The weather is getting warmer, the sunnies are coming out, but you can get bet your bottom dollar our appetite hasn't changed one bit. With a city filled with gorgeous gardens and rooftop restaurants, it should come as no surprise that the outdoor dining in Nottingham is fab during the summer months. Check out our bustling list for Italian food, pub grub and cracking bottomless brunches - all alfresco style.
One of the best restaurants in Nottingham city centre with outdoor seating, Brewhouse & Kitchen offers up pretty views and scrumptious comfort eats - think stacked burgers with fries. Plus, you can play shuffleboard if you're looking for some post-dinner fun.
Bustler Nottingham, found within Sneinton Market, is a street food destination with a charming industrial feel. They've got outdoor seating waiting for sunnier days, so you can get your fix of tacos, Argentinian BBQ, Middle Eastern mezze and Canadian poutine and more while soaking up some rays, all accompanied by a choice of organic wine, cocktails or craft beer.
Situated in the Lace Market, The Magic Garden is one of the best places for outdoor dining in Nottingham. It's known for its afternoon teas and bottomless brunches, but its alfresco seating boasts tonnes of string lights and an intimate ambience.
As if The Botanist couldn't get any better, the restaurant bar has a gorgeous garden worth checking out. From beaut sharing platters and stacked burgers to their signature hanging kebabs and much more, the West Bridgford watering hole is a grand shout.
If you're on the hunt for outdoor restaurants near you, Pitcher & Piano's glorious garden is not to be missed. Make your way to the city centre spot to cool off by quaffing a glass of something tasty or head here for a beaut bottomless brunch.
A quirky venue known for bottomless brunches, buffets and afternoon tea, Slug and Lettuce has a lovely outdoor area, perfect for girls' nights out and whiling away the weekends. Sip outside with a kooky cocktail in hand, or check out its Cornerhouse spot for a change in scenery.
At Slug and Lettuce Nottingham, outdoor bottomless brunch is where the vibes meet the view. With two hours of cocktail-sippin', prosecco poppin', and your pick of indulgent or plant-based brunch dishes, it's the perfect alfresco escape in the city. Whether you're here for a themed session with your mates or a laid-back afternoon in the sun, this is brunch turned all the way up.
@ OUT Nottingham on Friday 8th May 2026 and 2 other dates
One of the UK's best outdoor festivals is returning for 2026, taking place at OUT Nottingham. There are free trucker hats for everyone on arrival, and you'll get to try a huge selection of chicken wings from some of the country's greatest street food vendors. They're battling to be crowned the best across barbecue, Buffalo and wild wing categories, so be sure to cast your vote.
If you really love wings, you can even take part in their eating competition, or the Lava Wing challenge if feeling you're brave. There's plenty of entertainment to be discovered too, from axe throwing to live music, DJs and more.
Faradays is coming up trumps as the ideal suntrap for dinner and a drink. With streetside seating, cracking comfort food and freshly pulled pints, it's got plenty to offer. We recommend sharing the 3 small plates for £13 - the tacos and halloumi skewers are especially yummy.
Located in Nottingham city centre, The Blind Rabbit has everything you need for a delicious meal and a few games. Sit outside in their quaint outdoor seating and tuck into messy wings, chicken burgers and the quirkiest cocktails.
A venue fronting a sun-soaked terrace, Piccolino will make you feel like you're on holiday. With plenty of Italian nosh on offer, you'll be wolfing down seafood spaghetti all while tipping back a glass of rose prosecco.
For restaurant bars with outdoor seating in Nottingham city centre, Browns Brasserie is an excellent choice. With a seasonally changing menu and delicious cocktails to boot, it makes for a cosy alfresco affair - the avocado, kale and mango salad is particularly sublime.
Situated on Pierrepoint Road, Poppy and Pint is keeping you well-fed and watered with their garden. Enjoy slinging back a few pints, alongside delicious nibbles and brunch dishes. Their four cheese pizza and Greek salad are our recommendations.
Boasting a pretty rooftop restaurant in Nottingham, Alchemilla is your date night destination. After munching on seasonal British classics and polishing off a few glasses of wine, head upstairs and behold its gorgeous garden for a swoon-worthy summer.
For pubs with outdoor seating in Nottingham, The Willow Tree lives up to its name with gorgeous greenery. It also whips up quite a menu of delicious fare, from seafood pies to ribeye steaks and almond pesto linguine. Pair your meal with a glass of bubbly to enjoy outside.
For something a little quirkier, The Bodega Social Club is teaming up with different street vendors, so you can pair your pints with tasty alfresco eats. Head to the secret garden every Monday and Tuesday for Tacolypto's scrumptious bites.
With a canal basin running inside the venue, it comes as no surprise that Canalhouse made our list. Along with British classics and an assortment of cider and beer, the eatery has cosy wooden seating for those looking to lounge outside.
If you're after more casual eats, swing by Junkyard and get stuck into everything from tasty tacos and sloppy joes to hot wings and much more. While it's not exactly a restaurant, it's the ideal haunt for food, cocktails and some sun-soaked memories.
