A new era is coming to The Playwright. Fresh look, new SOCIAL games, same great local pub. to See what is changing, click here. REOPENING THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER

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THE PLAYWRIGHT TO UNDERGO A HUGE RENOVATION

MAJOR Investment at The Playwright to Elevate Your Local Pub Experience IN NOTTINGHAM.

Although we will be closed from Monday 17 November until Thursday 11th December, the work taking place will help us create an even better experience for our guests. Continue below and see what exciting things are coming and book ahead of our reopening. (Be one of the first to book for our new Christmas packages!)

£500k investment will see the playwright upgrade all pub facilities. see whats new >

NEW EXTERIOR

front and curbside redevelopment

INTERACTIVE DARTS

MORE TVS - BETTER VIEWING FOR LIVE SPORT

NEW MENU ON REOPENING

SOCIAL AREAS FOR HIRE

SOCIAL GAMES: INTERACTIVE DARTS, SHUFFLEBOARD & POOL

ADD A LITTLE FRIENDLY COMPETITION TO YOUR PUB EXPERIENCE

Interactive darts takes your classic game to the next level. With a digital scoreboard, themed mini-games and real-time action, it’s darts like you’ve never played before. The competition doesn't have to stop there as we have Shuffleboard and Pool tables too. Great for team building, friendly socials and date nights. Available to book from Friday 12th December 2025
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MENU TEASER

TAKE A SNEAK PEAK AT OUR NEW MENU LAUNCHING 11TH DECEMBER

Our new menu brings favourite pizzas of month to a regular place on the menu - new sharers perfect for a quick bite whilst drinking to tide you over and introducing our big pots; warming dishes straight from the pizza oven... take a look yourself!
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SPACES FOR LARGE GROUPS

HIRE SPACES, TABLES AND GAMES AREAS

Whether you’re planning a celebration, a team get-together, student social, or a catch-up with friends, our newly designed areas are perfect for groups of all sizes. Enjoy our social games rooms, book a semi-private dining space, or reserve larger tables that can be joined to suit you.
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HAVE AN EPIC CHRISTMAS AT THE PLAYWRIGHT NOTTINGHAM

BE THE FIRST TO BOOK FOR OUR FESTIVE PACKAGES

Christmas is all about good times with good people, so swap the traditional trimmings for tasty toppings with our Festive Feasts this season. With our festive packages, you can include and prebook for our social areas adding a little ommmph to your festive party.
CHRISTMAS PACKAGES
Christmas

FESTIVE party GAME PACKAGES

AVAILABLE FROM FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER

Make more of your Christmas party and pre-book our competitive socialising packages and give your party an edge. We're making it easier for organisers to plan the ultimate Christmas party. Pick the perfect package and and let your crew know the deal.

AVAILABLE FOR 1 - 12 PEOPLE

GET THE PARTY STARTED
MEET & JINGLE
£ 12
/PER PERSON
The perfect way to start your Christmas party
  • 1 Hour of Interactive Darts (1 lane)
  • Welcome drink per person
LEVEL UP YOUR PARTY
yule be buzzin'
£ 20
/PER PERSON
Already booked for food? Level up with drinks and games
  • 1 Hour of Interactive darts (1 lane)
  • Welcome drink per person
  • 1/2 Cocktail pitcher per person
  • Round of shots
includes food
santa's big night out
£ 28
/PER PERSON
All in party package including games, food and drinks
  • 1 Hour of Interactive darts (1 lane)
  • Welcome drink per person
  • Pizza Buffet (1/2 pizza per person) Festive menu
  • Round of shots

AVAILABLE FOR 1 - 8 PEOPLE

GET THE PARTY STARTED
MEET & JINGLE
£ 12
/PER PERSON
The perfect way to start your Christmas party
  • 1 Hour of Shuffleboard (1 lane)
  • Welcome drink per person
LEVEL UP YOUR PARTY
yule be buzzin'
£ 20
/PER PERSON
Already booked for food? Level up with drinks and games
  • 1 Hour of Shuffleboard (1 lane)
  • Welcome drink per person
  • 1/2 Cocktail pitcher per person
  • Round of shots
includes food
santa's big night out
£ 28
/PER PERSON
All in party package including games, food and drinks
  • 1 Hour of Shuffleboard (1 lane)
  • Welcome drink per person
  • Pizza Buffet (1/2 pizza per person) Festive menu
  • Round of shots

BIGGER GROUPS AND PRIVATE HIRE

plan an epic night
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Let our team help you throw an unforgettable night of festive food, drinks and full-on fun. Whether it’s your work crew, family chaos or mates ready to let loose, we’ve got the space to make your end-of-year celebrations legendary. What we have available:
  • 2 Interactive dart lanes
  • Shuffleboard
  • 2 Pool tables
  • Food and drink packages
  • Live sport
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EXTEND YOUR NIGHT

FRONT ROOM

IDEAL FOR - Co-working, meetings, Uni group meet ups, socialising, private dining. 
CAPACITY: 16 seated
MEZZANINE

IDEAL FOR: Dining. 
CAPACITY: 12 - 16 seated
RESTAURANT
IDEAL FOR: Relaxed food and drink. 
CAPACITY: We have multiple tables that can join to host larger groups.
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