Nottingham Food and Drink Trail

A guided 3-hour tour of Nottingham's food scene starting at Victoria Market and stopping at six venues including local breweries, artisan bakeries, and established food businesses. You'll taste substantial portions at each stop, learning about producers and the city's food heritage from a knowledgeable guide. The route covers the city centre, mixing historic independent shops with newer food businesses. Best taken on Saturday mornings when the market is busiest and all venues are fully operational. Best for foodies wanting comprehensive local taste experience. This is a easy activity lasting 3 hours. Group size: max 15. You meet at Victoria Market main entrance. Key highlights: Six food and drink venues across the city centre, Substantial portions at each stop, Local brewery visit with beer tasting.

Price: £35

Duration: 3 hours

Difficulty: easy

Group size: max 15

Best for: foodies wanting comprehensive local taste experience

Best time: Saturday mornings year-round; busier during summer when market activity increases

Meeting point: Victoria Market main entrance

Languages: English

Here is how the experience unfolds:

9:00am Meet guide at Victoria Market entrance - Receive briefing on the route and the six venues you'll visit throughout the morning.

9:15am First stop: local bakery - Sample fresh bread and pastries while learning about traditional baking methods used in Nottingham.

9:45am Second and third stops: market traders - Taste products from independent food vendors operating within Victoria Market.

10:45am Fourth stop: artisan food business - Visit a specialist food producer (cheese, charcuterie, or similar) with samples.

11:15am Fifth and sixth stops: brewery and final venue - Taste local craft beer and visit one more food business for final samples.

12:00pm Tour concludes - Guide points out other food businesses in the city centre for independent exploration.

The whole experience takes 3 hours. Difficulty: easy. You meet at Victoria Market main entrance.

• Six food and drink venues across the city centre
• Substantial portions at each stop
• Local brewery visit with beer tasting
• Direct access to Victoria Market traders
• Saturday morning when the market is busiest
• Accessibility: Mostly flat walking on paved surfaces; Victoria Market has wheelchair access; guide can accommodate slower pace

What is included: Guided tour with experienced food guide, Six tastings/samples at different venues, Information about local producers and food history.

Not included: Alcoholic drinks beyond brewery sample, Meals at restaurants, Transport between venues, Entrance fees to museums or attractions. You will need to arrange these yourself.

What to bring: Cash for additional purchases at market stalls, Comfortable walking shoes, Water bottle, Appetite for six tastings. Having these with you makes the experience smoother.

Best time to go: Saturday mornings year-round; busier during summer when market activity increases.

Tip: Includes substantial food portions

Tip: Saturday mornings only

Accessibility: Mostly flat walking on paved surfaces; Victoria Market has wheelchair access; guide can accommodate slower pace.

Operator: Taste Nottingham

After this activity, these are within easy reach:

• Nottingham Castle (12 min walk)
• The Caves of Nottingham (10 min walk)
• Galleries of Justice Museum (6 min walk)

This activity is run by Taste Nottingham.

Cancellation policy: Free cancellation 48 hours before; non-refundable within 48 hours.

Accessibility: Mostly flat walking on paved surfaces; Victoria Market has wheelchair access; guide can accommodate slower pace.

Best time to go: Saturday mornings year-round; busier during summer when market activity increases.

Do I need to book in advance for the Nottingham Food and Drink Trail?

Booking in advance is recommended, especially on Saturdays when the tour fills up. Walk-ups may be possible if space is available. Contact Taste Nottingham to check availability for your preferred Saturday.

What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

Inform the operator when booking about any dietary requirements. Most venues can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, or allergy-free options with advance notice, though the variety of choices may be reduced compared to the standard tour.

Can I do this tour on days other than Saturday?

This tour runs Saturday mornings only because Victoria Market is most active then and all six venues are fully operational. The operator does not offer weekday versions at this time.