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.
Booking costs of bars for groups average £800 minimum spend per event. 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 March 2026:
| From £250 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £10 | to £35 | per person |
| From £150 | to £600 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated March 2026), the best options include:
Terrace Bar at Pitcher And Piano - Nottingham
in Lace Market - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Would definitely recommend this venue to anyone looking to host an event.’
Bar Esquina at Alea Casino Nottingham
in Nottingham City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The dj provided also received many good reviews from party goers.’
Flocc Room at Lace Market Hotel
in Lace Market - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: Perfect for informal gatherings and celebrations. Serving local brewed beers and a range of wines and cocktails. The perfect setting for Afternoon Tea, Breakfast/Brunch Gatherings, Informal Meetings with food & drinks, Hen...
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 (March 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £100 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 110 guests | prices average £250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £1150 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Nottingham, available to book on Tagvenue:
Page last updated in March 2026
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