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The Barley Twist is a two-floor craft beer bar and wine cellar, housed in a former sweetshop on Nottingham’s Carrington Street.
On the ground floor you’ll find a one-room bar featuring original brickwork walls and high ceilings. A large TV displays train departure times from the nearby Nottingham station. Downstairs, a rustic cellar bar provides the perfect hideaway to enjoy a drink, in a cosy and relaxing atmosphere.
The Barley Twist’s carefully curated drinks offering showcases the craft of artisan products, from small-batch local beers to natural wines and rare sharing bottles. If you’re in a hurry, pop by for 30% off cans and bottles to takeaway.
Regular events:
ALL WEEK
30% off all bottles and cans for takeaway.
All day, every day.
Student Savings
All day, every day students get 10% off drinks!*
*Please note, you may still be required to show a valid form of ID when purchasing alcohol. Please drink responsibly. We reserve the right to remove this offer at any time.
TUESDAY
Sip and Sketch
Join a friendly drawing session designed to help you develop your observational skills and explore line and tone – all materials and paper provided.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. From 7-9pm, free entry.
WEDNESDAY
A Pint and a Half of Vinyl
BBC Broadcaster John Holmes launches a monthly record club, A Pint and a Half of Vinyl, inviting all lovers of music and vinyl! Each month, working through the alphabet, John will bring his favourite records of that letter, accompanied by his lifetime of showbiz stories. He invites you to bring your favourite albums too!
Every first Wednesday of the month from 7:30pm – entry is free.
PubHD
Join the Barley Twist for PubHD, an event where researchers explain their work to a bunch of people in the pub in exchange for a pint or two. The talks are at “pub level” – so you don’t need to be an academic to understand them!
Every second Wednesday of the month. £3 donation requested. Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30pm start.
THURSDAY
Quiz Night
Join the Barley Twist team for their regular quiz night, loved by all!
Every first and third Thursday of the month from 7:30pm. Maximum 6 people per team. Free entry and prizes to be won!
Open Mic Round the Twist
Join the Barley Twist for their open mic night, hosted by Jimmy Evans! All musicians and music lovers welcome, plus free food for all performers!
Every other Thursday, 7pm-10pm, free entry.
TGI FRIDAY
Castle Rock App users that visit the Twist after work on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, get 15% off their next purchase at the pub the following Friday! Make sure you’re checked in to receive this offer.
Available Monday to Thursday, 4-7pm to be redeemed the following Friday from 4pm.
SUNDAY
Triple Point Sunday’s
Get triple points on all drinks every Sunday!
Available every Sunday, for Castle Rock App users only.
| Barley Twist (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 12:00 | - 21:00 |
| Tuesday - Thursday | 12:00 | - 22:00 |
| Friday - Saturday | 12:00 | - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00 | - 20:00 |
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