From brunch spots to sports venues: A brief guide to some of Nottingham’s hidden gems

Nottingham, like any city, is full of hidden gems. It can be difficult for those students in accommodation outside of the city centre to explore Nottingham to its maximum potential, so here are some ideas to get the ball rolling.

Little Brickhouse

It seems to me that Little Brickhouse does not get as much attention from my peers as it deserves – perhaps due to its location. It’s easily overlooked by students on the lash, edging their way towards nocturnal venues in the city centre.

The food is exceptional, served on small plates ideal for sharing, in a cosy setting which could easily be found in the heart of a capital city.

It’s a great date spot, as you can eat well for a decent price, but if you’re happy to spend a little more you’ll have a delicious and varied experience.

Due to its intimate nature, it’s quite hard to get a table, so I’d recommend booking well in advance to secure your spot.

DUM DI

From one food venue to another, DUM DI is situated slightly further up Angel Row than Mega Munch. Growing up as a town kid, my access to varied cuisine was limited. Korean BBQ always intrigued me, and I had my first experience at DUM DI.

It was delicious. The staff take you through how to prepare the food, and then you’re let loose on a tabletop grill with butter and whatever dishes you ordered.

It’s a novel experience, combined with great quality food. I’d recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting a little greasy though.

Toast

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Once again, we find ourselves outside of the city centre, but this time right at the top of Lenton. Get off the bus at Seely road and you’re there.

Toast is a delightful little breakfast spot, boasting a wide range of food that will keep even the pickiest eaters happy. On the menu you’ll find fry-ups, scrambled eggs, pancakes, pastries and coffees – anything the hungover student could possibly desire.

It’s another smaller venue, but the atmosphere is cosy and friendly. It’s reasonably priced and well portioned, so you’ll leave feeling satisfied (and slightly less hungover). A winner for sure.

Go and watch a Panthers game

Motorpoint Arena has a range of treats for the students of Nottingham to explore, but a highlight is definitely watching a Nottingham Panthers game.

Ice hockey is incredibly entertaining. It’s high intensity, physical, but very easy to watch, and the atmosphere at Panthers games is great. The Notts community love their ice hockey, and it’s not hard to see why.

Matches are fairly frequent, so there’s plenty of opportunity to watch a game, and if you can’t make it to a Panthers game, try the UoN vs NTU varsity game.