Nottingham’s The Island Quarter has made a significant move in the canalside venue’s future growth by appointing international operator Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) to lead Cleaver & Wake, Binks Yard and the associated brands.

A thriving and rapidly growing location in Nottingham’s dining and events scene, the appointment of RHC is a positive step that will support ambitious growth plans for the 1 The Island Quarter venues. From the Royal Albert Hall to Sky Garden and Mamma Mia! The Party, RHC is behind the success of some of the country’s most established food and events spaces and will bring the same flair to Nottingham.

The appointment has been made by Conygar, the investment company behind the 36-acre Island Quarter site.

Christopher Ware, managing director at Conygar, said: “Since launching Binks Yard and Cleaver & Wake in 2022, we have been welcomed to the Nottingham hospitality scene with an incredible reception, which has allowed us to continue to grow and develop. We now have a packed events calendar on the Binks Terrace and are a staple for corporate occasions and weddings at Upstairs at Cleaver & Wake.

“It’s a natural progression for us to elevate our offering by appointing an operator and RHC’s experience is unparalleled. I look forward to working with the team to continue to bring our vision for the wider Island Quarter to life and provide a range of experiences for people in Nottinghamshire and beyond.”

1TIQ guests can expect a seamless transition and will start to see the positive changes in the coming months from the RHC team, to increase and refine the offering across the venues. Having previously turned spaces into music, dance and corporate destinations, including internationally in New York, RHC is ideally placed to support 1TIQ’s future success.

P.B Jacobse, chief executive officer, RHC, said: “We are looking forward to evolving and developing the hospitality offering at Island Quarter, reaffirming it as Nottingham’s premier destination for dining, entertainment and events. We’re delighted to be working with Conygar and the existing team and look forward to announcing some new projects for Island Quarter.”

Businesses in Nottingham can take advantage of a collection of tailored offers from venues located at The Island Quarter, including Cleaver & Wake and Binks Yard, through a new exclusive membership programme.  

Available through the Island Club app, the Corporate Club initiative allows businesses to make the most of our canalside eateries – located in between Nottingham Station and the bustle of the city centre – at a discounted rate, while earning points that can be spent on future visits.  

 Liam Morgan, business development manager at 1 The Island Quarter, said: “We’re in a prime spot within the city, meaning we’re perfectly placed for local businesses as well as any guests that they may bring to Nottingham. 

 “Since launching in late 2022, we’ve established a great relationship with a wide variety of local businesses. Our corporate event offering includes breakfast meetings, conferences, gala dinners, summer parties and exclusive hire options for up to 2,000 people. The launch of our Corporate Club app rewards local business employees with exclusive offers and discounts throughout the year.”  

 Offers you can expect to see include lunch deals, discounts on large bookings and multi visit promotions. 

 To take full advantage of the offers available through the Corporate Club, companies can request an exclusive code from our sales team at 1, The Island Quarter. This then allows employees to sign up to the Island Club app and unlock the exclusive offers.

 Liam added: “Nottingham has a thriving business community and we’re proud to be doing our bit to support them. This marks a very important step for us as it allows us to give back to the many businesses that make Nottingham such a fantastic place to work, visit or live in.” 

 The Island Club app can be downloaded from the App Store for iPhone users and the Google Play store for Android users. 

 To find out more about The Island Quarter’s Corporate Club, visit https://www.theislandquarter.com/the-island-club or email info@binksyard.com with enquiries. 

Film lovers of all ages can now enjoy an exciting new cinematic experience as we’ve launched our very own film club at Binks Yard, offering a selection of outdoor screenings throughout the year.

Designed to bring people together over some of the world’s favourite flicks, the Binks Yard film club launched on Wednesday 7th May, with a showing of Grease on the 7 x 3.35 metre outdoor screen – the largest in the East Midlands. The new club will see the venue host regular ticketed events across the season, with screenings of blockbusters such as Top Gun, La La Land and The Greatest Showman scheduled over the coming months.   

Arpita Anstey, marketing director at Binks Yard, said: “We’re really passionate about creating exciting experiences for our customers, and our film club is a natural extension of this. Whether you’re looking for an evening out with friends or family, or something a bit different to do for date night, our Film Club offers something for all movie lovers.” 

Film fans looking to make it a full evening event, can also choose to dine inside at Binks Yard or enjoy a range of alfresco options. 

A selection of food stalls will be available at every screening with a variety of fresh flavours and flame-cooked dishes to try, alongside the bar serving hot drinks, soft drinks and alcoholic refreshments. 

Arpita added: “Whether you’re after a casual bite or a full dining experience, we have plenty of options to suit all tastes, which can be enjoyed before or during the screening.” 

“Last summer we hosted an outdoor screening of Mamma Mia over on our terrace, which was a huge success. This year we’re looking forward to building on that success, with a jam-packed schedule of blockbusters and lots of opportunities for the people of Nottingham to enjoy the magic of film, Binks Yard style.” 

Each Binks Yard Film Club screening is ticketed, with entry starting at just £5. Walk-ins will also be welcome, subject to availability. 

To find out more about the Binks Yard Film Club, as well as upcoming screenings, visit https://binksyard.com/film-club/