tang is an underground bar and we mean that in the best way. Located on a lower level in the bustling city center of Nottingham, this cocktail bar gives of serious "secret" vibes. You almost expect this to be one of those date spots that has a secret password at the door! Coco Tang deals in cocktails. Their recipes are some of the most unique and magical in all of Nottingham and in fact maybe all of the UK. Their mixologists are some of the best in the world and you will be blown away watching them work. The magical drinks they make easily make Coco Tang one of the most sought after date ideas in Nottingham. Be sure to try the Burn Book Special. It's based off of the movie "Mean Girls" and is pretty fetch, if we do say so ourselves.

The Rum House

Type

Cocktail Bar

Space

Bar and lounge space

Crowd

Young to Mature Adults

Address

9 Broad Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AJ, UK

Website

The Rum House

Any Notes

Parking available

Brief Description

The Rum House specializes in, you guessed it, rum! If you are looking for some of the finest rums in the city for your date ideas than look no further than The Rum House. It is Nottingham's premiere rum cocktail bar. They have a wide selection of rums from around the world. And whether you prefer it neat or mixed into a signature cocktail, you can have it all here. The decor and ambiance at The Rum House is sophisticated yet relaxed, which is just what you want when enjoying a fine rum. And while there is nothing better than a simple rum on the rocks, we highly recommend giving one of their cocktails a try. On Fridays, Juju Night, there are two for one cocktail specials as well!

Nottingham Nightlife and Clubs

Along with great bars, Nottingham has a great nightlife too. We're half convinced the people of this city never sleep. At least, it doesn't seem like it! Check out some of our favourite clubs to visit below.

Bodega Social Club

Type

Nightclub

Space

Bar, lounge, and dance space

Crowd

Young to Mature Adults

Address

23 Pelham Street, Nottingham, NG1 2ED

Website

Bodega Social Club

Any Notes

All major credit cards accepted; open 7 days a week

Brief Description

If you're looking for one of the most fun date ideas in Nottingham, we highly recommend going to check out the Bodega Social Club. Part bar, part live music venue, part clubbing space, Bodega is a one stop shop for fun. It's quite fine to just pop in for a drink and see what's going on. Usually there's always a great DJ spinning fantastic music. However, if you check out their events guide, you may find some famous acts scheduled to play. Bands like Coldplay and the Arctic Monkeys have graced the stage at Bodega, making it one of the most special date spots in Nottingham. Bodega Social Club also has one of the nicest patio areas so if the weather is fair, we highly recommend enjoying your drink outside!

Club Ink

Type

Nightclub

Space

Bar and dance space

Crowd

Young Adults

Address

2 Queen Street, Nottingham, NG1 2BL, UK

Website

Club Ink

Any Notes

No parking

Brief Description

Club Ink is new to the scene of Nottingham date ideas and nightclubs but it's quickly becoming one of the most popular places to go out in the city. Their space is huge and consists of four different clubs, 8 bars, and one rooftop patio. Yes, all of these are at one location! Because the club is new, you can expect top of the line audio and visual equipment to make your dance night that much more special. Each room at Ink is blasting a different kind of music so no matter what you're in the mood for you'll find it here! We love date spots with a selection, don't you? And speaking of selection, definitely check out all of the great cocktails and beers on tap at Ink!

Propaganda

Type

Gay Nightclub

Space

Bar and dance space

Crowd

Young to Mature Adults

Address

The Lace Market, 8-10 Broadway, Nottingham NG1 1PS, UK

Website

Propaganda

Any Notes

Open 7 days a week; open late

Brief Description

Propaganda is considered "the home of Nottingham's gay scene" and we quite agree with that statement! You won't find a gay bar or nightclub quite this amazing anywhere else in the city. If you're looking for queer date ideas, then look no further than Propaganda! The nightclub is located in the very popular Lace Market, which is located in the heart of Nottingham. No matter what night of the week you to to Propaganda, you'll always find something fun going on. That's why everyone rates this nightclub as one of their go-to Nottingham date spots! And we know after one visit you'll think the same. Don't forget to check out all of the drink specials! On Fridays there are 2 for 1 shots and on Sundays you can get half-priced cocktails.

Das Kino

Type

Games Bar

Space

Bar and lounge area

Crowd

Young to Mature Adults

Address

22 Fletcher Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2FZ, UK

Website

Das Kino

Any Notes

All major credit cards accepted; book tables in advance

Brief Description

If dancing isn't really your nightclub scene or it doesn't rank high on your list of Nottingham date ideas, then may we recommend Das Kino? Instead of dancing, this nightclub serves up the fun with ping-pong! That's right, a ping-pong bar! It doesn't matter if you've never played before because ping-pong is one of those sports that is very easy to pick up and doesn't have a lot of rules. And after you and your date have worked up an appetite, you can check out the delicious menu that Das Kino has. Along with tasty food they also serve up great drink specials. And depending on the day of the week those specials change. We imagine this nightclub will quickly become one of your fave date spots!

Pryzm

Type

Nightclub

Space

Bar and dance space

Crowd

Young to Mature Adults

Address

Oceana Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 3BB, UK

Website

Pryzm

Any Notes

All major credit cards accepted

Brief Description

Pryzm is your typical nightclub experience but don't let that make you think Pryzm is one of those boring date ideas! On the contrary, Pryzm is one of the best nightclubs around because it knows what its doing and it sticks to what it knows. And what it knows is: cheap drinks, great specials, loud music, and a fun atmosphere. You'll find multiple rooms at Pryzm, each one designed differently. Fancy a drink at the Grand Venetian Ballroom? Or how about an Aspen Ski Lodge? One visit to Pryzm is like you're hitting up five date spots at once! And each of these rooms is spinning a different kind of music, of course. Our favourite room is the Parisian Boudoir, but we'll let you visit for yourself and decide which one you like the best.

Nottingham Date Spots

If you want to switch it up from bars and nightclubs, Nottingham also has you covered with some incredible alternative date spots. Whether you want to explore the city, learn about history, or shoot some arrows, Nottingham has it all! We've listed some of the top date ideas below.

City of Caves

Type

Scenic Attraction

Space

Subterranean space

Crowd

All Ages

Address

Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, Nottingham NG1 7LL, U

Website

City of Caves

Any Notes

Walking involved

Brief Description

Did you know that there is a network of sandstone caves hidden under the city of Nottingham? That's right! Right below all of the great date spots is another date spot! Imagine that. If you're a fan of history and natural sciences, you will absolutely love touring the City of Caves. It definitely isn't one of those boring, typical date ideas, which we think your date will appreciate! Sometimes it's nice to think outside of the box, right? These caves beneath Nottingham have been used for many things, which you will discover on your tour. And because the caves are right underneath the heart of the city, when you are done with your tour you and your date can hit up one of the many incredible bars or nightclubs in Nottingham. It's a win-win!

Wollaton Hall and Park

Type

Museum

Space

Multi-purpose space

Crowd

All Ages

Address

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE, UK

Website

Wollaton Hall and Park

Any Notes

Open 7 days a week; fully accessible

Brief Description

Wollaton Hall is one of the best museums in all of Nottingham, therefore making it one of the best date ideas. The hall itself is a historic building from the 1500s, so if you are a fan of architecture you will love exploring all of the rooms and surrounding grounds. Inside you can find the Nottingham Natural History Museum and the Nottingham Industrial Museum. That's sort of like getting three museums or three date spots in one! We also highly recommend touring the grounds and garden, which are some of the most beautiful in all of the UK. And once you're worked up an appetite soaking in all of the history at Wolllaton Hall, you can head back to the city center for a drink and bite to eat with your date.

Adrenalin Jungle

Type

Games Venue

Space

Outdoor space

Crowd

All Ages

Address

A 614 Deerdale Lane, Nottingham NG22 8SY, UK

Website

Adrenalin Jungle

Any Notes

Requires physical activity

Brief Description

If you are looking to get your heart pumping and need more exciting date ideas in your life, you and your date better head to Adrenalin Jungle and stat! This sports complex and adventure center is packed full of fun activities that you won't be able to find anywhere else. You can play paintball, learn archery, take a thrilling 4x4 off-read session with an experience driver, play a giant game of foosball, play survival and adventure games, learn about falconry, go on treasure hunts. See, we weren't kidding when we said that Adrenalin Jungle was packed of fun activities! There are almost too many fun things to choose from, which is why people say this is one of their top Nottingham date spots that they visit over and over again.

More Nottingham Date Spots Information

Once you visit Nottingham, you will likely agree that it is a city with some of the very best date ideas. And if you live in the area, we are jealous of you! We would love to be able to visit these incredible bars and clubs all of the time. Once you've explored the amazing nightlife scene in Nottingham, we highly recommend a trip to Glasgow. It's a city unlike any other!