Restaurant Sat Bains has been awarded a second Michelin star:
http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Notts-restaurant-awarded-Michelin-stars/story-13494964-detail/story.html

A new Iranian restaurant on Alfreton Road went in for planning last week. Should be good for the area. A more diverse range of restaurants along there would be good rather than takeaways.

A new restaurant and wine bar looks to be opening in a unit opposite the Pod ..... this'll be the fourth attempt if I remember rightly for someone to make a success of this. The first place was a buffet joint, then it was an Italian and the last venture was Chops (a steak house).

Signage seems to suggest another Italian - wish them all the luck in the world but being tucked away from the main routes and with Lace Market Square now being out of bounds to other restaurants/ bars it'll need to be something special!

I wonder what the rents are like? It's good that businesses are making a go of it, but who needs another Italian?

It is becoming Italian central with Piccolino's, the new Prezzo, Jamie's and Carluccios all close by so it's going to have be offering something unique in my opinion. Great looking fit-out though so fingers crossed it'll last longer than six months!

Any ideas what this relates to? Spotted it on the new application on the planning web-site.

11/03782/LLIS1 21-25 Milton Street Nottingham NG1 3EU
Change of use of the basement, ground and first floors of 21-25 Milton Street,
Nottingham, NG1 3EU, to a restaurant and takeaway, replacement of glass door to front
and extract flue and condensers to rear. LBC to replace door, flue and condenser.

I'm trying to work out where that is and I'm fairly sure it must be one of the units at Trinity Square though I could be wrong? Sounds fairly major though...

Sounds like the Borders unit. We can only hope

It's the older stores next to the borders unit (the old building on the junction of Milton St and Forman St- down the hill a bit from Moulin Rouge)- not sure what's there at the moment to be honest.
Waitrose Site Plan (http://plan4.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/WAM/doc/Layout%20Plans%20&%20Elevations-857001.pdf?extension=.pdf&wmTransparency=0&id=857001&wmLocation=0&location=VOLUME6&contentType=application%2Foctet-stream&wmName=&pageCount=1)- If you look at this plan you'll see the site numbers on the left.

BTW, if you see: 'LLIS1' it means listed building consent - it's required in addition to a 'PFUL3' for a listed building.

Thanks Triblist for the info - wasn't aware of those abbreviations so very helpful.

Definitely not Trinity Square then so if it's the corner building on Forman Street and Milton Street then it must be where Your Move Estate Agents are I would have thought?

I think the place opening in front of the pod is called grapes and it will be a wine bar.

Looks like that Cosmo buffet place might still be on for the majority of the 1st floor Trinity Sq (above Waitrose etc)

http://plan4.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/WAM/doc/Application%20Form-878506.pdf;jsessionid=DADB58F4FDD9515EB26AD4E5CDD777AA?extension=.pdf&wmTransparency=0&id=878506&wmLocation=0&location=VOLUME6&contentType=application%2Foctet-stream&wmName=&pageCount=1

^^ Yes it looks like it is still on for Cosmo, some of the planning documents reveal Cosmo as the future tenant.

http://plan4.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/WAM/pas/showCaseFile.do?councilName=Nottingham+City+Council&appNumber=11%2F03708%2FPFUL3

3Sixty Restaurants acquires fourth Rocket site

Neil Gerrard

Monday 14 November 2011

Rocket, the casual-dining brand owned by 3Sixty Restaurants, has taken on a new site within the Cornerhouse development in Nottingham.

The site has traded as Saltwater for the past 10 years and has the largest roof-top terrace in Nottingham city centre.

Speaking about the acquisition, James Horler, chief executive, said: "We are delighted to have acquired a new lease on this prestigious venue within Nottingham city centre. We take over the operation on 7 December and will rebrand as Rocket early in 2012."

3Sixty Restaurants comprises eight Ego restaurants in the Midlands and North-west and three Rocket restaurants in central London, with a new Rocket planned to open on Bishopsgate in March 2012.

3Sixty Restaurants is chaired by former PizzaExpress owner Luke Johnson.

http://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/14/11/2011/341051/3Sixty-Restaurants-acquires-fourth-Rocket-site.htm

Some more good news for Notts this morning

Nottingham to get an IMAX screen at Cineworld (http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Nottingham-set-IMAX-cinema-screen/story-13996682-detail/story.html)

sounds great :)
I wonder if it's got anything to do with possible competition from broadmarsh/viccy centre redevelopments? (which supposedly include cinemas)

But im wondering how would it work? do we buy tickets for the imax screen specifically? and only shows certain films?

Nice. I'm glad they're getting the IMAX and not a new development in entertainment no-man's land like Vic Centre or the Broadmarsh.

Fantastic news... I love IMAX and have to travel to Birmingham or Manchester currently. They now show all the blockbusters and are usually a couple of pounds more than normal films... worth every penny though. Batman is out in July12 and is filmed entirely in IMAX so lets hope its up and running by then.

The Browns restaurant unit on Park Row will be opening on the 26th January. The whole unit looks really smart.

^^Good news. I think the restaurant sector has been the only one to thrive in Nottingham this year. We've seen Browns, Jamies, Carluccio's and a dozen more - at least - open in 2011. Lets hope this continues in 2012 and we attract the likes of Marco Pierre White and other expanding chains.

I see today that Starbucks are planning 300 new sites in the Midlands/North. Think there is definitely scope for them to double their presence in Nottingham. Would be good to see them at the station, in WB and Riverside at least. I know some of you anti-capitalists out there would be horrified at the prospect but I guess you either love or hate them :-)

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/362771d4-1b6d-11e1-8b11-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1fIC2gJTy

Prefer Costa myself :)

Nero's all the way.

The swill they serve in Starbucks should never be called coffee - it's more mud-coloured water!!

What I don't understand is, that if Costa and Starbucks really are just serving mediocre coffee at inflated prices, why can't any local outfits beat them on the high-street? It would be nice if we had a couple of local coffee shops that didn't look like a grannies tea room but I guess that's too much to ask if 3 fine (yet slightly expensive but not overpriced) sandwich shops in central Victoria Centre couldn't survive while Gregg's gets booming business despite the fact that the majority of the staff are complete idiots and not a single person seems to give a damn about quality control. Burnt bacon and coffee colder than body temperature for £2.40? Yes please! as the alternative is spending £6 on breakfast every day or cooking it your damn self. Damn you middle ground, damn you choice! Where are you and when will you be back?!

What I don't understand is, that if Costa and Starbucks really are just serving mediocre coffee at inflated prices, why can't any local outfits beat them on the high-street? It would be nice if we had a couple of local coffee shops that didn't look like a grannies tea room but I guess that's too much to ask if 3 fine (yet slightly expensive but not overpriced) sandwich shops in central Victoria Centre couldn't survive while Gregg's gets booming business despite the fact that the majority of the staff are complete idiots and not a single person seems to give a damn about quality control. Burnt bacon and coffee colder than body temperature for £2.40? Yes please! as the alternative is spending £6 on breakfast every day or cooking it your damn self. Damn you middle ground, damn you choice! Where are you and when will you be back?!

People are sheep, build the brand and they will come. Its the very reason why every city centre in the country has an almost identical offering of chain stores, restaurants, etc. We are programmed to look for the names we recognise.

^^ Very sad but true and the American chains like Starbucks do it best... I was actually excited to see the red Christmas cups back in Starbucks a couple of weeks ago, how desperately sad is that ??

It isn't really about the coffee it is the art form of how much other crap you can add to it. If you want a good cup of coffee - I agree - go to Neros :-)

^^ You mention that there is no presence of Starbucks in WB. This is a good thing I think as the central shopping core of the area has a lot of independent deli's and coffee shops. I'd much rather keep these open and support a local company rather than give my money to a massive worldwide chain.

There is also a Cafe Nero on Central Avenue and I think that's enough. I remember when the centre of Bridgford was a ghost town after 6 o clock. That was when I was a kid. It's heaving now especially on a Friday and Saturday evening. The restaurant offering in the area is very good for a suburb.

It's not as bleak as you think - The Walk, Lee Roseys (that is definitely the wrong spelling, sorry!), HomeMade are just some examples of local, independent deli type places that serve good food and decent coffee/ tea. There are others as well, trust me!

And the John Lewis espresso bar serves some of the best coffee I've tasted. It's not exactly independent but I don't think there's many in the country so far....

Screw Costa and Starbucks - if a coffee place can't serve decent coffe then it's not worth visiting!

^^ You mention that there is no presence of Starbucks in WB. This is a good thing I think as the central shopping core of the area has a lot of independent deli's and coffee shops. I'd much rather keep these open and support a local company rather than give my money to a massive worldwide chain.

There is also a Cafe Nero on Central Avenue and I think that's enough. I remember when the centre of Bridgford was a ghost town after 6 o clock. That was when I was a kid. It's heaving now especially on a Friday and Saturday evening. The restaurant offering in the area is very good for a suburb.

Yep, only after I moved away did the place actually liven up!

^^ You mention that there is no presence of Starbucks in WB. This is a good thing I think as the central shopping core of the area has a lot of independent deli's and coffee shops. I'd much rather keep these open and support a local company rather than give my money to a massive worldwide chain.

I was thinking more of a drive-through at Asda or near Trent Bridge. Agree that WB town centre is thriving so doesnt need one... I remember a couple of years ago that Starbucks planned to open on Central Ave but then pulled out - this has no doubt helped Copper, Belle and Jeromes etc

I don't understand people's obsession with coffee. Sure, I drink coffee every morning... but I don't have any brand loyalty. I think it's a shame that people have been programmed to think that they need to have a coffee every-time they leave the house. I guess a big part of it is caffeine addition.

The biggest thing I hate about London, apart from Londoners, is the fact that brands are shoved in your face in every square inch of your vision. I really wouldn't mind if these brands were unique, but they never are.

I don't understand people's obsession with coffee. Sure, I drink coffee every morning... but I don't have any brand loyalty. I think it's a shame that people have been programmed to think that they need to have a coffee every-time they leave the house. I guess a big part of it is caffeine addition.

The biggest thing I hate about London, apart from Londoners, is the fact that brands are shoved in your face in every square inch of your vision. I really wouldn't mind if these brands were unique, but they never are.

I think the influence has come from tv programmes (especially america) like friends etc where meeting up for Coffee is the in thing to do, its certainly more acceptable than meeting up for a pint

I for one have been taken in by it all, but i agree i would like to see more independant coffee stores open like on the continent

On the IMAX just been talking to the staff at Cineworld , apparently they are converting the existing screen 10 to IMAX (the large one on the top floor) and plan to start almost straight away :-)

Great news^^

Just been looking at cinema times, and the new Mission Impossible releases on the 21st December for IMAX

Im guessing Cineworlds IMAX wont be ready for then... hopefully theyll show it when its completed?

Sadly don't think it will be ready before the Spring12... Still the new Batman film will be the most amazing film yet on IMAX format and thats out in July... should be ready by then :-)

This is really fantastic news for Nottingham as there is only one other IMAX in the Midlands and thats at Millennium Point in Birmingham (and thats more educational than commercial).

Sadly don't think it will be ready before the Spring12... Still the new Batman film will be the most amazing film yet on IMAX format and thats out in July... should be ready by then :-)

This is really fantastic news for Nottingham as there is only one other IMAX in the Midlands and thats at Millennium Point in Birmingham (and thats more educational than commercial).

The name has changed it is no longer an IMAX it is call "The Giant Screen" :nuts:

Thanks for that update, does Birmingham nolonger have an IMAX then ?

Re: Meeting up for a coffee is more socially acceptable than meeting up for a pint..

REALLY?

Wow, who do you hang with?

I've only ever met someone for a coffee once and that was my ex girlfriend, needless to say, I didn't get laid.

I have however met handfulls of people to go for a pint, infact, I've been for a pint with almost every single person I know (I say almost, but It's probably every) whereas I've never been for a coffee with any of them.

Maybe you wear a scalf in summer, I don't know? :p

Thanks for that update, does Birmingham nolonger have an IMAX then ?

Yep no more IMAX in brum, but "The Giant Screen" will still show everything the IMAX showed and it has replaced the screen with a new and improved screen defo looks better, It good that nottingham is finally getting a IMAX long overdue

Re: Meeting up for a coffee is more socially acceptable than meeting up for a pint..

REALLY?

Wow, who do you hang with?

I've only ever met someone for a coffee once and that was my ex girlfriend, needless to say, I didn't get laid.

I have however met handfulls of people to go for a pint, infact, I've been for a pint with almost every single person I know (I say almost, but It's probably every) whereas I've never been for a coffee with any of them.

Maybe you wear a scalf in summer, I don't know? :p

You been following me again lol,

I was basing that on the amount of coffee shops to open in the past 2 years and that you hardly ever see one closed down, the oppersite of the public house trade!

^^ its a good point, how many pubs have closed in Nottingham this year? On the A610 corridor alone virtually every pub is either up for sale or being demolished.

See that Starbucks are looking to venture into selling wine and beer next so thats further bad news for struggling pubs.

I see that the Harvester at Castle Marina now has planning consent, also the McDs next door is getting a refit.... could Castle Marina get any more classy if it tried ;-) ??

Yea were missing a subway! lol

Noticed last night that the building contractors H&S notices are up at the back of the Cornerhouse. Looks like work has started on that huge 600 seat Red Hot Buffet place? the Cornerhouse is certainly supersizing for 2012 with this and the IMAX :)

A bit of good news for the Lace Market - Scotch Craft Beer brewers Brewdog have announced that they're going to open up a Bar on Broad Street near to the Broadway cinema.
http://www.brewdog.com/blog-article/brewdog-nottingham-and-brewdog-leeds
Really made my day as I love their beers.... :cheers:

That's great news! ^^

Mentioned on this thread a while back about a planning app. near Trinity Square and we were trying to work out which building it applied to. Looks like YourMove Estate Agents are moving out as KFC have an application on that building!!

That surely means KFC moving on from Victoric Centre leaving that space vacant ... weren't Urban Outfitters mentioned for that area?

^^ Are you saying KFC have a planning application to move into Trinity Square?

And are't Urban Outfitters supposed to be moving into the Currys-KFC set of shops?

Trinity Square is rapidly becoming a fast food hub... KFC, Pizza Hut, GBK etc. Add to this - Red Hot Buffet opening in Trinity Sq in 2012 and we suddenly have some life in the old place... On RHB, its massive and can cater for 700 people... crazy :nuts:

http://www.cornerhouse.tv/whatson/redhotworldbuffet.aspx

Urban Outfitters have apparently been in a tug of war between Westfield and CSC ?!? now that CSC have won that battle we might see them in VC afterall ?

YourMove are on the corner next to Trinity Square so doesn't mean any more units filled in the development I'm afraid; would of thought this was a relocation though so definitely more chance of those units at the front of Victoria being something new (and hopefully Urban Outfitter)

Im pretty sure theres a small space next to harvester?
If you look around there seems to be a few spaces...
Maybe a Starbucks (or something along the sort) will open on the corner across the road from the EON offices?

Definately a space after harvester because it looks like they forgot to add that bit to the place, I think it would possibly do better there anyway

that end space at Trinity Sq looks like it would be an entrance to a unit on the first floor (restaurant/bar).

Be a shame if it was a KFC in my opinion but i suppose something is better than nothing.

Just to reiterate as everyone seem confused! YourMove are located in the building opposite Trinity Square (corner of Milton Street, old looking building next to the French bistro whose name escapes me!) so no units have been taken by KFC in the development - as far as I'm aware there's no additional takers for units in Trinity Square itself

I tend to think the whole area is Trinity Square not just the new building - so think the back of the Cornerhouse and those old building where KFC are looking at are Trinity Sq also :-)

This does continue to beg the question about what is wrong with the Trinity Sq South building though. Surely if KFC were looking at a move to this area they would have preferred a new unit in the development rather than an older odd shaped unit that is currently an estate agent ? There are any number of units around Waitrose and Harvester which might have better suited KFC ?

I am glad KFC are moving. Their current restaurant is small, cramped and out-dated and in a poor location. The new site would be much better suited for them and free up that unit for UO or whoever goes in there instead.

Another Harvester planned for Nottingham?

Harvester, Costa Coffee, Frankie and Bennys and McDonalds are all under offer to open at Victoria Retail Park on the site of the existing McDonalds.

http://andersonharkins.co.uk/sites/default/files/Brochure-25.11.11.pdf

You say the site of MC'ds but by that plan i would think that the existing Maccy's will be demolished and 4 new units created, one being another MD.

Good to see as it wasnt long ago this place was dying a slow death!

From the BBC:

An application is submitted to reopen a Nottingham nightclub which was the scene of a fatal stabbing.

Leon Tyrell, 23, was killed at the Cuba Libre club on Greyhound Street, off King Street, in 2006.

After undergoing several name changes and new management the club was closed a year later.

An application for a daily licence at the venue to provide entertainment will be considered by the city council later.

Om Nightclub Limited have applied to the Licensing Panel to serve alcohol daily until 3am.

The environmental health officer has objected to the plan on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance.

And police have objected on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and the prevention of public nuisance.

In their application Om Nightclub Limited said it believed the bar could "operate in harmony with other evening and nighttime economy premises without having a negative impact on crime and disorder".

Why would people object? It's just a building, you could get stabbed anywhere.

they'll be selling drugs there, to hell with nightclubs build houses for homeless people

Why would people object? It's just a building, you could get stabbed anywhere.

I was thinking this...

All this nightclub does is enhance Nottinghams night life, which to me, is a great thing :)

'Homeless' people have enough houses, I saw a couple of 'em in Tesco the other day buying teabags.

And of course they'll be selling drugs there, 2AM in the centre of Nottingham on a Friday/Saturday night is hard to handle otherwise.

I read that 95% of the toilets in bars and clubs in The Lace Market tested positive for Cocaine so one extra nightclub or bar isn't going to make a difference.

Cuba Libra had a long history of problems under many owners. I can understand why there are reservations. I do not personally feel that a club like that enhances any city's nightlife. Tucked down an alley- it's asking for trouble!

It was hardly the best clientle was it?

Dont see an issue if its properly handled,

Strangely all mention of the Nottingham IMAX has gone from the Cineworld website and Crawley has appeared in our place....

http://www.cineworld.co.uk/news/308/detail

... hope its still on for Nottingham!

Cineworld twitter account:
Unforeseen construction problems mean our Nottingham IMAX is on hold for now. Sheffield and Crawley IMAX screens due 'this spring

Doh... Also on twitter confirmation the IMAX is not happening in the foreseeable future. Not the best start to 2012 for Nottingham with this and Broadmarsh being delayed indefinitely ;(

Oh well Sheffield is still getting their IMAX (close to meadowhall) so I guess if you want decent shopping and a decent cinema it's only a 45min drive away....

Is anyone else not buying that? It's a modern building, it's not like they've taken down a wall and discovered asbestos.

Maybe they announced it and didn't get enough positive feedback to make them think it was worthwhile. And to be honest, they don't really have any competition anyway.

Browns on park row is now open. The building looks fantastic. It's great to see its been refurbished considering it had been lying empty. Let's hope its a success.

I am planning on going for a bite to eat sometime soon!

I didnt think it opened until the 3rd though?

There were plenty of people sat in there at lunch time. There's a board outside advertising the specials etc. Looks really nice inside.

Those people sat in there yesterday were staff being trained, I thought the same too as I walked past. It does look amazing though. The carefully preserved original building with a modern extension and lit up at night fantastically. I really like this development. Will try and get some pictures soon.

Another Harvester planned for Nottingham?

Harvester, Costa Coffee, Frankie and Bennys and McDonalds are all under offer to open at Victoria Retail Park on the site of the existing McDonalds.

http://andersonharkins.co.uk/sites/default/files/Brochure-25.11.11.pdf

Building tender has been issued in construction weekly (closes
15th feb) so would expect a start soon on this.

Hopefully another Costa Drive Through

Man of Trent (A453) planning permission re-submitted with 2 drive-though restaurants now instead of 1 and a supermarket.
Proposals have a McDonalds and a KFC.
City Planning Application (http://plan4.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/WAM/pas/showCaseFile.do?councilName=Nottingham+City+Council&appNumber=12%2F00277%2FPFUL3)

Thats excellent news, the man of trent is looking in a poor way

Fast food-tastic... probably a good location for McDs etc. This pub is one of the first things you see when driving into Nottingham on the A453 so it really needs to go!

I was thinking about this and, when the duelling of the A453 is done the cars wont be able to see these two places as they will be lower than the buildings,

Assuming there still sinking the road?

-Former Foxy's which closed due to a fire in the adjacent unit is to reopen as a new bar called Gloss. Owned by Punch taverns, the building is currently undergoing renovation.

-No sign yet of Red Hot Buffet being done though the builders signs are up in the window.

-Work has started on Castle Bridge Road for the access road to the new Harvester being built next door to McDonalds.

-Planning has been submitted for this McDonalds to be refurbished to suit the new image shown by the other branches in the city.

-Former Foxy's which closed due to a fire in the adjacent unit is to reopen as a new bar called Gloss. Owned by Punch taverns, the building is currently undergoing renovation.

-No sign yet of Red Hot Buffet being done though the builders signs are up in the window.

-Work has started on Castle Bridge Road for the access road to the new Harvester being built next door to McDonalds.

-Planning has been submitted for this McDonalds to be refurbished to suit the new image shown by the other branches in the city.

Foxys? do you mean Libertys?

No, Foxy's is next door to Liberty's - it's the building with the (not surprisingly!) fox statue at the top.

French Living on King Street look like they're expanding into the premises next door with a creperie/ cafe.

Oh right so where abouts is that?

BrewDog Nottingham

16.02.2012

Loads of cool things happening in Nottingham too with BrewDog Nottingham is due to officially open on the 25th of February.

BrewDog Nottingham will be located in a former factory building in the vibrant Lace Market area as we turn 20 Broad Street into a Mecca for great craft beers. The old factory building is 100 years old and has some great character and features including awesome old brick walls, great corner windows and a vintage dark wood floor.

Look forward to 14 awesome draft beers, artisanal snacks, live music and a selection of the best and hardest to find bottled craft beers on the planet.

http://www.brewdog.com/blog-article/brewdog-manchester-and-brewdog-nottingham

http://www.brewdog.com/blog-article/brewdog-manchester-and-brewdog-nottingham


BrewDog do some cracking beers! Enjoy it you Nottingham folk :)

Not that I'm an alcoholic, but I do like a bevvy, and living in Nottingham I'm sure you do too.

So does anyone know any restaurants in Nottingham where you can take your own booze?

Shabab Nan Kebab at the top of Radford Road allows you to bring your own alcohol. The food is also good and the prices are very reasonable.

I had a meal in Desi Downtown at the bottom of Hockley on Saturday night. Anyone else been? It was alright but we were given a table near the stairs that lead to the toilets and the smell coming up the stairs wasn't very pleasant. They didn't have a problem with us moving though despite the fact the restaurant was rammed.

I'd go again but I think cleanliness could be improved in there. The food was pretty good though and not that expensive.

I had a meal in Desi Downtown at the bottom of Hockley on Saturday night. Anyone else been? It was alright but we were given a table near the stairs that lead to the toilets and the smell coming up the stairs wasn't very pleasant. They didn't have a problem with us moving though despite the fact the restaurant was rammed.

I'd go again but I think cleanliness could be improved in there. The food was pretty good though and not that expensive.

Yea I have been there and it is nice and very well priced.

I think if it was a little lighter in there then it would seem cleaner too

Desi Downtown is my favourite Indian Restaurant, the food is amazing and the prices and portions are very reasonable. I've been going for the past 3 years and they've never let me down. I find it hard to go anywhere else without being let down now.

P.S. thanks for the Shabab Nan Kebab suggestion, does anybody know anywhere else?

Back on the IMAX, was chatting with the staff at Cineworld today and apparently the problem is that the IMAX projector is to large to get it up to the top floor in the Cornerhouse. They tell me that the solution is to remove the roof and crane it in - so it might be back on the cards :)

Went to Brew Dog today.
Done really well. Nice beers, good staff. Def worth a visit if you like your real ale.

Any pictures?

http://www.brewdog.com/blog_images/brewdog-nottingham0.jpeg http://www.brewdog.com/uploaded_images3/bd5_540.jpg

http://www.brewdog.com/uploaded_images3/bd12_540.jpg http://www.brewdog.com/blog_images/brewdog-manchester-and-brewdog-nottingham.jpeg

Images from http://www.brewdog.com/blog-article/brewdog-nottingham0

Should of thought of that lol

I went to the Brew Dog on Saturday, it was absolutely rammed... and they wanted £7 for a pint of beer.

£7? wtf

I popped in during Sat Afternoon.
Had a good feel to it. Staff were great, not knowing any of the beers i asked them to recommend and they gave me about 6 tastes of the beers. Only had a quick half and it was £2.20. Not cheap, but i think it is worth it for a nice drink in cool surroundings with good staff.

Here's some pics of the new Browns restaurant that I took a few weeks ago. Went in for afternoon tea (I'm not posh!) they have done a great job, the place looks amazing and the food / service was great!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7040/6947053041_51b0b9562a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44040116@N05/6947053041/) DSC03398 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44040116@N05/6947053041/) by McCRAIGs (http://www.flickr.com/people/44040116@N05/), on Flickr

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/6800942480_c9be29a8eb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44040116@N05/6800942480/) DSC03394 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44040116@N05/6800942480/) by McCRAIGs (http://www.flickr.com/people/44040116@N05/), on Flickr

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Looks smart, will have to pop in over the next few weeks

Tropeiro, the Brazilian restaurant, are opening a second site next to the Lace Market tram stop opposite Dwell. Not sure if that means their King Street restaurant is closing down or if they're going to operate two restaurants in the City. If you've not been it's well worth a visit - so much food you can't help but over eat!!

I'd be amazed if they opened up another restaurant, I'd also be amazed if they moved. I wonder how much rent they pay at the minute.

I bet they're both similar - those units next to Lace Market Square are hugely expensive considering how many businesses have failed to make any headway there. Seems a small brand to have two restaurants within five minutes of one another though...

Oh, forgot to mention. Went to Brewdog on Sunday for one beer - ended up staying for several more!! Brilliant place and well worth a visit.

You'd think they'd be giving those lace market square rentals away, I think their current place suits them fine as it isn't exactly cheap and it's definitely a novelty.

I think that with Smith Cooper now occupying a large proportion of the space at Lace Market Square (their offices look brilliant inside by the way) i feel the square will now attract business over retail/leisure.

Personally sad about this as i think as a square of restaurants and bars the area would have been fantastic and a real gem for Nottingham. However with the residents in the flats being vocal on late opening hours i feel the dream of another leisure area are for now just that.

The initial list of restaurants listed as interested such as Carluccios have located elsewhere and places like Raymond Blanc restaurants interest have gone off the radar.

I think that with Smith Cooper now occupying a large proportion of the space at Lace Market Square (their offices look brilliant inside by the way) i feel the square will now attract business over retail/leisure.



The are not marketing the 'Pavilion' as restaurant/bar anymore either, just for office use.

I honestly wonder about people who move into a mixed use development then complain about the place being used as intended...

I agree, although I thought it was mainly the Buddhist Centre that complained. To be honest if it was a restaurant as opposed to a bar, I cant see how it would really disturb residents.

Didn't know that Wetherspoons already had 21 pubs in the county and have 4 more planned !! They really are the Tesco of the pub world....

http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Wetherspoon-plans-Notts-pubs/story-15497024-detail/story.html

thats bad news

Why? They're not my cup of tea (or pint of beer!) but they're a successful brand and with pubs closing on a regular basis then I don't see the issue with a few more opening. Granted, it'd be disappointing if they opened one in the Lace Market but I can think of a few sites in the City and suburbs where a Weatherspoons wouldn't go amiss.

redarmy, I said its bad news on the basis of me being a research scientist and working on research into liver diseases. Alcohol should be banned full stop, it shouldnt be consumed because of its negatve effects on the body and on society. I could write a essay on this topic. Anyway its just my opinion and you have your opinion redarmy. We'll agree to disagree

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

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Sorry, where were we.

Yeah, Wetherspoons sucks because they don't play music and it's always full of old people. How could anyone relax there?!

whats so funny perfect dark?

Was that a serious comment Luis99? How about fatty foods? Should we ban McDonalds on that basis? How about banning football just in case someone hurts themselves! Let's all drink water and eat lentils (or are they dangerous too!) Life's about freedom of choice - moderation is the key word....

And no you can't relax in a Weatherspoons but I'm just saying they're not the worst venue you can think of. Yates springs to mind straight away!

redarmy, it was a serious comment, how can you compare fast food with alcohol lol? you lost it mate, go and do some research on alcohol, we should have freedom of choice? hahahahahaha theres no such thing mate, only in some instances does that apply like banging a woman lolllll, if that was the case I could go and rob a bank and shoot you lollll jk, please and do some research on alcohol, it has more negative impact on the body and society as a whole then positive impact

Thank for the comments Luis99. Little bizarre but there you go... Are you now suggesting that obesity is now irrelevant (heart disease is one of the biggest killers in the world if you didn't realise?)

Basically you said alcohol should be banned - if that's the case then the originator of heart disease (ie. fatty foods, foods high in cholesterol) should be be banned as well. You don't need to be a 'research scientist' to extrapolate the same flawed reasoning.

You're applying some really weird reasoning to your argument - do you not think we have freedom of choice? We have an extremely free society but of course if you 'choose' to rob a bank and shoot me you'll suffer the consequences as defined by our society!

And please.... I fully know the impact of alcohol. I don't need to be preached at. I'm just suggesting that if you ban alcohol (perhaps read about the Prohibition in America to see the real consequences of that - they were not positive) then you equally need to look at other major causes of death in the world and heart disease as a byproduct of poor diet is primary amongst these.

Anyway, you've provoked me into my longest post ever on these forums so I suppose I've risen to the bait of a pretty strange post!! Bugger.....

hahahahahahaha

Heart disease kills more statistically than anything else, but then both fast food and alcohol contribute to that. None of these places actually do harm- it's the population that use them that do themselves harm. That is the distinction most people miss in these arguements.

I agree pharmj, but why have alcohol out there when its a drug and ban others? Alcohol statistically kills more people then anything else, it causes diseases such as liver diseases for example pancreatitis, cirosiss, wernike korsakoff syndrome, brain diseases, alcohol also is the number one factor in increasing the chances of getting cancer such as liver cancer, breast cancer, throat cancer, bowel cancer. Look at this for facts http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/healthyliving/alcohol/howdoweknow/alcohol-and-cancer-the-evidence

So alcohol is statistically the number one killer out of the intoxicants. Alcohol also affects society, it is the mother of sll evils, alot of murders are caused by being intoxicated, alot of rapes are caused by the being intoxicated, alot of car accidents are caused by being intoxicated, the list goes on and on, all im saying is that the negative aspects of alcohol far outweight the positive aspects. Cocaine is banned because its negative aspects far outweight its positive impacts (could be used as a medicine at a low concentration but was banned because of its side effects). Redarmy, please dont be offended by what I have said, if you want to drink alcohol thats upto you im not the prime minister yet, when I get elected I shall let you know if the precious beverage will be banned or not lollll jk

Not a problem - if you running on that policy I'm definitely not voting for you and I think you may have a bit of an issue running on a temperance ticket but best of luck with it!!

lollll ok

soooooooooooooo...

in other news...

...there is no other news...

Churchill won the war with a drink in his hand, what, are you some kind of Nazi?

Guessing you dont drink then Luis?

perfectdark, im not a nazi (by the way nazis drank alcohol too) lwhat kind of stupid comment was that, I was just giving my comments on alcohol, lolll I cant believe its gone this far. Sparks you guessed right I dont drink alcohol

Fair enough,

The whole issue is like smoking, if we stopped smoking and drinking then where would the government get the missing money from? motorist and higher tax and insurance, so I want people to continue to get drunk and smoke so i through my lifestyle choice control what goes into my body!

im dissapointed in you perfectdark, how can you even bring up churchills name, he never won the war, the guy was always drunk lol, it was the frontline soldiers who fought and killed the nazis and died for britain. Did you know that churchill was a imperialist? And a racist? I could never respect a man like that, but I do respect the front line soldiers who fought for britain against the nazi aggressors, oh and they were of every color, black, brown, white, yellow etc

lollll, sparks so does that mean you dont smoke or drink alcohol? If you dont, good on ya mate

sparks, I havea couple of ideas of where we could save money and give it to the masses of britain that deserve it, we should stop all wars, bring our boys back from military bases abroad and we would save £130 billion pounds a year from that, we could also save around £70 billion pounds a year by not treating alcohol related ilnesses, thats a nhs fact my friend

Any chance someone could put this thread back on track before I have to spend the rest of the day replying to that slur on Winston Churchill. Please?? If we can keep it restaurants and bars I think it'll be far better for my sanity....

I was just stating a fact redarmy? Look back at history, what did winston churchill do in palestine and africa? Or the sub continent, thats imperialism, I respect the people who gave their lifes for us to have a better life but not churchill for his imperialistic views, i'll end the subject here

Maybe the NHS should stop treating people over the age of 65, free up the resources for the working population.

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I went for a meal at the weekend to Sukho Thai in Beeston. It's on Regent Street and the food is great. I had a fish cake starter and Thai Red Curry with pork for my main and they were both really tasty.

Cost me £12 including a bowl of rice and a pot of jasmine tea. I'd recommend it.

Has anyone ever been to Chai Yo on Parliament Terrace? If so, what's it like?

If that's the little Thai just off Upper Parliament Street it's one of my favourite Thai restaurants ... never, ever busy but genuinely friendly staff and good value, tasty food. Been a while since I've been but worth a visit if it's anything like it was previously.

I was just stating a fact redarmy? Look back at history, what did winston churchill do in palestine and africa? Or the sub continent, thats imperialism, I respect the people who gave their lifes for us to have a better life but not churchill for his imperialistic views, i'll end the subject here

Sorry had to step in on this.

You're an idiot.

d4mo85 nooooo what have you done!? I was just getting used to being able to read this thread again, this could go on forever...

Sorry mate :lol:

d4mo85 - Seriously, I've been restraining myself from replying all day! Talk about anything other than restaurants or bars is now strictly banned or I'm going to launch into the mother of all rants about the some of the posts on this thread!!

So ......... anyone else been to Brewdog yet? (See what I did there?! We're now back on track... )

sorry guys just like to reply to d4mo85, if you can prove me wrong about churchill then I'll be happy to be corrected, subject for me now closed here, sorry for going into history

If you feel the need to reply, do so via PM! ffs

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sparkrs, thanks for the suggestion, I should have done that before, thanks

Right back on track!

Any news on the old Libertys building???

So ......... anyone else been to Brewdog yet? (See what I did there?! We're now back on track... )

I really want to go there. I've heard it's really nice, if a little expensive. £6 for a half is a bit steep.

I really want to go there. I've heard it's really nice, if a little expensive. £6 for a half is a bit steep.

In the words of Richard Richard: "Steep? It's 'effing vertical!"

It's not six quid for half a pint across the range - that's for the speciality beers (18.5%, you really don't want a pint of that!!)

Most of them are served in either pints or 2/3 pint glasses (is that a schooner?) and clock in under three quid.

Atmosphere's superb as well. Can tell I'm a fan can't you?!

In the words of Richard Richard: "Steep? It's 'effing vertical!"

Bottom! I love it

The old Dome building (St Peters Street) has a sign on it saying its let to Cafe Rouge, are they moving from Bridlesmith gate???

As far as I know it was originally leased to the Globe bar/ restaurant which was part of the Cafe Rouge chain ... must have signed a huge lease though if they're still committed to the place!

Thanks that explains it, thought it was a wierd sign as it said let to Cafe Rouge until 2031. I thought this building was suppose to be an Armani store?

A planning application was submitted and it was supposedly on behalf of Armani but it was never confirmed (think it was more testing the waters than a concrete proposal). Council kicked it out due to alterations to listed windows and there was a bit of a fuss in the papers about Nottingham not being ambitious enough and that we should be more accommodating to top retailers. It all died off after that - personally if Armani were genuinely interested I think they'd probably have gone back with a revised plan rather than just walk away. Not sure they'd want to be near neighbours with Maccy D's and Millets anyway!!

http://www.capital-retail.com/crs/trinity_square_brochure.pdf

Above is the link for what appears to be the new marketing material for Trinity Square (mentions both The Gym and Harvester which opened in the last few months) - if you glance at the first page it seems to confirm that Cosmo are definitely taking a unit on the first floor with the entrance next to Waitrose.

Not sure if it's connected but the hoardings next to Waitrose have just been painted as well.... (not major progress but there you go!!)

I don't understand all of the hoardings on that place, like, at the side of TK Maxx (conveniently cut off in that picture by holding the camera at a 45 degree angle, nice one cameraman).

Is that area even usable for anything?

http://www.capital-retail.com/crs/trinity_square_brochure.pdf

Above is the link for what appears to be the new marketing material for Trinity Square (mentions both The Gym and Harvester which opened in the last few months) - if you glance at the first page it seems to confirm that Cosmo are definitely taking a unit on the first floor with the entrance next to Waitrose.

Not sure if it's connected but the hoardings next to Waitrose have just been painted as well.... (not major progress but there you go!!)

Cosmo have been rumoured for quite some time to open at Trinity Square, and Cosmo were also classed as a confirmed letting for last year to here.

http://www.investinnottingham.com/websitefiles/Nottingham_Retail_Study_Winter_2011_2012.pdf

I knew they'd be proposed before but that marketing material is new so I'm hoping they may actually be taking a unit there rather than just talking about it!

Incidentally, the old Sonny's/ Dim Sum unit which has been vacant for three/four years (or am I exaggerating?) is Under Offer - at least that's what the board on the property says. Be really positive to see the place being used again considering the void period and it's prominent position.

48-50 Bridgford Road to be converted to a restaurant , interested parties include Jamie's italian, zizzi and Cafe Rouge....

http://www.document1.co.uk/blueprint/Download/Download.aspx?DocId=758224&DType=0&DocumentType=PDF

^^ It is an awkward site. I know it well. West Bridgford is becoming increasingly popular for a night out for a lot of people.

The building itself, isn't of any particular architectural merit and it's essentially a large victorian semi detactched terraced house covered in render at the front. It'll be insteresting to see what designs they come up with.

I personally can't see Jamie's Italian opening here, although Felicini have, and they only operate in a limited number of places (the one in Leeds City Centre closed).

A Thai or Greek restaurant would be nice but I bet it'll be pricey.

Marco Pierre White coming to Nottingham, well a restaurant with his name on it...

http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Godfather-modern-cooking-open-restaurant/story-15979532-detail/story.html

Also there is finally a license application for Cosmo in Trinity Sq so that might start fitout soon.

Land Securities buys Nottingham leisure scheme

03 May, 2012

Land Securities buys The Cornerhouse, Nottingham from BP Pension Fund for £50m

In an off-market transaction, Land Securities has bought the 225,000-sq ft Cornerhouse at a net initial yield of 6.6% after the expiry of a rent free period. It is the only purpose built leisure scheme in the City of Nottingham and is anchored by a 14 screen Cineworld - the city's only multiplex. The Cornerhouse also includes 11 restaurants, two bars, a nightclub and a casino.

Land Securities executive director, Richard Akers, said: "The acquisition gives us a presence in one of the key cities in the UK. Leisure is a vital element of our retail portfolio and will continue to be so as we see consumers demand increasingly sophisticated and dynamic destinations.”

Jones Lang LaSalle advised Land Securities; AHBN advised BP Pension Fund.

http://www.shopping-centre.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/5243/Land_Securities_buys_Nottingham_leisure_scheme_.html

Seth Troxler's playing Stealth tonight......banging maaaaayte

The Globe off London road, popular match day watering hole and Meadows booza, has closed down for the last time? over the bank holiday WE. The Royal Navy association, whose property is being bulldozed to make way for the tram are thought to be interested. The site is a bit off a mess though with derelict buildings dilapidated carwash and contaminated land. Once identified for possible redevelopment as posh apartments (as was much of the area) then Tesco?. it (the site) is a bit of an eyesore when entering the city from Trent Bridge, the Pub itself represents the only viable structure long term, but only if someone takes it on before next seasons Footy starts, otherwise probably be the end of it. site and buildings are owned by the defunct Lace Market properties.

only went in the globe once, seems a shame it's closing down it leaves the meadows without a recognised pub now

only went in the globe once, seems a shame it's closing down it leaves the meadows without a recognised pub now

There's still that one on Trent Bridge (the former CASA) I guess, as well as the Trent Navigation over the canal.

^^ It's a shame to see it close as its a good pub. The developer had to wait for the contaminated land behind it (ex petrol station) to neutralise and disipate before they can do anything with it.

Also, BZR has closed apparently. Hope the unit is filled quickly as it's right opposite the castle. Also, has anyone tried to get into the castle recently? I did a couple of months ago and it costs a fucking fiver! As a tax paying city resident it should be free.

^^ It's a shame to see it close as its a good pub. The developer had to wait for the contaminated land behind it (ex petrol station) to neutralise and disipate before they can do anything with it.

Also, BZR has closed apparently. Hope the unit is filled quickly as it's right opposite the castle. Also, has anyone tried to get into the castle recently? I did a couple of months ago and it costs a fucking fiver! As a tax paying city resident it should be free.

Surprised to hear of the closure of BZR. It was quite a good bar popular with the uni students. It always seemed busy and lively too. Perhaps it's something to do with its location away from the central area.

A good bar? Are you kidding me?

It wouldn't have been out of place on the main strip of Malia, Crete.

A good bar? Are you kidding me?

It wouldn't have been out of place on the main strip of Malia, Crete.

Yeah it might of been a bit cheesy, but it was nonetheless popular. I quite liked it as place to go before going onto a club. :nuts:

Stefan, I thought you could get in free as a city resident, is this no longer the case? Maybe I'd just imagined it!

So glad to see that BZR vomited out its last bunch of students last week, I will not miss playing dodge the vom on my morning walk to work past the Castle! Let's hope something nice opens up there. with the french windows it would make a nice bar/restaurant unit

That's what i asked the guy at the ticket office. He said that it changed last year. Its a massive shame really. Its one of the nicest parts of the city but you can't enjoy it without being fleeced.

only went in the globe once, seems a shame it's closing down it leaves the meadows without a recognised pub now

I might be wrong but isn't there still a WMC/Pub along Arkwright Walk, near the church?

Haven't been that way for a few years now, but I used to walk past it on the way to the City Ground.

Looks like city residents with a Citycard can get into the Castle for £1 Tuesday-Friday, or get a 'weekday season ticket' for £8.

I used escape the office and eat my lunch in the Castle grounds with the occasional ice cream purchase if I was feeling particularly flush...

Now I don't.

Good anecdote, eh?!

IMAX, Cineworld partner for more UK screens

29 May, 2012

By Andreas Wiseman

Three IMAX theatres will be installed into existing Cineworld multiplexes with an option to increase that number to five.

IMAX and Cineworld are to expand their revenue sharing agreement in the UK with the addition of up to five new IMAX screens.

Under the terms of the new agreement, three IMAX theatres will be installed into existing Cineworld multiplexes with an option to increase that number to five.

The first two theatres systems are scheduled to open in Enfield and Birmingham in October 2012, with the remaining system expected to open in Nottingham in the beginning of 2013.

Cineworld has opened IMAX screens in Edinburgh, Crawley and Sheffieldsince December 2011.

The deal brings the total number of IMAX venues open or contracted to open in the UK to 22 (24 including the option), 19 of which are currently open.

“The response from our customers to our recently opened IMAX theatres has been overwhelmingly positive, and today’s agreement is a direct result of our success to date,” said Crispin Lilly, vice president of business affairs, Cineworld Group PLC. “IMAX is a key differentiator for our multiplexes and we’re delighted to bring the unique, premium, immersive cinematic experience that only IMAX delivers to a wider audience across the UK.”

“It’s great to see that in such a short time Cineworld is already seeing results with IMAX and adding more theatres to its circuit, which points to a growing momentum for IMAX in EMEA,” said IMAX CEO, Richard L. Gelfond.

http://www.screendaily.com/home/exhibition/imax-cineworld-partner-for-more-uk-screens/5042810.article?blocktitle=Latest-news&contentID=1846

Least it's still on its way

^^ Excellent news, on Twitter Cineworld confirm an IMAX in Nottingham and talk about installing a new sound system, projection and seating. Can't wait the Sheffield IMAX is awesome :-)

Marco Pierre White are recruiting for their new Nottingham restaurant...

http://www.lciclubs.com/careers/view/position/MPWCC

The Crown Estate boosts leisure offer at Victoria Retail Park

19 June, 2012

The Crown Estate has strengthened its catering offering at Victoria Retail Park, Nottingham, securing a trio of deals with Costa Coffee, Frankie and Benny’s and McDonald’s.

Frankie and Benny’s has agreed to take a new 4,000 sq ft restaurant. On a 25 year lease and will sit alongside Tesco Homeplus and Next.

Costa Coffee will take a 1,500 sq ft unit, at a rent of £30 per sq ft on a 10 year lease. And McDonald’s has surrendered its lease and signed a new agreement to relocate to a new 3,560 sq ft unit. McDonald’s and The Crown Estate have agreed a 20 year lease and McDonald’s will pay £27.50 per sq ft.

Hannah Milne, head of retail asset management for The Crown Estate, said: “These deals demonstrate the enhanced leisure offering we are creating at Victoria Retail Park and our ability to attract leading names to the site is testament to our long-term strategy for the park. Restaurant brands and coffee operators are recognised footfall drivers and we are confident these will help provide a stronger, more rounded tenant mix.”

Wilkinson Williams acted for The Crown Estate, Perkins Fox acted for McDonald’s, Savills acted for Costa Coffee and Wareing and Partners acted for Frankie’s and Benny’s.

http://www.shopping-centre.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/5355/The_Crown_Estate_boosts_leisure_offer_at_Victoria_Retail_Park_.html

Anyone been able to get some pictures of this area with the new buildings?

Turtle Bay Restaurants are opening in unit G12 in the Cornerhouse (Ex Sausage unit).
See: NCiC License Application (http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=36731&p=0)

Website: http://www.turtlebay.co.uk/

Strange that Cafe Rouge is closing down tomorrow and not relocating any time soon. Had lunch in there today and it was packed :(

Also I guess turtle bay above means the end of Strada in Nottingham too...

i am not surprised Strada is going. There are a lot of Italian restaurants to choose from nearby and I bet not many people think about it tucked on the corner. Until a couple of retail units at the back and sides of Trinity Square are let, this is always going to be an odd part of Cornerhouse to be located.

Yes true, will Turtle Bay be the third or fourth restaurant on this site? Cornerhouse has only been open for 12 years so not the best record for this location...

Pan Asian Restaurants have a new licence application in for the first floor of Trinity Sq, looks like Cosmo may still be on the cards? Think Pan Asian seem to be something to do with Cosmo?

Pan Asian Restaurants have a new licence application in for the first floor of Trinity Sq, looks like Cosmo may still be on the cards? Think Pan Asian seem to be something to do with Cosmo?

I'm not sure about that, Cosmo is run by Cosmo Group Ltd

I'm not sure about that, Cosmo is run by Cosmo Group Ltd
The App is here - Click (http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=37376&p=0)
drawings are labelled up on the last page as:
'Cosmo Pan Asian Restaurant
Trinity Square, Nottingham'.
Must be a holding company or something of the like.

With 'Red Hot Buffet' moving into the CornerHouse too (Ex Works) it's going to become buffet central up there.

The App is here - Click (http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=37376&p=0)
drawings are labelled up on the last page as:
'Cosmo Pan Asian Restaurant
Trinity Square, Nottingham'.
Must be a holding company or something of the like.

With 'Red Hot Buffet' moving into the CornerHouse too (Ex Works) it's going to become buffet central up there.

Is that the ex upper level of the works? Ie street level?

Is that the ex upper level of the works? Ie street level?
The plan that was attached indicated the basement area - they were looking at about 700 seats.
Not too sure if it's still taking place as the licensing app was placed last July:
Click - See Page 9 (http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=33771&p=0)

Thinking about it the street level is already taken, unless the area is actually the old 80's room?

So glad to see that BZR vomited out its last bunch of students last week, I will not miss playing dodge the vom on my morning walk to work past the Castle! Let's hope something nice opens up there. with the french windows it would make a nice bar/restaurant unit

I can only apologise.. :shifty:

The App is here - Click (http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=37376&p=0)
drawings are labelled up on the last page as:
'Cosmo Pan Asian Restaurant
Trinity Square, Nottingham'.
Must be a holding company or something of the like.


That's what Cosmo call themselves - a pan asian restaurant
the app is by an agent or other party - Torii Capital
They have used the pan asian restaurant as a vague description of the new business type

Yes true, will Turtle Bay be the third or fourth restaurant on this site? Cornerhouse has only been open for 12 years so not the best record for this location...

Has the Cornerhouse really only been open for 12 years!? I really can't remember Nottingham without it. The building itself feels a little dated now, probably just needs a good lick of paint in places.

That's what Cosmo call themselves - a pan asian restaurant
the app is by an agent or other party - Torii Capital
They have used the pan asian restaurant as a vague description of the new business type

Yeah - it is potentially a Cosmo as Cosmo operates as a franchise.

It's stated on the 'Contact Us' section of their website:
"Cosmo is based on a Franchise model. For the contact details of individuals or companies please contact the head office in the first instance."
http://cosmo-restaurants.co.uk/contact.php

The IMAX screen is being fitted out at Cineworld and will open with the Hobbit in December :)

Also Turtle Bay and Nero are now open in the Trinity Sq area.... Perhaps the Eon affect will bring some much needed life to the area as both places were packed out this afternoon.

Confirmation of that IMAX date from @Cineworld on Twitter.... So exciting :)

Enfield gets an IMAX screen 16th November. Cineworlds Dublin and Nottingham get an IMAX screen 14th Dec for The Hobbit @ItsMuchMore

Brill this is great news considering it was cancelled earlier in the year,

I think Trinity Square is about to go big, and the old Works side of the corner house is at last going to be popular again due to the increase in footfall from eon!

That's great to hear! I'll be looking forward to watching films on that screen! :')

I saw Cafe Nero, definately finishes that corner off nicely! Where abouts is Turtle Bay situated?

Hopefully with Trinity Square almost filled out, the Eon Offices to open very soon (if not already) and the £60million Trent Uni student accomodation being built down the road, aswell as the 14floor student block on Maid Marian Way, we will start to hear some information on the Police Station redevelopment?

don't forget the actual Trinity Squares square to be redeveloped... making this place look much more attractive

Deliah moved premises last week to .

Moving from Middle Pavement (next door to Size Footwear) to the old HSBC bank on Victoria St.

Popped in and it is fantastic, much bigger and much more seating space. Food looked amazing too.

worth a visit.

Turtle Bay have taken the old Strada place at the back of the CornerHouse - looks really nice if you like themed Caribbean restaurants that is.

According to the person at Cineworld there are a couple of new tenants signed up for the CornerHouse including a Starbucks. Interestingly they have just closed their Clumber Street store, always seemed really busy and was impossible to find a seat on the weekend so didn't appear to be struggling store in the chain ?

Deliah is good news will take a look this weekend :-)

^^how many spaces are left in The Cornerhouse? it seems pretty full to me!

maybe they're moving to The Cornerhouse for a bigger shop? and it is much closer to the new Eon Offices... so yeh

There are only two units to let in the cornerhouse (oh and the Works) but i would be very surprised if starbucks took any of them.

But not all of the works as wasn't part of that taken up by the casino?

Looks like Red Hot Buffet is happening at the CornerHouse, interesting signage which includes a 3m spinning globe.....

http://plan4.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/WAM/doc/Layout%20Plans%20&%20Elevations-933162.pdf?extension=.pdf&wmTransparency=0&id=933162&wmLocation=0&location=VOLUME6&contentType=application%2Foctet-stream&wmName=&pageCount=1

What was at The Cornerhouse site before The Cornerhouse?

What was at The Cornerhouse site before The Cornerhouse?

It was the old Evening Post building which was a grand building and a great piece of architecture that should not have been demolished :ohno:

It was incredibly grand I agree, and a fine shame it was, though I <3 the corner house.

It was the old Evening Post building which was a grand building and a great piece of architecture that should not have been demolished :ohno:

Do you know of any photos? Google is not being my friend.

Do you know of any photos? Google is not being my friend.

Have a look on picture the past, pleanty of pictures there

One of the strangest applications of the year ... Bentinck hotel to become Starbucks ...

http://plan4.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/WAM/pas/showCaseFile.do?councilName=Nottingham+City+Council&appNumber=12%2F03130%2FADV2

Strange?

Awful scary outdated railway pub becomes modern branded coffee shop (even if they don't pay their tax). Isn't this exactly the sort of development that The Hub is supposed to bring forward?

A new Starbucks next to a Tesco Metro. It's not exactly the Victoria Quarter, but it's a step up to making a standard mainstream retail zone around the station, rather than a grotty shithole.

Agree with Bingethink, although it is always a shame to lose a pub.
And indeed very odd that a company claiming to make a loss in this country would be actively expanding its retail business rather than contracting! ;-)

Also, weren't they apparently interested in opening up shop in the revamped station?

Hopefully it will attract some better brands to that area, it's certainly needs some, also weren't they supposed to be interested in the cornerhouse too?

Regarding the Station Starbucks - the Starbuck barista told me they were opening at the front of the station so I wrongly assumed it was the actual station and not next door..doh!

Surprised as I've spent many anguished hours waiting for the bus home outside here worried about my personal safety (one of the few places in the city centre where this happens)... not what I would have thought to be an ideal location for Starbucks.Still with the station regeneration and Broadmarsh now looking likely this area has to be improved at some point.

Think the Cornerhouse Starbucks might be connected to Cineworld

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/cineworld-wants-starbucks-shaken-not-stirred-8053995.html

Also, of course, Loxley House and Capital One just down the street - Magistrates Court just across the road. Plenty of office workers looking for a morning pick up, no doubt.

Also, of course, Loxley House and Capital One just down the street - Magistrates Court just across the road. Plenty of office workers looking for a morning pick up, no doubt.

Loxley house has it's own coffee shop in the atrium so they wont be needing to fork out for a megabucks with cheaper coffee right on their doorstep!

Also, of course, Loxley House and Capital One just down the street - Magistrates Court just across the road. Plenty of office workers looking for a morning pick up, no doubt.

That's a good point, I guess there are 10,000 office workers within a 5min walk of this location and maybe more to come if Metropolitan take up space at Unity square. My experience is standing there at 11pm waiting for a bus - quite different to a weekday lunchtime I suspect :-)

I wonder who will take space in the railway station ? M&S Simply food, WHSmiths, McDs, Costa all seem to be present at most major stations. Would be nice to attract something new to Nottingham like a Paul or Eat.... guess a Champagne Bar might be pushing it though ...lol

I doubt metropolitan will move into the unity square, I asked someone from there which places they were looking at and he said that hes heard that they are interested in the sentinel development as are some college thats his words. He also said they were looking at the development across the road to where they are on alfreton road, the forest mill development, they are talking to the owners there too

Loxley house has it's own coffee shop in the atrium so they wont be needing to fork out for a megabucks with cheaper coffee right on their doorstep!

Don't disregard office politics, though. There'll be plenty of people/arseholes who will think that buying Starbucks somehow makes them more discerning/interesting/monied etc. :)

What a strange comment.

Some info on the IMAX, can't wait for this to open ....

http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Nottingham-s-Cineworld-gets-Imax-screen-time/story-17327371-detail/story.html

IMAX signs up today and only two weeks to go...:banana::banana::banana:

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Just thought id post this, picture quality is poor because its just my phone, Arkwright is pretty alluring at night.

The Arkwright building is a stunning building in a central location, but still seems rather tucked away. The NTU refurb and link up to the Newton building is also a modern triumph inside and out, it really is fantastic!

NTU has an attractive city campus. I'd like to see them do something with the Chaucer building though

Chaucer is a minger. I could rant but its the wrong thread for that.

IMAX opens tomorrow with Avatar... just brought my tickets to see The Hobbit on Saturday :-)

Screen not the largest in the UK but awesome sound and picture quality :)

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Around the corner the huge Red Hot Buffet opens in 39 days (according to the countdown clock)

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Around the corner the huge Red Hot Buffet opens in 39 days (according to the countdown clock)

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Where is that then? The old works unit?

Red Hot's awful.

Isn't there already a Red Hot down Lacemarket way (ish) anyway?

^^ Yes its near the bottom of hockley. All buffet restaurants are awful but they appeal to the masses.

The new Cornerhouse one (ex works) is 4 times bigger than the current Hockley one so obviously very popular with the masses ;)

Will like to see some pics of the interior :)

Noticed that the Bentinck Hotel has closed and has already been stripped out inside, guess Starbucks will be open there very shortly... :)

Noticed that the Bentinck Hotel has closed and has already been stripped out inside, guess Starbucks will be open there very shortly... :)

Yipee, just what the world needs - another Starbucks. Wonder if this branch will turn a profit or not.

Are Greggs cornering the fast food market in Nottingham? Noticed today that they are now open on Ladybay retail park and are about to open on the Victoria retail park and on Nuthall road (in the old Sheriff plant hire) ... Last one is a bit strange???

VanGaver house in West Bridgford is to become a Costa.

Just what the world needs...

Not really needed with Nero being a couple of doors down!

They need one in Clifton!

Went to Red Hot World Buffet last night. It blew me away and was pretty amazing :)

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Wow reminds me of the works! Need to get my ass there for the food too lol

Thanks for the pics

^^lol I would recommend it and its only a tenner until Wednesday :) I've not seen anything like it in the UK before , all the open kitchens make it feel like you are in a food market in SE Asia.

^^ I went to Red Hot Buffet tonight and wasn't overly impressed at first to be honest. The lady on the front desk didn't have a clue what she was doing and was actually quite rude.

We arrived 5 minutes early and waited in the bar area down the first set of stairs. Ordering drinks took ages as there was only one member of staff on the bar, who also didn't have a clue what he was doing. The member of staff that double checks the booking of your table kept pestering us to go to our table. He could see we had ordered drinks and were waiting for them. There was a family with a screaming kid sat two tables away. Shove some food in its mouth and shut it up.

The whole place is huge. It is an ideal layout and size for a good nightclub. It's a shame it isn't still used for that purpose really although I know the local police and council objected to another club opening in there due to The Works having a lot of problems when it was open.
When you look at the entrance from the outside you wouldn't think there is a 450 seat restaurant underneath it.

The decor of the place is good fun with the airplane cabin and seats, the shell of a plane hanging from the ceiling and the coloured lighting.

If you do go, don't bother with the dishes in the big metal trays as most of them aren't very good. The desserts are good though, especially the pancakes and the pizza was surprisingly tasty. You're best off with the fresh, marinated meat cooked on the grill.

Will I go again? Yes, but not for a while. I'm now off to nurse the food baby that I've developed.

Plans for a New Mexican restaurant on King Street, next to Pizza Express...


http://plan4.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/WAM/doc/Layout%20Plans%20&%20Elevations-954741.pdf?extension=.pdf&wmTransparency=0&id=954741&wmLocation=0&location=VOLUME6&contentType=application%2Foctet-stream&wmName=&pageCount=1

Plans for a New Mexican restaurant on King Street, next to Pizza Express...


Will be nice to see someone back in that unit since Jacobs left. Looks like a nice company too, I love a burrito or two!

I would really love a Wahaca in Nottingham, would be ideal for Trinity Square's empty units!

Wonder if it will be a chain or independent restaurant

Its a Barburrito http://www.barburrito.co.uk/ outlet. They've opened outlets in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds.

Great news :)

I was lamenting the lack of Mexican restaurants in Nottingham over the weekend! Found myself in the one in the Corner house on Sunday and the chef was going nuts as out of a dozen waiting staff, only one could be bothered to actually serve the food that was piling up at the pass.

Jalisco on Mansfield road is the best we have at the moment

Miss Korea joining Barburrito on King Street. This street must now have the widest variety of places to eat out in the region, I make... Brazilian, Mexican, Korean, French, Italian, American plus sea food and pizza :)

http://www.misskorearestaurant.co.uk/miss-korea-in-nottingham