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.
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 March 2026:
| From £12 | to £35 | per person |
| From £250 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £40 | to £480 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated March 2026), the best options include:
Bar Esquina at Alea Casino Nottingham
in Nottingham City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The private room was an excellent venue to host our daughter's 21st birthday meal.’
Mezzanine at Pitcher And Piano - Nottingham
in Lace Market - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Would definitely recommend this venue to anyone looking to host an event.’
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.
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 (March 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £100 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 110 guests | prices average £250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Nottingham, available to book on Tagvenue:
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.)
Page last updated in March 2026
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