The Hockley Arts Club is a three floor bar and food venue at 25 Warser Gate in Nottingham. Hidden within a listed building, its contrasting spaces move from the Victorian influenced Blue Rooms to the top floor Electric Garden and the weekend energy of Stockholm. Table service and private booths make it useful for dates, groups and celebrations.
Food focuses on charcuterie, cheese boards and afternoon tea rather than a conventional list of mains. Carefully sourced cured meats and cheeses suit sharing over drinks, while sandwiches, cakes and scones give the weekend tea a more substantial format. Bottomless options can pair these dishes with wine, prosecco or cocktails.
Vegetarian choices are available, and staff can explain the composition of current boards and afternoon tea items. Gluten, dairy, nuts and other allergens are handled in shared preparation, so guests should provide clear requirements when booking. Private rooms and whole spaces can be hired for events, with food service tailored to the occasion.
Cocktails are the venue’s central creative strength, supported by wine, spirits, beer and alcohol free drinks. Each floor provides a different mood, from seated conversation to later music and DJs. The Hockley Arts Club is most rewarding as a complete social experience where small scale food, imaginative drinks and theatrical surroundings work together.
Address: 25 Warser Gate, Nottingham NG1 1NU, United Kingdom
The Hockley Arts Club Menu
Bar Snacks
Homemade Tortilla Chips
Olives
Poached, Pickled Pear & Tomatoes
Wasabi Peas
Stuffed Squid in Ink
Served with butter and biscuits
Trout With Mediterranean Spices
Served with butter and biscuits
Mussels in Escabeche
Served with cream cheese and biscuits
Tuna Fillets With Lemon
Served with butter and biscuits
Wasabi, Olives and Pickled Pear
Charcuterie
Classic
A selection of charcuterie, including: Prosciutto, Salami, Chorizo, Brie, Mature Cheddar, Gherkins, Onion Chutney, Grapes, Biscuits.
Vegetarian
Grilled Artichokes, Sundried Tomatoes, Brie, Mature Cheddar, Olives, Gherkins, Onion Chutney, Grapes, Biscuits
Vegan
Grilled Artichokes, Sundried Tomatoes, Vegan Greek-Style Cheese, Vegan Mature Cheese, Gherkins, Onion Chutney, Grapes, Biscuits.
Signature Cocktails
Long Zombie Nation
Rum and tiki flavours take the stage in this devilish twist on a classic Zombie. This sweet yet deceptively boozy delight is so good, it might just wake the dead. Wray& Nephew, Appleton 8 Year, Old J Tiki Fire, Goslings Black Seal, Orange, Peach, Jabuticaba, Grenadine
Fayaway
A light and refreshing Tequila spritz with berry notes. Easy to drink – easy on the eyes too. Rooster Rojo Blanco, Chambord, Crème de Mure, Mint, Ginger Beer
All Tomorrow’s Parties
A sherry-forward serve with depth and poise. Dark berry flavours are lifted by elderflower, finished with a crisp tonic. St Germain, Crème de Mure, Sloe Gin, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Elderflower and Cucumber Tonic
From Hockley With Love
A love letter to Gin, sweet yet sharp, this is a cocktail irresistible enough to seduce you into another round. Tanqueray, Tanqueray Sevilla, Cassis, Violet
Amateur Onomatology
Naming things might be an art, but this cocktail is pure science: a rich, intense experience reminiscent of a banoffee pie. Appleton 8 Year, Buffalo Trace, Licor 43, Angostura Bitters, Banana puree
O-Hanami
A Martini twist with notes of chrysanthemum: imagine slow days in Tokyo tea shops, surrounded by blossom trees. Ciroc, Absolut, White Chrysanthemum, Szechuan Pepper
Bastille Burning
Our innovative take on the classic Brandy Alexander; a creamy, zesty, complex drink with all the indulgence of your favourite desserts. Baileys, Martell, Cinnamon, Crème de cacao, Lemon Oleo
Red Flags
Citrus and spice, chocolate and orange. A playful take on classic flavour combinations that comforts and intrigues. Tanqueray Sevilla, Penja, Pepper, Blood Orange Syrup, Crème de Cacao, Chocolate Bitters
Tonkotsu Rum
A marriage of Caribbean rum with Asian sesame makes a sharp, minimalist drink Served with a homemade sesame snap. Spiced Rum, Sesame Oil, GInger Beer
The Bitter End
A post-modern, clean drink inspired by classic American bartending. Herbal notes and sweetness give way to a smooth but bitter end. Pisco, Cointreau, Campari, Peyschaud, Bitters
Irish Wolfhound
Man’s best friend. Warm and sweet but deceptively boozy, it’s both nostalgic comfort and grown-up indulgence. Fat Washed Butter Cognac, Peanut Butter Whiskey, Guinness Bitters, Sweet Vermouth, with Salted Peanut and Marshmallows.
Nighthawk
A late-night seduction of coffee and Tequila. Smooth, slightly bitter, slightly sweet and tastes like the best Espresso Martini you’ve never had. Casamigos Blanco, Kahlua, Frangelico, Triple Sec, Vanilla, Hazelnut
City of Dublin
A whiskey fronted drink with a malty backing from house-made Guinness bitters. Clean, classic mixology. Jameson, Dry and Sweet Vermouth, Yellow Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur, Angostura Bitters, Guinness Bitters with a Chocolate Button
Bolivar’s House Blend
A strong, spicy ginger note gives over to malted scotch, served with candied ginger. Off-piste, but approachable. Johnnie Walker 12 Year, Chartreuse, Paolo Santo, Ginger with candied Ginger
Classics
Espresso Martini
Absolut Vanilia, Kahlua, Sugar, Espresso
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, Soda
Margarita
Rooster Rojo Blanco, Cointreau, Sugar, Lime
Cosmopolitan
Absolut, Absolut Citron, Cointreau, Lime, Cranberry, Sugar, Saline Solution
Mojito
Havana Club 3yo, Sugar, Lime, Mint, Soda
Daiquiri
Havana Club 3yo, Sugar, Lime
Manhattan
Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, Dolin Rouge, Angostura Bitters, Maraschino Cherry
Negroni
Campari, Tanqueray, Dolin Rouge
Pina Colada
Captain Morgan White, Malibu, Pineapple, Cream of Coconut, Sugar, Saline Solution
Alcohol Free Cocktails
Violet Beauregarde
Violet, Vetiver, Citrus, Rhubarb, Soda
Flapjack Old Fashioned
Apple, Caramel, Paolo Santo, Flapjack
Apple A Day
London Dry Gin 0%, Apple, Kiwi, Lime
“Negroni”
Bitter Aperitif, Cranberry, Chai, Vetiver Cordial
Wine
175ml / 250ml / bottle
Reign of Terroir Shiraz
South Africa
Tekena Cabernet Sauvignon
Chile
Alamos Mountain Malbec
Argentina
Castillo Clavijo Rioja
Spain
Mount Rozier Merlot
South Africa
Wicked Lady Pinot Grigio
California
Amabelli Trebbiano
Italy
Reign of Terroir Chenin Blanc
South Africa
Mount Rozier Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa
Short Mile Bay Chardonnay
Australia
Yealands Petal and Stem Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
Pontebello DOC Extra Dry Prosecco
Bottega Poeti Spumante Prosecco
Gerard Bertrand Brut Blanc
Gerard Bertrand Brut Rose
Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut Champagne
Wicked Lady White Zinfandel
California
Mount Rozier Rose Grenache
South Africa
Gerard Bertrand Gris Blanc
France