Rough Trade Nottingham is much more than a conventional record store: housed in a three-storey Victorian building in Hockley, it combines a music shop with a dedicated space for concerts and cultural events. The record store occupies the ground floor, while the bar and live room are located on the first floor. The venue has a capacity of approximately 180 guests, creating an intimate setting for live performances, album launches and artist appearances.
Inside, the venue retains the distinctive character of an independent record shop, with a broad selection of vinyl, music releases, books and merchandise. The live room features a stage and professional equipment, while its compact scale brings audiences unusually close to the performers. A bar alongside the event space completes the experience, allowing record shopping, socialising and live music to come together under one roof.
Address: 5 Broad St, Hockley, NG1 3AJ, Nottingham, United Kingdom. The entrance is directly on Broad Street in the pedestrian-friendly Hockley area. Lace Market tram stop on Fletcher Gate is the closest tram option and is followed by a short walk to the venue, while Lace Market Car Park is one of the convenient nearby choices for drivers. For broader information about getting around Nottingham and connections across the city, see the transport guide further down the page.