Pepper Rocks

Our Take

Funkiest rooftop bar in Nottingham combining cocktails, crêpes, and an Icelandic-style hot dog stand for when afternoon drinking requires sustenance. The exposed brick, wood floors, and plant-filled terrace create Instagram-worthy surroundings, but the £5.50 house cocktails until 10pm daily prove this isn't just about looks. The lively atmosphere attracts a crowd that's here for good times rather than good behaviour—perfect for when your afternoon session needs energy. Sweet cocktails that actually taste sweet (revolutionary, apparently), and happy hour running late enough that your 2pm start becomes economically brilliant. Gets busy quickly, so embrace standing room or arrive early. This is afternoon drinking with personality.