NOTTINGHAM’s hospitality scene is expanding with conditional planning approval granted for The Island Quarter’s rooftop terrace, bringing panoramic views to the city’s bar scene.
The 85-cover venue at 1 The Island Quarter is located above popular dining spots Binks Yard and Cleaver and Wake. Nottingham City Council has this week given Conygar, the developer behind the 36-acre site, the go ahead to expand this offering utilising the rooftop space to provide relaxed daytime lounging and refined evening celebrations.
The bar will be operated by Rhubarb Hospitality, which is also responsible for the other venues in the building.
Chris Ware, managing director at Conygar, said:
“This approval marks an exciting new chapter for 1 The Island Quarter and emphasises our continued commitment to evolving The Island Quarter into a space to live, work and play. This will be the highest rooftop venue in the city and will offer panoramic views across the skyline from day to night.
“Practically, there isn’t a significant amount of construction work to be done so we’re planning to open for the summer season once a stylish fit out has been completed – ready to welcome guests to sip drinks in the sunshine.”
Atmospheric festoon lighting, a sleek pergola and a combination of lounge and stool seating will provide the backdrop for guests, with an operating license of 10am until 10pm. As part of the fit-out, acoustic screening will be installed to ensure noise reduction to neighbouring buildings.
For more information about the plans for The Island Quarter, visit theislandquarter.com.
Image credit Bark Design Studios
Posted on 12 May 2026
