Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Nottingham

Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Nottingham

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Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Nottingham

Nottingham has always had a taste for nightlife so if you’re searching for cocktail party venues, you’ve come to the right place. Host your bash on rooftop terraces overlooking Buchanan Street, featuring outdoor bars and city views, or quirky venues near Kelvingrove Park with lush garden spaces. Amenities include BBQ setups, live music stages, and dance floors for ceilidhs. Many spots offer catering with summer menus, sound systems for bands or DJs, and marquees for weatherproof fun. With Tagvenue, finding and booking your perfect Glasgow summer party venue is effortless, ensuring a shining celebration.

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Enjoy Nottingham's Small Cocktail Reception Venues

The Stadium
from £110
minimum spend / per session
The Stadium
60
80
Box Nottingham
(33)
Nottingham City Centre
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
T
Tess L.
“Loved the venue! Booked some tables for my 21st for Bandeoke and loved it!”
Private Dining Room
from £200
hire fee / per session
Private Dining Room
28
55
Nōshi Nottingham
Nottingham City Centre
Restaurant
Private space
It’s a fully private room set up for both dining and events, with its own bar, DJ setup, and presentation screen already in place. The space is easy to adapt - ou can keep it more focused for a sit-down meal, or shift things
Private Dining Room
from £25
minimum spend / per session
Private Dining Room
22
40
Browns Nottingham
(1)
Nottingham City Centre
Restaurant
Private space
Welcome to our Private Dining Room that can fit up to 40 of your guests for any kind of celebration!
Function Room
from £30
per person / per day
Function Room
50
60
Kottaram
Nottingham City Centre
Restaurant
Private space
Private hire is available with Kottaram’s newly renovated Function Room which has a capacity of up to 50-60 guests. The event space features contemporary interiors and customisable seating arrangements.
Mezz Bar
from £609
minimum spend / per session
Mezz Bar
50
60
Broadway Cinema
Hockley, Nottingham
Cinema
Private space
Each of our four cinema screens is available to hire for private screenings and events, alongside several versatile meeting and studio spaces. From small seminars to large-scale conferences and film screenings, we offer a
The Dramatic
from £500
minimum spend / per session
The Dramatic
30
45
Pizza Pilgrims Nottingham
Hockley, Nottingham
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Our upstairs space, The Dramatic, is a private room with a unique character. It has a long wooden table at its center, which is perfect for group feasts, team dinners, or casual celebrations.
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Book One of Nottingham's Cheap Venues for Cocktail Parties

Entire Venue
from £9
per person / per session
Entire Venue
70
100
Neon
(1)
Nottingham City Centre
Cocktail Bar
Whole venue
The entire venue can be rented out for groups of over 50 people and can accommodate up to 100 guests. It features the upstairs area and the downstairs area and is ideal for different kinds of parties, including birthday celebrations
Downstairs Area
from £9
per person / per session
Downstairs Area
60
96
Neon
(1)
Nottingham City Centre
Event Space in a Cocktail Bar
Private space
Neon is a cocktail bar in the heart of Nottingham. The characteristic feature of this bar are neons placed on every wall. The bar offers a full cocktail menu alongside spirits, beers and wines.
Bow- Private/Karaoke Room
from £10
per person / per session
Bow- Private/Karaoke Room
14
25
Box Nottingham
(33)
Nottingham City Centre
Dining Room in a Bar
Private space
D
David P.
“The whole process was easy and the cost of the hire was perfect for what we wanted.”
Second Floor
from £14
minimum spend / per morning
Second Floor
60
80
Bistrot Pierre Nottingham
Nottingham City Centre
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
From birthdays and baby showers to networking and business meetings, our Bistrot is the perfect place to have your memorable event. Our team will work with you to meet your requirements, ensuring you have that perfect space
Entire Venue
from £100
minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue
100
40
Gusto Italian Nottingham
(2)
Nottingham City Centre
Restaurant
Whole venue
Located on Upper Parliament Street, Gusto Italian offers guests an elegantly Italian experience in the most spectacular of surroundings. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner… this is your new home for special occasions.
Section 10
from £100
minimum spend / per session
Section 10
24
40
Slug & Lettuce, Nottingham Cornerhouse
Nottingham City Centre
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
Recently 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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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Nottingham’s Bars

Top Floor Events Room
from £400
hire fee / per afternoon
Top Floor Events Room
75
150
Lace Bar
Lace Market, Nottingham
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
Renowned for its cocktails and exceptional drink selection, the Lace Bar building is split into two distinct spaces perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, work parties, meetings, and more.
Semi Private Dining Room
from £170
minimum spend / per session
Semi Private Dining Room
12
Manahatta Nottingham
Nottingham City Centre
Bar
Semi-private area
The newest addition to Nottingham's Bar scene, Manahatta has officially opened it's doors on Queen Street. Our New York inspired cocktail bar showcases our newly revived glamourous decor, putting a modern twist on the 1920s
Semi - Private
from £20000
minimum spend / per session
Semi - Private
87
140
The Alchemist Nottingham
(1)
Nottingham City Centre
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
The Semi-Private space can host up to 140 people. The space offers couches and bar stools. It's fit for smaller functions, parties, and receptions.
Upstairs Dining
from £9
per person / per session
Upstairs Dining
15
24
Neon
(1)
Nottingham City Centre
Bar in a Cocktail Bar
Private space
This space has a sitting capacity of 15 people. It features a bar area, tables and high bar stools and flower decorations near the stairs.
Lounge Bar
from £40
hire fee / per hour
Lounge Bar
50
70
Greyfriars Club
Nottingham
Pub
Shared space
The Greyfriars Club Lounge Bar is a contemporary place, very inviting and very nice looking place. The room features a stylish banquette seating along one wall, paired with neatly arranged tables and cushioned chairs, it
Shooters Sports Bar
from £500
hire fee / per day
Shooters Sports Bar
150
350
The Bierkeller Nottingham
(4)
Nottingham City Centre
Bar
Semi-private area
The Bierkeller Nottingham is made up of 3 different bars to make one unique venue. The Bierkeller – A German themed bar with flavoured Beers, Live Oompah Band, and Bavarian Bratwursts!
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Drink and Dine at Nottingham’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants

Spotlight Bar & Restaurant
from £350
hire fee / per session
Spotlight Bar & Restaurant
120
200
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
(3)
Nottingham City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Venue
Private space
Spotlight Bar & Restaurant is suitable for parties, private events, dinner, lunch, and it is also capable of accommodating up to 200 guests. The venue has a lounge and bar area that can enjoy beautiful views of the city of
The Entire Venue
from £35
per person / per session
The Entire Venue
80
128
The Cumin Restaurant
Nottingham City Centre
Restaurant
Whole venue
The Entire Venue at the Cumin Restaurant can accommodate 80 people. It's a fit for larger parties, dining events, or corporate meetings.
Main Dining Area
from £30
per person / per day
Main Dining Area
50
60
Kottaram
Nottingham City Centre
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Shared space
In addition to the Function Room, we offer a cosy Main Dining Area in the front of the restaurant. In this shared space, you can enjoy our most authentic Indian dishes prepared with the finest spices, herbs, and seasonings,
Entire Venue
from £6000
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
80
110
Pizza Pilgrims Nottingham
Hockley, Nottingham
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Whole venue
Hiring our entire restaurant gives you access to our downstairs dining room and The Dramatic upstairs. It’s a two-level space that fits up to 80 seated guests in total.
Half of the Venue
from £50
hire fee / per hour
Half of the Venue
70
80
Gusto Italian Nottingham
(2)
Nottingham City Centre
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
The lower section of the restaurant is open for private hire, offering a versatile space suitable for various events. With a capacity of approximately 80 individuals, we can comfortably accommodate up to 70 guests for seated
Private Dining Room
from £15
minimum spend / per morning
Private Dining Room
20
Bistrot Pierre Nottingham
Nottingham City Centre
Restaurant
Private space
Why not join us in our private dining area? Offering an exclusive place to dine for up to 20 people on the second floor of the restaurant, it’s ideal for any occasion.
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Book a Hotel for a Delicious Drinks Reception Event

Flocc Room
from £150
hire fee / per session
Flocc Room
20
28
Lace Market Hotel
(11)
Lace Market, Nottingham
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Function Room in a Hotel
Private space
After being completely restored and modernised the Lace Market Hotel is full of artistic character and aspiration design. All 51 rooms have been individually designed with luxurious furnishings, indulgent amenities and impeccable
Churchills
from £1800
hire fee / per day
Churchills
160
160
Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel
(5)
Nottingham
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
Churchills is located on ground floor of the hotel and can hold up to 160 in a theater-style setup or 100 for a cabaret-style arrangement, making it is a perfect space for conferences and dinner.
Royal Suite
from £42
per person / per session
Royal Suite
150
200
Crowne Plaza Nottingham
(7)
Nottingham City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Ballroom in a Hotel
Private space
The Royal Suite, situated on the ground floor, is the hotel's premier venue, ideal for hosting large-scale conferences, grand banquets, and elegant dinner dances.
The Loxley Suite
from £30
per person / per session
The Loxley Suite
10
15
Holiday Inn Nottingham
(3)
Nottingham
Boardroom in a Hotel
Private space
Located at Castle Bridge Road, Castle Marina, Park, Nottingham NG7 1GX, United Kingdom, Holiday Inn Nottingham is a hotel ideal for hosting meetings and events.
Room 102
from £280
hire fee / per session
Room 102
60
100
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
(1)
Nottingham City Centre
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham is situated extremely conveniently in the heart of the city. We are perfect for a business or leisure stay. We are a mere five-minute walk from the station and 12 miles from East Midlands Airport.
Vista 5
from £35
per person / per session
Vista 5
50
40
Park Plaza Nottingham
Nottingham City Centre
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Semi-private area
Park Plaza Nottingham is centrally located within walking distance of Nottingham rail station, business areas, and shopping districts. The hotel offers modern accommodation, free Wi-Fi, and on-site parking.
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Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Nottingham

FAQs about Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Nottingham

Booking costs of cocktail party venues 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 May 2026:

Prices of cocktail party venues in Nottingham
From £12 to £35 per person
From £250 to £1200 minimum spend per event
From £150 to £400 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:

You'll find cocktail party venues 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 (May 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 130 guests prices average £1500 minimum spend per event

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Nottingham, available to book on Tagvenue:

  • Semi Private Dining Room at Manahatta Nottingham on 11 Queen Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Venue said: Our New York inspired cocktail bar showcases our newly revived glamourous decor, putting a modern twist on the 1920s Art Deco Era and paying homage to Manhattan's renowned night life scene with an exciting party vibe.
  • Havana Bar at Revolucion de Cuba Nottingham on 26-28 Market St - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Our user said: ‘The venue was great for a party, with plenty of space for up to 150 people.’
  • Semi - Private 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...

Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for cocktail party venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Restaurant prices average £500 minimum spend per event typically between 50 and 100 guests
Dining Room prices average £500 minimum spend per event typically between 25 and 60 guests
Bar prices average £1000 minimum spend per event typically between 60 and 200 guests
Event Space prices average £600 minimum spend per event typically between 40 and 140 guests
Cocktail Bar prices average £1150 minimum spend per event typically between 120 and 270 guests

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