Christmas Parties

After many of you may have missed your Christmas parties last year, let’s get everyone back to celebrate the 2021 festive holiday with a bang! Find the perfect venue for your office party or a place where you can catch up with friends and family, we have plenty of inspiration. But hurry - popular Christmas party dates get snapped up quickly in the city.

Several eateries and bars across the city are offering incredible party spaces and services, that will tick off everything on your wish list. This year The Alchemist is traveling back in time to the glam rock past of the 1970s. You and your party can enjoy the glitz and glamour of their festive three-course meal and exciting cocktails. The well-loved Christmas at Bistrot Pierre is back with a bang! Starting from the 25^th of November 2021, relax in their charmingly decorated Bistrots, indulge your party in their range of festive menus, and sip on their fabulously crafted Christmas cocktails.



For those of you who are looking for thrilling entertainment, why not try the We Wish You a Merry Murder event at the National Justice Museum? Unleash your inner Sherlock and solve this murder mystery. Enjoy a fizz cocktail or mocktail, a murder mystery tour, and a three-course Christmas meal. Tickets are selling fast so make sure you book now to avoid disappointment.

Head down to Alea Nottingham, to experience the spectacular glitz and glam of Christmas in Vegas! Party the night away in their luxury event suites with live music and a set menu and drink on arrival.




Dance through the decades at Nottingham Forest Club with an evening of music, the 60s to the present day, a three-course meal, festive-themed room, DJ and Disco until 1am! It’s a truly unmissable offer with prices starting from £27 and being located only 10 minutes away from Nottingham Station! For a completely unique party setting, jump on Trent River Cruises for a festive journey along the river. They host a range of Christmas cruises such as Daytime Cruises, Family Cruises, and Evening Cruises. You and your party can experience a mouth-watering roast dinner and a live cabaret performance whilst floating past the sights of Nottingham.

Outside of the city, you and your party can learn to cook with an internationally renowned baker at the School of Artisan Food. You can select from a range of cooking classes such as baking Christmas pudding, Christmas preserves, Edible gifts, Christmas stollen/mince pies, Historic pies, Festive pies, and Pâté & Terrines.

Experience an elegant evening at the Crowne Plaza Hotel with their Sparkle and Fizz parties held in the Royal Suite! Starting with a drinks dinner followed by an unforgettable three course meal, fun casino, photo booth and disco till late, the Crowne Plaza's Christmas party nights are ones to remember.

Make a break of it and stay overnight

Nottingham has a superb selection of city centre hotels so why not extend your party night into a weekend break? Our hotels include internationally-known brands such as Hilton, Ibis and Crowne Plaza as well as boutique hotels like Hart's and St James' Hotel.

Country retreats

If you are looking for a bit of peace away from the city then retreat to one of our market towns or villages for your Christmas party. Newark has a host of excellent pubs and restaurants including The Ram and Fox and Crown, while in West Bridgford you can enjoy a delicious festive menu at Copper Cafe Bar or drinks at the Southbank. You can also choose to have your Christmas party at the Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel, make the most out of their SPA, and stay overnight.

Christmas Day

Christmas dinner is probably the most stressful meal you'll cook all year, so why not relax and leave it to the professionals instead? ‘The Lace Market Hotel’ offers an indulgent 7-course festive tasting menu, whilst ‘Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem’ offers 4-courses of Christmas delights with a hand-carved turkey and all the trimmings to bring smiles and delight to your Christmas Day. You could even spice up your Christmas dinner with an Indian twist at ‘Anoki’, or head to ‘Las Iguanas’ for festive classics with Argentinian flavours if you're feeling adventurous. 

For more information about places to dine and stay in the city and county see our Eat and Drink pages or call the Nottingham Tourist Information Centre on 08444 77 5678.