Lab 22
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.
About Lab 22
## The Secret
Hidden beneath what appears to be an ordinary burger restaurant, Lab 22 represents Birmingham's most ambitious cocktail experiment. This subterranean speakeasy feels like stepping into a prohibition-era laboratory where mad scientists craft liquid art.
## The Experience
Every drink tells a story through smoke, foam, and transformation. The 'Vanishing Point' literally disappears before your eyes while the 'Time Machine' changes colour as you drink. Bartenders wear lab coats and explain the science behind each creation with genuine passion.
## When to Visit
Arrive between 6-8pm for the full theatrical experience when bartenders have time to explain their craft. Weekend slots book up weeks in advance. Tuesday nights often feature new experimental cocktails not yet on the menu.
## Insider Tips
Ask for the off-menu 'Professor's Choice' where bartenders create something bespoke based on your preferences. The entrance is genuinely hard to find, so arrive 10 minutes early and don't be afraid to ask staff upstairs.