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The Southbank Bar - Nottingham City

Restaurant Bar Pizza restaurant Cocktail bar Sports bar Live music venue

One of the Most Reviewed Pizza restaurants in Nottingham


Address

18 Friar Ln, Nottingham NG1 6DQ, United Kingdom

Website

www.southbankcity.co.uk

Contact

+44 115 950 6149

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Monday: (New Year's Day), 12 to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Friday: 12 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (10) Great (10) good (9) staff (8) great (8) atmosphere (7) music (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 3/5 foley919 1 year ago on Google
    Came here for the Wales V England game and the service was very good and very attentive. However, we ordered food and whilst the rest of it was very tasty, the 'hot one' burger was disastrous. I have hot things before but this burger was inedible... I did ask the waitress if we could change it to which she said no as we'd have to pay for another meal... Upon hearing this I then asked if there is anything they could do and she said "there isn't im afraid but these burgers always get taken back because of how hot they are". No warning of the extreme heat of the burger, and it led to quite a dissapinting experience. Even the staff know it isn't right and yet they couldn't do anything about it... Good experience for our group dampened by the hot one experience 🙃
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jay 1 year ago on Google
    Watched the 2022 play off final here. It was definitely the next best place to be if you couldn't get to Wembley.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam S. 1 year ago on Google
    Travelled to Nottingham for the Superbowl and was really impressed by the event, the table had a great view of multiple screens and the service supplied for food and drink was excellent and the food was of good quality. Definitely met all expectations and would look to go back next year.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Owen W. 1 year ago on Google
    I got put through a bus stop outside southbank in Nottingham city centre for saying I didn’t like the bouncers “bald look”. He said he looked like Jason stathum and I disagreed. He then pushed me through a bus stop and broke Nottingham city property. I was horrified. What did I do to deserve that? My neck is bleeding and I am petrified. I will never step foot near that place again. Would not recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 1 year ago on Google
    Live music on St Patrick's day was cool. Check out the Live stream in YouTube. The channel is @thewaterboyuk
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samuel L. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect bar for students who are looking for an affordable meal with great drinks. Came in on a Saturday and was able to get a table almost straight away despite it being busy. Atmosphere was lively and bar staff were ever so friendly and helpful at providing a high quality and fast service. Was able to get 40% off with my student card and 2-4-1 on cocktails too, which was a bonus.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ahmad k. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic atmosphere for sports fans, but pleasant enough for non sport related nights. The beer isn’t lavishly expensive (though it would be a lie to say it’s cheap), but the biggest pleasant surprise one might find is just how wonderful their cocktails are. Their food is also top notch by pub standards.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Terri-lee O. 1 year ago on Google
    Music was really poor. One sided more men than woman in club that should say something. Motown music, Northern soul, soul music works really good in there...this is why coach and horses etc are always busy due to the music Urban indigo band are good examples

  • 1/5 Joe T. 10 months ago on Google
    Small potion of fish batter wasn’t crisp chips were cheap looking McDonald’s style fries & the toilets were disgusting made worse by the fact I think I was the only person to have stepped foot in them they stink of urine & the toilet still had poo covered toilet paper staring back at me, does anyone inspect the loos? Very disappointed. I don’t touch mushy peas you’d think for £12 they’d have filled the cold plate with a few more chips.

  • 5/5 Mark L. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely bar good service good selection of beers and spirits and very spacious and happy hour 5 till 7 made us very happy 😊

  • 5/5 Granny G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere. Brendan was super efficient and friendly when serving us. Happy New year all 🎊

  • 5/5 kash j. 4 months ago on Google
    We use this place 4 to 5 times a year to watch F1. The staff and management are fantastic. Great hospitality and can accommodate any sized party. We also have our annual Christmas F1 dinner here and this year it was the best we've ever had. The food was delicious and well portioned. We'll do guys and see you soon.

  • 5/5 Lee N. 8 months ago on Google
    Great night with Lee Wood. Great service with good food. This place is so well run and the staff are amazing

  • 1/5 Chris C. 5 months ago on Google
    Charged us £20 for 4 pint pitcher during happy hour despite it only costing just over £4 for an individual pint. I questioned this but was fobbed off with some unsatisfactory answer

  • 4/5 Kathy B. 7 months ago on Google
    Went to see a live band. The sound was great. Everyone was having a great time. The toilets were clean. A better selection of real ale would've been great.

  • 5/5 Tyhoic B. 8 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and much better in here than expected. Arrived around 10pm and there was a band on who were great. This place is a hidden gem to me!

  • 5/5 Guy E. 7 months ago on Google
    Great music live band, Brilliant atmosphere. Still brilliant bar. All ages. Will be visiting again soon.

  • 4/5 R&TP Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice atmosphere whilst watching the football, nice booths to sit in and plenty of TVs. Ideal for a sports fan

  • 5/5 Nottingham 1 year ago on Google
    Doorstaff here are excellent. I had to speak to the doormen regarding an incident and they immediately dealt with the situation. This made me feel safe knowing that the staff there are managing the safety of customers.

  • 5/5 julie b. 1 year ago on Google
    I've seen two bands here now and both were brilliant 👏. Love the table service so I don't have to get up and go over to the bar. I'm going to have to try the food . Looks fabulous when the staff are taking food orders over to customers

  • 5/5 L L. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place very helpful and friendly, food was really good too, they even made our son a fresh pizza without the tomatoe sauce as he doesn't like it, would definitely visit again when in the area. Thank you 😊

  • 5/5 Nicola van E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Brilliant venue to watch the rugby. 🏉

  • 5/5 John P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great venue vs Iran in the World Cup, they have an amazing deal £20 p/p for a drink and main meal with the table what more could you ask for?

  • 4/5 Daniel Edwards (. 1 year ago on Google
    Would have, been 5 star as the service was excellent but the volume of music mid afternoon meant that it was nigh on impossible to have a conversation.

  • 5/5 David N. 1 year ago on Google
    Ideal if you want to watch some sports on a big screen and have a beer at the same time.

  • 5/5 Paul S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Really enjoyed myself.

  • 4/5 anthony c. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was fantastic, the place needs a refurbishment as it's looking a bit dated and worn, the booths have small tv's in the wall, so you can watch whatever they have playing, a nice little touch.

  • 5/5 Zefferinho 1 year ago on Google
    Good beers on tap. Table service was good and lots of TVs to watch Sport

  • 4/5 Jon Faulkner (. 1 year ago on Google
    Solid Pub, great if you want to keep up with the scores on a Saturday, show games. A bit over the norm for drinks. expect to pay 30-40p more.

  • 5/5 grateful o. 1 year ago on Google
    Work meal last night. Excellent food and service. Thanks to our waiter, we did not get his name but from Doncaster. Great people skills and very attentive. Will definitely be back.

  • 4/5 KP J. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the match day ambience. Good beer, service was nice, and food was great as well. Food was a bit delayed, but then it was a match day and full house so understandable.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeaway

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