Best bars in Birmingham: find options near you

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What a beautiful evening, Friday night with free upgrades on bottomless brunch!

We had a lovely amazing server called Gabriel who brought the vibes and such a lovely atmosphere when taking out orders and serving drinks. Really wid we could have hiven him a complimentary drink but he was so professional! He really made our evening! Friendly face and amazing personality!

We were also sat to our table by Anges who was very welcoming and accommodating! We will definitely be returning! The food and service was amazing! Just what I needed for a Friday night after a long week!

Greesh is the best waiter ever! Very accommodating, kind and attentive to our needs and concerns. She deserves a pay rise or promotion. Excellent customer service!

Great bar, loads of character and very popular too
Seating available but get there early as you’ll struggle to grab seats if you want them.
Good music, chilled atmosphere.

Bar can be busy, but the service is quick and efficient too.

Weronica was AMAZING.
No like literally, so helpful with recommendations as it was our first time there, and everything she recommended was top tier, checked on us multiple times and always smiling, will definitely be coming back.

Thank you for shaping our experience and making it turn out so well weronica!!

Not a bad place to be down by the canal. Easygoing chillout spot. The service was quick, friendly and attentive. While we only ordered a couple of sides to nibble on, they were well made. Tripe cooked chips and beer battered onion rings were golden and crispy.

A lovely city centre pub, at the top of Bennet’s Hill, full of old world ambience and atmosphere. Lots of quality real ales, IPA’s and Ciders. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable. Nice and clean and accessible. Can’t comment on food as didn’t eat here, but enjoyed a few hours with my daughter sipping and chatting. Will definitely visit again again!

We came to Birmingham for the weekend to see the Black Sabbath bridge and bench where they had tributes to Ozzy and Black Sabbath. Also the Birmingham museum to see the Ozzy exhibition. Afterwards we stopped in to The Wellington for a few drinks. A huge selection of beers and the service was great.
We met some people there that were visiting for the same reason. We had a great time with them and really enjoyed our time at the pub. I would recommend a visit here while in Birmingham.

This was our “local” while visiting Birmingham for 11 days. Great selection of beers on cask. No food but plenty of food options nearby.

Beautiful traditional pub in Birmingham city centre stocked with a huge range of cask beers. Part of the Black Country Ales franchise, the excellent landlord, Nigel knows how to keep a beer, and has recently introduced a selection of cobs for customers who choose not to bring in their own food! A choice of bars and an outdoor seating area, plus lovely friendly staff make the Wellington a must for anyone visiting the city.

Excellent traditional pub with extensive range of ales, ciders and whiskeys. No food served here just pub snacks. Customers are allowed to take in their own food or order in takeout. Plates and cutlery supplied by the bar. Highly recommend a visit here.

Met a friend I’d not seen for many years. Decided to meet here as we had worked across the road in the old Midland Bsnk ( yes that long ago). The Black Country pub group are doing a fantastic job in these pubs. Great selection of beers and ciders. Nice atmosphere and a good price for the beer. Even sell old style cobs.we had a great afternoon.

Classic real ale boozer with a large selection of beers to choose from.
Live music from a slide guitar player on the Saturday eve we were there.

A Great Experience at Lost and Found

We had a really enjoyable time at Lost and Found. Despite not having a reservation, we were seated promptly (though it was a weekday), which was a great start. The interior is beautifully done—stylish and welcoming.

The staff were friendly and attentive throughout our visit. We appreciated the online ordering system, which made things very convenient. The menu had a good range of options, and I went with the fish and chips—absolutely delicious! We also took advantage of the 2-for-1 offer on selected drinks, which was a nice bonus.

Overall, a great experience, and we’ll definitely be back.

Staff were lovely and accommodating from start to finish. Very helpful and friendly, the place itself was really nice. Loved the decor, the facilities were lovely. Can’t really fault anything. The only thing I would say was the private bar wasn’t in use not sure if this was due to staffing as it was a Sunday but we had to go out the private room to the main bar for drinks and we had to order pretty much soon as we arrived as the kitchen closed at 8 and my booking was at 6. Apart from that our waitress Lolita? Was AMAZING!

Recently visited this pub, prior to a theatre show. Booking is definitely advised with this venue. It was very busy when we arrived and extremely hot inside. It was very noisy, with lots or party groups and hen party, too. The staff were very welcoming, helpful and friendly. We were shown to a table and then asked to move to the one alongside, some 20 minutes later! Our food order arrived within 15 minutes. It was well cooked and presented, tasted delicious, too. Our server was lovely and nothing was too much trouble for her. The building itself was a bank, so the inside was beautiful, as you would expect from an old building. However, the leaves which hand around as decoration were very dusty and definitely due to be replaced/cleaned. Also, the downstairs corridors leading to the wash rooms require attention, along with the toilets themselves. On the whole, yes I would return, staff are wonderful, decoration/toilets in need of help.

Met with a friend for a late lunch, catch up, natter. Perfect! We ordered 4 starters and shared as neither of us were over hungry. Food delicious! Surrounding just lovely! We then sat there chatting so long we realised the 2 for 1 cocktails had started! Not many to choose from but my! They were so good! I know we’ll be back again!

Had a fantastic bottomless brunch with a friend who l hadn’t seen for a long while here. It was the perfect setting and the drinks just kept coming! The food was delicious and the cocktails were refreshing. I will definitely be back for another visit, it was so worth every penny and I even brought a dessert after our bottomless brunch time was up !! Thank you so much guys ALSO: I don’t know the waitresses name but she was witty and friendly and attentive, 10/10 staff.

The venue is nicely decorated and styled and we were greeted on entry and taking to our table by a polite and friendly and attentive waitress.
Unfortunately that’s where the positives ended. Myself and my partner had the beef roast, the beef had a slimy texture was seriously undercooked and very fatty. The potatoes were also undercooked. The broccoli was fit for the pin, way past its best and it was the same with my partner’s cauliflower cheese. My daughter who made the booking for Mother’s Day barely ate her fish as it was watery and very mushy.
We got the attention of the waitress to complain about the food, she was apologetic and said she’d get the manager to speak to us, we waited about 45 mins and the manager never arrived so we got the attention of the waitress again and she went off to speak to the manager again. Eventually we had the meals discounted but not to the level that matched the waste of money and poorly prepared food. I would not recommend this place for food.

My husband and I loved everything here — from the food, the place and most especially the service. Leilt is so lovely! She made us feel comfortable as it was our first time eating here. We’ll definitely come back. 5 stars!

An oasis hidden below the mayhem above. We visited on a quiet weekday night and stayed until closing. Super selection of beers and good service. Decor is imaginative but in a Michelangleo Greek renaissance theme. That’s my best interpretation but would recommend trying the bar. Sadly I will not get to experience the bustle of a weekend it was a good night.

Ambiente molto suggestivo, un pub ricavato in un antico locale gotico, quadri e ornamenti ovunque. Si ordina al bar, sia da bere che da mangiare, ed una volta pagato, le portate arrivano direttamente al tavolo che hai scelto. Servizio veloce, i piatti non erano granché, le salsicce di maiale erano insulse ed il panino niente di particolare oltre che piccolo. C’è una vasta varietà di birre.

Had a great Sunday evening dinner here. Really unique decor and cozy atmosphere, staff were friendly and attentive.

Food was nice and the menu had plenty of good options. We booked using FirstTable for 50% off food, so we got very reasonable prices as well. We didn’t get any drinks, but there was a wide variety at the bar.

Overall, highly recommended!

I always visit this bar when I’m in Birmingham,it’s really beautiful inside,tucked away underground by the Burlington hotel.
Nice friendly staff,drink price’s are high,but it is a big city.I’ll order some food next time,as they looked like they had a lot of nice things on the menu.

Popped in for a pre-theatre dinner. Love this place with its brilliant atmosphere and great food. Had the pie deal which is great value and my rabbit pie was delightful. Great service from staff, especially a gentleman with a distinctive Mohican style hairdo and earrings who was super helpful

Been here before years ago on a friday night when it was lively and heaving. This time I visited during a quiet daytime.

It’s a striking place to be in terms of decor. They serve some fantastic beers on tap, and are also good for a coffee. They made my wife a lovely cappuccino.

The service was superb and friendly. I know the place must be good when my wife talks about going back there again. It’s a shame we had elsewhere to be, as we could’ve happily spent a couple of hours here.

Love this place! Full of atmosphere and theatre, top range of drinks and service stop on. This bar is under the Hotel and as such you can’t get a mobile signal so everyone is talking, socialising and there’s no annoying phone use. I didn’t eat here so can’t comment on the quality, but the menu looks pretty comprehensive and eclectic. It’s not the cheapest place to eat and drink but it’s full of charm, and pseudo history.

First time going here! Had so much fun, we got there and it was quiet but the playlist is so good. We did axe throwing, pool and crazy golf, will be coming back!! The cocktails were so good. Jacob was such a sweetheart, made a friend <3

Had a corporate event here in September for a group of 20. Great, fun evening. The axe throwing went down a storm, the drinks were flowing, the food was great and the karaoke booth was a personal highlight.

Every member of staff was helpful and friendly and we couldn’t have been made to feel more welcome.

10/10 recommend.

My husband booked us in for axe throwing, and it was brilliant.
Everything from the deco through to atmosphere (even when quiet, we went in a weekday lunchtime) was so much fun. Jacob was lovely and really friendly, even give us a tour of the games and a cheeky go on the electric darts. We left very happy and with a booking for karaoke on the weekend.

Had a great time here last night. Started off with 30min axe throwing. Which in my personal opinion was long enough. Denzy was a great host. Gave us nicknames for our second round, one of which was Pat Butcher Great sense of humour!! Atmosphere was great! Our server Ellie was lovely when we sat for bottomless brunch. She kept coming to check if we needed drinks and of course that was a yes every time. Food was nice and came hot. It is very loud music and we were seated right under a speaker so you feel like you’re shouting at each other and difficult to hear but great songs though. Overall experience, was great.

Had a great afternoon out at boom battle! Alex was fantastic – he explained the axe throwing clearly, made sure we were all comfortable, and kept the whole session fun and engaging. His energy and guidance really added to the overall experience and made it even more enjoyable for our group. We could have done with a little more support Getting set up for crazy Golf, but overall a great time!

I booked the birthday package for August 2025, doubling as my 30th party and my sisters hen do. I cannot fault the service leading up to the event, as I emailed on multiple occasions adding additional members or asking questions/requests. Responses were quick and always resolved. We booked a table downstairs at no extra cost and had this table for the whole time we were there (3 hours). Darts was great fun as expected and the crazy golf was such an interesting take -everyone really enjoyed themselves. The package was great value, with two drinks each and the 2 activities each lasting 1 hour.

The atmosphere is rated a 4 simply because the music was a bit louder than needed upstairs. I understand it being so loud downstairs, but upstairs with the activities it would have been nice to hear each other easier. I had lost my voice the next day.
We didn’t have food so I can’t comment on this, but don’t feel rating this lower would be fair and the choice looked appealing we just had a booking elsewhere.

A nice fun activity if you haven’t done it before. It’s a bit noisy when trying to listen to the staff at reception, but they were friendly and informative and our host was great too. Did stay for drinks as the bar was very busy even in the early evening, but the music was good and the environment fun.

Went to The Alchemist for girls night out and as always, the drinks did not disappoint. I absolutely love the theatrics of their cocktails – they really create a unique, hands-on drinking experience that makes it more than just a drink, it’s a whole vibe.

The food was stunning! We ordered a variety of dishes, all beautifully presented and super tasty.

A couple of things that let the night down slightly: we were seated in a more secluded area, which felt a bit disconnected from the lively atmosphere. Also, the downstairs bar – which looks amazing – wasn’t open, which was a big letdown. Service was a bit slow too; we had to flag down staff a few times.

That said, we still had a great night overall. It’s always a cool spot for a fun evening out.

If you’re a cocktail enthusiast, this spot is a must-visit. The cocktails are not only delicious but also presented with remarkable creativity, guaranteed to surprise and delight. The nibbles complement the drinks perfectly, making for a great culinary experience. It’s an ideal venue to unwind and enjoy a great time with friends.

Went to the Alchemist today with my sister and wanted to leave a review, particularly for our server Eva! She was just amazing!!!

She was super friendly and helpful (particularly as we had so many questions on recommendations etc). She was amazing!!

Food wise it was good. We tried the AFC flatbread which was really good and the fried fish dish. Though the rice was a tad watery, Eva and the manager handled that very well for my sister! Would always recommend coming here!

Went there for birthday drinks with a friend. We had some amazing drinks, really separates them from other bars. Glad to have gone there. Prices weren’t the worst, around £11/12 for a cocktail

Theo was amazing — he served us so well and made the night really enjoyable. The drinks were great, the food was delicious, and beyond the taste, the artistry was a real highlight. The DJ was fantastic too. I’ll definitely be going again!

I can’t say enough good things about my visit! The food and drinks were absolutely top-notch, and the atmosphere was perfect for a good night out. Theo and Tilly provided the friendliest service, making sure we were well looked after with personalised recommendations. Everything from the French Martini to the Chicken Waffles was delicious. I can’t wait to come back!

Love this place ,always amazing each visit and the drinks just divine !

Tasia
Martha

Great place! We had a great night, thank you. Really helpful and friendly staff, went out their way to make sure we had time in the karaoke booth even though it was booked most of the evening! Will definitely be coming again. Thank you!

We booked here for a staff night out and we’d never been before. Quinn talked us through everything and looked after us the whole time, he was incredible. I can’t recommend this place enough but especially if Quinn is on shift. He’ll make sure your evening is perfect.

My friends and I had a fantastic experience here! The food was excellent and the drinks even more so! Our table was served by Beck who was incredibly friendly and charismatic she really made the night memorable for us. Will definitely come back here with my friend group again.

Eloise and Quinn were great.
The venue was packed, even though it was a Thursday night and we had the best time and the karaoke was brilliant. Will definitely come here again.

Great atmosphere and a bit of fun. The staff have got worse though. Grumpy, unhelpful, fake smiles. I think they assume you’re all just a bunch of drunks but when you come in with a couple friends for a pint and some pool they should treat you a bit better.

Absolutely amazing experience! I went here recently with a few friends, and we already want to go back. We found the prices on the higher side but not unreasonable compared to other places we’ve been. The service staff were professional and friendly too, Rebecca in particular took good care of us. Highly recommended!

My partner booked for my birthday. We arrived slightly early and were offered to start early. The staff were really friendly and happy to help at all times. The food and drinks come quickly and at a high standard, the pizza was lovely and not greasy at all. The nachos were tasty and good portion. The darts games were fun and the whole idea is rather awesome, lots of fun for all. Staff came and gave us an extra 15 mins at the end of our session which was ace. Good value for money on the game and food, drinks seemed a little pricey but they aren’t any more expensive than other Birmingham bars etc. good experience all round.

Fantastic day here ! Such a great atmosphere and fun place. Staff were great too. Drinks are expensive but worth it for the good time you will have here.

We have visited here a few times in the last few years and I’ve visited with a variety of groups – work party’s with 25+ people, friends of up to 6 and just myself and my partner and they comfortably cater for it all.
The food is perfect for what you want, picky items that are delicious – particularly always go for the nachos.
Absolutely love that they do discounts for people in the hospitality industry on Sundays and Mondays – perfect for us.
We love it here and we try and make it part of a day out when we have visitors.
I wonder if you may introduce some new games in the near future – would be great to see something different

Our team lunch at Flight Club in Birmingham was an excellent experience. It was my first visit, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We arrived just before they opened at noon, waited for about 3 minutes for them to open. The atmosphere was immediately welcoming and the staff helped us to our table. The venue offered a fun darts game, which added a unique touch to the experience.

The food was fantastic and reasonably priced. I opted for the Beyond Burger, curly fries, and salad, followed by some delicious brownies. The menu also featured a variety of burger options, while some of my colleagues enjoyed pizzas and wraps. The curly fries and brownies were personal highlights for me . Additionally, I tried a non-alcoholic cocktail, Spring Passion, I particularly think that was refreshing and well-prepared.

The venue itself is beautifully decorated and had a warm and inviting ambiance.

Overall, Flight Club is a fantastic choice for team-building activities or group lunches. I highly recommend it!

Met some friends on a night out not knowing what to expect. What a great place. We played darts and they helped coordinate the tournament.

The bar staff was extra attentive to needs. Offered great recommendations.

we had a fantastic night out.

Make sure you book in advance as this is a very popular venue.

Had a great time here tonight! The games are so fun and the price is decent, drinks and service are amazing and Jess was such an amazing server! Will definitely be back for another night out ☺️

I’ve been in the past and the pizza really surprised with how good it is. But the real 5 star experience was booking our Xmas do with Lauren. She was friendly, conscientious and accommodating. She turned a process which I was dreading, into a smooth affair that has earnt me all sorts of office brownie points. I know that Flight Club is welcoming to our whole diverse team and will make for a welcoming Xmas celebration for the various age, gender, and cultural folks coming.

3.5
The place is clean and nice. Their menu is simple and best value for money are their set menus. Food was good.
The staff paid great attention to the person with allergies which is good. The cocktails were tasty tho we asked if the lava cocktail was looking like a lava lamp. Which was confirmed, but then came a juice looking drink because they had run out of the lava element. If you knew we ordered it for that, why not telling us?
Anyway, overall good place but not outstanding in any way.

Very disappointing experience. Our first visit to this venue, server sat us down and I asked for something special as it was my wife’s birthday. Server recommended the Glitterbomb for her as he said it’s pretty cool in a test tube and smoking. For me, I ordered a Smokey Old-Fashioned. With four staff around you think this would have been quite quick to make. Server came over with the bill and thrust the card reader towards me. After paying and checking the bill saw that there is a charity payment of £1 and 10% (discretionary) service charge added. Not very appropriate if it’s just charged to your card before you’ve even seen the bill.
But put that aside and who doesn’t like to support a charity and give good service a deserved tip!
I paid for the drinks at 20:19. At 20:25 the same server asked if we’d ordered food! I said no but we’d like our drinks. My wife’s drink was finally made and put onto the side of the bar at 20:32 where we watched the smoke rise out of the ‘test tube’! And watched, and watched. Finally, when my drink was made at 20:36 and put on the side, the drinks were served but by that time there was nothing left to be seen of the special glitterbomb smoke spectacular! And for £12.50, you’d expect some fireworks.
Staff on their phones and just disinterested made it a very poor experience. Needless to say we won’t return.

Every part of our evening at this venue was on point. From the event management to the on site staff, you literally couldn’t ask for more. The food was so good, fresh and tasty. The service was attentive and professional. I can’t rate this place high enough and I’ve eaten in a lot of places.
Try it for yourself and enjoy.

Great bar, good food vibrant atmosphere, cocktails looked amazing too.

An impromptu visit to Aluna for a couple of drinks in the sun. Sitting canalside as the sun shines and you’re served the best cocktails – nothing not to love. Speedy service, helpful and attentive staff and perfect settings – no notes! Special mention to Michael – service with a smile 🙂

Loved the attention to detail the bartenders gave to their creations and the amount of choice was phenomenal.

My friend and I opted for a death cauldron at £25 to share and after being prompted to sprinkle dry ice after the pyrotechnics carried it over to the table.

This really knocked our socks off! We had one more afterwards another death in its name which i needed help to finish.

Overall really strong creative well made cocktails overlooking the canal!

Delicious food attentive staff. Great DJ. Definitely returning

Brilliant service by Adam and Dre. Enjoyed their banter and passion while I was here, especially for the start of my Birthday. Amazing cocktails, even some controversial ones as I enjoy experimenting new experiences. Thank you both and the rest of Be at One for today. Will be back without a doubt.

Wow, this place was great, good job it was 2-4-1 thou. We called in early evening, 6 oclock’ish and it wasn’t too busy but within an hour it was filling up. The staff including the doormen were friendly and welcoming. The cocktails were presented very well and tasted sublime. So onto my big question would I go back? That’ll be a big YES

Absolutely Outstanding Service from Adam!

Had an amazing experience at Bar at One of, and a huge part of that was thanks to Adam. From the moment we walked in, he made us feel welcome and taken care of. His knowledge of the drinks menu was top-notch, and his recommendations were spot on — I ended up trying something I wouldn’t usually go for, and it was delicious.

Adam’s energy, professionalism, and attention to detail truly elevated the evening. You can tell he genuinely cares about his guests having a great time. Friendly, efficient, and charismatic — he’s the kind of person who turns a good night into a memorable one.

We’ll definitely be coming back — and hoping Adam’s behind the bar again!

What an incredible night at “Be at one”. The energy in the venue was electric from start to finish. The music was on point — a perfect mix of current hits and classic tracks that kept the dance floor packed all night. The DJ knew exactly how to read the crowd and keep the vibe going.

The staff were professional, friendly, and handled the busy crowd really well. Entry was smooth, drinks were served quickly, and the bartenders were great at making cocktails just the way you like them.

The lighting, sound system, and overall setup were top-tier — you could tell they’ve really invested in creating a high-quality experience. Whether you’re out celebrating or just looking to have a good time with friends, “Be at one” is definitely the place to be.

I would like to share my bad experience at your establishment. During my last visit, a barmaid was particularly unpleasant: she spoke in a curt and impolite manner, without taking the time to listen to customers or respond properly to their requests. We clearly felt like we were intruding, as if we were a nuisance. This lack of respect and professionalism seriously detracts from the atmosphere of the bar. It’s a real shame, because the place itself has potential. I hope this can be taken into account to improve the welcome in the future.

In the photo is the person concerned.

I have so much love for Be At One new street, been here so many times over the years and will continue to come back. Excellent bartenders, excellent drinks and an excellent atmosphere? What more could you ask for?

Great place, with the option to pre book a booth for your group. Plenty of cocktails to sample made easier by ‘happy hour’ when cocktails are BOGOF. Only down side was there is no cider and only 2 bottled larger on offer. Yes, I know, its a cocktail bar, but it would be nice to cater to all tastes.
10/10 fun vibes.