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Top Quirky Restaurants in Nottingham
Nottingham’s quirky restaurants serve Japanese tapas under disco balls, artisan burgers in reworked shipping containers, and five-course feasts in old cinemas. You’ll find vegan soul food on Mansfield Road, bottomless brunches in the Lace Market, and dessert menus that double as art projects. The vibe? Anything but bland. If you’re after weird, wonderful, and wallet-friendly, you’re in the right place.
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![Havana Bar at Revolucion de Cuba Nottingham in Nottingham City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityHavana Bar
15 guestsRevolucion de Cuba NottinghamNottingham City CentreLLois P.
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![The Entire Venue at The Cumin Restaurant in Nottingham City Centre]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Entire Venue
80 guestsThe Cumin RestaurantNottingham City CentreThe Entire Venue at the Cumin Restaurant can accommodate 80 people. It's a fit for larger parties, dining events, or corporate meetings. -
![Private Dining Room at Browns Nottingham in Nottingham City Centre]()
from £25
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
22 guestsBrowns NottinghamNottingham City CentreWelcome to our Private Dining Room that can fit up to 40 of your guests for any kind of celebration! -
![Spotlight Bar & Restaurant at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham in Nottingham City Centre]()
from £350
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilitySpotlight Bar & Restaurant
120 guestsMotorpoint Arena NottinghamNottingham City Centre
#Supervenue
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 -
![Entire Venue at Pizza Pilgrims Nottingham in Hockley, Nottingham]()
from £6000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
80 guestsPizza Pilgrims NottinghamHockley, NottinghamHiring 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. -
![Whole Venue at Revolucion de Cuba Nottingham in Nottingham City Centre]()
from £5000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
700 guestsRevolucion de Cuba NottinghamNottingham City CentreRevolucion de Cuba Nottingham is a truly unique and stunning back drop to any event, offering exclusive use of the entire venue for events of up to 700 guests. -
![Main Dining Area at Kottaram in Nottingham City Centre]()
from £30
per person / per dayCheck availabilityMain Dining Area
50 guestsKottaramNottingham City CentreIn 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, -
![The Dramatic at Pizza Pilgrims Nottingham in Hockley, Nottingham]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Dramatic
30 guestsPizza Pilgrims NottinghamHockley, NottinghamOur 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. -
![Private Dining Room at Bistrot Pierre Nottingham in Nottingham City Centre]()
from £15
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
20 guestsBistrot Pierre NottinghamNottingham City CentreWhy 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. -
![Casa De La Musica at Revolucion de Cuba Nottingham in Nottingham City Centre]()
from £800
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityCasa De La Musica
60 guestsRevolucion de Cuba NottinghamNottingham City CentreCasa De La Musica is a stunning self-contained venue within a venue located on the first floor of the venue, with its own private bar, toilets and cloakroom. -
![Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Nottingham in Hockley, Nottingham]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
70 guestsMowgli Street Food NottinghamHockley, NottinghamIn addition to its regular dining services, Mowgli Nottingham offers options for large group bookings and exclusive venue hire. Whether you're planning a corporate event, birthday celebration, or any special occasion, the -
![First Floor at The Cumin Restaurant in Nottingham City Centre]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor
25 guestsThe Cumin RestaurantNottingham City CentreThe First Floor of the Cumin Restaurant can accommodate up to 25 guests. The space features comfortable tables and chairs, which can be arranged to suit your needs.
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from £500
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Upstairs
130
250
Slug & Lettuce Market Square Nottingham
Nottingham City Centre
The upstairs room is a spacious venue that can accommodate up to 250 people standing or 130 seated. Whether you're planning a birthday party, hen do, baby shower, wedding reception, or any other special occasion, this versatile
from £2000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Full Venue Hire
147
Slug & Lettuce, Nottingham Cornerhouse
Nottingham City Centre
With a fun, friendly vibe and a team that knows how to throw a great party, you bring the occasion — we’ll bring the good times."
from £50
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Half of the Venue
70
80
Gusto Italian Nottingham
Nottingham City Centre
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
from £30
per person / per day
per person / per day
Function Room
50
60
Kottaram
Nottingham City Centre
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.
from £35
per person / per session
per person / per session
The Top Floor
60
96
The Cumin Restaurant
Nottingham City Centre
The Top Floor at The Cumin Restaurant can fit up to 60 guests. Tables can be adjusted to your event's needs. It's a match for medium-sized dinner parties.
from £3000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue
100
440
Revolution Nottingham Cornerhouse
Nottingham City Centre
Revolution Cornerhouse is the ultimate event venue! This venue can host a range of events from quiz nights to cocktail masterclasses to drinks receptions.
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from £100
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Section 10
24
40
Slug & Lettuce, Nottingham Cornerhouse
Nottingham City Centre
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.
from £100
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue
100
40
Gusto Italian Nottingham
Nottingham City Centre
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.
from £14
minimum spend / per morning
minimum spend / per morning
Second Floor
60
80
Bistrot Pierre Nottingham
Nottingham City Centre
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
from £1250
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
The Riverside Gallery
70
150
Brewhouse and Kitchen Nottingham
Nottingham
The Riverside Gallery offers a spacious, open-plan layout with high ceilings, exposed beams, and warm lighting. The space is decorated with vintage posters and artwork, and houses a cozy seating area with wooden furniture
from £20000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Semi - Private
87
140
The Alchemist Nottingham
Nottingham City Centre
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.
from £3000
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Auditorium
700
910
Albert Hall Conference Centre
Nottingham City Centre
The Auditorium at Albert Hall is a vast space, that can host an event for up to 700 guests seated. It will be suitable for events such as awards ceremonies, shows, product launches, and much more!
FAQs about Top Quirky Restaurants in Nottingham
In Nottingham, prices of quirky restaurants average £500 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 £110 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £10 | to £35 | per person |
| From £1500 | hire fee per event |
Nottingham’s quirky restaurants cover a range of global cuisines. You can find Neapolitan pizza at Pizza Pilgrims, Cuban street food at Revolución de Cuba, and modern European fare at Bistrot Pierre. There’s something for every palate, whether you prefer casual bites or something more special.
If you're on a budget, you can still enjoy a unique experience. Browns Nottingham offers private dining from just £25 minimum spend per session. Box Nottingham has several spaces available from £110 minimum spend, and Kottaram offers all-day South Indian dining at around £30 per person. (All data from Tagvenue.)
