5 days ago
Piccalilli earns a Michelin Bib Gourmand in a hidden city centre courtyard
Tucked up a flight of stairs off Long Row, chef Dan Coles's small-plates restaurant Piccalilli was named one of 37 new Bib Gourmands in the 2026 Michelin Guide.
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The latest positive local news from Nottingham city centre: food and drink, nightlife, people, arts, sport and business stories from La Vida Nottingham.
6 days ago
Rock City passes 45 years as the heart of Nottingham's gig scene
From The Undertones in 1980 to Nirvana, Bowie and Amy Winehouse, Rock City on Talbot Street has spent more than 45 years giving Nottingham nights it will never forget.
6 days ago
Bromley House Library marks 210 years as Nottingham's hidden literary haven
Founded in 1816 and tucked above Angel Row, Bromley House Library has a walled garden, a working meridian line and around 50,000 books, and it is still welcoming members and visitors.
7 days ago
The Savoy, Nottingham's oldest cinema, keeps the art deco magic alive after 90 years
Opened on Derby Road in 1935, the Savoy celebrated its 90th birthday in 2025 and recently screened Saturday Night and Sunday Morning in the very building that appears in the film.
8 days ago
Metronome turns eight as Nottingham's stage, studio and classroom in one
Since October 2018, Metronome on Huntingdon Street has paired an intimate gig room with recording studios and rehearsal spaces, giving local talent and touring acts a home in the Creative Quarter.
9 days ago
Five Leaves Bookshop keeps Nottingham's independent book scene thriving
Since opening on Long Row in 2013, award-winning Five Leaves Bookshop has become a hub for readers, writers and community events, hosting thousands of visitors at talks every year.
9 days ago
Nottingham Castle fills its galleries with showmen, photography and mid-century art
Open to visitors again since June 2023, Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery is offering fresh exhibitions, cave tours and lace demonstrations, with free entry for children.
10 days ago
Nottingham Panthers lift a record ninth Challenge Cup in overtime thriller
Didrik Henbrant's overtime winner against Coventry Blaze sent a full house at the Motorpoint Arena wild in March 2026, as Nottingham Panthers claimed a record ninth Challenge Cup title.
10 days ago
Carolyn Codd Jewellery: hand-forged bespoke rings made in Trinity Square
With an on-site workshop in Nottingham city centre and more than 30 years of experience, the family-run Carolyn Codd team designs and hand-makes bespoke engagement rings, wedding bands and fine jewellery.
11 days ago
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem: a pint in the caves beneath Nottingham Castle
Built against the sandstone of Castle Rock, with caves once thought to have served as the castle brewhouse, the Trip remains one of Nottingham's best-loved places for a pint.
11 days ago
Page 45 has spent more than 30 years championing comics in Nottingham
Founded in 1994, Nottingham's Page 45 has won national recognition for its passion for comics and graphic novels, and its co-founder Stephen L. Holland served as UK Comics Laureate.
13 days ago
Castle Rock Brewery plans a new home in a Victorian brewery in Old Basford
Nottingham's best-known independent brewery has secured permission to move into an 1891 brewery building in Old Basford, ahead of a 2027 double anniversary of pubs and brewing.
14 days ago
Maggie's Nottingham offers calm, comfort and practical support beside City Hospital
Designed by Piers Gough with interiors by Nottingham's own Paul Smith, Maggie's Nottingham is a welcoming place where people living with cancer can find support, from stress courses to yoga and walking groups.
15 days ago
The Television Workshop keeps nurturing Nottingham's next generation of screen stars
Founded in 1983, the BAFTA award-winning Television Workshop has trained Samantha Morton, Vicky McClure and Bella Ramsey, and its newest play takes audiences into the Kop at Notts County.
16 days ago
Sir Paul Smith and the Nottingham roots of a global fashion name
From a tiny shop on Byard Lane in 1970 to a flagship in Georgian Willoughby House, Beeston-born Sir Paul Smith has never forgotten the city where his fashion story began.
17 days ago
Hopkinson on Station Street is Nottingham's most curious home for art and antiques
A Victorian hardware store turned four-storey antiques and art centre, Hopkinson on Station Street is packed with independent makers, vintage treasures, a café bar and a warm welcome for all.
18 days ago
Depot Climbing Nottingham turns an old tram depot into a bouldering hub
Since opening its doors in October 2012, Depot Climbing Nottingham has grown into a friendly city centre bouldering wall with more than 300 problems for climbers of every ability.
18 days ago
Debbie Bryan keeps Nottingham's lace heritage alive in a new city centre home
After 15 years in the Lace Market, the textile gallery, tea room and creative space now on St Peter's Gate still champions Nottingham lace, from framed fabrics to a heritage archive.
19 days ago
Alchemilla keeps its Michelin star and its love of vegetables
Alex Bond's restaurant, open since 2017, retained its Michelin star in the 2026 guide with tasting menus built around plants, fermentation and big yet balanced flavours.
19 days ago
Nottingham Hackspace gives makers and tinkerers a place to build together
Founded in 2010 and run entirely by its members, Nottingham Hackspace offers 4,300 square feet of workshops, tools and friendly expertise for anyone who loves to make things.
20 days ago
Notts County win at Wembley to earn promotion to League One
A 3-0 play-off final win over Salford City at Wembley in May 2026 capped Martin Paterson's first season in charge and sent Notts County up to League One.
5 October 2026
Kushi-ya brings charcoal-grilled skewers to a new home on Low Pavement
Nottingham's much-loved Japanese-inspired izakaya has settled into a bigger home on Low Pavement, complete with a terrace, a private dining room and a famous plate of prawn toast.
4 October 2026
ANTI All Genders Barber brings inclusive haircuts to St Peter's Gate
With non-gendered pricing, quiet appointments and a bright pink interior, Harry Souter's ANTI All Genders Barber has become a safe and stylish space for clients from across Nottingham and beyond.
2 October 2026
Theatre Royal Nottingham marks 160 years with a giant panto ahead
Since 1865 the Theatre Royal has hosted everyone from Laurel and Hardy to The Mousetrap's first audience, and this Christmas Rob Rinder heads the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk.
2 October 2026
Knit Nottingham begins a new chapter as the city's independent yarn shop
Founded on Mansfield Road in 2010 and now on Trinity Walk, Knit Nottingham is in new hands and still bringing knitters and crocheters together with workshops and free craft afternoons.
1 October 2026
BACKLIT gives Nottingham a new Maid Marian and opens its new ground floor
The artist-led charity behind Alicja Biała's bronze Our Marian sculpture is opening a new gallery, archive, quiet room and Kanvas café-bar at Alfred House on 6 November 2026.
30 September 2026
Nottingham Playhouse named Theatre of the Year as Punch wins an Olivier
Nottingham Playhouse was named Theatre of the Year 2025 at The Stage Awards, and Punch, the James Graham play it premiered in 2024, went on to win the 2026 Olivier for Best New Play.
29 September 2026
The Worm that Turned brings garden style to Nottingham's Derby Road
Founded by former Boots buyers Stuart and Heather Isbister, The Worm that Turned has been inspiring outdoor living from its Nottingham showroom since opening its first shop in 2004.
29 September 2026
Nottingham Puppet Festival fills the city with giant hares, sock puppets and wonder
Over nine days in summer 2026, the fourth Nottingham Puppet Festival brought puppetry to streets, libraries, theatres and cinemas, from a four-metre Worker Bee to Lucasfilm masterclasses.
27 September 2026
Hart's Kitchen: seasonal dining on the ramparts of Nottingham Castle
Founded by Tim Hart of Hambleton Hall, the independent Hart's Hotel and its two AA Rosette restaurant have been a fixture on Standard Hill since the late 1990s.
26 September 2026
Robin Hood Half Marathon breaks records and raises more than £750,000
Thousands of runners took on the 2026 Robin Hood Half Marathon on 27 September, breaking records for entries, volunteers and crowds while raising more than £750,000 for charity through JustGiving.