Jenkins Bar — Restaurant in Nottingham

The perfect Sunday afternoon treat. Throughout 2020 I've been impressed with Crimson Tree's attitude to innovation and adaptability. I've had great takeaways in the park, brunch outside with my parents and plenty of coffee and cake. When my friends and I saw that they were teaming up with Jenkins Bar to offer weekend afternoon tea, we knew it would be good and booked straight away. I'd never been into Jenkins before and what a wonderful surprise, the decor is lush, decadent but at the same time cosy and welcoming. We were greeted by two lovely members of staff who gave us a tour, including the sun trap garden. We were led to our large table in the window upstairs which was peaceful, with comfy sofas that swallowed us up, perfect for a good Sunday afternoon catch up session. Unlike other afternoon teas I've been to, the staff at Jenkins allowed us to take our tea at our own pace, starting with our glass of fizz and a cuppa and relaxing before the food. We were never rushed and felt so comfortable the time whizzed by, the service was exactly right, warm, welcoming and attentive but not overly so. What about the food? I hear you cry. Again, the food was even better than expected. The pictures below show a one person portion so go hungry or take a Tupperware with you! I LOVED their Midlands spin on the traditional. Mini Cobs and a slice of the classic Crimson Tree sausage roll were a great alternative to plain old finger sandwiches. Next up portions of some more Crimson Tree Classics, we ordered tea as we moved on to the sweet stuff and it was excellent with lovely plastic free tea bags. I took my brownie home with me, as I was pretty full, but being the perfect kind of fudgey brownie I think it might even have been better with my morning cuppa the next day. The scones were fluffy and light, I ate one there and took the other home. We had one veggie in our party (we let them know when we booked) and her sausage roll was swapped for a little veggie pastry.

When we departed with cheery goodbyes from the team, pleasantly full of food, very happy, handbags full of cake we vowed to make a habit of afternoon tea. Honestly I can't think of anywhere as nice to go in the neighbourhood so I think we'll be back very soon! Thanks guys, keep up...

Jenkins hosted my 50th birthday party in January. Aaron and Carolyn couldn’t have been more enthusiastic and helpful from the beginning. As I was looking for an accessible space due to a friend in a wheelchair, they were open to us booking out both the upstairs room and the downstairs for the evening, which was fantastic. Downstairs has step-free access from the rear courtyard and there is an accessible toilet, which was just what we needed.

During conversations and communication with Aaron & Carolyn, they were completely flexible and open to my ideas and made helpful suggestions about music and catering options. They even suggested that they could create a special Jenkins birthday cocktail for me for the evening. I visited before the event and met Luke and Ellis, two of the amazing Jenkins team. Luke walked us round the space and talked us through everything, answering any questions we had. Ellis, the Cocktail Maestro, sat down with us, listened to the drinks and flavours I liked, and then came up my very own, unique cocktail.

The event itself was fantastic. So many friends commented on what a great venue Jenkins was; so warm and welcoming. It was great being able to have a more chilled space downstairs and a dancefloor upstairs. The birthday cocktail was a big hit and went down really well. Everyone had such a great time and we definitely could have partied into the night, even though we benefitted from a late bar until midnight. I would absolutely recommend Jenkins for a private event. Hosting my birthday party there really made it special and I’d love to repeat it every year! Thank you to all the...

I recently celebrated my 30th birthday at Jenkins Bar, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! Carolyn and the team were so accommodating, making the entire process seamless and stress-free. The venue itself has a fantastic atmosphere - intimate, stylish, and perfect for a celebration. With the number of guests I had invited, I opted for exclusive hire (upstairs and downstairs), which worked brilliantly for a mix of family and friends.

So many of my guests commented on how great the space was, with many saying they hadn’t known about the bar before but would definitely be returning! One of the highlights was working with Luke, the mixologist, to create a personalised cocktail for the night - it was such a fun and unique touch.

The bar staff were fantastic, keeping up with a busy night while staying friendly and efficient. Carolyn’s clear communication throughout the planning process also made everything so easy, and on the night, everything ran smoothly. We had no problem meeting the minimum spend - safe to say, everyone had a great time!

Another big plus is the bar’s location - just outside the city centre, making it easily accessible without the usual city crowds. I also really appreciated the flexibility of being able to bring our own food and drop off decorations earlier in the day, which made setting up stress-free.

If you’re looking to support a small, independent business with a unique venue for a private event, I highly recommend Jenkins Bar. A huge thank you to the entire team for making my...