Nottingham, 10 September 2025 – Motorpoint Arena Nottingham has unveiled “Grab & Glide”, the first Amazon Just Walk Out Bar in both Nottingham and the East Midlands. Installed on the venue’s main concourse, the new bar sets a groundbreaking standard for convenience and speed in live entertainment venues. Powered by Amazon’s cutting-edge Just Walk Out technology, Grab & Glide allows customers
to simply enter the bar, pick up their items, and walk out. Payment is processed automatically, delivering a transaction time as little as seven seconds, eliminating queues and ensuring fans spend more time enjoying events.
Key Benefits to Customers:
• Lightning Speed: Transactions in as little as seven seconds
• No Queues: Skip the checkout process entirely
• Seamless Payment: Charged automatically as you leave
• More Event Time: Less waiting, more enjoying
“We’re thrilled to be the first venue in Nottingham and the East Midlands to bring this gamechanging technology to our guests,” said Nick Walters, Head of Food and Beverage at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham. “Grab & Glide represents our commitment and ongoing investment into enhancing our customer experience. With no tills, no queues, and no waiting, our guests can now grab their refreshments and get back to the action faster than ever before.” This launch positions Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena as a technology leader among UK entertainment venues, showcasing its dedication to delivering world-class experiences for the 800,000+ visitors who attend concerts, sporting events, and shows each year.
Grab & Glide launched for Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s Long Way Chat event at the end of August and is now open to all guests during events. Upcoming highlights this September include Tom Grennan, Lewis Capaldi, Deacon Blue, and Nottingham Panthers ice hockey matches.
For more information on how the technology works, visit our FAQs or watch our Instagram reel.
Posted on 11 September 2025
