Journal

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Why The Approach is Nottingham's official fantasy football homeNottingham has long treated football as more than a contest between teams on a pitch. It is a conversation, a community and a weekly source of suspense. The…
Our new breakfast menu for early sports kick-offs: photo and verdictEarly sports viewing deserves more than a rushed coffee at the bar. The new breakfast menu at The Approach gives Nottingham spectators something substantial to…
A Spooky Bonfire Weekend At The Approach NottinghamHalloween and Bonfire Night create a memorable double bill in Nottingham: costumes, live entertainment, seasonal food, roaring fireworks and the lively…
The corner that has watched a thousand nights unfoldAt The Approach, some visitors arrive for a particular match, while others become part of the place. Among them is Maggie Reed, our longest-serving regular,…
When the power goes out on match dayA football scramble can be decided in seconds, but a venue’s response to a blackout is settled long before kick-off. At The Approach Nottingham, operated by…
The Approach’s no-mobile rule for quicker bar serviceNottingham’s city-centre bars come alive for live music, weekend entertainment and major sporting broadcasts, from football and rugby to cricket, motorsport…
Meet the brewery: a collaboration ale exclusive to the ApproachThe Approach is a city-centre live music and sports bar where Nottingham supporters can watch major fixtures across multiple HD screens, meet friends before a…
The best value Sunday dinner in Nottingham: a frugal fan’s reviewFor an Australian used to Sunday roast at a suburban pub in Melbourne or Sydney, the benchmark is simple: a hot meal at a sensible price, with enough time left…
How to host a private viewing party at The ApproachA boxing bout creates a ready-made reason to gather, argue over scores and turn the screen into a shared event. The Approach is a central Nottingham live music…
The Approach's guide to Nottingham's live music sceneThe Approach's guide to the local music scene beyond our stage door starts with a simple truth: Nottingham's best live nights rarely belong to a single venue.…