There is only one social occasion where it’s acceptable to be double-parked with margaritas before midday, and the best part is it sometimes comes with pancakes. Bottomless brunch has become a go-to activity for catch-ups with friends, thanks to the promise of unlimited cocktails without sacrificing a good night’s sleep. Nottingham has dozens of bottomless brunch experiences but these five independents all have something unique to offer, from drag queen bingo to table-side magic and even a sober option for foodies
The Magic Garden
If you’re looking for maximum booze for your buck, The Magic Garden is the place to go. A bottle of Prosecco greets you on arrival, and from there your ninety-minute slot becomes a flurry of cocktails, bubbly and spell-binding tricks. You get two tapas (the cauliflower wings are a must-try) plus bread and dipping oil to share. Keep an eye out for the roaming magician for a show-stopping performance without leaving your seat.
24-26 Low Pavement, NG1 7DL (£41.95)
Muchos Locos / Tropichol
For everyone who’s ever lamented that ‘bottomless’ refers to the booze rather than the brunch, sister venues Tropichol and Muchos Locos have the answer. Tiki Taco Thursdays offer unlimited tacos for ninety minutes every week. Drinks are available but not included, so you can stay sober and skip the hangover or enjoy your cocktails at a more leisurely pace. If you’re after a boozier affair, they also run standard bottomless brunch sessions on Saturday afternoons.
1A Hurts Yard, NG1 6JD (£27pp)
The Pudding Pantry
If you have a sweet tooth, The Pudding Pantry includes a second course especially for your dessert stomach in their bottomless brunch offering. Pick one dish from the brunch menu (which includes their famous American pancake stacks) and one from the pudding menu (or their well-stocked cake counter). Find yourself defeated by the first course? You can box up your pudding and enjoy a tipsy treat later.
27-29 Trinity Square, Burton Street, NG1 4AF (£33.95)
The Hockley Arts Club
This one’s for the cheese and wine lovers. The Hockley Arts Club offers a sophisticated take on bottomless brunch and it’s perfectly suited to smaller appetites. Choose from a mixed, vegetarian or vegan charcuterie board while sipping on a welcome cocktail, then enjoy ninety minutes of red, white, rosé or sparkling wine. A great choice if you prefer conversation and good company to dancing until your feet hurt.
20a Carlton Street, NG1 1WN (£22.95)
Das Kino
If you’re looking for a loud and lively bottomless brunch, Das Kino’s is the self-proclaimed ‘wildest in town’. This fun-packed event is guaranteed to get you in the party mood, with drag queen bingo, live entertainment and a playlist of the best and worst tunes from the 90s, 00s and 10s. With daytime and after-dark sessions every Saturday, you decide whether you want to go hard and go home at a respectable hour or carry on into the night.
22 Fletcher Gate, NG1 2FZ (from £41.95)
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