Quick answer: Merchant of Venice at Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton NG14 6NU takes private hire, party and group bookings near Nottingham, with free on-premise parking and a calm countryside setting about 20 minutes from the city centre. Call 0115 965 3479 or email info@merchantofvenice.co.
A Different Kind of Party Venue Near Nottingham
City-centre venues can be loud and hard to park near. Patchings is the opposite: free parking, no rush and a setting surrounded by galleries, gardens and countryside. It is ideal for celebrations where you want guests to relax and linger.
Events We Can Host
- Birthday parties and family celebrations
- Office parties, team dinners and year-end events
- Christmas parties (with Vantom Village next door)
- Anniversaries, christenings and special lunches
- Retirement and leaving dinners
Menus
Groups can order from our Party Menu (PDF), and from 1 December the 3-course Christmas menu is £36.95 per person. Tell us about dietary requirements in advance.
Add Vantom Village Events
Patchings is home to Vantom Village, which hosts the Christmas Market and the Christmas Party Nights. Private parties can be booked on any date from 1 November. See our things to do in Calverton guide.
Gifts, Hampers and Vouchers
Our gift vouchers work at every location and our Italian gift hampers can be ordered for guests, hosts or clients.
Opening Hours and Booking
Patchings is open Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 AM-10:00 PM, and closed on Mondays and 25 December. Reserve a table via OpenTable for small groups, or contact the restaurant for private parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Contact the restaurant on 0115 965 3479 with your date, numbers and occasion.
Yes. Free on-premise parking is available at Patchings Art Centre.
Roughly 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Closed on Mondays and 25 December.
Yes. Merchant of Venice gift vouchers can be used at all three locations, and Italian gift hampers are available to order — see the gift vouchers and gift hampers pages, or email info@merchantofvenice.co for larger orders.
A relaxed countryside setting, free parking and an Italian menu — a party venue worth the drive.
