THE CLOAKROOM MANAGER MADE ME CRY. I went to a Rebel Rebel night (22/10 - 23/10) and had to deal with the rudest cloakroom employee (the manager) I've ever seen in my life. I had a ticket to get my jacket. The cloakroom manager said it wasn't enough, she needed my initials. I told her that no one asked for it when I gave my jacket. She insisted they did because they were trained for it. I insisted they didn't (two or three times more) and she always said, "but they did". The truth is, no one did when I went to the club (my friends were beside me and they saw that, plus, I was fully sober). I also told her I could show a 2015 picture wearing that jacket she said she didn't care. As if that wasn't enough I was called "rude" by her even though I was not, not even for a second. I was just stressed and upset by the situation and the way she was handling it. Not being believed and having to deal with someone who treated me like piece of s*it was awful. I cried the whole way back home and I was lucky enough my friend managed to deal with the situation while I was about to cry and couldn't handle myself. RUINED MY EVENING. I'm extremely disappointed. This happened in the rebel rebel night (a bit before 3am). Don't recommend going there at all, unless you don't mind crying on your way back home. read more

Nice rock and metal club, it attracts bands what are much bigger than a venue of this size and quality normally would - it has a solid history. Pick the night you go carefully though, like the Electric Ballroom in London, just because it's a rock place doesn't mean every night is rock music. Have been to RC and had to stand through track after track of shitty pop and techno many times read more

I love this place. If you are after a posh night out with fine wines and a good chit chat then dont come here. it is flat out, all out, cool as! A great mixture of old and new bands and cheap lager! Game on. read more

This is probably Nottinghams most famous venue for rock concerts. Originally alot more heavier bands played here but recently it isn't so, which is a shame. Ticket prices are always reasonable and the bands that play there range from mediocre to simple amazing and you must see them! Really is a great place to spend an evening rocking out to your fav band. read more

The main music venue in Nottingham has a great stage and live sound setup. With the space encompassing a balcony level, some side seating and large open floor area - it has capacity for over 2,000 people. Sound quality was good on the night I was there, the bar well staffed and service quick. The beer didn't taste too watered-down either! There are several toilets both in venue and out. The presence of a cheap cloak-room and 2 ATM's in the foyer is a nice touch. read more

This is the place in Nottingham for live music gigs, hence the five stars, they're not for ambiance or decor, so if that's what you're looking for - move on now. They do student nights (Thursdays), DJ nights and dance nights, etc, but there are better places in Nottingham if that's your thing. Whenever I'm home I check to see what's on, they still attract some of the most exciting bands around. The only problem is that at my age I stand out like a sore thumb, and the crowd usually gets a bit lively. My mosh pit, crowd surfing days are long over, so I'm normally lurking around at the back nowadays. Still luckily the sound system is pretty good here, so it doesn't matter if you're not standing on the speakers (which is actively discouraged by the burly bouncers btw). read more

This is a Nottingham institution. People know what they are going to get and keep coming back for more. read more

Rock City is one of Nottingham's biggest venues and regularly attracts some big names, for good reason. It's well setup to accommodate a lot of people, it's dark, a bit dingy and grimy, but this makes it the ideal place to rock out! Being in the middle of a student town it also caters to the lighter side of rock and has some cheesy student nights where everyone gets hammered and wakes up next to someone whose name they can't recall, but I guess that's the nature of the beast. With 3 different rooms generally at different levels of hardcore there's something for all types of rocker, the clue is in the name though, if you aren't a rock fan this probably isn't the place for you. Nor is it if you're not prepared to get involved, it isn't glamorous but it's a ton of fun, a messy night and the bruises in the morning will remind you where you were last night! read more

Came to the "Rock City in the 90s" night in the Black Cherry Lounge (downstairs) for the 3rd time. This was formerly "The Rig" and was quite atmospheric with the "industrial" decor, before it just became "in need of repair"; they've now refurbed, but I'd still say it needs repair, the old girders are still visible and the toilets, if freshly tiled, are broken and the floor awash. The music, advertised as a 90s night, has gone from mostly 90s the 1st time I came, though about 80% last time I went, to maybe 50% 90s and the rest later this time. In the actual 90s this place would have had 5 stars (I came here often): now I tried to give it 4 for old times' sake (I really did), I tried to give it 3 but they just couldn't rise to the occasion so 2 it is. read more

Rock City is Nottingham's biggest rock club and also one of the biggest music venues in the city with a capacity in the main room of around 2000 people. There are three rooms at Rock City. The main hall upstairs hosts bands and artists from across the music spectrum and gigs are on every night of the week. The sound is really great at Rock City and I can't say I have ever been to many bad sounding gigs here. For more popular acts it can get very busy here and the bars aren't that great. They have a reasonable selection of drinks, but they always seem to be understaffed and it certainly isn't the cheapest place to have a drink. On the upside, there is a balcony overlooking the main stage, so you can get a good view from up here if the main floor is full. Downstairs there is a smaller room, which is used for the clubnights and there is also the basement which puts on gigs by smaller and less well known bands. The venue operates a number of club nights catering to different demographics throughout the week, as well as monthly theme nights for particular niches, punk nights or really heavy metal for example. Saturday is the biggest club night, with the top floor paying a good mixture of classic and new alternative and rock tunes from the modern age. Downstiars they play older rock classics and in the basement they play stuff from the heavier end of the spectrum. From time to time they do all nighters here, which are a great laugh if you go together with a few friends. read more

Often heralded as "The UK's best live venue" and Rock City certainly lives up to that. Entry is a bit ridiculous on Thursdays and Saturdays, and often filled to the rafters with students, but still a really great place with an energy and atmosphere and HISTORY that so many venues are lacking. read more

This was a fun place back in the day?!! It was the only place I knew that you walk out at the end of the night filthy finger nails, random dirt marks on your cloths and see everyone from your childhood!! (Teen years) I'm not sure if it's changed but what I experienced gave it its character. read more

Legendary venue in the centre of Nottingham where pretty much everyone has played. It's a decent size all standing room, similar size to the Apollo in Manchester, maybe a bit smaller. It's a right dive, sticky floors and cheap crappy drinks, but the sound system hits the spot and you're as close to the band as you want to get. I was there for We Are Scientists on Saturday night and they played a fairly decent set of which I knew one song but had a great time none the less. read more

I came here last Thursday, it was £1 to get in before 11pm which was definitely worth it. There are 3 different rooms, but I stayed in the biggest where they played rock, pop and a bit of drum n base, but I probably didn't stay long enough to hear more types of music. It's a good idea to drink before in the nearby horn in hand pub before you come. read more

This is a legendy rock place (See name) have seen many bands here from when I lived down there and also met some bands. Used to be a great place for different types of nights all the time and always busy ones. Didn't notice it being super expensive and it is defintely worth a visit if in Nottingham. A range of bands come here. read more

Can't understand why this is so fondly thought of by so many. I can probably think of 2 club nights that I went here as a Nottingham resident when I had a good time. The gigs that I attended were quite good, but nowt special. I went there last night to revisit my student days and it has gone even further down in my estimations. Never again. read more

On 29/10/2017 I went to 'Get Lucky' event with my partner and my friends, we all usually go Rock City than anywhere else. In the early morning on 30/10/2017, I waited near the top of stairs inside the venue waiting for my partner. A bouncer grabbed me from behind and dragged me down the stairs towards the exit. I tried asking him what is wrong and why is he doing this? I got no reply. Before using such action, I am sure it is reasonable to use a verbal approach. After being forced out the venue for no reason, I had my partners ticket for the cloakroom with all her belongings. I queued back up and spoke to the women in reception and explained the problem. The woman said I need to pay entry again £6 to get to the cloakroom. I had no other option but to pay it again. Once I paid I headed to the cloakroom, the same bouncer from behind being twisted my hand and bent it towards my forearm. I was on the phone to my partner letting her know where I was at the time. I did not act aggressively. As I put my phone in my pocket he grabbed my neck with two hands and strangled me. The bouncers outside could see the marks around my neck. The same bouncer was laughing. Enough is enough, I took photos and called the police all bouncers said you're drunk the police won't come. Well actually I was not drunk and you won't be getting away with it. I am not just going to walk off. Lucky enough the 'assault' happened near the ATM machine inside the venue so I know CCTV footage is available. This is now being investigated by the police, I have requested for an internal investigation after emailing and calling the manager. He had no interest to help. The manager was rude. Rock City overall is a good venue the management and bouncers are a problem. read more

Great place for live music. It has three different rooms. You can get close to the bands. It can get very packed. Occasionally they have all nighters that are great and are usually on 8pm - 6am. The queue is normally long so you can be queuing for a while. They have different club nights on each day of the week. They have an under 18s night. read more

Without a doubt the best nightclub and live music venue in Nottingham, hosting legendary gigs over the years from Morrissey to Oasis. Mosh in the front of the club's main room , or get a bit of air and a sit down at the back, and sample the Rock City's famously grotty sticky floor. Various nights are on offer through the week, including Love Shack on Fridays covering the 60, 70, 80s and 90s, with different eras played in each of the club's three rooms. read more

Rock City is in the heart of nottingham, close to the city centre campus of nottingham university. Rock City has two venues, the main room which is upstairs, and the rescuse rooms, which is located downstairs. I have never been to the resuce rooms, but have heard it is a great venue. Rock City had alot of up and coming bands in the UK, and the ticket prices are very reasonable, and worth the money for the great atmosphere you experience. As Rock City is a small venue you can get up close to the band from nearly wherever you are, great venue. read more

Brilliant venue which has real character. The three rooms cater for different tastes and there are a range of different club nights to suit all. Bit grimy, but who'd trust an indie/rock venue that wasn't? Its also a good live music venue - being just the right size for getting up close to the band - whilst big enough to mosh with ease and attract big names. There's also different levels so you can either join the crowd, or watch from above depending on what you feel like. The drinks are not so good - overpriced and little choice. Best to do the traditional student visit to the nearby Speakeasy first for special prices drinks first. Bouncers on the door can also be really rude - don't let drunken friends get lairy or you won't be getting in! read more

Whether you're 18 or 48, this place rocks!! I went to see the Goo Goo Dolls - my first concert for some years!! It was a great venue with a great atmosphere. People were friendly - everyone just out for a good night. The place is not too big - you can actually see the artists - which for an ageing, sight going peep like me is only a good thing! It was nice and loud, but not sooooo loud that I had a headache for 3 days after! Food and drink reasonably priced for the occasion and a great time was had by all, and in our group the ages ranged from 15 to 40! I will definitely be going back when another band I like is on - the range of bands performing there is amazing too!! Rock on!! read more

Rock City has the best atmosphere of any of Nottingham's major music venues and I've seen many bands here over the years. No matter how many times they clean or re-surface the floor, you're pretty much guaranteed to experience that famous Rock City feet-sticking-to-the-floor sensation sooner or later. The main hall is medium-sized and perfectly formed. If you want to see your heroes up-close and be part of an informed, appreciative (and frequently exuberant) crowd, then this is the place to be. Ticket and bar prices are reasonable for the type of venue and the staff are ok. Rock City has a well-earned nationwide reputation and a proud history. I haven't attended any of the club nights recently (these take place in the main hall, the smaller area downstairs and/or the adjoining 'The Rig'), due to advancing years (!), but I have fond memories of many a crazy and enjoyable night out. read more

One of the premier nightclubs in Nottingham city, near the city centre. Popular with everyone from students to ageing rockers, and hosts both the famous and not-so-famous-yet bands. Most know what to expect and seem to love what they get inside. Fond memories are made in all three rooms and I've never heard anyone having a bad time because of this club - only bad due to quantities of drink consumed or puerile personal problems! LOL If you get the opportunity to go, then go you must! You'll have a great time whatever your preconceptions of a place with Rock in its name are!! read more

This is a greta place to go if you love going to watch bands play live!! It is open in the week for gigs and then i think it opens at the weekend with live bands on as weel. It does not cost alot nether which is great as you can hav a good night without spending to much money!! The atmosphere in there is great and i have had a good tym everytime iv gone. it does get realy busy in there so you to get pushed around and end up with bruzers but its worrth it in my opinion. I would recomend to get there early if you want to be at the front as it does get busy in there. Evan if you dont there is a balcany with a realy good veiw of the stage any way. The drinks are a resonable price as well ans evan though it gets busy in there you dont hav to wait that long for a drink. Overall i would recomend this place to anyone that loves listening to live music having fun !! read more

Rock City is one of the largest gig venues in Nottingham. It attracts a really good range of artists throughout the year. The main room itself isn't bad, it's got quite a good layout so you are never too far from the stage, however, it can be incredibly busy at some gigs and you sometimes find it hard to even get through the door. The selection of drinks isn't great and they're a bit pricey. Downstairs there is a smaller venue which tends to have heavier bands playing. Rock City also has club nights throughout the week. It's not a bad place if there's someone you want to see but there are plenty of better venues in Nottingham. read more

Rock City is Kerrang magazines favourite club in the uk, and rightly so. For a rock venue they don't come much better than this. It's dark, dank, dirty and it rocks. It caters for all types of rock n roll fans with a huge main room boasting historical live performances from Nirvana to The Stone Roses back to Motorhead. Two other rooms provide a great backdrop for smaller bands, metal heads, goths, emo kids and all other sub genres of guitar based music. It's been know to throw a drum and bass party from time to time. You could go horribly wrong by not giving it a try. read more

Fabulous venue: and one of the few great small rock venues left in the country. A wide-angled standing area, with a balcony bar area (and rickety metal stairs), the venue is painted matt black throughout, and the sound and lights from bands are fabulous. No matter where you are, you're up close to the action; and the local audience are always up for a party. Catch Marillion there especially, if you can. read more

This is an OK place to go but please be aware of your safety regarding drink spiking, I know a young girl who was raped in the toilets here after having her drink spiked. read more

Great place to see live bands. Mainly supposed to be for rock and heavier groups but not as many play there any more. Seen bands like Atreyu, Lordi, InMe, 36 Crazyfists, Disturbed and Sonic Syndicate. Drinks are expensive and ticket prices vary depending on the band. The location is good with carparks all around but I wouldn't leave my car in them due to all the people hanging around. Good public transport available from surrounding areas including trams and buses. read more

if you are going to a gig then this is the place its not masive but its not too small only down side to it is the floors are sticky even when the gig has not started and also the lack of choice in what to drink , its also a bit pricey the drink but tap water is free :) i also been told that the clubs are good , not the best but good read more

I went to rock city a while ago, it was not the best or cleanest of places, but it has a great atmosphere! Didnt go to the bar thought because if you did you would have to find another place to stand. Your shoes get stuck to the floor very often so dont go wearing your best shoes, that would be silly! And finally, the music quality is great! It is just the right volume! It was loud, but not so lud it sent your ears pounding! Over all a great night! read more

Rock city? My first and last night club that i have really been too, yes the floors try and take your shoes and the prices are silly, but if you go to cheaper places first you dont need to spend anything when you get there. Anyway the music variation is great, firstly you have the main room which is mainsteam music, the basement which plays anything to do with metal or anything that can melt your eardrums and then you have the black cherry lounge, which plays cheesey music from many different eras, so overall a great night out read more

Really good venue that host a pretty decent club night. Very very cheap drinks and a few different rooms to cater for different tastes in music. Main stage upstairs doesn't ever seem to fill up so you can enjoy yourself without having to knock into people. (Visit - 13/06/2015 Night Out) read more

great rock club, been here many times. great for a night.they have 3 floors each has different types of music. great for heavy fans,goths e.tc. they also have bands on sometimes. they stay open late until about 3am. had many good nights out here with friends. read more

Rock Citys okay if you like that kind of stuff (as i do) but if you dont your a bit bummed. Its a room with a satge basically notmuch to say. read more

one of nottinghams most famous venues for live music, mainly rock and alternative types. quite central area of city its around the corner from all major bus stops and the metro linking it to the train station. some large hotels in the area too if you plan to stay over read more

Just to go here a lot when I was younger. Loved the studenty music and the relaxed vibe. Feet do stick to the floor a bit thouch, so don't wear your best shoes. Like Loveshack. read more

Not the best in nottingham, but still a decent night out!! Prices are resonable!! A bit messy though

Rock City is great if you like noisy, dark clubs full of people with piercings. It can be a lot of fun if you're massively drunk and feel like jumping up and down. If you're sober, you'll discover it's probably best not to touch anything, everywhere is a bit sticky. The best thing about Rock City is the live bands, there are loads of great gigs going on every month. read more