Graduating in Nottingham

A warm welcome back to all students and congratulations for completing your studies here in Nottingham - all your hard work has finally paid off! Welcome to parents, friends and family visiting for the graduation ceremonies, we hope you can enjoy Nottingham and Nottinghamshire while you’re here.

Whether you’re staying in Nottingham to continue your studies, working or leaving the stunning Robin Hood Country, there is still time for you to explore with your friends and family. 

Once the graduation ceremony has finished, continue the celebration in the heart of the city and enjoy a meal out at some of Nottingham’s finest eateries. Visit Binks Yard at The Island Quarter, Nottingham's newest canal-side destination, offering all day dining, drinks, and entertainment, or for a touch of elegace Cleaver & Wake led by Chef Laurence Henry, winner of MasterChef: The Professionals in 2018, and Head Chef Hira Thakur.

For a spot of fine dining, in the shadow of Nottingham Castle, visit World Service. Choose their Fixed Price Menu, Lunch: Thursday - Sunday & Dinner: Wednesday - Friday, or their á la Carte menu available throughout their opening times; plus for each graduate their will be a glass of fizz to toast their success!

The Bell Inn is a fantastic pub situated in the heart of Nottingham, with great staff, great pub food, and real ales. They have a dedicated graduation menu with elevated pub specials, perfect for a celebratory meal.

Venture into the city centre where Italian fayre awaits at Gusto Italian, or be dazzled at The Alchemist home to a spectacular array of food and cocktails. 

For those looking for fine Vegan fayre, Nottingham is home to No Twelve Restaurant, the multi award winning plant based restaurant known for their modern British approach to vegan eating, whilst also drawing inspiration from the far east and the Mediterranean for a fusion twist on modern dining - winners of the best Vegan establishment in the UK for 2022. 

The many fabulous restaurants cafes and Bars in the laid back Hockley area, such as Bar Iberico, Iberico World Tapas, PHO and The Hockley Arts Club, will certainly give you those cool vibes for a great time, day or night. 

Don't forget to have a celebratory drink whilst soaking up the history of Nottingham at England’s oldest inn - Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem nestled beneath the cliff off Nottingham Castle. You might even see Robin Hood there! 

For more inspiration and ideas to get the most out of Nottingham during your graduation, check out the Ultimate Nottinghamshire Bucket List including must-see sights of Newark Castle and of course the famous Sherwood Forest as well as a tour by Robin Hood himself.

Make your graduation into a celebration with some of Nottingham’s best places to stay, eat and explore. Scroll down to discover all that and more, and to plan your visit.