Food and drink: Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Food and drink at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham for Hannah Fry: bars, interval drinks, bringing your own, drinks at your seat and dress code. 30 Sept 2027.
Food and drink at Royal Concert Hall
The Royal Concert Hall has several foyer bars and confectionery kiosks. The bars open an hour before the show and close after the interval. The bars and kiosks sell snacks.
| Question | What the venue says |
|---|---|
| Interval drinks | Yes. You can pre-order interval drinks when you arrive, so you skip the queue later. |
| Bringing your own food and drink | Not published by the venue |
| Drinks in the auditorium | Drinks bought on site can go in, in plastic cups, and hot drinks need a lid. |
| Paying | The bars are card only. The kiosks take cash, but contactless is encouraged. |
Source: Royal Concert Hall website.
Before the show
- Doors: 18:30, with the show at 19:30. Bars are busiest in the half hour before the start.
- Dress code: none published, so wear what is comfortable.
- Box office: phone Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 20:00; counter Wednesday to Saturday 11:00 to 13:00 and from an hour before a performance, phone 0115 989 5555.
- Cloakroom: Yes, £2 per item. Bags over 40 × 25 × 25cm are not allowed.
- Arriving late: Admitted only at a suitable break, and some shows do not admit latecomers.
- Photos and recording: No photos or filming in the auditorium during a show unless the performer allows it.
Eating nearby
For a meal before the show, our Nottingham guide lists places to eat near Royal Concert Hall:
- Hockley: An area of independent restaurants, bars and cafés just north of the Lace Market.
- Theatre Square and Upper Parliament Street: Restaurants and chains directly around the venue, convenient for a pre-show meal.
- Lace Market restaurants: A cluster of restaurants in the historic quarter, a short walk from the hall.
- Victoria Centre food hall: A shopping centre with food outlets directly behind the venue.
Royal Concert Hall questions
Can I bring food and drink into Royal Concert Hall?
Royal Concert Hall does not publish a rule on bringing your own food and drink. Assume not, and ask the box office if you have a medical or dietary need.
Is there a bar at Royal Concert Hall?
The Royal Concert Hall has several foyer bars and confectionery kiosks. The bars open an hour before the show and close after the interval.
Can I take drinks to my seat at Royal Concert Hall?
Drinks bought on site can go in, in plastic cups, and hot drinks need a lid.
Is there a dress code at Royal Concert Hall?
No. Royal Concert Hall does not publish a dress code, so wear what is comfortable. Theatres can be warm once full, and queues outside can be cold in October.
Also see
- Parking at Royal Concert Hall
- Accessibility at Royal Concert Hall
- Getting to Royal Concert Hall
- Seating at Royal Concert Hall
- Hannah Fry in Nottingham: dates and tickets
- How to buy tickets
- Full FAQ
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