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A Lace Market without the bobbins
Spending time in a Lace Market might not be top of your must-do list for a wild weekend away, but Nottingham’s is an exception. This trendy district borrows its name from the City’s craft-making heritage but today is packed with more designer stores, quirky art houses, architecture, restaurants and stylish bars than you could shake a neatly-embroidered tablecloth at.
Previously Nottingham’s commercial capital, the district’s 130 factories have been transformed into a sought-after living space and first destination for city visitors seeking luxury with a touch of quirk. Regardless of budget, the Lace Market will find you an inviting cubby where you can watch the well-heeled world go by and bask in the arty vibes of what is now the city’s creative quarter.
By day, as you negotiate the Lace Market’s chic cobbles you’ll find it vibrant and choc-full of inviting eateries and plush businesses nestled betwixt desirable city apartments. Home of fashion designer Paul Smith, it’s the place to see – and be seen. Whether maxing out your credit-card or sampling indulgent cocktails, you’ll enjoy the best of the best amongst the grandest architecture.
If you’re feeling energetic but you’re all bows-and-arrows-out, why not channel your inner Torvill and Dean with a trip to the National Ice Arena? This world-class facility was once the stomping ground of the Olympic medal-winning dance duo and offers a unique chance to chill out before hitting the clubs.
If you’re seeking something a little higher brow, the Galleries of Justice may court your favour. It hasn’t been a working court or prison since the 1980s, but you can witness 250 years of crime, punishment and law played out in reconstructions of a Victorian trial, explore medieval caves and circle the exercise yard.
By night, the Lace Market’s vibe intensifies as it reveals some of Nottingham’s best bars and restaurants among its classy nooks and crannies. Indulge in opulent dining at Merchants restaurant – within the exquisite Lace Market boutique hotel - and marvel at its striking décor inspired by the brains behind Marco Pierre White’s ventures. When you’ve had your fill of French cuisine, move on to Geisha; a Japanese-inspired bar, restaurant and club; to sample some Eastern-infused refreshments and ambience.
Reflecting the district’s eclectic ambience is the Pitcher and Piano bar-inside- Unitarian church, the cream leather and dark wood atriums of the Living Room bar and the funky Brass Monkey cocktail lounge. If you prefer to chill, the spacious Bluu Bar is packed with plush sofas where you can relax and enjoy live DJs. If you like to mix with the crowds, duck into Dogma for funky tunes in a venue with enough going on to entertain you all night - ideal if you don’t fancy crossing paths with those cobbles.
It’s the Lace Market’s cocktail of styles and attitudes that makes it buzz. There’s plenty here to hold your attention from in-front-of-the-football drinks to last orders, cosmopolitan cuisine to quaint hidey-holes. So throw on your best threads, weave ‘round the bars, bites and occasional Bohemian and soak up some of Nottingham’s rich industrial heritage - on the rocks, of course.
About the Author
John Tarr is the writer for Stag party nights and stag weekend across the UK.