Why Carlton Street in Hockley is the food and drink capital of Nottingham
There are loads of great restaurants and bars
Here in Nottingham we are blessed with loads of amazing restaurants, bars and cafes.
Whether you’re in Sherwood, Wollaton or St Ann’s, each corner of the city is just waiting to be explored by foodies.
You’re bound to stumble across one or two hidden gems regardless of what part of the city you’re exploring at one particular time, but it’s fair to say that there are more options in some areas than others.
Affectionately known as ‘the Soho of Nottingham’, Hockley is undoubtedly one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
With dozens of independent cafes, restaurants and bars, Hockley really is the place to go if you’re looking to experience the best food and drink Nottingham has to offer.
As part of National World’s Food and Drink Month, we at Nottingham World are on a mission to celebrate the city’s top-notch food and drink scene - and it would be wrong to focus on anywhere other than Hockley.
Formed of around five or six streets in total, Hockley certainly isn’t a huge area, but its unrivalled food and drink offerings have ensured that the neighbourhood punches above its weight.
Each of Hockley’s streets are a paradise for foodies, but we think one in particular stands out more than any other.
Nestled between Goose Gate and Pelham Street is Carlton Street - arguably the quirkiest part of Hockley.
Carlton Street is so small that you wouldn’t have to be a brilliant footballer to kick a ball from one end to the other, but that only adds to its charm.
The street boasts the very best of Nottingham’s independent food and drink scene, from tasty breakfast spots to hipster bars.
Found towards the west end of Carlton Street is the Hockley Arts Club - a trendy club-themed bar and restaurant spread across several floors.
A couple of buildings away is Pho, which serves some of the best Vietnamese food Nottingham has to offer.
Cross the street and you’ll find plenty more highly-rated establishments, namely the Bonzai Sushi and Noodle Bar and Bar Iberico.
Towards the east of Carlton Street is BEAR - a cosy cafe offering all kinds of tasty dishes, from eggs benedict to shakshuka.
BEAR’s instantly recognisable red shopfront is found directly beside Carlton Street’s iconic rainbow road flag.
It’s worth noting that all these fantastic restaurants, cafes and bars are all situated on a street no more than 200 yards in length.
So, next time you’re in search of somewhere to relax after a long day of shopping, look no further than the eclectic mix of options on Carlton Street - Nottingham’s food and drink capital.