Nottingham has a fantastic social scene fuelled by two universities, a growing creative industry, and some of the best nightlife in the Midlands. The city centre is compact and walkable, with excellent bars, restaurants, and cultural venues around every corner.
Hockley's independent bars, the Lace Market's upscale restaurants, and Beeston's village feel each offer different date vibes. Nottingham is also home to some of the oldest pubs in England — Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem claims to date from 1189.
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Date ideas in Nottingham
- Hockley Cocktail Bars — Nottingham's creative quarter has some of the city's best independent bars.
- Walk Around the Castle Quarter — Nottingham Castle and its surroundings are beautiful and full of history.
- Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem — Have a drink in one of England's oldest pubs — built into the caves beneath the castle.
- Wollaton Hall and Park — The stunning Elizabethan mansion (you may recognise it as Wayne Manor) set in beautiful parkland.
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What's a good first-date idea in Nottingham?
Hockley Cocktail Bars — Nottingham's creative quarter has some of the city's best independent bars.
What's a good first-date idea in Nottingham?
Walk Around the Castle Quarter — Nottingham Castle and its surroundings are beautiful and full of history.
What's a good first-date idea in Nottingham?
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem — Have a drink in one of England's oldest pubs — built into the caves beneath the castle.