Top Unique 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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from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityHavana Bar
15 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 £800
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityCasa De La Musica
60 guestsRevolucion de Cuba NottinghamNottingham City Centre#Supervenue
YYasmin B.
“Venue was brilliant and all my guests had an amazing time.” -
from £100
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
100 guestsGusto Italian NottinghamNottingham City CentreGusto Italian Nottingham is a polished Sicilian restaurant defined by a contemporary open-plan dining room and flexible seating arrangements. Design: The dining room features herringbone oak flooring, warm timber tables and
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from £350
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilitySpotlight Bar & Restaurant
150 guestsMotorpoint Arena NottinghamNottingham City Centre#Supervenue
SSarah S.
“The staff was super helpful, the space is incredible and I found the price to be really good for what you get!” -
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
46 guestsBill's Nottingham RestaurantNottingham City CentreMezzanine, a semi-private area in Bill's Nottingham Restaurant, is a raised gallery-level dining space that overlooks the main restaurant below. Design: The mezzanine pairs exposed concrete beams and industrial ceiling details
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from £14
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilitySecond Floor
60 guestsBistrot Pierre NottinghamNottingham City CentreSecond Floor is a semi-private dining room in a restaurant with large windows that provide abundant natural light. Design: The room pairs timber floorboards and exposed brick with a high ceiling and a glass‑panelled central
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from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Dramatic
30 guestsPizza Pilgrims NottinghamHockley, NottinghamPizza Pilgrims Nottingham is a Neapolitan-style pizza restaurant defined by bold, branded interiors and a menu focused on craft, sharing pizzas. Venue highlights: The venue provides in-house catering that centres on its pizza
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from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityUpstairs
130 guestsSlug & Lettuce Market Square NottinghamNottingham City CentreUpstairs is the Dining Room in Slug & Lettuce Market Square Nottingham, a raised mezzanine dining area that overlooks the main bar and ground-floor seating.
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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,
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from £5000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
700 guestsRevolucion de Cuba NottinghamNottingham City Centre#Supervenue
NNathan M.
“The venue was great for a party, with plenty of space for up to 150 people.” -
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!
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from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor
40 guestsBarescaNottingham City CentreFirst Floor is an upstairs restaurant dining room for private group meals. Its separate setting gives gatherings a clear sense of space away from the main floor.
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FAQs about Top Unique Restaurants in Nottingham
Booking costs of quirky restaurants 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 £36 | 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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Spotlight Bar & Restaurant at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham in Nottingham City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The staff was super helpful, the space is incredible and I found the price to be really good for what you get!’ -
Boardroom at Cleaver & Wake in Nottingham City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: Including an in-room tea and coffee station, refreshments, AV equipment and a 65-inch TV this private space with panoramic views across Nottingham is the perfect setting for your business meeting needs. -
Havana Bar at Revolucion de Cuba Nottingham in Nottingham City Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was great for a party, with plenty of space for up to 150 people.’
You'll find quirky restaurants 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 65 and 100 guests | prices average £250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Nottingham, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Semi Private Dining Room at Manahatta Nottingham
on 11 Queen Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
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. -
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...
Smaller quirky restaurants usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Nottingham, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Private Dining 1 at MemSaab - dining room for 30 guests
Venue said: What guests say: The private dining room is served by attentive, professional staff and delivers consistent food quality during hosted meals. -
Private Dining Room at Bistrot Pierre Nottingham - dining room for 20 guests
Venue said: Our team will work with you to meet your requirements, ensuring you have that perfect space to impress your guests. -
First Floor at The Cumin Restaurant - dining room for 40 guests
Venue said: The space features comfortable tables and chairs, which can be arranged to suit your needs. It's a match for dining parties, family celebrations, and more!
Cheap quirky restaurants in Nottingham start from £100 minimum spend per event or £40 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Entire Venue at Gusto Italian Nottingham, from £100 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: Design: The dining room features herringbone oak flooring, warm timber tables and bentwood chairs with red upholstery. High ceilings, a paneled feature wall, a central olive tree and track lighting create a clean, contemporary... -
Shuffleboard Area at Box Nottingham, from £40 hire fee per hour (up to 30 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The price was reasonable and for a large party the shuffleboard was ideal.’ -
The Flagstaff at Lace Market Hotel, from £150 hire fee per day (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: The Flagstaff is a unique space with 3 floor to ceiling windows that provide natural daylight and have their own wooden shutters for privacy. Access is on the first floor, with it’s own key card to enter this private room,
Nottinghams quirky restaurants cover a range of global cuisines. You can find Neapolitan pizza at Pizza Pilgrims, Cuban street food at Revolucin de Cuba, and modern European fare at Bistrot Pierre. Theres something for every palate, whether you prefer casual bites or something more special.
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