Dining with a view

There’s something about a beautiful view that can really make a dining experience extra special, and Nottinghamshire has no shortage of restaurants, bars and cafés set against a variety of backdrops to take your breath away. From beautiful city skylines to relaxing waterside settings to stunning countryside landscapes, there are plenty of venues where you can bag yourself the best window seat in the house, enjoy a delicious meal or a glass of wine and simply soak up the view.

Breath-taking city skylines

If your idea of a perfect view is gazing out over the bright lights of the city, Nottinghamshire has some great options for you.

Entered via a lift, Restaurant Six at Trent Bridge is a rooftop restaurant giving unrivalled panoramic views across Nottingham, West Bridgford and Trent Bridge. With a unique menu offering an evolving cast of six starters, six mains and six desserts, Restaurant Six really does take dining to a whole new level. Why not grab a glass of wine and head out onto their terrace to see if you can spot your favourite Nottinghamshire landmarks?

Another fabulous option is Spotlight Bar and Restaurant at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, which boasts spectacular floor-to-ceiling views of the city skyline and exciting à-la-carte menu options. This elegant and relaxed venue underwent a huge refurbishment in 2019 and offers an exclusive hospitality experience to start your big night out in style whilst looking out over Nottingham’s rooftops.

Relaxing waterside views

There’s something inexplicably calming about watching the sun rippling over a lake, canal or river, and if this is the sort of thing that floats your boat then we’ve got plenty of great ideas for you.

Visit Canalhouse’s famously large, covered beer garden for stunning views of the canal (which even runs inside the building). Wave at passing narrowboats as you take your pick from various dishes including ‘beer bites’, burgers, salads, rustic sandwiches and much more. They have a hugely expansive selection of real ale and cider and one of the largest selections of world and craft beer in the East Midlands.

The elegant, charming Tom Browns Brasserie has two AA Rosettes and was featured in the 2016/2017 Michelin Restaurant Guide. Its location on the leafy banks of the River Trent makes it the ideal place to spot local wildlife, especially if you’re seated on the heated outdoor sun terrace (and if you visit in the colder months, they even provide cosy blankets and fire pits to keep you toasty warm!)