Fun Birthday Ideas In Nottingham

It comes but once a year so you might as well make your birthday the best it can be and throw yourself into some of Nottingham's most entertaining venues. Seriously, this city is fit to bursting with fun places to pack some action into your big night out, from pretty bars to beer pong bunkers. To make it easy for you to source the hottest party venues, we've rounded up the best of them, so read on to find out our top picks for fun birthday ideas in Nottingham.

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Last updated on 17th February 2025



Popworld Nottingham

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Celebrate your birthday with cheesy hits and all your mates at Popworld Nottingham. Located slap bang in the middle of the city centre, it's a vibrant club to hit after you've been for a special meal or have already had a few. Heck, even spend the whole night on the multicoloured, light-up dancefloor by booking your very own private booth thanks to their special packages, which include your choice of drinks delivered to your table.

The Brunch Club - UK

Head on over to The Brunch Club for a birthday party to remember. Not only will you be met with mouthwatering breakfast plates, but there's flowing drinks and fun themes to get stuck into - fancy a bit of emo with your eggs benny?

Slug and Lettuce Nottingham Market Square

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Looking for the perfect place to celebrate your birthday in Nottingham? Slug and Lettuce Nottingham Market Square or Cornerhouse is the ideal spot for a fun-filled celebration. With a colouful atmosphere, delicious cocktails, and an extensive menu, it's a fantastic venue to gather friends and family for an unforgettable birthday bash.

You can enjoy a relaxed meal or sip on signature cocktails while taking in the lively buzz of the square. Whether you want a cosy dinner, a boozy brunch, or a party atmosphere, Slug and Lettuce has it all to make your birthday one to remember.

Box Nottingham

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Offering all kinds of brilliant entertainment, Box is exactly where you want to be on your birthday. The historic Victorian building can be found in the heart of the city, maintaining some of its original features while adding modern touches like quirky neon signs and trendy light fittings.

There are a whopping 35 HD screens showing live sports, and you can enjoy a little competition of your own here as well. They've got shuffleboard tables, as well as interactive darts - with screens that add up your scores for you. Feeling peckish? Then get stuck into the likes of Neapolitan pizzas, juicy burgers and hotdogs.

Bustler Market

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Bustler Nottingham is found within Sneinton Market. While primarily a street food destination with an industrial vibe and outdoor space, they take pride in being all about the 'eats and beats' - with live DJs and other entertainment in store while you dine of food from across the world. As for drinks? Expect a rotating selection of craft beers, organic wine and even cocktails too.

Raglan Road Irish Bar

Planning a birthday celebration in Nottingham? Make it unforgettable at Raglan Road Irish Bar. This lively venue is perfect for hosting your birthday bash, with a wide range of drink options, delicious food, and a fun, energetic atmosphere.

Enjoy live music, great cocktails, and plenty of space for you and your friends to dance the night away. Plus, with their boozy brunch offering, you can kick-start your birthday celebrations with bottomless drinks and tasty brunch dishes.

Taste + Liquor

RnB are always hosting some of the best events, thanks to Taste + Liquor, but they're also supplying amazing birthday packages. With cake, balloons, prosecco, 10 shots and bottomless booze, it's an event guaranteed to celebrate your day in style.

Gusto Italian - Nottingham

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Love yourself a bit of Italian cuisine? We've got you sorted with Gusto's delicious feast at the chef's table. Or go with its a la carte menu and enjoy munching on pizzas, king brawn bucatini, steaks and plenty more. Pair your meals with a glass of bubbly or a bit of wine to make a real evening of it. 

Meet Space VR Nottingham

Looking for something a little different from your birthday party in Nottingham? Meet Space VR have your back, with their immersive virtual reality experiences, including intuitive battles, zero latency, escape rooms and arcades.

Ink

One the best clubs in Nottingham, Queen Street's Ink is all about good old fashioned partying. Get your gladrags on and head out to this clubbing Mecca for the chance to dance your way into your new year across four separate rooms of amazing music and cool light shows.

Rescue Rooms

Nottingham's iconic live music venue has played host to some of the biggest and best acts in the biz for eons now, but did you know they've also got some excellent club nights on offer? Perfect for that big birthday night out, their Saturday night outing teams up with Stealth to bring you six rooms of music from house and techno to guilty pleasures and indie bangers.