Unique Nottingham Wedding Venues for Couples Looking for Something Different
Looking for non traditional wedding venues? I got you.
If you’re searching for a Nottingham wedding venue, you’ve probably already realised that a lot of wedding advice assumes everyone wants the same thing. A packed schedule and a day that follows a fairly familiar script.
Some people care more about incredible food than a ballroom, some would rather spend the afternoon chatting with their favourite people than moving between formalities. Others are looking for a venue with character, personality and a sense of place rather than another cookie cutter venue.
This guide is for those couples.
How I Chose These Nottingham Wedding Venues
Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration with your closest friends and family, a relaxed city-centre wedding, or a day that feels a little different from the traditional wedding template. There are hundreds of licensed wedding venues across Nottinghamshire, but this isn’t intended to be an exhaustive directory. Instead, I’ve chosen venues that stand out for one or more of the following reasons:
Character and personality
Excellent food and drink
Flexible, relaxed celebrations
Memorable guest experiences
Smaller and more intimate wedding options
Unique settings that don’t force set packages
Some are restaurants, some are pubs, there’s a few historic buildings and there are a couple that are unlike “typical” wedding venues. The common thread is that they offer an opportunity to create a wedding day that feels genuinely personal.
The Best Restaurant Wedding Venues in Nottingham
For many couples, food is one of the most important parts of the day.
Restaurant wedding venues can offer a more relaxed atmosphere than traditional wedding venues, while still delivering an incredible experience for guests.
They’re particularly well suited to smaller weddings, intimate celebrations and couples who want the meal to be a central part of the day.
WEDDINGS IN
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Table 47
An independent woman owned bespoke private dining restaurant offering a formal sit-down tasting experience or something a bit more relaxed.
Capacity: up to 30 people
31K
An independent restaurant with a cool interior offering a relaxed stylish dining experience.
Capacity: up to 100 people
Alchemilla
Unique, imaginative fine dining in a former Victorian coach house in the heart of Nottingham.
Capacity: up to 40 people
La Storia
An independent family run Italian restaurant serving seasonal menus, hand picked regional wines, good vibes and homemade limoncello.
Capacity: up to 62 people
Baresca
A converted Victorian clothing factory with a Catalan twist. Perfect for couples who want something memorable and different.
Capacity: up to 100 people
Pub Wedding Venues in Nottingham
If you’re looking for a Nottingham wedding venue that’s relaxed, social and focused on bringing people together, a pub wedding can be a brilliant option. Pubs feel less formal than traditional wedding venues, while still offering great food,
beautiful spaces and plenty of character. They’re particularly well suited to couples who want their guests to settle in, grab a drink and enjoy themselves rather than follow a tightly structured schedule.
The Angel Micro Brewery
A grade II listed pub serving local brews, dog friendly pub with a hidden rooftop terrace and a chapel complete with church pews.
Capacity: From 26 up to 110 people
Licensed: Not currently but they are looking into it.
The Malt Cross
The Malt Cross is a stunning pub. Housed within a restored Victorian music hall, it combines historic character, dramatic architecture and a cool atmosphere.
Capacity: From 60 up to 200 people
Licensed: No
The Canal House
The pub has a canal running through the site with resident narrowboats and a footbridge.
Capacity: From 50 to 180 people
Licensed: No
The Embankment Pub
Historic architecture with contemporary interiors. Originally built in the early 1900s, the building has retained many of its original features while offering the comfort and flexibility modern couples are looking for.
Capacity: from 10 up to 140 people
Licensed: Yes
Prices range from: £850 to £3,000
Unique Wedding Venues in Nottingham
Not everyone wants a country house, a barn or a traditional wedding venue. If you’re looking for something a little different, Nottingham has no shortage of interesting spaces.
From a cinema to a Victorian pumping station these unique venues offer plenty of personality while still providing a brilliant backdrop for your wedding day.
Papplewick Pumping Station
A Grade II listed industrial monument with a grand Engine House with a cathedral‑like feel set within stunning grounds.
Capacity: From 12 up to 75 people
Licensed: Yes, fully licensed
Hire Cost: £1,600 + VAT for ceremony + Reception
Luterell Hall
A community‑centred Nottingham wedding venue with plenty of space, flexibility, and a classic hall aesthetic featuring a double-height, barrel-vaulted ceiling.
Capacity: From 60 up to 190 people
Licensed: No
Hire: Pricing from £2,600
The Chapel on the Hill
This is a Chapel with a difference, a grade II listed 19th‑century chapel perched on a hilltop with panoramic views over Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Capacity: Up to 70 people
Licensed: Yes, fully licensed
Hire: £650 including VAT
Nottingham Playhouse
A modern, flexible, creative space rather than a traditional or rustic space.
Capacity: Up to 120 people
Licensed: Yes, fully licensed
Savoy Cinema
The Savoy in Nottingham is one of the oldest cinemas in the UK, The Savoy offers a wedding setting packed with art deco charm and character.
Capacity: Small to medium, exact numbers are unconfirmed
Licensed: Yes, fully licensed
Nottinghamshire Wedding Venues for Couples Looking for Something Different
While Nottingham itself has plenty of fantastic wedding venues, there are some interesting options that can be found a little further afield. These venues offer something a little different for couples who want to move away from traditional wedding packages and venues.
I grew up in a community where the village hall was the life and soul of the community, I love them. Here is a link to a creative village hall wedding to give a bit of inspo on what you can do with a bit of creativity and a village hall.
Long Clawson Village Hall
Village hall weddings have had a bit of a glow-up in recent years, and Long Clawson is a great example of a modern looking hall you can make your own.
Capacity: Up to 150 people
Licensed: No
Hire: Pricing from £1,500
Birdholme Glamping
Boutique luxury glamping with saunas and hot tubs set within 15 acres of woodland and wildflower meadows, with your accommodation onsite, you can create a more immersive experience where guests can stay, relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Capacity: Up to 150
Licensed: No
Hire: Pricing from £7,500
Pheasantry Brewery
Countryside surroundings with rural barn style charm, independently owned making it an appealing alternative to more traditional Nottinghamshire wedding venues.
Capacity: Up to 200 people
Licensed: Yes
Hire: Pricing from £2,750
Burnside Memorial Hall
Burnside Memorial Hall offers many of the same benefits as Long Clawson village hall above but it has it’s own very distinct look which I adore and it’s perfect for smaller weddings.
Capacity: Up to 80
Licensed: No
Finding Non Traditional Wedding Venues in Nottingham
The best Nottingham wedding venue isn’t the one that’s trending on Instagram or the one everyone else seems to be booking. Whether you’re planning a small wedding, a big party, a weekend in the woods or something that doesn’t fit neatly into a wedding category at all, there are some brilliant spaces out there. Hopefully this guide has given you a few ideas and introduced you to some spaces you might not have come across otherwise.
And if you know of a great Nottinghamshire wedding venue I’ve missed, I’d genuinely love to hear about it.
I was very lucky to be papped by the wonderful Gina Fernandes
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Once you’ve found the venue, the most important thing is filling it with your people and giving yourself the space to actually enjoy it.
If you’re looking for a photographer who’ll document what’s happening, you can read more about my thoughts on documentary wedding photography.
Or if you’re still at the early planning stages have a read of this planning guide.
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