A side gate nozzle (1) includes a supply block (2), a distribution block (3) and a nozzle block (4) interconnected to each other in an axial direction (z). The nozzle block (4) comprises at least one nozzle recess (5), in which a nozzle insert (6) is arranged. The nozzle insert (6) is in the axial direction (z) held by an individual set screw (7) directly or indirectly interconnected to the nozzle block (4).