Looking for your new favourite bar in Nottingham? If you fancy stepping into an entirely new setting you would otherwise find all the way across the world, then Coco Tang cocktail bar may be your new go-to spot. A narrow, neon-lit Hong Kong street-style alleyway leads you down a flight of stairs into an Asian club ambiance and cocktail lounge, serving an array of imaginative, high-quality cocktails that you just canât get enough of.
Coco Tang was one of the first speakeasies to open in the UK in the modern era, initially only marked by a hanging red lantern outside. Since serving their first drinks in November 2008, Coco Tang has been constantly working on and updating their cocktail menu and recipes to create some of the most unique drinks, raising over ÂŁ370,000 for the Christina Noble Children Foundation. You can enjoy a rotating seasonal menu of signature cocktails that still manages to feel timeless to Coco Tang and that perfectly captures the time of year; each one is so carefully handcrafted in its own way. Asian ingredients and flavours frequently influence the drink list, such as Akashi Sake, pandan, and lychee. Some of their notable drinks include the âRegina Georgeâ and âFight Clubâ, which come with their own edible decorations (burn book and Fight Club soap), making these drinks particularly fun and enjoyable for fans.
During my most recent visit, I sat with the âApple Bottom Jeansâ and âPacaya Punchâ, where the flavours of pear, apple, ginger beer, Bacardi Caribbean spiced liqueur, and green banana juice put me in the perfect, cozy, autumnal mood. Service has always been fast and friendly, and they have previously recommended drinks according to my preferences that I definitely wasnât disappointed with.
The drinks are not the only fun there is to this bar, though. As youâre surrounded by the sui generis setting (onyx tables, cinema seats from London Savoy), you may suddenly find yourself immersed in the disco with live saxophone at a small dancing area. From then on, you can choose whether you want to get down with your friends to some disco classics or stay sat somewhere with an entirely different drinks menu from 10pm, all reasonably pricedâ especially with the student discount and various offers!
Given my very enjoyable visits, Coco Tang undoubtedly makes my list of best spots to show friends, to spend a more relaxed night, and try something new! I would highly recommend this place for students who enjoy a flavourful cocktail in an original venue. Coco Tang is a truly inspiring cocktail bar, and is the perfect way to elevate your average night out and drinks in Nottingham.