Nightlife

Cocktail BarSpeakeasy Vibes

Vibrant cocktail bar famous for its 2 for 1 cocktail offers and energetic atmosphere. Features extensive cocktail menu and late night opening hours.

CocktailsRooftop

Bodega

£££·Harborne

This tapas bar and cocktail lounge brings Spanish sophistication to suburban Birmingham. The rooftop terrace offers unexpected city views while the ground floor buzzes with energy. Their gin collection rivals any bar in the city centre.

Pizza BarLate Night Eats

Crazy Pedro's Part Time Pizza Parlour

££·Digbeth

A quirky pizza joint that transforms into a lively bar serving creative cocktails and unusual pizza combinations. The colorful, retro-inspired interior creates a fun party atmosphere perfect for late night dining.

Crazy GolfEntertainment

Ghetto Golf

££·Digbeth

Digbeth's creative quarter gets its perfect entertainment venue in this irreverent crazy golf course with street art holes and craft cocktails. Each themed room tells a different story while DJs keep energy levels high. Weekend bookings essential.

Jekyll & Hyde

£££·Jewellery Quarter

A sophisticated cocktail bar with a Victorian gothic theme and expertly crafted drinks. The atmospheric interior features dark wood, vintage fixtures, and an extensive menu of classic and innovative cocktails.

Cocktail BarPremium Cocktails

Lab 11

£££·City Centre

Sophisticated cocktail lounge known for expertly crafted drinks and intimate atmosphere. Located in a basement setting with dim lighting and plush seating.

CocktailsHidden Gem

Lab 22

£££·City Centre

This underground speakeasy beneath a burger joint serves Birmingham's most inventive cocktails. The molecular mixology and theatrical presentation transforms drinking into dinner theatre. Book ahead or you'll never find the secret entrance.

Warehouse VenueUnderground Scene

Lab11

A raw, industrial warehouse venue in Digbeth that hosts some of the best electronic music events in the Midlands. The sound system is serious, the lineups are quality, and the atmosphere is electric.

Live MusicLocal Legend

Night & Day Cafe

Alternative ClubUnderground Legend

Manchester's legendary music venue has nothing on Birmingham's best kept secret for discovering new bands. This intimate basement space has launched more local careers than any other venue in the city. The sound system is genuinely world class.

CubanLive Music

Revolución de Cuba

££·Brindleyplace

Birmingham's canal district gets transported to Havana in this vibrant Cuban bar and restaurant. Live salsa bands perform most nights while bartenders muddle mojitos with infectious energy. The weekend dance classes fill up fast.

Snobs Music Bar

Modern BritishSunday Roasts

An underground institution known for alternative music and indie nights since the 1980s. This basement venue attracts music lovers with its eclectic programming and intimate atmosphere.

CocktailsHidden Gem

Subside Bar

£££·Colmore Row

Birmingham's financial district hides this sophisticated cocktail bar in a basement that once housed bank vaults. The whiskey collection spans 200+ bottles while cocktails lean heavily into aged spirits. City workers disappear here after hours.

Rum BarSalsa Nights

The Cuban Embassy

££·Moseley

A vibrant Cuban-themed bar specializing in rum cocktails and Latin music. Regular salsa classes and live music events create an authentic Caribbean atmosphere in the heart of Moseley.

Craft BeerLocal Brewery

The Dark Horse

££·Moseley

Moseley's craft beer pioneer continues to lead Birmingham's brewing revolution. The constantly rotating taps showcase the best of local and international brewing. Their own pale ales consistently win national awards.

The Goose at the Pond

££·Kings Heath

Gastropub known for exceptional Sunday roasts and seasonal British menu. Combines traditional pub atmosphere with elevated food and drink offerings.

Wine BarDog Friendly

The High Field

£££·Edgbaston

This wine bar disguised as a neighbourhood pub serves Birmingham's most interesting bottles by the glass. The constantly changing selection focuses on natural wines and small producers. Dogs are welcome and regulars treat them like family.

GastropubBrunch Spot

The Lord Clifden

££·Kings Heath

Kings Heath's foodie reputation rests partly on this exceptional gastropub that never forgot how to be a proper local. Weekend brunches draw crowds from across Birmingham while evening service showcases serious cooking skills. The Sunday roast sells out every week.

Cinema BarBoutique Cinema

The Mockingbird Cinema & Kitchen

£££·Digbeth

Independent cinema with attached bar and restaurant serving craft cocktails and modern cuisine. Combines film screenings with sophisticated dining and drinking experience.

Gay ClubLGBTQ+ Institution

The Nightingale Club

Music PubLive Music Venue

Birmingham's premier LGBTQ+ nightclub with multiple floors and rooms catering to different music tastes. A legendary venue that's been serving the community for decades with drag shows and themed nights.

The Old Moseley Arms

££·Kings Heath

A beloved music pub known for discovering new talent and hosting intimate acoustic sessions. The cozy interior and excellent beer selection create the perfect backdrop for both emerging and established artists.

Wine BarNew Opening

The Rectory

£££·The Mailbox

The Mailbox's newest wine bar occupies a stunning converted space with soaring ceilings and industrial charm. Natural wines dominate the list while small plates showcase seasonal British ingredients. The afternoon wine tastings are already legendary.

Traditional PubReal Ale

The White Swan

££·Harborne

Classic British pub with excellent selection of real ales and traditional pub atmosphere. Features beer garden and hosts regular quiz nights and live music.

Live Music & ClubDigbeth Venue

The Mill

Live Music VenueDigbeth Landmark

A Digbeth venue that champions live music and club nights with equal passion. The programming is eclectic, the crowd is up for it, and the industrial setting gives everything a raw, exciting edge.

O2 Institute

Birmingham's premier mid-size live music venue, right in the heart of Digbeth. The main room hosts touring bands and DJs, while the smaller rooms showcase emerging talent. The sound is excellent.

Bar & Live MusicLower Trinity Street

Mama Roux's

A Digbeth bar with live music, DJs, and a Cajun-inspired food menu. Mama Roux's has become a key part of the Digbeth social scene, with a crowd that is friendly, diverse, and always ready for a good night.

NightclubIndie Institution

Snobs

£·Smallbrook Queensway·New Street

Birmingham's legendary indie nightclub has been the city's alternative spiritual home for decades. The music policy remains defiantly guitar-first, and the crowd sings every word. A rite of passage.

Live Music PubCanalside Classic

The Flapper

£·Cambrian Wharf·New Street

A beloved canalside music pub that has hosted live bands for years. The venue is intimate, the booking is eclectic, and the location by the canal gives it a character that larger venues cannot replicate.

Late Night ClubCity Centre Club

PST

££·Lower Severn Street·New Street

A late-night club in the city centre that keeps the party going when most places have shut. The music spans house, disco, and techno, and the crowd is there because they love to dance.

Northern Soul ClubVintage Vibes

The Night Owl

££·Lower Trinity Street·Digbeth (bus)

A Northern Soul, Motown, and vintage music club in Digbeth that's become one of the city's most beloved nights out. The dancefloor is sacred, the DJs know their stuff, and the atmosphere is electric.

Event SpaceMajor Events

Digbeth Arena

A large-scale event space in Digbeth that hosts major club nights, festivals, and live events. When a big name comes to Birmingham, chances are they are playing here. The space is vast and the production is always on point.