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The Southbank Bar

Proper sports bar on Friar Lane where the atmosphere's electric and the drinks are cold. Come for the match, stay for the crowd.

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You know that feeling when you walk into a bar during a big match and everyone's locked in? That's Southbank. It's the kind of place where you'll catch Premier League, European football, and basically any sport worth watching on screens that actually let you see what's happening. The vibe on Friar Lane shifts entirely when there's something on—locals pack the place, the volume goes up, and you're suddenly part of something. It's unpretentious, rowdy in the best way, and the sort of spot where strangers become mates for ninety minutes.

Known for

  • Live sports on multiple screens
  • Buzzing match day atmosphere
  • Cold pints and decent selection
  • Popular with locals and away fans
  • Strategic Friar Lane location
4.2(1,194 reviews)
18 Friar Ln, Nottingham NG1 6DQ, UK