Located in Lace Market, Penny Lane is one of the best places for your epic birthday soiree. You and your pals can channel your inner big kid while crushing it at all your favourite arcade games. Plus, the venue promises delish drinks and scrumptious grub.

Specialising in molecular and augmented reality cocktails, The Alchemist offers drinks with a difference, that's for sure. Head down to their gorgeous venue for the ultimate birthday surprise as they mix you concoctions that will pop, smoke and even change colour.

Head on over to The Brunch Club for a birthday party to remember. Not only will you be met with mouthwatering breakfast plates, but there's flowing drinks and fun themes to get stuck into - fancy a bit of emo with your eggs benny?

Already one of the city's most popular spots, Das Kino is also one of the best places in Nottingham for a birthday party. Get your fill of delicious pizzas, burgers and heady cocktails, before getting your ping pong on with their Olympic-grade tables.

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Hidden below King Street, this Nottingham beer pong bar boasts neon interiors and a soundtrack of nostalgic party hits perfect for kickstarting your birthday antics. Get stuck into their happy hour where you can grab two for £8 cocktails before 9pm from their list of nostalgia-inspired sips and eccentric takes on classic mixes.

Boasting beautiful decor and fun arcade games, The Beeston Social has something for everyone. Come your birthday, spend your time chomping on street food-inspired plates and slinging back creative concoctions all while crushing it at ski ball.

Celebrate another year around the sun in the pretty surrounds of Mowgli. This Stoney Street spot is slinging out a range of delicious, Indian eats, from sizzling curries and roti wraps to tiffin boxes. Topping it off? The drinks list features cocktails and orange wine.

Putting a modern twist on a Victorian building in the heart of Nottingham, Box is a trendy sports bar that's perfect for celebrations. Not only can you hire out rooms for private parties, but they've also got darts, shuffleboard and karaoke to keep you entertained. And if you're hungry? Try out steak fries, American-style hotdogs and Bombay chicken burgers.

Looking for fun birthday ideas in Nottingham? The Botanist in West Bridgford is bound to impress. Not only does this dining destination offer private spaces, but there are also plenty of bottomless brunches and gastro favourites to delve into amongst the rustic interiors.

Nothing says birthday season like a table full of cocktails, and Be At One is the place to do that. Head down to the popular Victoria Street bar and take your pick of their excellent and extensive cocktail list. Or, if you're looking to get even more hands-on, take a stab at one of their masterclasses.

Celebrate your birthday with cheesy hits and all your mates at Popworld Nottingham. Located slap bang in the middle of the city centre, it's a vibrant club to hit after you've been for a special meal or have already had a few. Heck, even spend the whole night on the multicoloured, light-up dancefloor by booking your very own private booth thanks to their special packages, which include your choice of drinks delivered to your table.

RnB are always hosting some of the best events, thanks to Taste + Liquor, but they're also supplying amazing birthday packages. With cake, balloons, prosecco, 10 shots and bottomless booze, it's an event guaranteed to celebrate your day in style.

Enjoy golf like never before as this Nottingham experience brings you one of the best birthday ideas in the region. Turning classic putting into a range of highly competitive games, Entertainment Golf is the ultimate celebration session this year.

If you're looking for a boozer for your next birthday soiree, The Blind Rabbit might be your spot. A New York-inspired bar, the venue slings out espresso martinis, pina coladas and much more, alongside scrumptious comfort eats.

Need birthday ideas? Then get ready, as Red Dog Austin Bar-B-Que Nottingham is a real-good spot for celebrations. Sink your teeth into American goods, such as big ol' burgers, ribs and pulled pork, that are all cooked on an award-winning smoker imported from Oklahoma. Oh, yes.

Celebrate that special birthday in the best way at Buzz Bingo's awesome ABBA Bingo Wonderland. Make your way inside the Gala Way venue, where you'll get to enjoy non-stop tunes spun by live DJs, entertainment from hilarious hosts, prizes and confetti cannons galore.

One of the most gorgeous bars in the city, The Hockley Arts Club fronts floral interiors and chic cocktails perfect for celebrating your birthday, alongside a few tasty charcuterie and cheese boards to keep you fuelled up and ready to go until the early hours.

Love yourself a bit of Italian cuisine? We've got you sorted with Gusto's delicious four-course feast at the chef's table.  Or go with its a la carte menu and enjoy munching on pizzas, king brawn bucatini, steaks and plenty more. Pair your meals with a glass of bubbly or a bit of vino.

Looking for something a little different from your birthday party in Nottingham? Meet Space VR have your back, with their immersive virtual reality experiences, including intuitive battles, zero latency, escape rooms and arcades.

One the best clubs in Nottingham, Queen Street's Ink is all about good old fashioned partying. Get your gladrags on and head out to this clubbing Mecca for the chance to dance your way into your new year across four separate rooms of amazing music and cool light shows.

Nottingham's iconic live music venue has played host to some of the biggest and best acts in the biz for eons now, but did you know they've also got some excellent club nights on offer? Perfect for that big birthday night out, their Saturday night outing teams up with Stealth to bring you six rooms of music from house and techno to guilty pleasures and indie bangers.