Nottingham’s Waterside Bar and Kitchen sold to Great Northern Group

Waterside Bar and Kitchen in Nottingham has been sold to Great Northern Group for an undisclosed price, in a deal handled by specialist business property adviser Christie and Co.

The bar and restaurant sits on the banks of the River Trent near Trent Bridge and seats about 130 people across two indoor areas, with a large terrace for outdoor dining. It is known for beers, cocktails and a menu of pub dishes and small plates, and is a regular stop for visitors to nearby sporting venues including those used by Nottinghamshire Cricket Club, Nottingham Forest and Notts County.

Christie and Co said the site drew significant interest because of its location and long-standing trading history.

Great Northern Group said: “We are delighted to welcome The Waterside Bar & Kitchen back to the Great Northern Group. In addition to our nearby venues, The Trent Navigation and our newest venue The Big Shed, Waterside will offer a great range of beers, ales and craft beers, a new food menu, met with our high standards of service to create a fantastic customer experience.”

Jonty Green, business agent at Christie and Co, who managed the process, said: “I am delighted to see Waterside return to the Great Northern Group. We knew that we would receive a lot of interest in the site, given its history and location, and following multiple bids from several high quality operators, we are delighted to have completed on this sale and I look forward to seeing the venue thrive.”