French 75 occupies a corner position on Friar Lane in Nottingham’s city centre, a short walk from the Market Square and historic lace quarter. The venue operates as a cocktail bar and sits within a characterful retail building that has undergone several transformations over the years. The address at number 94 reflects its deep roots along a street lined with independent shops, galleries and hospitality businesses.
The bar takes its name from a classic cocktail made with champagne, gin, lemon juice and sugar – a reference to its focus on well-crafted drinks. Before becoming French 75, the space traded under different identities including Pure and The Collectorium, the latter of which operated as a collectables shop. This history of varied uses reflects Friar Lane’s evolution as a mixed-use quarter where retail, hospitality and cultural spaces coexist. The postcode NG1 6EB places it squarely in Nottingham’s central business and entertainment district.