Sprawling across three floors of one of the fashionable Lace Market district’s listed buildings is Opium. Located on Warser Gate just up the road from the Lace Market tram stop and in close proximity to the Capital FM Arena and the main hub of Nottingham’s night life, it is the ideal destination for a bite to eat before an evening out or a relaxing catch up with friends.

This stylish venue combines drinking, dining and dancing under one roof to provide the ultimate social experience. The ground floor bar is furnished with original antique Chinese screens, artefacts and opium beds which all combine to create an opulent and intimate space, reminiscent of the Shanghai Parlours of the early 1900’s. As well as serving a wide variety of delicious cocktails made by the professionally trained bar staff, beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, an extensive Dim Sum and Oriental tapas menu is available if you get a bit peckish. Featuring dishes such as crispy duck spring rolls and Gyozas, there has never been a better accompaniment to conversation and drinks.

The first floor restaurant and lounge is up a sweeping staircase with show-stopping glass walls and ceilings surrounding it. Simply but carefully furnished with chandeliers and Chinese lanterns to create a relaxed, Colonial-style dining area, it is a sophisticated space perfect for everything from an intimate meal for two right up to large parties and celebrations. Serving beautifully prepared and presented traditional and fusion Cantonese food featuring everything from crispy chilli shredded beef to prawns and pineapple, there is sure to be something on the menu to suit even the fussiest eater. The set menus are very good value for money and perfect for larger parties.

On the second floor you will discover the Forbidden Lounge; an indulgent space shrouded in an ambience of calm and relaxation. This is the perfect place to relax and unwind with a drink and gentle conversation with friends.

Opium Chinese restaurant is a multi-functional venue that offers a whole host of drinking and dining experiences all of which have a common theme of indulgence and luxury. Whatever your occasion, there is a dish and a room in the luxurious bar, restaurant and lounge to suit your requirements.