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Graduation
Wednesday 16th, July -Friday 1st, AugustCelebrate this years class of 2025 here at Cleaver & Wake.
Gather your closest friends and family, and raise a glass to your success with a memorable dining experience.
This graduation season we’re extending our opening hours, from Monday 16th July to Friday 1st August, we’ll be open for lunch and dinner everyday during this period.
All graduates will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of fizz as a toast to your achievements.
Tables will be in high demand, so book today.
Cheese & Wine Tasting Evening – SOLD OUT
Friday 5th, September £55 PER PERSONStart time: 19:00:00
End time: 21:30:00
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Join us on Friday 5th September for the next edition of our ever-popular Cheese & Wine Night.
Guided by our in-house sommelier, Linzi, you’ll enjoy a tasting of six exceptional wines chosen specifically for this event from a wide range of textures. Each wine will be thoughtfully paired with a selection of local, British and international cheeses, showcasing a range perfectly paired flavours: think fresh and crumbly goat’s cheese, firm aged Gouda, gooey Brie, and bold, dense Stilton. An evening of perfect pairings, from crisp to creamy.
Tickets are £55 per person
Timings:
7pm – Arrival bar open to purchase drinks
7:30pm – Event starts
9:30pm – Approximate finish time
If you find a wine you love, the wines you taste on the evening will also be available for purchase at a discounted price!
We look forward to seeing you on the 5th September
SOLD OUT: MAKEUP MASTERCLASS WITH CHARLOTTE TILBURY
Sunday 14th, September £59 PER PERSONStart time: 12:00:00
End time: 15:00:00
*SOLD OUT*
We are excited to announce the Charlotte Tilbury Nottingham team will return to Cleaver and Wake this September to host their exclusive makeup masterclass!
Your experience will begin with a sparkling welcome drink, setting the tone for an afternoon of beauty, style, and sophistication.
Once seated in our elegant event space, the Charlotte Tilbury team will guide you through a live, step-by-step demonstration using the latest collection, sharing insider tips and techniques to help you achieve flawless, confidence-boosting looks.
Guests will also be among the very first to preview an exciting new product launching that same week, an exclusive reveal just for attendees.
Following the masterclass, you will enjoy a beautifully prepared two-course lunch crafted by our talented chefs.
After lunch it’s time to shop the newest seasonal range, with exclusive offers and discounts available on the day.
To make the day even more special each guest will receive a luxurious Charlotte Tilbury goodie bag to take home.
The event is priced at £59 per person, please note that this amount is required in full at the time of booking as a non-refundable deposit.
Tables accommodate up to 10 guests, and groups of 2 to 9 will be seated with other attendees unless booked together in a single transaction.
Schedule:
12:00pm – Welcome Drinks
12:15pm – Makeup Masterclass (approx. 45 mins to 1 hour)
1:00pm – 3:00pm – Lunch and Shopping Experience
Cheese & Wine Tasting Evening (The Sparkling Edition) – SOLD OUT
Friday 16th, May £55 PER PERSONDoors & Bar Open: 7PM
Start time: 19:30:00
End time: 21:30:00
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Join us on Friday 16th May as we host the sparkling edition of our popular cheese & wine tasting evening.
Our in-house sommelier, Linzi, will welcome you to our sunny champagne terrace with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne plus an Amuse Bouche. Following that you will head upstairs to our dedicated event space for the remainder of the evening to enjoy an additional 5 different specially selected opulent wines including, red, white, rosé and dessert wine, which will be perfectly paired with a cheese board featuring local, British and international cheeses.
Tickets are £55 per person
Timings:
7pm – Arrival on our terrace and bar open to purchase drinks
7:30pm – Event starts
9:30pm – Approximate finish time
If you find a wine you love, the wines you taste on the evening will also be available for purchase at a discounted price!
We look forward to seeing you on the 16th May
Father’s Day at Cleaver & Wake
Sunday 15th, June £60 PER PERSONTreat your Dad this Father’s Day by joining us for lunch on Sunday 15th June.
You’ll be welcomed with either a Freedom beer or Cleaver Bellini, followed by a three course lunch, whilst being looked after by our attentive team.
Spoil your Dad with a Father’s Day to remember, filled with the best food, drinks and company.
Book Today!
Sweaty Betty Half Day Wellness Retreat
Saturday 21st, June £59 PER PERSONStart time: 09:30:00
End time: 12:30:00
Join us for a morning escape at our first ever Sweaty Betty Yoga Retreat — a celebration of movement, mindfulness, and nourishment to celebrate the Summer Solstice.
We’ll begin with a warm welcome plus fresh juices, teas, coffee’s and seasonal fruits.
Our first practice together will include a dynamic 45-minute Pilates session designed to lengthen and strengthen the body.
Our second session invites you to slow down with a calming Hatha yoga flow, centred on breathwork, mindfulness, and guided meditation.
After your second practice, refuel with a nourishing brunch from our curated wellness menu, featuring vibrant fruit platters, avocado toast, and wholesome bites.
The retreat concludes at 12:30pm, leaving you grounded, energised, and glowing.
Timings:
09:30 Arrival
10:00 Pilates practice commences
10:45am Hatha Yoga practice commences
11:30am Nourishing brunch and break
12:30pm Approximate finish time
Please bring your own mat.
All guests will also receive an exclusive 20% in-store discount from Sweaty Betty Nottingham. Their team will also be on site with their latest season of clothing for you to experience.
SOLD OUT: Murder Mystery Dinner – Murder on The Disorient Express
Friday 31st, October £65 PER PERSONStart time: 19:00:00
End time: 23:00:00
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT
Step aboard the Disorient Express as it arrives Upstairs at Cleaver & Wake for an unforgettable evening of dining and immersive theatre this Halloween.
The year is 1925. The elite of society have gathered aboard the Disorient Express, embarking on a lavish journey from Istanbul to Paris. While drinks flow and dinner is served, a shock discovery halts the festivities…
A murder. A train full of suspects. And only one chance to uncover the truth.
Join us for a night of mystery and prepare to interrogate, deduce, and dine in style.
Will you solve the mystery before the final course is served?
Tickets include a two-course dinner prepared by our talented chef team and a welcome drink upon arrival.
Tables are a maximum of 10 people. Groups sizes between 2 – 9 people will be seated on a shared table with other guests and all guests must purchase in one transaction to guarantee to be sat together.
Sweaty Betty – Afternoon Retreat
Sunday 16th, November £65 PER PERSONStart time: 13:00:00
End time: 16:00:00
Due to the overwhelming response to the Morning Retreat, the Sweaty Betty Nottingham team have added an afternoon session to their upcoming yoga retreat in our dedicated events space this November.
Join us for a soul-refreshing afternoon of Pilates, mindful breathwork, calming meditation, and guided journaling. Together, we’ll set intentions to carry warmth, clarity, and energy through the winter months. Leave feeling centred, uplifted, and ready to embrace the season with purpose.
Your afternoon will begin with a warm welcome, plus fresh juices, teas, coffees and seasonal fruits.
The first practice together will include a dynamic 30-minute Pilates session designed to lengthen and strengthen the body.
Then it’s time to refuel, with a nourishing lunch from our curated wellness menu. Featuring vibrant fruit platters, avocado toast, and wholesome bites.
Followed by a second session inviting you to slow down with breathwork, meditation and journaling.
The retreat concludes at 4pm, leaving you grounded, energised, and glowing.
Timings:
1-1:30 arrival (tea, coffee, juice)
1:30-2:00 Pilates
2:00 – 3:00 Late Brunch/Lunch
3:00 – 4:00 Breathwork, Meditation and Journaling.
Please bring your own mat.
All guests will also receive an exclusive 20% in-store discount from Sweaty Betty Nottingham. Their team will also be on site with their latest season of clothing for you to experience.
*SOLD OUT* Sweaty Betty – Nourish Your Winter Mornings Morning Retreat
Sunday 16th, November £65 PER PERSONStart time: 09:30:00
End time: 12:30:00
We are thrilled to share the Sweaty Betty Nottingham team will be returning for another half day yoga retreat in our dedicated events space this November. This time with a focus on Nourishing Your Winter Mornings.
Join us for a soul-refreshing start to the day with Pilates, mindful breathwork, calming meditation, and guided journaling. Together, we’ll set intentions to carry warmth, clarity, and energy through the winter months. Leave feeling centred, uplifted, and ready to embrace the season with purpose.
Your morning will begin with a warm welcome, plus fresh juices, teas, coffees and seasonal fruits.
Our first practice together will include a dynamic 30-minute Pilates session designed to lengthen and strengthen the body.
Our second session invites you to slow down with breathwork, meditation and journaling.
After your second practice, it’s time to refuel, with a nourishing brunch from our curated wellness menu. Featuring vibrant fruit platters, avocado toast, and wholesome bites.
The retreat concludes at 12:30pm, leaving you grounded, energised, and glowing.
Timings:
9:30-10 arrival (tea, coffee, juice)
10-10:30 Pilates
10:30-11:30 Breathwork, Meditation and Journaling.
11:30-12:30 Brunch
Please bring your own mat.
All guests will also receive an exclusive 20% in-store discount from Sweaty Betty Nottingham. Their team will also be on site with their latest season of clothing for you to experience.
Beaujolais Nouveau Day Lunch
Thursday 20th, November £55 PER PERSONStart time: 12:00:00
End time: 14:30:00
Join us for an elegant French-inspired three-course lunch, specially curated to showcase the vibrant 2025 vintage of Beaujolais Nouveau.
Hosted in the Cleaver & Wake restaurant, this exclusive menu offers a refined culinary experience in celebration of one of France’s most beloved traditions.
Beaujolais Nouveau is unique, released just six weeks after harvest, it captures the fresh, fruity character of the grapes and embodies the excitement of a new vintage. Each year, on the third Thursday of November, wine lovers across the globe raise a glass to this joyous occasion.
Guests will be welcomed with a glass of Beaujolais on arrival and treated to themed entertainment throughout the afternoon.
Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply seeking a luxurious afternoon of fine food, wine and themed entertainment. Beaujolais Day is the perfect opportunity to toast the season and savour a taste of France.