Top Bar Venues for Groups in Nottingham
A big night out works best when everyone has space to relax, chat, and raise a glass together. You’ll find fantastic bars for groups in Nottingham suited to birthdays, work socials, and casual get-togethers with friends with roomy seating and drinks packages. Across the city there are great options to explore from energetic bars around Hockley to stylish cocktail spots near the Lace Market and welcoming pubs close to Old Market Square. Find the right bar for your group celebration below.
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from £110
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Dome
100 guestsBox NottinghamNottingham City CentreTTess L.
“Loved the venue! Booked some tables for my 21st for Bandeoke and loved it!” -
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityHavana Bar
70 guestsRevolucion de Cuba NottinghamNottingham City Centre#Supervenue
LLois P.
“Great venue, really stunning bar to host at. Good selection of drinks and lovely bar staff.” -
from £850
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar Esquina
120 guestsAlea Casino NottinghamNottingham City Centre#Supervenue
SSamantha P.
“The bar staff that was on, was lovely and polite too!” -
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBow- Private/Karaoke Room
25 guestsBox NottinghamNottingham City CentreMMorgan G.
“Bar service was good and friendly.” -
from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
130 guestsMSSNG PIECES BARHockley, NottinghamThe venue is a neighbourhood bar defined by a long, illuminated service counter that organises the floor around casual standing and bar-seat circulation.
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from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityArrow- Private/Karaoke Room
40 guestsBox NottinghamNottingham City CentreCCharmayne P.
“The room was wonderful and the food was delicious.” -
from £40
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityShuffleboard Area
40 guestsBox NottinghamNottingham City CentreDDanielle M.
“The price was reasonable and for a large party the shuffleboard was ideal.” -
from £110
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Stadium
80 guestsBox NottinghamNottingham City CentreDDavid P.
“The whole process was easy and the cost of the hire was perfect for what we wanted.” -
from £1150
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
500 guestsManahatta NottinghamNottingham City CentreManahatta Nottingham is a cocktail bar arranged as an open-plan venue that separates lounge-style seating from the main bar area. Design: The interior presents an industrial-chic finish of exposed brick columns, polished
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from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityTop Floor Events Room
150 guestsLace BarLace Market, NottinghamThis Versatile Venue Space is suitable for a wide variety of events, with upto 150 capacity, and its own bar
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from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
550 guestsBox NottinghamNottingham City CentreHire out our biggest venue to date! Box Nottingham is a stunning and historic Victorian building in the heart of the city. Its original features, mixed with the atmosphere of this sports bar, have made the venue a must-visit.
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from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySection 10
40 guestsSlug & Lettuce, Nottingham CornerhouseNottingham City CentreRecently renovated and located in the heart of the Cornerhouse, Slug and Lettuce Nottingham is the ideal setting for a lunch, drinks, or a pre-theatre meal.
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FAQs about Top Bar Venues for Groups in Nottingham
Booking costs of bars for groups average £30 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Nottingham, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £12 | to £35 | per person |
| From £250 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £40 | to £360 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Upstairs Dining at Neon in Nottingham City Centre - rated 5/5
Venue said: Features: The room contains a long timber bench, several high tables and metal bar stools arranged on the raised platform. A PA system and wall-mounted speakers are installed for music and announcements. -
Bar Esquina at Alea Casino Nottingham in Nottingham City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The venue itself was lovely, food was amazing and I’m still getting amazing feedback now!!!’ -
Havana Bar at Revolucion de Cuba Nottingham in Nottingham City Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue, really stunning bar to host at.’
You'll find bars for groups in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Nottingham, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £170 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 110 guests | prices average £250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Nottingham, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Full Venue Hire at Manahatta Nottingham
on 11 Queen Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The venue provides air conditioning, venue Wi‑Fi, natural light, a step-free guest entrance and accessible toilets. Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social evening that balances seated conversation and standing, music-led... -
Havana Bar at Revolucion de Cuba Nottingham
on 26-28 Market St - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great venue, really stunning bar to host at.’ -
Entire Venue at The Alchemist Nottingham
on 11 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Alchemist Nottingham is situated at 11 King St. Paid street parking is available along the road. The venue can be accessed by public transport - the nearest bus station is Queen Street (Stop Q1), and you can also take...
Smaller bars for groups usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Nottingham, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Semi-Private Area at All Bar One Nottingham - lounge for 30 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social setting for seated meals or quieter drinks sessions. What guests say: The space is upmarket and elegant and the service is attentive and friendly. -
Semi Private Dining Room at Manahatta Nottingham - dining room for 12 guests
Venue said: It's a unique, intimate, semi-private room, perfect for any kind of social gathering. Pull back the curtain to the perfect view of the bar and dance the night away in your private booth. -
Meeting Room at Be At One Nottingham, rated 4.5/5 - bar for 30 guests
Venue said: Take advantage of our happiest Happy Hours with 2-for-1 cocktail deals that promise twice the enjoyment at an unbeatable value. See the magic for yourself—our venue is the perfect backdrop for corporate functions, birthdays,
Cheap bars for groups in Nottingham start from £40 hire fee per hour or £10 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Shuffleboard Area at Box Nottingham, from £40 hire fee per hour (up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: Features: The space provides banquette seating, high tables and bar stools arranged along the sides, plus large windows that admit natural light. The area includes Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, a PA system and multiple wall-mounted... -
Bierkeller Lodge at The Bierkeller Nottingham, from £10 hire fee per event (up to 400 guests standing)
Venue said: The Bierkeller Nottingham is a German-style beer hall bar that combines three themed bars under one roof and runs an events-led programme of interactive entertainment. -
Section 40s + 50s at Slug & Lettuce, Nottingham Cornerhouse, from £100 minimum spend per event (up to 65 guests standing)
Venue said: The recently refurbished Slug and Lettuce Nottingham is situated in the lively Cornerhouse complex, close to the shops, cinema and theatre. We are well known for providing fast and friendly service; ideal when you’re rushing...
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