Nightlife Guide

Discover the best in Birmingham nightlife. From live music venues in Birmingham to DJ bars, nightclubs and bars with cool club nights. We also scout Birmingham for the best alternative club nights and live music gigs for a monthly music what’s on gig guide.

0121 758 8634

12-13 Albion St, Birmingham B1 3ED, UK

Tue-Thu: 12pm–11 pm, Fri-Sat: 12pm–1 am, Sun: 12pm–11pm, Mon: Closed

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Temper and Brown run by Roifield Brown and the Brown family is the new incarnation of the George and Dragon, which promises to still be a neighbourhood… Read more…

Herbert's Yard, Austin Way, Longbridge, Birmingham, UK

Thu: 4-10pm, Fri: 12pm-11pm, Sat: 12pm-11pm, Sun: 12pm-8pm, Mon - Wed: Closed.

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Welcome to Longbridge’s newst street food venue. Named after Herbert Austin, our aim is to bring the best of West Midlands streetfood vendors to your doorstep. After… Read more…

Artum, Hockley Social Club, Hampton Street, Birmingham, UK

Thu: 5–11 pm, Fri: 5pm–1 am, Sat: 12 pm–1 am, Sun: 12–7 pm, Mon, Tue, Wed: Closed

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Cafe Artum is a vibrant creative Multi-concept hub based inside Hockley Social Club. Just a five minute walk from St Pauls metro tram stop, Artum is a… Read more…

Hockley Social Club, Hampton Street, Birmingham, UK

Thur: Check events. Fri: 5pm-Midnight, Sat: Midday-1am, Sun: Midday-7pm

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Hockley Social Club is a former printing factory, transformed into an all-day, all-night hangout space where food, music and culture collide. Curated and operated by Digbeth Dining… Read more…

0121 6311739

Lulu Wild, Brindley Place, Birmingham, UK

Mon to Thu: 12pm-11pm, Fri: 12pm–2am, Sat: 12pm–2am, Sun: 12pm-11pm

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Lulu Wild Chinese restaurant in Birmingham is perfect for romantic meals, ideal for family celebrations and luxurious enough for special occasions and business events. Lulu Wild’s Kitchen… Read more…

0121 643 3993

SIAMAIS, Brindley Place, Oozells Street, Birmingham, UK

Mon to Thur: 12pm–11pm, Fri: 12pm–12am, Sat: 12pm–1am, Sun: 12pm–11pm

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Siamais Thai Restaurant in Birmingham is the ideal place for a ‘dual’ night out. Drinkers wanting to enjoy a cocktail (or any other drink), have no pressure… Read more…

0121 633 9987

Aluna, Wharfside Street, Birmingham, UK

Mon to Thur: 4pm-11pm, Fri: 12pm-1.30am, Sat: 11am-1.30am, Sun: 12pm-11pm

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Aluna is a proud pan Asian restaurant and cocktail bar in Birmingham, situated on a beautiful canal-side setting at the heart of The Mailbox. From prime fillet… Read more…

The Big Birmingham Bake 110 Floodgate Street Digbeth Birmingham B5 5SR

Thur: 4pm-11.00pm, Fri: 4pm-11pm, Sat: 12pm-11pm, Sun: 12pm-9pm

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The Big Birmingham Bake is Birmingham’s newest and funnest bar and experiential baking competition! Wether you are a pro-baker or a complete novice you can join in… Read more…

0800 088 6911

MeetspaceVR, (beneath) Utillita Arena, Saint Vincent Street, Birmingham, B1 2AA

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MeetspaceVR (featuring Zero Latency Free Roma) is a video game entertainment centre that brings the best of breed virtual reality experiences under one roof. Located in an old… Read more…

29B Mary Vale Rd, Birmingham B30 2DA, UK

Thur: 6pm –10pm, Fri: 4pm – 10pm, Sat: 1pm – 10pm, Sun: 2pm – 8pm, Mon - Wed: Closed

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Tucked away, on a quiet unsuspecting street in Stirchley, exists vegan friendly Attic Brew Co. Literally a stones throw from Bournville train station, Attic Brew Co. has… Read more…

0844 871 3011

The Alexandra, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham, UK

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The Alexandra was built in 1901 by William Coutts at a cost of £10,000 and was originally called the Lyceum. Its opening production was a play entitled…

0121 236 4455

Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 6 Centenary Square, Birmingham, UK

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Birmingham Repertory Theatre is also affectionately known as ‘Birmingham Rep’ or ‘The REP’. The theatre is a producing theatre situated on Centenary Square. Often cited as one… Read more…

0121 643 6824

Head of Steam Birmingham, Temple Street, Birmingham, UK

Mon - Thu: Noon - 11:30pm, Fri: Noon - 1am, Sat: 11am - 1am, Sun: Noon - 11pm

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Founded in 1995, The Head of Steam is a small chain of craft ale bars dotted around the UK. The Birmingham branch opened on Temple Street in… Read more…

0121 2720999

15-20 St Paul's Square, Birmingham, UK

Mon - Wed: 8am - 11pm, Thu: 8am - Midnight, Fri - Sat: 8am - 1am, Sun: 8am - 11pm.

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Saint Pauls House encompasses a restaurant, bar and boutique hotel. The design and concept suggest a nod to the casual, yet contemporary buzz of Shoreditch. With opulent… Read more…

0121 233 2693

1000 Trades, Frederick Street, Birmingham, UK

Mon: 4pm-11pm, Tue-Thu: 12pm–11pm, Fri: 12pm-12am, Sat: 12pm-1am, Sun: 12pm-10pm

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1000 Trades is an independent Neighbourhood Bar and Kitchen situated in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. The business is located in a Grade II-listed building at 16 Frederick…

0121 643 5811

The Ruin, 92 Floodgate Street, Birmingham B5 5SR, United Kingdom

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The Ruin on Floodgate Street is a sign, that Birmingham is bucking the trend with pubs reopening, rather than closing. This cosy little pub has been a… Read more…

0121 440 4278

The Castle & Falcon, Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, UK

Fri-Sat: 5pm-4am, Sun: 5pm – 3am

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The Castle and Falcon established itself way back in 1852, and has been home to live music for decades, hosting legendary acts such as UB40 and Duran… Read more…

0121 236 7910

The Rose Villa Tavern, Warstone Lane, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Mon - Thurs: 12pm – 11pm, Fri: 12pm – 12am, Sat: 11am – 1am, Sun: 11am – 1am

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Another beautiful old pub saved from a more commercial use. Taken on by Bitters N’ Twisted the Victorian interior has been retained and brought out in a… Read more…

0121 427 3678

The Plough Harborne, High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, UK

Mon to Fri: 8:30am-11pm, Sat: 10am-11pm, Sun: 10am-10:30pm

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Voted one of the “Top 20 Pubs in the UK”, The Plough in Harborne has a villagey vibe right in the centre of Birmingham. Filled with quirky… Read more…

0121 643 7890

The Big Bull's Head, 75 Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DY, United Kingdom

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Digbeth has long been renowned for its Irish boozers. I don’t mean Irish themed, I mean Irish owned, with Irish punters and of course Irish food and… Read more…

0121 248 1368

The Old Crown, 188 Digbeth, Birmingham B12 0LD, United Kingdom

Mon - Sat: 8am – 12am (1am Fri), Sun: 11am – 12am

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The Old Crown is one of Birmingham’s oldest buildings. Originally built in the 14th century almost all of the present building dates from the early 16th century,… Read more…

01216 438918

Unit 1 Orion, 115 John Bright Street, Birmingham B1 1BE, United Kingdom

Mon - Sat: Noon - 10.30pm, Sun: Noon - 10.00pm (Cider served until 11:30pm Mon - Sat and 11pm Sun)

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The Stable Pizza company was born in 2007, when Richard and Nikki Cooper exchanged a life in London’s music industry, with a more rural idyllic foodie lifestyle… Read more…

0121 600 7430

14-16 Temple Street, Birmingham B2 5BG, United Kingdom

Mon - Wed: Noon - Midnight, Thu: Noon - 1am, Fri: Noon - 1am, Sat: Noon - 1am, Sun: Noon - Midnight

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The Botanist is a great addition to Temple Street in the centre of Birmingham. The interior is rustic chic, meets botanical gardens, and could easily lend itself… Read more…

0121 780 3333

Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Symphony Hall opened in 1991 to immediate public and critical acclaim. With its world class acoustics and stunning auditorium it is considered to be not only the… Read more…

0121 780 3333

Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham B3 3DQ, United Kingdom

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Birmingham Town Hall presents an exciting and varied programme of many concerts and events every year, designed to appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds, reflecting… Read more…

0121 448 5204

16, Parkgate Shopping Centre, Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3GG

Tue - Fri: 5pm - 10pm, Sat & Sun: 12pm - 10pm, closed on Mondays

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Opened in November 2016, Indico Street Kitchen is an award-winning Indian street food restaurant with a cocktail bar situated in Parkgate, Shirley. Indico specialise in authentic Indian… Read more…

0121 236 7426

Actress & Bishop, Ludgate Hill, Birmingham, UK

Mon-Thu: 12pm-2am, Fri: 12pm-4am, Sat: 5pm-4am, Sun: 1pm-2am

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The Actress & Bishop first opened in 2003 and has since become one of the city’s most established live music venues. Situated in the heart of St… Read more…

0121 622 5363

71 Lombard Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B12 0QU, United Kingdom

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PST was a vision born way back in the early 80’s, it was a vision of people coming together as one (People Stand Together) with one ingredient… Read more…

0121 291 5087

22 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham B18 6AQ, United Kingdom

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The Church has been in Birmingham for well over 100 years and it is now the HQ of The Soul Food Project. The original boozer had a… Read more…

0121 4494198

118 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands B13 8EE, United Kingdom

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The Prince of Wales (since 1861) is arguably one of the best pubs in the UK. The front of the pub is a real ale bar with… Read more…

0121 4887966

The Sun On The Hill, 23 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5QP, United Kingdom

Mon - Thu: 10am - Midnight, Fri - Sat: 10am - 1am, Sun: 10am - Midnight

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Located on Bennetts Hill opposite the South American inspired Bodega Cantina and next to Wetherspoons, The Sun on The Hill stands out as a cool, upbeat city… Read more…

The Night Owl, Lower Trinity Street, Deritend, Birmingham, UK

Fri & Sat: 8pm-4am, Sun: Closed, Mon: 8pm-12am, Tue: Closed, Wed: 8pm-12am, Thu: Closed

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The Night Owl is The Midlands’ finest soul and retro club. An intimate live music venue set in the heart of Digbeth, the Creative Quarter of Birmingham.… Read more…

0121 2339144

The Red Lion, Warstone Lane, Birmingham B18 6NG, United Kingdom

Sun - Thu: 10am - Midnight, Fri - Sat: 10am - Late

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The Red Lion has been beautifully renovated in keeping with its original Victorian design. You will be greeted with an ornate dark wood themed front bar, traditional… Read more…

0121 224 7777

The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham B9 4AA, United Kingdom

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The Custard Factory is one the UK’s leading destinations for creative and digital businesses, independent shops and alternative culture. Set in 15 acres of beautifully restored Victorian… Read more…

0121 6339439

The Victoria, John Bright Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Mon - Thu: Noon - Midnight, Fri - Sat: Noon - 2am, Sun: Noon - Midnight

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The Victoria pub in Birmingham city centre has been serving punters for well over half a century. Having been previously managed by M & B and Admiral… Read more…

0121 444 2081

Hare & Hounds, 106 High St, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7JZ, United Kingdom

Sun - Wed: Noon - Midnight, Thu - Sat: Noon - Late (may vary)

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The Hare and Hounds has been a firm Kings Heath favourite, for drinkers and music lovers, for over a century. The present building is a stunning Victorian… Read more…