Birmingham’s great selection of bars is always growing, from glamorous cocktail bars to traditional pubs and lively party bars, making it the perfect place for a bar crawl. The most popular bars are renowned for putting quality first, with handcrafted cocktails and huge selections of their chosen speciality. You’ll find plenty of unique venues scattered around Birmingham or, if you head to Broad Street, you’ll find places perfect for partying.
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Mooch
This sophisticated party bar on Broad Street brings style and glamour to the bar and club scene. Combining industrial interiors with modern tastes, you’ll find chic decor, vibrant LED lighting, a superb sound system and comfortable seating. There’s a wide range of drinks available, as well as classic British dishes like burgers.
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The Canal House
This pub is perched right beside the canal, with rustic charm and a relaxed atmosphere. With rustic charm and a relaxed atmosphere, this pub is a great place for groups. It’s perched right beside the canal and is spread across two floors, it also has a study, lounge and drawing room - all of which are decorated with eye-catching antique decor. There’s an impressive cocktail list, with drinks that smoke and flame. The food menu features traditional pub grub and a meat deli section.
Cuban Embassy
If you don’t mind travelling a bit, this exotic cocktail bar, restaurant and live music venue is one of the most fun bars in Moseley. Inspired by Cuba’s famous rum cocktails, street food and authentic Latin vibes, it really is a chilled out summer paradise. You can even expect resident DJs playing Latin grooves throughout the night!
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Jekyll and Hyde
This Victorian-inspired gin parlour is in the city centre, on Steelhouse Lane. Inspired by the novel, you enter Mr Hyde’s bar, with retro touches like big sweet jars and melting candles, where the cocktails are topped with pear drops or love hearts. There’s an Alice in Wonderland inspired beer garden called ‘The Wonderland Courtyard’ and upstairs you’ll find Dr Jekyll’s gin parlour, with over 90 different gins to choose from, served in anything from a teacup to mini bathtub!
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Players Bar - Birmingham
This American-style sports bar on Broad Street is everything at once: late bar, sports bar, kitchen and club. Arranged across two floors, there are three rooms, each with its own personality and electric atmosphere. Every night is a party with the best selection of DJs, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, dance floors and luxury VIP booths.
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The Bureau
This bespoke style bar is in the heart of Colmore Business District. It has a distinct speakeasy charm, with plush leather booths, water washed marble bar tops and high ceilings. There’s also a stunning rooftop terrace during the summer months. There’s a huge range of spirits, beers and wines, as well as expertly crafted cocktails. The food menu uses locally sourced produce and is well known for their deli hot dogs.
The Victoria
This quirky theatre pub is on John Bright Street and combines the authentic British pub atmosphere with more creative, bohemian vibes. There’s an eclectic array of cocktails, including classics and their own seasonal innovations, some big name and hard-to-find whiskies, and unique craft beers.
