Boilermaker

I didn’t know anything about the boilermaker when i arrived, but stepping through the door i instantly knew what to expect. I liked the drama of the entrance to the bar (which i wont go into detail about so not to run), but more importantly i liked the bar itself.
The first thing i noticed was that you couldnt just go through you had to wait in the entrance area until there was enough room to be seated. You could consider this pretentious, but i saw this as ensuring the right atmosphere. It ensured the bar wasnt too loud with over powering chatter, but instead a pleasant and table serviced experience.
When entering the bar itself i was immediately delighted to find we were now within a covered court yard area that had always been behind the façade of the building. A small surprise… something i hadn’t expected or known existed.
we were seated in the garden area (inside, but the décor was garden like) with twinkling lights and plenty of greenary, but further in the bar felt more warehousey with old stable stalls at one end.
the menu choice of cocktails was bizarre and i didnt really fancy any of them… but my friends did and they were really good. I think i just couldnt see through the narative clearly enough… my error not there’s.
a great bar, with a bit of quirk, creating a lovely warm welcoming atmosphere and serving fantastic cocktails.
You should go!

Brilliant bar tucked away in the Hockley area of Nottingham. No frontage to the road, instead you walk into what looks like a boiler shop and then through the door marked «Staff only» through to the bar (if the door won’t open, press the buzzer on the counter). Table service only, no standing at the bar (or anywhere for that matter) with a great range of cocktails and beers. Chilled atmosphere with no loud, lager louts. Expect to pay £7.50 for a cocktail so not cheap but for a nice relaxed treat, definitely worth it.