The Playwright

The Playwright Neighbourhood hangout serving freshly made artisan pizzas, comfort food and seriously tasty beers Pizza, live sport and interactive darts – all under one roof.
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Poised on the corner of the city overlooking the beautiful Arkwright University Building and Gardens, The Playwright is at the bustling heart of Nottingham. We are your neighbourhood hangout, serving freshly made artisan pizzas from our gorgeous wood-fired oven, 'Juliet', alongside seriously tasty beers and a delicious selection of cocktails. Whether you’re after gluten-free or vegan options, we’ve got you covered, and dogs are always welcome in our bar area. Enjoy live sport, interactive darts or Student Nights, or simply settle in for a relaxed evening with friends.

Have you tried our cask ales? 🍻Try something different, both new and classic, to celebrate 17-27th September Anchorman...
16/09/2026

Have you tried our cask ales? 🍻

Try something different, both new and classic, to celebrate 17-27th September

Anchorman IPA 4.1% : our permanent fresh cask IPA
*Just £4 during Happy Hour (Sun-Thurs)

Double Star 3.4% : Bedford Bitter celebrating the history of Wells & co and Brewpoint. Biscuity, herbal, hints of caramel

Rosie's Rhubarb Cloudy Cider: a traditional cask cider bursting with fruity flavour and a tart finish

Real ales all served in a proper tankard style glass

Family-Style Sharing Roasts 🤤Big and comforting sharing roasts available every Sunday! All made in house and perfect for...
12/09/2026

Family-Style Sharing Roasts 🤤

Big and comforting sharing roasts available every Sunday! All made in house and perfect for the shift into autumn 🍂

Enjoy alongside £4 Happy Hour pints 🍻

20% off for students!
Feel at home whilst away from home 🤗

Lots of sides, veggies + unlimited gravy & roasties!

Big 'sharing' crumble for puds too 😏

🎄 Christmas bookings are open…Fancy a pizza with all the trimmings? Well, you've found the right pub. 🍕Our festive set m...
10/09/2026

🎄 Christmas bookings are open…

Fancy a pizza with all the trimmings? Well, you've found the right pub. 🍕

Our festive set menu is back, with two courses for just £22.50.

Book your table online now 🔗

Games, drinks, quality food and good times 🃏🎲🍻Fancy a bit more of a chill one with the gang? As well as our pool, shuffl...
29/08/2026

Games, drinks, quality food and good times
🃏🎲🍻

Fancy a bit more of a chill one with the gang?

As well as our pool, shuffleboard and interactive darts we also have board games, cards and more! Gather your mates and enjoy some cheap happy hour drinks, delicious food and nights to remember 🎲🍻🍕✨

Perfect for those cosy pub days as the autumn rolls in 🍂

20% student discount all day every day ‼️
- available on interactive darts too! 🎯

National Burger Day 🍔🍻Thursday 27th August 2026 celebrate national burger day with a Hero Tray here at The Playwright 🎭 ...
26/08/2026

National Burger Day 🍔🍻

Thursday 27th August 2026 celebrate national burger day with a Hero Tray here at The Playwright 🎭 🍔 🍻

Choose from our delicious range, including:
- Classic Cheeseburger
- Pitstop Burger (Steak Patty & Brisket)
- Classic Fried Chicken Burger
- Birds & The Bees Burger (Fried Chicken + Hot Honey)
- Halloumi Burger
- BBQ Pulled Brisket / Pork Bun
All served with a choice of 2 sides!

Grab some kids burgers too for the little ones! Kids eat FREE during the holidays! Up to 2 free kids meals with every adult main purchase!

🍔🍻

Happy Nottingham Day! We're proud to be a part of Nottingham's great history! Catch all the Forest games here at The Pla...
25/08/2026

Happy Nottingham Day!

We're proud to be a part of Nottingham's great history! Catch all the Forest games here at The Playwright, the birthday of NFFC! ⚽🍻



Anchorman IPA 4.1% 🍻Real ale, in a real tankard!Have you tried our cask ales yet? Why not give our classic Anchorman fre...
21/08/2026

Anchorman IPA 4.1% 🍻

Real ale, in a real tankard!

Have you tried our cask ales yet? Why not give our classic Anchorman fresh IPA a go

A modern, fresh and fruity cask beer brewed using a blend of contemporary English ingredients with American late-hopping. This blockbusting beer begins with a gentle malt sweetness, leading to a lingering, bitter finish.

You can't find this delicious Brewpoint pint anywhere else in Notts!

Included in our £4 Happy Hour pints!

Semi-private space available for bookings! For student socials, society meet ups or informal meetings, our semi private ...
20/08/2026

Semi-private space available for bookings!

For student socials, society meet ups or informal meetings, our semi private areas give you space to settle in without shutting yourselves away. Perfect for planning sessions, live sports, post lecture drinks or regular meet nights.

Whatever your event, make the most of it when you book with us! Available to book for free!

Lots of deals throughout the week to suit your event! Including student discounts, 2-4-1 pizza Mondays, Happy Hour + much more!
Why not try out our interactive darts and other games too? Ask us about drink packages and bookings!

Our cosy snug area at the front of the pub seats around 25 with a max booking capacity of 30 people

Why not pop in and have a look at the space for yourself!

For enquiries visit our website 🔗, dm, email us or ask at the bar!

☀️ School holidays are in full swing, and so is Kids Eat Free!Enjoy up to two free kids' meals with every adult main mea...
12/08/2026

☀️ School holidays are in full swing, and so is Kids Eat Free!

Enjoy up to two free kids' meals with every adult main meal purchased from our main menu, Monday to Friday throughout the school holidays.

Bring the family along for a pub garden pizza 🍕 or a midweek dinner when you don't fancy cooking.

Book your table online now.

Address

38 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG14FQ

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 10am - 12am
Saturday 10am - 12am
Sunday 10am - 10pm

Telephone

+441159473239

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