A luxurious-feeling charcuterie night for two for under £25? It almost seems to good to be true, but it wasn’t. Popular Nottingham eatery Cured’s new location in Bingham had been on my to-visit list since it opened in the town in August, and while it took me a while to get round to it, it certainly didn’t disappoint. Smack-bang in the town centre, just off the Market Place, the premises has been impeccably decorated in deep browns, reds and greens which makes it feel really rather luxurious.
But, it’s not a place where you feel like you need to be sat up straight in your chair all prim and proper, the atmosphere is relaxed, there was an enjoyable playlist on, and the space felt cosy and inviting. Despite it being a Saturday night, and the night of the town’s bonfire night celebrations, the bar was busy but not packed. I was able to find a table and sit immediately, but was surrounded with a pleasant level of background chatter.
It felt like it would be equally as good for a date night or a gossip with a friend (the latter being what I was doing there). Said friend ordered a mocktail version of a Pornstar Martini, which he said tasted “just like the real thing” with proper consistency, proper taste, proper everything, if you want the cocktail experience without the alcohol. I opted for my classic choice of a Pinot Grigio, which came in a very nice wine glass indeed, and while I’m more of an amateur drinker than a wine connoisseur I’d say it went down very we.
