Date spot in Nottingham
Kushi-ya
Share skewers grilled over charcoal and small plates at a Japanese-inspired izakaya with a menu that changes all the time.
Low Pavement, city centre
Address: 14a Low Pavement, Nottingham NG1 7DL- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Foodie
- Cosy
Why it's a good date: Small plates mean you get to try lots and steal from each other. Book ahead, as it's one of the city's favourites.
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Malt Cross
St James's Street, off Old Market Square
Address: 16 St James's Street, Nottingham NG1 6FG- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
Have a drink under the arched glass roof of a restored Victorian music hall, with balconies all round and food from the kitchen.
Why it's a good date: One of the few Victorian music halls left in the country, and a lovely, relaxed place to talk. Grab a seat on the balcony and look down on the room.
Photo: Veggiebacon, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall
Theatre Square, Upper Parliament Street
Address: Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND- Event
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Big night
- Culture
Dress up for a touring musical, a play or a concert at the grand Victorian theatre and its concert hall next door.
Why it's a good date: A proper night out, with the city's bars all a short walk away for after.
Photo: Stephen McKay, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
Victoria Embankment and the Trent
Victoria Embankment, the Meadows
Address: Victoria Embankment, Nottingham NG2 1DW- Outdoors
- Free
- Dog friendly
Stroll the tree-lined riverside along the Trent, past the war memorial and its gardens to Trent Bridge, watching the rowers and swans.
Why it's a good date: Flat, free and green, so it's perfect for a slow walk and a proper chat. Bring a picnic in summer and find a spot on the grass by the water.
Photo: Photograph by Clem Rutter, Rochester, Kent. (www.clemrutter.net)., CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped and resized)
