Hockley

Lois writes about a few of the many thriving food businesses in Nottingham that are owned BAME members of the city's diverse community. Why not open your purse strings and try them out?...

If you are looking to get the nicest nails in Notts, it is well worth checking out DORTA, a nail art salon set up and run by Bethan in Hockley. This creative and inspiring young business owner spotted a gap in Nottingham’s nail industry last year and set up...

Sexy Mamma Love Cichetti (not spaghetti, its sister restaurant just around the corner) is on Carlton St, as you head into the indie area that is Hockley. The staff were super friendly upon our arrival, kindly giving us the candle-lit street-view seat. We were there on a Friday night and...

Yamas is a Mediterranean meze and tapas restaurant situated in the heart of the city centre, just outside of Hockley. It is a small and cosy venue, which offers great service, great vibes and even more so, great food. When walking into the restaurant you are greeted by the...

Moving to a new city can be overwhelming, particularly if you don’t know your way around. As a fresher, I often got confused in the town centre but once I located all of my favourite shops I felt immediately soothed.  Nottingham has a great variety of stores on offer...

1. Suede  Suede bar, claiming they serve ‘Nottingham’s best tasting pizza’, is located in Hockley and boasts an extensive menu that ranges in sizes, toppings, and dietary requirements. If you’re feeling inventive, you can build your own pizza, starting with a 12’’ base for only £7, then choose the...

A definitive list of the best places to pretend to revise in Nottingham, tried and tested.   1.   Nottingham Contemporary “The perfect place to sit and revise” Although the Contemporary café sits at the bottom of a massive stone set of stairs whichever way you go about it, don’t be...