BEST COCKTAIL BARS NOTTINGHAM

House of Coco Tang is an underground cocktail bar operating since November 2008, entered through a slim doorway leading to a basement club-style venue designed as a 1980s Hong Kong Mong Kok alley, creating one of the city's most Instagrammed scenes. The sophisticated interior features onyx tables with illuminated wrought iron radiator grills salvaged from a 19th-century Chesterfield school, while the Saigon Roof Garden smoking area evokes 1950s Vietnam with traditional French handmade seating. The bar specializes in high-quality cocktails served late (Tuesday-Sunday, 7 PM–1 AM or later) with no reservation policy, maintaining a distinct underground atmosphere that blends Asian design influences with contemporary cocktail culture.

Be At One Nottingham is a stylish basement cocktail lounge on Victoria Street offering iconic 1990s cocktails, signature Be At One creations, and custom flavor twists on classics alongside mocktails and beer on tap. The bar features expert bartenders, bar bites, and snacks, with daily happy hours offering 2-for-1 cocktails until 9 PM and student cocktails at £6 with valid ID. Open 4 PM–2 AM daily, the venue hosts cocktail masterclasses, private hire events, and specialized packages for birthday parties and celebrations, positioning itself as a destination for "iconic cocktails, electric beats, one unforgettable bar."

The Alchemist on King Street is a theatrical cocktail bar and restaurant housed in a striking Grade II listed building with a darkly atmospheric aesthetic. The venue is renowned for its inventive molecular cocktails that feature smoke, fizz, and unexpected ingredients, combining scientific flair with dramatic presentation. Beyond drinks, it offers diverse dining from plant-based curries to lobster mac and cheese. The historic building's ornate details, high ceilings, and moody lighting create an immersive backdrop, with the establishment rumored to carry the charm of the building's haunted history.

The Magic Garden occupies a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in Nottingham's Lace Market, originally known as Gawthern House where Lord Byron was hosted. The three-floor venue spans 15 rooms, blending historic grandeur with modern hospitality and tropical decor centered around an iconic floral archway. The bar serves signature cocktails and small plates alongside pub classics, with heated indoor dining in the Garden Room and all-weather outdoor garden experiences. Bottomless brunch is available Friday nights and Saturday afternoons, with weekend hours Wednesday–Saturday 12pm–12am and Sunday 12pm–11pm.