Bridlesmith Gate is a pedestrianised shopping street in the city centre of Nottingham, England. It is located between Middle Pavement and Victoria Street. St. Peter's Gate and Bottle Lane stem off it along with Byard Lane. Bridlesmith Gate houses many designer stores such as Reiss, Ted Baker, Flannels and Kurt Geiger.

History

Bridlesmith Gate has existed since the Middle Ages. Until the 19th century it was the main shopping street in Nottingham, and formed part of a London to Leeds coach route. In 1819, the street was re-paved and gas lighting was installed by the Nottingham Gas Light and Coke Company. It was renamed Bond Street, after the street of the same name in London which was just becoming fashionable, however the name change was soon abandoned. The northern end was completely re-constructed and widened in 1852 and most of the street was pedestrianised in 1973.

Notable buildings

West side

East side

Retailers

Some retailers located on/around Bridlesmith Gate: • American Apparel • Argento • The Body Shop • Coast • Comptoir des Cotonniers • Cruise • Diesel S.p.A. • Dune • Ecco • G-Star RAW • Jack Wills • Flannels • French Connection • Fred Perry • Hobbs • Hugo Boss • Jigsaw • Lacoste • Muji • Kurt Geiger • Moda in Pelle • Molton Brown • Office • Paul Smith (Willoughby House and Byard Lane) • Reiss • Ted Baker • The Tokenhouse • T. M. Lewin • Waterstone's • Whistles • White Stuff • Whittard of Chelsea Some cafes, bars and restaurants located on/near Bridlesmith Gate: • Caffè Nero • Café Rouge • CKs • Dogma • Fashion • Jamie's Italian • Pretty Orchid