Penny Lane

You'll find Penny Lane tucked away on Fletcher Gate, in that stretch of Nottingham that's quietly become somewhere worth actually spending an evening. It's the kind of place where the bar staff know what they're doing—they'll make you something inventive if you ask, or pour you a decent beer if that's what you're after. The crowd's a nice mix of after-work drinkers, people on proper dates, and regulars who've clearly claimed their spot at the bar. It's got enough character to feel lived-in without trying too hard, and the fact that nearly 1,400 people have bothered to rate it suggests they're doing something right.