Browns

In the heart of Nottingham City Centre, Browns brings a sophisticated brasserie and bar spirit to a space that is bright and airy yet wonderfully cosy. Near the castle and theatre, it shifts effortlessly from breakfasts and brunches to unhurried afternoon tea and lingering dinners, all underpinned by fresh, seasonal cooking and classic British comforts.

Flavours lean polished and contemporary, with sharing bites like Nocellara olives and courgette fritters setting an easy rhythm. Baked scallops arrive in a chorizo velouté with cherry tomatoes and leeks, while sticky hot honey chicken with buckwheat grains and yogurt sits squarely in the sweet-meets-spicy camp.

Hearty plates follow: the Browns burger, prawn and orzo linguine brightened with lemon, and from the butcher a choice of ribeye and fillet or a celebratory Chateaubriand for two. Daytime appetites are well served too, from chicken schnitzel to classic sandwiches, before desserts drift in with peach and rosemary Eton mess or a silken vanilla crème brûlée.

At the bar, an eclectic collection of hand-crafted cocktails, premium and artisan spirits, and an extensive list of wine and Champagne keep the conversation lively; perhaps an Apricot Royale or a Rhubarb Martini to start. Plan a lazy brunch, a pre-theatre pause or a special supper — then let Browns do the rest. Book in and make a Nottingham moment of it, with bells on.