A key highlight of getting back to the office is where to go for your safe distance sarnie or socially responsible after work wind down. In Nottingham we are blessed with a vibrant community of independent businesses that have worked really hard over lockdown to ensure they can remain open and safely serve the folk of Nottingham as we cautiously return to the real world.
As an independent ourselves, we always looking for interesting places to recommend for a bite to eat, place to meet or after works social for our members. The National #EatOutToHelpOut scheme may be over but there are plenty of places locally with extended or regular weekly offers. Check out our curated guide of 30+ Nottingham independent favs for you to explore for your breakfast, lunch break or after works social, Cheers :)
Lace Market
Hungry Pumpkin WHERE Our favourites! Just around the corner from us (opposite St Mary's Church) WHEN Mon - Fri 8.30am - 3pm, Sat 9.30am - 3pm | Eat-in or takeaway WHAT A Friendly, Cosy Italian Cafe with Hearty Breakfasts and Delicious Deli-style Lunch Menu
Rocket WHERE Opposite Pitcher & Piano WHEN Mon-Fri 8am-3pm | Takeaway WHAT A Vegetarian Cafe in the making, currently operating as a handy Pop-up sandwich kiosk
WHERE Opposite the National Justice Museum and the corner of St Mary's Church
WHEN Mon-Sat 2-5pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-Late
WHAT Great for Afternoon Tea during the Week and Cocktails in the Evening
Cock & Hoop WHERE Next to the Lace Market Hotel WHEN Mon - Thurs 12pm - 10pm, Fri - Sat 12pm - 11pm WHAT Amazing Pub Meals and Fantastic Real Ales.
OFFERS £2.50 pints and 50% off food all day Monday
Deli-cious WHERE Cafe inside the National Justice Museum WHEN Eat-in or Take away Mon - Fri 9:30am - 5pm WHAT Good for Deli Salads, Jacket Spuds & Sweet Treats
Pitcher & Piano WHERE Next to the Nottingham Contemporary WHEN Mon - Thurs 10am - 12am, Fri 11am - 1am WHAT Pub Grub with a Fancy Twist and an Evening Cocktail Bar
WHERE Ground floor, inside the Nottingham Contemporary
WHEN Tues - Fri 10am - 6pm
WHAT A Modern, Trendy Cafe with Vegan, Veggie and Gluten-Free Friendly Food.
Great for meetings
Cartwheel Cafe WHERE Low Pavement, near the shoemaker :) WHEN Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5pm WHAT Relaxed, quaint cafe & roastery offering coffee drinks, baked goods & toast with toppings
Penny Lane WHERE Fletcher Gate WHEN 12pm - 1am WHAT A fun Restaurant, Bar and 2p Arcades!
Magic Garden WHERE Low Pavement, a 5 minute walk from Works Social (the old Jamie's Italian) WHEN Midday - 11pm Everyday WHAT A Beautiful, Hidden Away Cocktail Bar & Kitchen with a Secret Outdoor Cinema
WHERE Down an alley way near the Ibis Hotel off Fletcher Gate
WHEN 10am-11pm
WHAT A beautiful modern pub in the city centre specialising in great cask and keg ales, and freshly prepared, healthy comfort food. A beer garden too!
Great for meetings
The Tap House WHERE Byard Lane, off Fletcher Gate (Old Paul Smith shop) WHEN Mon - Thurs 3-11pm, Fri 3pm-12am WHAT A Self-Service Beer, Wine & Pizza House
Coco Tang WHERE Byard Lane WHEN Daily 11am - 10pm
WHAT Oriental Cafe, Restaurant and Bar with Street-Style food
Happy Dough Lucky WHERE The Lacehouse bar, Stoney Street (2 Minute walk) WHEN Lunch to Late-Night WHAT Pizzaria with Classic and Creative toppings
Pelican Club WHERE St. Mary’s Gate, Next to Debbie Bryan WHEN Tues - Sat 5-11pm WHAT An exciting Italian Restaurant and Cocktail Bar with Authentic Food and Live Jazz Music
Dino WHERE Warser Gate, a 5 minute walk from Works Social WHEN Tues-Fri 12pm-12pm WHAT Stylish, warmly lit Mediterranean bar and restaurant
Hockley
The Angel Microbrewery WHERE Stoney Street (Next to Lace Market Fishbar) WHEN Everyday WHAT A legendary Pub, eatery and micro-brewery serving up a variety of organic and ethically-sourced meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes. OFFERS 50% off food on Wednesdays up to 7pm
Kigali Cafe WHERE Hockley, Stoney St (Opposite Lace Market Fishbar) WHEN Tues-Fri 10-3 WHAT An amazingly independent Coffee Shop with a Cosy Feel that supplies Outpost Coffee!
Flavours WHERE Hockley, Opposite Ice Nine WHEN Mon-Fri 8am-5pm WHAT Amazing Salad Boxes & Breakfasts on-the-go!
Ugly Bread Bakery WHERE Carlton St, Hockley WHEN Mon 11am - 6:30pm, Tues-Fri 11am-5pm WHAT Delicious Deli-Style Salads, Sandwiches and Pizzas to Eat-in or Take Away OFFERS Variable lunch offers on Tues, Weds, Thurs
Coffee X Spud WHERE Opposite COW Vintage in Hockley WHEN Everyday WHAT Good coffee and wholesome spuds
Viva WHERE 6 Goose Gate, Hockley WHEN Mon-Fri 5-10pm WHAT A Warm Cafe-Restaurant with Traditional Indian Street Food
Jam Cafe WHERE Heathcoat St, Hockley WHEN Variable - Check them out on Instagram WHAT A lively Cafe-Bar with Live Music, DJ Sets and Alfresco seating
Yolk WHERE 29 Goose Gate, Hockley WHEN Coffee 8am - 7pm, Breakfast 8am - 12pm WHAT Egg-based breakfasts and Brunches that are Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly
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WHERE Goosegate, opposite Sue Ryder
WHEN Weds - Thurs 12:30-11pm
WHAT Great drinks, cosy atmosphere and a simple build your own menu - perfect for lunch
City
Delilah WHERE Victoria St. WHEN Tues-Sat 9am-5pm WHAT A Traditional Deli with a huge selection to Eat In or Take Away
Fox Cafe WHERE 9 Pelham St (near Zara) WHEN 8:30am - 6pm WHAT A Cosy, Veggie & Vegan Friendly Cafe with Amazing Salads and Sharing Boards
Yamas WHERE Thurland St. WHEN Mon-Thurs 4-9pm, Fri 12-9pm WHAT Authentic Greek Cuisine with Traditional Mediterranean Tapas & Meze
Pokewaves WHERE Vic Centre, Tower Clock Dining WHEN Mon - Sat 11am - 7pm WHAT Traditional Hawaiian-Style Poké Bowls with an Authentic Taste! OFFERS £5 off every Mon - Wed of September when you order with Deliveroo
Bistrot Pierre WHERE Milton St, Opposite John Lewis WHEN Mon - Sat 11:30am - 9:30pm WHAT Relaxed Bistro, Freshly Made, Authentic French-Style Food
OFFERS Afternoon Tea now available for £11.95 pp
Clean Cut Kitchen WHERE Clock Tower Dining, Vic Centre WHEN 11:30 - 15:00 Mon - Sat WHAT Healthy Fast Food to Eat in or out!
Our other favs...
Blend WHERE Sneinton Market WHEN Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm, Sat & Sun 9:30am-4pm WHAT An Independant Artisan Coffee shop with Street-Style Sandwiches to Eat in or Take Away
Great for meetings
Cured WHERE Carrington St. WHEN Mon - Thurs 10am - 11pm, Fri 10am - 12am WHAT A casual cafe-bar with Cheese Boards & Wine, Toasted Sandwiches & Coffee, or Beers and Cocktails in the Evening!
Where are your favourite independents in Nottingham? Add in the comments below :)