The 47 best bars with live music in Birmingham

Staff gave a chair for my partner who needed to sit down. Acoustics were good. Glad both doors were open due to no other ventilation or air conditioning. Good priced drinks also.

Nice, intimate place for live music in central Birmingham. Good selection of beers, friendly staff and nice vibes. Saw Gathering of Strangers here, fantastic band!

Was surprised at how small this little hidden gem was. We went to see Casey McQuillen on the last night of her tour. It was friendly, felt safe and was a really fun and cosy venue to see emerging artists perform. Drinks were priced well but standing up all night was tough on my back but didn’t spoil the night for me.

I love this place, the best indie gigs and the staff are always so friendly. £7.20 for 2 long drinks with a student discount is great 💯

Fantastic small music venue and bar. One of the venues on The Decoy and Freeze The Atlantic tour. Great sound engineer! Good wide choice of drinks available.

Cracking pint of Jute (SALT) IPA, guy behind the bar sorted the Wifi for me as well. Happy to come back whenever I'm in the area

My sons gigs here are so good as well as other live bands. Great vibe and atmosphere.

We arrived early afternoon and I think the staff were readying themselves for the late afternoon slot and were a bit distracted. We had a lovely time before people started to pile in and the band came on. After they came on we had an even better time. They were brilliant and the place was buzzing. It was a shame we had to leave but we had a date with Jeff Lynne. Thoroughly recommended pub with great entertainment.

We had a great time watching a small concert here! The atmosphere was lovely and really welcoming. I definitely recommend visiting if you enjoy live music in a cozy setting.

Had my wedding reception here on the 11th and it was fantastic. They went above and beyond. So friendly and accommodating. Room looked amazing. Food was lovely. Kept us all well "watered" 😂 Special thanks to Ola who was amazing at every step of the way. Thanks for making our day wonderful 🖤

Good choice for the second stop on our "stag do" pub crawl. Weather was warm, so we were able to gather outside, where there are a few tables, although we all decided to stand! Good choice of ales and lagers available, friendly bar staff. Highly recommended.

Really nice food from the venue, you can tell it is made with care drinks service amazing as well. Will be coming back!

Wow four of us popped in here last Friday for a quick, early nightcap after already being out for 6 hours and ended up staying for another 5. Great atmosphere and music, just the 2 of us on the dance floor early evening my son in law's Mom and I, love the old hits. Just as we were about to leave a young lady singer came on with her guitar 🎸 she was absolutely amazing and we didn't leave until after her two part set had ended. Lady behind the bar was extremely knowledgeable about the drinks, including non alcohol drinks which impressed one of our party who was driving. Left about 10.15pm when the venue was really getting full, great few hours, my liver spent Saturday detoxing 😆

This is the third event/gig I have put on at the Actress & Bishop. Katie and the team have helped ensure it all runs smoothly. A technician in place at the start to help get the bands soundchecks done. A point of contact to ensure the bar runs smoothly. And all of the bands who played praised the setup at the venue. A perfect place for a private event in the city centre.

Great food/ portion sizes. Lovely location with seats overlooking the canal. Perfect summer spot, can’t wait to come again :)

Great evening here watching a tribute act. Really small venue for gigs, but awesome atmosphere, everybody was there for a good time. Loads of outdoor seating as well. Highly recommend this place for a night out.

Spacious pub with outdoor seating - perfect for chilling by the canals in the summer. The normal menu shown online was not available and only subs and sides were available, but the subs turned out surprisingly good. Chicken was hot and crispy, and the gravy sauce compliments it perfectly. The softness of the bun is just right. Tots were also nice, very cheesy and filling.

Had an amazing time. Came and had some drinks and games of pool before seeing Tyler Hilton there a few days ago. Love the vibe of the whole place and the staff were super friendly! Wish I got the name of the main man who served us a few times but he was lovely from around 6pm on 14th may.

Had a great night out. Good sound and mixing, lighting, great band (Du Blonde). Low cellar ceiling low stage makes it feel homely and you're with them. Good selection of drinks on tap, nice staff. Didn't have any food.

Very popular pub sat on the canal waterway. Large outdoor seating area. Live music.balcony and inside seating areas. Can get very busy

One of my favourite bars I've ever been in, and I've travelled a fair amount of cities and countries. Went on the night of a rock concert at the Utilita Arena and this place played a fantastic selection of rock and metal music all afternoon and after the gig aswell. Such a great atmosphere after the gig, and before the gig it was just awesome to chill by the canal watching the goose family with goslings while we enjoyed our beers and food

Really cool vibes. Great live music. Nice cocktails. Friendly staff. Very welcoming (from someone who rarely goes out). Nice range of ages. Casual dress or dressed up. Sat and drew the band and the surroundings without feeling uncomfortable, and apparently I wasn't the only one who does that. Nice friendly crowd.

A huge thank you to Clare and all of The Night Owl staff for our amazing wedding at the quirkiest most chilled venue ever! Highly recommend love to you all! You’re all amazing! Thank you Harriet & Dan xxxx

This place really stinks. It smells like those little glass things you'd get from news agents, you'd crack 'em on the floor & they'd stink out the place -- yes that's it, this place has a smell about it like stink bombs. I shall not return. I do not want your audience. The spoken word is doom --- for the fishy smell there. Good bass though or should I say basses

A great compact venue, though Wrap up well if heading there in Winter as a fair bit of the venue is situated outside. The stage has 2 huge TV screens behind it which show clips from many top programmes of the 60s. The venue specialises in retro acts from a bygone era. Bar prices are like most music venues slightly overpriced. On the whole a good sound & feel about the place you dig, I dug.

First time here, but it's a cracking venue! Fab DJ pre and post gig, I'd definitely come back to listen to the great tunes she spins!

Cookout event. Had a great evening listening to Big Ship Alliance and celebrating three birthdays, the DJ was great too. The food was great, thanks to Aairon, I even took some home. Thanks 🙏🏾 Clare for all the info about the event. I look forward to coming back in the Summer when I don't need a coat as event space is partially outdoors.

Great venue in the heart of Digbeth Birmingham. Soul based music is always a winner and used recently for the jazz festival. Small venue but perfect if you are looking for something a bit different

Really enjoyed the Bavarian feast - enough for the five of us to share (although we had some sides we couldn't finish). Bratwurst, pork belly and schnitzel was tasty! Knuckle was on the dry side. The pretzel and swirl was not anything special though so I would skip those but enjoyed the rest!

Came here yesterday for sunday lunch as a party of 7. 4 adults, 3 children. We were given a great table by the stage. A huge shout out to our waiter, Rhys, who was brilliant! Great personality, attentive, great sense of humour and overall lovely man! For food we ordered: Ruby prawns Hummus and pitta Krokettes Onion soup 3 beef dinners 1 chicken dinner Pork knuckle dinner (the knuckle was huge!) Kids chicken dinner Kids beef dinner Starters were amazing. My only negative point is that the beef was a bit chewy/fatty, however, everything else on the plate was lovely. We also had ice cream, chocolate brownie and apple strudel for dessert and all were great. The singers were brilliant and we loved the atmosphere. Our kids loved the disco toilet in the ladies and the photo booth which was only a pound! The bill came to £270 for food and drinks for 7, which i don't think is unreasonable for Birmingham. Overall, we had a lovely time and only lost a star due to the beef. I woukd definitely return in the future and try something off the main menu.

First time visiting, was a little concerned it may be too busy on a Friday night, but was surprised at how spacious the venue was. Lots of seating. Great venue for meeting friends or date night. Great drinks, food and friendly staff. A really great place to kick off the weekend.

Absolute gem of an experience dining at Albert Schloss! Spacious dining area with 2 bars. Cocktails are excellent, would highly recommend the apple strudel cocktail! Food portions are massive and make the steeper price tag worth it. Highly recommend the cordon bleu schnitzel with truffle parmesan fries. Lovely place to celebrate milestones, or even just a fancy meal. Bathroom is rather dimly lit, but clean. Note: Only the bar opens at 11:00, kitchen opens at 12:00.

I have to start by saying how amazing Verity was from my very first call. I told her we were celebrating my wife’s 50th birthday with close friends and family, and that I wanted the night to be truly memorable. She suggested a booth, which was perfect — it even made my son’s night as we ended up meeting a girl from Love Island and her friends who shared some shots with us! I also have to mention the lovely Claire. We had a last-minute menu change to your new Oktoberfest menu, and some items were no longer available. With two fussy eaters in our party, Claire was absolutely fantastic, helping us accommodate everyone. After a couple of emails and calls, she sorted everything out, and all our guests were very happy. Last, but by no means least, Harry was simply outstanding. He went above and beyond, making the night not just a 10/10, but an 11/10. He was attentive, hardworking, and ensured my wife had an unforgettable birthday. The evening exceeded all our expectations and ranks as one of our best ever nights out. Thank you — happy wife, happy life! We will definitely be returning and can’t recommend your amazing team highly enough. Kind regards, Peter

This is an amazing place, which we frequent regularly - the food is always amazing, with great variety, and staff are very friendly and cannot do enough to make your stay perfect. Particular shout out to the delightful Maria who absolutely made my day on our visit on 16th August - she’s a star! Would heartily recommend for some great food and drink, with a really nice vibe, in the heart of Brum!

Fantastic bar, great selection of drinks. Enjoyed the free shuffleboard on a quiet Monday afternoon.

We had an absolutely amazing experience last night, a table for 6 , food was excellent, service was excellent, music was excellent. And what really impressed us was we were allowed to keep the table for the evening to come and go to the dance floor, felt like VIPs , your venue and staff including the security was absolutely friendly and professional, can’t wait for another occasion to return. Thank you 🙏🏼 so much.

I recently visited here on a Saturday night for a friends birthday. There was 10 of us and we also booked food. We sat upon the mezzanine area where you had a separate bar and toilet area from the main club. The food was nice, ate bread with salmon for a starter, lamb dinner with potatoes for the main followed by the cheese board. After eating the band starting playing and they were really good. We were able to leave our stuff at the tables whilst going down to the dance floor area, and return to the bar and toilet which was great as you avoided long queues. Overall it was a great night.

Had fun last night. I went all by myself. Old folks who love live jazz and highlife music will enjoy the place better. The securities are good, bar tenders are nice. Overall 8/10

Great gig watching Incognito. The food really was top notch, very reasonably priced and served beautifully hot. The staff were absolutely fantastic, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. One of the nicest whole evening experiences we have had for a long while. Well done The Jam House

It appears the security here need to learn some simple manners. This security guard completely ruined my evening for my mother’s hen do and first experience of Jam House. There is a way to speak to people for a simple demand and also important to not intimidate people in doing so (still unsure why it took two of them to ask me to stand up). Likely won’t return.

Booking with First Table meant that we were able to choose from the 3 course menu for a fixed price of £20 (if I remember correctly) There were some great options to choose from with our meals being cooked to perfection. This is a really good opportunity to taste some delicious food in a unique establishment.

Amazing venue we visit last Thursday every month food entertainment atmosphere Mauricio and the group and all the barstaff and security are just incredible. Thank u guys

Drinks are way overpriced, 5.50 for a cider. Absolute rip off. Went there for jazz night it was awful jazz by the way. Thought i would drink some more and the jazz would sound a bit better, it did not. And don't even ask for a rum and coke, you will only get a coke with a drop of rum in it as with the vodka and lemonade. The garden is tiny and the main floor is crammed.

Old Pub. Large garden/outdoor area with plenty of seating. £6 pint of Guinness and by far the best I've had in Birmingham. Don't be put off as they serve the Guinness in a non-Guinness glass, it was 10/10. Lady behind bar was also nice and offered us some free snacks.

Went in here last year for a drink with friends and was harassed by the owner and kicked out due to my trained assistance dog who was legally allowed to be there. I suggest they look into the laws in the UK surrounding assistance dogs, which are protected under the Equality Act 2010, to avoid future situations of discrimination against disabled customers. The irony of my spotted dog being kicked out of a place called the spotted dog is not lost on me…

Decent old school pub. decent beer. great atmosphere. outside seating. Good location for pre-event drinks just on the edge of town.

Great pub, of the beaten track for visitors, but with finding! Good range of ales and an interesting selection of bottled beers. Bar staff are lovely, happy to let you sample the asked before committing to buy. There was live jazz the evening I visited.

Great old school pub in Digbeth, just had a couple of pints and no food hence the 3 stars as I don't know. Pleasant staff and nice covered outdoor seating area.

Good little pub for a few after the football Massive garden inclosed nice

Long narrow bar with a small area to the left and behind the bar. Great welcome when I arrived with a joke or two, made me feel welcomed and relaxed, excellent. Couple of TVs on the walls, wooden floors throughout and nice seating area. Usual tap beers with some good ales and craft beers. Staff were friendly, polite and helpful. Beer was amazing with food available also. Large leaded windows with mosaic look. Great old building. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

Cool venue at the Rainbow. Really airy and bright pub with a good selection of drinks. Vegan menu which was varied and for all tastes, but quite expensive per dish. Gig venue is in the basement, perfect for a small intimate performance and didn’t feel cramped or crowded.

Great pub and top staff! Always a great laid back atmosphere here spread over two floors with the basemen downstairs for live bands and DJ’s it can get busy especially after football but doesn’t take long getting served at all.

Food was tasty and had large portions so price is justified. Although we did ask for extra sauce and were given a very small cup of it - two dollops worth.

Had a bottomless brunch here and didn't realise the food was vegan. The drinks weren't very strong but the waitress was always keen to make sure you had your next one. The food was good, the texture of the Bish was a little strange but enjoyable. The staff seemed very friendly, overall it's a good place to go

Fabulously decorated pub with really friendly staff that has all vegan food as BA-HA Large range of gins, rums and whiskeys Large outdoor and really nice outdoor beer garden with a cute car seat. Often have bans on but not when we went We stayed for some food and dessert and it was really nice

Popped when visiting a friend in Birmingham. As a vegan it's always great to find places like this, with a vegan menu. The food was lush, the cocktails fabulous and the staff were the cherry on top of the fancy drinks. Will be back whenever we're in Birmingham. Cannot recommend enough.

I chose this place for a birthday dinner for my husband because it had good reviews and looked like a beautiful place. It is indeed beautiful, but the greatness stops there. The service was friendly, but not very helpful. We were not told when seated that we'd need to order and pay in advance at the bar, and we were told two different things about where we'd be seated and it was confusing. We were passed by many times with me trying to get someone's attention before we figured the process out. The pay in advance part makes it difficult if you want to add on a side or dessert during the meal. We ended up with 3 separate charges for our meal. The chicken, bacon and leek pie was fantastic, the rest were just ok, though they were cooked very well. They were kind enough to sub the mushroom pie for a chicken pie upon request. The cauliflower and cheese lacks flavor as a pie and a side dish. We both agreed the best thing on the platter was the red wine gravy. The brownie for dessert was delicious and made the birthday boy happy, so that saved the day.

Amazing wonderful old pub/picture house in Birmingham temple Street. The inside architecture is amazing and the wall murals, balcony and central Ceiling Dome really make this an outstanding pub. The central bar has a great selection of beers and ales, drinks, with a very appealing menu. A must visit.

Beautiful space; I went for the theatre which was a fantastic treat. Walk through the pub all the way to the back where the ladies' loos are and then up one flight of stairs for the gorgeous little theatre bar and another for the small but perfectly formed studio theatre. A fantastic production and really fun experience. Non-alcoholic drinks reasonably priced, alcoholic typical for a classy city centre place. Stayed for a drink in the main pub at the end as it was too stunning not to take it all in for a bit!

We came here to see a production of Be More Chill, and I wish we'd have stayed for longer because the pub area was beautiful and the food smelled great. The show was brilliant, the facilities well kept. The theatre is up two floors of steep stairs, but a small lift is available & well maintained. All staff, stewards and performers were not only polite and professional, but enthusiastic and great to chat with. I'll definitely be returning to The Old Joint Stock soon!

What a great pub with lots of atmosphere right next to the cathedral. Great interior decor. I dived in here during a heavy shower and was welcomed by friendly staff. Good selection of beer. I wasn't hungry but looked at the menus and was tempted.

If going for just a drink it would be 5 star. But we went for food. It was extremely over priced. I had the vegan onion bhaji burger as it was one of the only options. It was so dry, they obviously just microwave the patty and it had been zapped so much it was extremely hard on the outside and powdery on the inside. (You know when you put a pastry in the microwave for so long the crust goes rock hard) If they want to charge just under £18 for a burger it should be made fresh! My suggestion if going for food maybe just go for the pies or if not…. Go somewhere else. (Lots to choose from around colmore row) I would have said something if someone came over to ask how the food was. But no one did even when they came to get the plates they didn’t ask how the food was. I would have said something but it seemed pointless after I had eaten it all. Due to being so hungry. Overall, great please to go for a drink… from my experience I wouldn’t go there again for food. 2 glasses of wine and a main meal £63!!! Not worth it.

I hadn't been in this building since it was a NatWest bank over 30 years ago. It is a lovely building and was happy to see the owners have retained a lot of the original interior. Was served buy a very friendly young lady. Was also surprised to see they have a small theatre "in house" so will keep an eye on upcoming shows.

Great place for a live gig. We were there for Bloodywood. Great sound, well organised, easy to get to. Parking on Arcadian worked well for us. Tip; if you book for balcony, there are not enough seats for everyone so get in early if you must have a seat as it is unreserved seating. We stood for all 3 bands but some attending were displeased!

Fantastic intimate little venue. Great atmosphere, and the acoustics were very good. Lots of like-minded people having a good time. London prices for drinks but to be expected as they've got to make a living.

Door staff looked after us, and the venue is well organised with emergency aid on site which respond very quickly to situations. Three floors that used to be a nightclub back in the day. Parking can be tricky, the nearest one with entrance on the same road closes at 9pm. Others to the rear close at midnight.

Seeing the Turnpike Troubadours in a room with about 200 people was such a treat. The Troubadours normally play to 60,000! Gotta be 5 stars!

Sincere thanks to all the staff last night at the Those Damn Crows gig. All of the staff were amazing and so helpful with assisting my Dad and couldn't do enough to ensure he was seated and safe. You all made a potentially stressful and worrying event totally seamless with all your provisions to help people with mobility issues - thanks once again.

Fabulous venue, great sound, great layout and close enough to the band's to really appreciate. Love it

Had an amazing time at the Hanabie concert last night, especially as the staff were great! Special shout out to Kevin who was kind enough to put our bags beneath the barrier, took photos for us and was overall just a really kind guy. Will be returning for future shows!!

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!

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.

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.

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

We came here for a works team day social. Not done it and initial thought was ‘darts are boring’. However, it was a lot of fun and a lot of different games to play. Whilst darts in the core of it, it really was great fun playing with and against various people. The laughter didn’t really stop and was a nice Team event. We order plenty of drinks and they came fast with great service. We didn’t have any good but other seemed to have a buffet for their events.

This was a last minute booking for 6 people and I have to say what a great choice it was. The drinks are average prices and some fantastic cocktails, the staff we had the pleasure of meeting where great and went out of there way to help. The darts was a great fun addition to the evening and was such good fun I recommend playing in couple wow does it get competitive. Great night out and a great place to visit in Birmingham

Simply came to drink & enjoy, great atmosphere, fast bar service, unique fun & lively bar

Love this place, just a really good vibe here. Decor and atmosphere are both terrific. Staff are really attentive and friendly. Haven't tried the food (yet) so can't comment on that.

Surprising good cheeseburger and fries for lunch 👍 Relatively quiet at lunchtime. Good to talk and grab a bite to eat.

Out with work colleagues...we had a few drinks here and ordered some food...did not rate my food. The cibatta bread was rock hard...none of us were really over whelmed with our food...I suppose you pay your money you take your chances. It was more about getting together after work. Nice vibrant atmosphere, music became louder as the evening went on.

Nice boozer, we didn't eat so can't comment on the food, decent prices on the drinks, good tunes being played and excellent vibe with the punters, there was something going on between two different groups that resulted in lots of cheers from both sides. Despite how busy it was, there was no real wait at the bar. 5/5 would recommend

Excellent roast dinners ,was here last year after the T20 blast and came again this year Seen review of veg like slop If anything the parsnip was slightly undercooked for my liking but certainly cooked Large portion of meat ,peas and cabbage great carrot beautiful cooked with just the right of mount of Caramalisation The extra portion of cauliflower cheese very good If there is a better Sunday lunch for the price ,book me a table

Absolutely fantastic food, seriously good. Proper burgers and the dirty fries were banging. Every member of the team were engaging and friendly. Highly highly recommend

The Sunday Roasts were outstanding. Plenty of everything. We added a portion of cauliflower cheese each, but one portion between two would have been plenty. The beer was great. The staff were friendly and attentive. No complaints at all.

Great location and great venue. Always good for a more close up intimate evening up close with performers. Always love that fact that food can be ordered to where you're sitting. And to be fair the food is really good value and very nice for what you might not normally expect at clubs. Always enjoy good comedy and music here for reasonable prices.

Massive thanks to organisers for bringing Jimmy Dore Show to the UK. It was equally funny as sad to experience common sense bomb dropped by comedians, who seem to be one of the very few left in our society allowed to express themselves without being arrested or interrogated for it. Thank you Jimmy, and keep doing what you’re doing, please! 🙏🏼

The venue is okay quite quirky for comedy events. I attended recently for a show and found tha room to be little tight and the chairs not particularly comfortable. However I the staff were nice and fast ans efficient with the QR ordering system

Wine on the table, ready for us. It was all round amazing! Needed the laugh and I certainly got it! Worth going through the steps when booking

1st time at Glee Birmingham,absolutely loved it. Drinks were reasonably priced,food menu was ok,we didn't eat as we'd eaten before arrival,we were in the main room,it was smaller than I thought but,it was clean,well laid out and intimate. Staff were professional and friendly,the show was hilarious,yes the seats hurt my ass,I was a bit uncomfortable but,that's not an issue. Can't wait to return for a night of laughter.

First time to Birmingham Glee, it was similar in layout to Cardiff..I expect they are all the same. We pre-ordered food and bought drinks at the bar. Meals were tasty and reasonable size portion..we both had Sri Lankan curry and shared some nachos. There were three comedy act plus the host, all very funny, woukd of loved it if headline had been a bit longer?..It was a good night out and I would recommend it if you like live comedy 😀

Came here to see Lewis Spears. It's a nice venue. Excellent layout. Located next to a wetherspoon for cheap pre-show dinner, and very close to the train station. The highlight, of course, was the man himself, Lewis Spears. They absolutely should have him back.

Great little venue. Didn't realise it was card only till we had already arrived from Sheffield. Bar was quick even when busy. Toilets are like an ice skating rink though. If you love a dark grimy feel venue this is the place.

This was a fantastic venue for clubbing, with a luminous blue interior contributing to its atmosphere! The lights really add to the electric feel, counter is well presented and drinks were on point too.

We visited in May 2024 to see Zheani. The security did their job properly, the staff were friendly and efficient. Felt safe here. Music was preem, and I'm talking about the speakers. I stood in front of the speakers and it was an amazing experience. I didn't bring my cat to this experience, so he has no opinion on the matter.

Great compact music venue. Excellent sound quality and amazing atmosphere. It is a little disconcerting that the male bathroom (urinal area) doesn't have a door though.

This place is fantastic for live music, we went to see High Fade, live music in all rooms! House band was also very good. Overall we had a really good night, mixed age group of people. I highly recommend it as a venue, we didn’t eat.

Gorgeous place! Friendly staff, live music & great cocktails

Mama Roux's is definitely one of Digbeth's (hidden) gems, it never disappoints. Flowery backyard, delicious and instagrammable cocktails, the best DJs vibing all the disco music, bottomless brunch, gigs, comedy, raves.. Love it there. one of Birmingham's most iconic venues ✨️There's always happy hour at Mama's 🥳 2 for £12 cocktails until 8pm 2 double spirit mixers for £15 from 8pm Live Music every Friday & Saturday 🎶 Free Entry

On my last visit to this area, I missed this gem of an ale pub. I'm glad I did not this time. Two snug rooms and there was entertainment in one of them. Good prices in ale along with good choice and good service.

A traditional ale house with a good selection of real ales and spirits. Decent sized outside space for a pub in the town. A friendly welcome and live sports being televised.

Only walked past but the music was live and it sounded like a rare good night in Walsall

Lovely proper pub, great time at Cosmic Caz's Lockup do on Saturday 👍😍

A traditional gem of a pub for cask ale drinkers. Well worth a visit and don’t forget the homemade sausage rolls, wonderful.

A hidden gem! Love this place! They have an extensive list of lagers, ciders and ales, updated regularly. The food is great for the price you pay. Steak nights on Wednesdays and pie night the first Tuesday of every month! I have never tried the Sunday lunch, which is supposed to be very nice. Nice open fire on the go during the cold evenings. Highly recommend a visit.

Good friendly bar that has live music on some nights.

We LOVED our dinner at the Botanist and highly recommend it. First of all, the cauliflower is the best of our lives! The halloumi fries and gambas were also really good. The Peri Peri chicken was so good and dang those veggies were perfect too. We loved every drink esp the porn star martini and the lavender lemon Collins. The wait and bar staff were amazing. It was such a wonderful experience!

This is my type of restaurant/ bar, I love the sophistication, dedication, decor, vibrancy, atmosphere and everything about this restaurant😍🤩, the staff are so polite and friendly… i have skipped along happily and excited to soak up the luxuries of this restaurant many times with friends and family🥳…i have also had a date here😌 So what ever the occasion is i recommend you take a look here☺️

Stopped here for dinner and drinks after a day out in the city. The decor is unique and gives the place a lively atmosphere. Food was good, particularly the hanging kebabs which are fun and filling. Cocktails were creative and well presented. It does get noisy in the evening, but that is part of the vibe.

Me and my girlfriend visited here on a trip to Birmingham The food was high quality and tasty. Beautifully decorated The drinks where adventurous and well priced Overall amazing experience

Came in at a very early and quiet time of day which probably didn't do it justice, as I can imagine it's probably a lot livelier as the day goes on. It was still ok in there, very nicely done up inside. I didn't have anything to eat so can't comment on the food, just had a cocktail and a beer which were both fine.

I've been to the other branch in Birmingham and loved it, so I thought I'd try this one as its alot more central location ( note gave the other branch 5/5) Foods 10/10 just like the other site, the only thing that lets this branch down is the staff. 1 out of the 3 staff who dealt with us was really good! The other two were just not very friendly.... It's worth going just for the food! But I would recommend just going to the other branch ( about 20 minutes away )

Great place with amazing atmosphere, friendly service, and fantastic food! Had a lonely dinner experience! The place is very cosy, has a great atmosphere with all the lovely decoration. It's quite big - there are tables outside, bar area, few dining rooms inside and lavatories on the lower ground floor. We were greeted at the door and asked if we had a booking, we didn't but still managed to get a table. It was Thursday night, so it wasn't that busy. The service was very friendly and fast. The food menu has interesting dishes, a variety of vegetarian options, and their famous kebabs. I definitely recommend the chicken one. It's served either with chips, couscous, or coconut rice. I went with chips, and they were so crispy. The kebab was also delicious. There is a variety of drinks as well, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. I really liked the alcohol-free Mind mojito.The deserts are out of this world! I had the most amazing Orea chocolate cookie dough! The prices are also reasonable. It was a great experience, and I definitely recommend this place!

I did a bottomless brunch for my hen party on the 23rd of August and from start to finish it perfect . Bella was amazing at getting our drinks order taken quickly followed by our food order. She was super helpful and kept checking we were all happy and that we had multiple drinks ! Thank you so much Bella you were amazing 10/10 !

Popped by for a quick lunch and had a great meal here! Got their lunch promo which includes a main and a drink for £10. The bacon cheeseburger was juicy and filling while the fries were crisp and salted just right. Overall a great value meal

Bella was brilliant! Very friendly and polite, very punctual with taking orders and delivering drinks. We were a group of 10 and she remembered which drink each of us requested. Very attentive! Would definitely come here again <3 Promote herrrrrr!

We came all the way from Wales for a night out in Birmingham before the Lewis Capaldi show. The food and cocktails were excellent, and our personal waiter was absolutely fantastic. Unfortunately, the overall vibe of the place let us down. It was hard to ignore how unhappy the rest of the staff seemed — it genuinely felt like they didn’t want to be there, which dulled what should have been a lively, fun evening. Such a shame, because with amazing food, great drinks, and a brilliant waiter, this could have been a perfect night out. A little warmth and friendliness from the team would have made all the difference. Other customers we spoke with felt the same — a simple smile and welcoming attitude goes a long way.

Attended a brunch on the 12th July, with work friends (9 of us) It was such a lovely & lively atmosphere. Bella was amazing so friendly & kind her service was 10 out of 10 such a nice young lady, who made our time there even more enjoyable. Thanks Bella.

Came here for a meal with Family on a Monday night it was very busy which was unexpected for a Monday night turned out that an event was on at the local arena so always worth checking. The staff did find us a table and were friendly. The food did take a while but it was busy the food was good we had an issue with one of the meals the chicken was not cooked and we sent this back they did fix this and made an fresh dish. I would go back again but maybe when its not a busy.

Bella was so helpful and kind throughout. It was a super busy day but Bella made sure my group of girls were satisfied and had a drink in hand throughout! Thank you for great service

Went for a bottomless brunch, the live band was good! The food was decent nothing special, I'd say you'd go for the band and drinks more than the food. The cocktail were nice, a bit of a shame they ran out of prosecco. The staff were lovely and polite managed really well with how busy it was which is fantastic!

Great outdoor music venue. Good atmosphere and dancing. Didn't have to wait for drinks or food. Shame about the long black hair in my food and another on our cocktail jug.

Been here a few times now and this is the worst one I've been...Invited a few friends and for some it was their first time. Not a very good experience for them and me. The DJ was brilliant but as soon as the tributes (I say that loosely) came on then it went downhill...Bryan Adams was alright although it was advertised as coming on at 5pm and came on at 4pm! Then it was advertised to be Wham...followed by Madonna and Duran Duran...then system 80s....So when wham came on it was part of system 80s! I said to my friends that this looks like it's going to be system 80s doing all the so called tributes and so it was....extremely disappointed with this...and I'm afraid to me they didn't sound the best at all...Same time last year here I saw 6 or 7 different tributes and it was brilliant day...Its a shame coz it's a great place and the vibe is tremendous...but when ur paying £20+ and £7.50 a pint thinking ur going to see a few artists and end up seeing 1 isn't good. It wouldn't have been as bad if anyone could of let us know if the tributes couldn't perform. But in my opinion it was definitely miss sold...Hopefully next time we will see separate tributes and if not we will get told and maybe a reason why. All I can do is apologise to me friends for a awful experience. Let's hope lunar springs and magic disco do the same.

Took a short while to get going, but in the end was a pretty decent venue. Drinks were a tad on the expensive side. Security was good. Event was even better. Parking in the area also isn’t too bad if you know where to look.

Went to the Brunch on Saturday 1-3pm. From start to finish it was excellent.lovely food and efficient staff. I’m a pro music musician and I must say that the live band were incredible! Not only do they sound amazing, they interact with the crowd so well. Great job Luna. You definitely need to promote the Brunch more as it’s a brilliant day out.

What a venue! Great in summer as mainly outdoors. Went here for a private party with lots of vendors selling food and live music. The. Went for a Back to 80's day gig and that was awesome. Then went back to a back to 90's 12hr rave and that always just amazing. Like a mini fest with road closed and clubs across the road playing different genres. Can't wait for the next party/rave!! Bring it on.

We did the day time sing along! Fab afternoon. The drinks were flowing and so generous. Staff were fab, Jay was very attentive!! Food not the greatest but not what you come for. Was a fab atmosphere, great for a hen do!

Friendly service and decent beers on. Great location, nicely done up inside, and plenty of seating. Only popped in for a pint so can't comment on the food. Also, can't really fault the pub for this, but there were quite a few rude patrons lacking basic manners which kind of made it somewhere I wouldn't be returning to in a hurry.

We came here for a impromptu drinks after work and decided to stay for food. Excellent draft selection, great to see Murhpys on tap. Food was good, there was a bit of a wait but we were pre warned so that was fair enough. The food was better than expected and the Pizzas were lovely!

Food was disappointing, given the prices. They had run out of fish, surprising given that we visited on the Saturday of a bank holiday weekend. The pastrami sandwich was £9 and looked thrown together with half the bread missing, and the bread was nothing more than a supermarket wholemeal loaf. The chicken pie was totally uninspiring for a whopping £17. We won't be going back and wish we'd gone somewhere else, particularly given the choice in this part of Brindley Place.

A brilliant spot for music and food. It was a lovely place to reflect as we were visiting the Sabbath bridge. The staff were so lovely and the food was incredible. I'm a big fan of the fact that I could still see football results and enjoy brilliant music to my partner and myselves taste.

The environment and atmosphere of the pub is really nice, it’s cozy and it has comfortable seating, you can also order from your table. There is air conditioning inside and there is a nice small seating are outside right next to the canal HOWEVER, we got 2 of the Black Sabbath IPA English Ale ( based on the description given from the bar staff) however the beer was disgusting, flat and not cold and did not look anything like the beer that was advertised outside the pub ( picture from the beer and the advertisement are posted ). We asked the manager (Chris) if we can get a different beer as it was not what we thought we ordered. I was told that the sign outside doesn’t say that that the beer looks like that (very misleading). Chris told us that he can’t give us a different beer or a refund and that we should have asked to try it before buying it. His tone was very dismissive and he didn’t really care.

OUTSTANDING Helpful Welcoming Staff, Steak cooked perfectly, so thanks, Chefs, My 4 Chocolate Labradors made welcome with Water straight away. Living Band on adding to a great atmosphere , while I was eating Quietly in one of the many divided rooms/Bays/ sitting areas to talk. So congratulations to Managers and Staff whom deserve a well done 👏 applause. So recommend a visit, plenty of Historical Pictures adding to Knowledge of this Great City Birmingham. Cheers 4 Dogs Guinness Budweizer Caffrey & Carling. Magna at Home with Stella and Artois

Stopped in for a cold pint of Black Sabbath IPA to honour Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession in Birmingham. Good pint. Fast service and it was packed 👍

POP VOICES CONCERT....another brilliant performance in a magnificent building. Even though it was a hot day, we were comfortably seated with the air con. in full operation. Ushers also most helpful.

Always love a reason to visit this incredible building. This time seeing Three Bean Salad podcast live.

The venue was excellent, and the acoustics were great overall. The staff was very friendly and helpful in assisting me to find my seat. It was an enjoyable experience attending a concert at the Town Hall, and I would highly recommend it.

Saw the show about Sun Records set up by Sam Phillips in 1952. He discovered Elvis. The guys who took the part of Elvis, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis were fantastic. Quite a plain interior, the Town Hall is all very clean. Is a bit chilly in the auditorium. Has two bars, serves coffee too. It has excellent acoustics..the most important feature. I was allowed to dance rocknroll in the space between the seats but not in the aisles.

I generally prefer smaller sweatier standing venues, largely I guess because I prefer the bands that play those venues. That said, Birmingham Town Hall is my favourite seated venue. It looks gorgeous inside & out, acoustics are fantastic, staff are the friendliest & most helpful of any venue I can think of. Bar & facilities pretty good. Great location too!

A great venue. Went here for a Sufi Music concert, very good sound acoustics although the sound guy could have increased the treble a little. It is not very big, when compared to for example the Barclaycard Arena- but that is a good point because it means even if you buy a tickets quite far back you can still see the stage.

Even though I'm a "Brummie" I don't actually remember visiting this building as a child. Close your eyes and you actually think you are back in the Roman Forum standing before the Temple of Castor and Pollux on which this building was based. It was closed when I visited, raining outside but still amazing to behold. Among the many artists Paul Robeson, the African American polymath and equality campaigner performed here to raise funds back in 1939.

Decent pub and enue upstairs. Not too big. Sounds system pretty ok. Prices a bit steep for a club in the location. Was there for a vinyl 90's funky house night. Terrace a little strange with having to go up and down into court yard

decent pub and gig venue although it's laid out oddly with the main entrance and exit door right next to the stage and a narrow viewing area.. think they should partition off the entrance door.

Had been at a bar just down from the Hare and Hounds it was a birthday party for someone so we had some left over sausage rolls, bags of crisps etc. we left and tried to visit here and were searched and told we couldn’t come in. We explained that we had no intention of eating the food we just wanted to keep it to the end of the night so we could donate it to charity. The bouncers told us no, we couldn’t come in. I explained that we were happy to leave the food outside because we just wanted a drink, again told no. Absolutely no common sense used, and lost a few rounds of business because of it. I love the hare but am deeply disappointed with them and will consider advising people to avoid it in future

Fantastic old pub with some decent cask ales

Not a bad venue medium sized hall. Would visit this place again in the future.it seems like a nice pub with an outside area.

Great venue and vibe at the gig last night, with friendly staff and crowd. Conflict Choir were excellent and the other musicians were brilliant too. Fantastic to see so many people coming out to listen and enjoy the music, will definitely be going again.

Great venue !! 2 x rooms upstairs with bar and a public bar downstairs. Always been a popular music venue . Havnt been for a few years but still has a great vibe . Road now closed by the side of the pub

Nice enough atmosphere to sit and enjoy a drink. Live music was great but can be loud, so not best place to have a conversation. Food is limited, I thought there would have been way more of a selection, but mostly just chicken dishes. Food is expensive for what it is, and wouldn't say its worth the money. Drinks aren't cheap either. Overall it was an enjoyable night with friends, but wouldn't really go back again.

WINGFEST 2025 Hockley social club nailed this event great set up superb day out

I came here for a friend's birthday and had an amazing time. We had some delicious Jamaican food and the drinks were good too. Overall, it was a lovely vibe and I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for more events here.

There’s quite a few places that have sprung up recently trying to replicate the feel of this venue. It’s that stripped back chic that works well, if done properly. There’s a section of independent food vendors. All different. All good. From the security to the bar staff; everyone is welcoming and friendly. There’s a variety of different day and night events and the atmosphere is always relaxing.

So much space, food tables big bar... Live music. Such good vibes. Best days I'd say Friday n Saturday unless events on... 💯

Took a long time to make cocktail weekend drinks - but appreciate them being made from scratch. Good selection of food. It was just so so hot. This isn't going to be the norm as we have been before and it's fine but as it was a hot day and the building is metal, it was like sitting in a sauna.

This place, although a bit dark in the main area, due to being a disused factory, I think? Has a great atmosphere and visually inspiring quotes.comfy sofas, stools and seating so take your pick where to sit.Stage for live bands, and a club within the club owned by Jayson spinning rare tracks and people spinning and grooving to the tracks . If you like a good workout and getting sweaty with like-minded people, fabulous. Food was awesome, but due to the event , the wait was nearly two hours for jerk chicken, so you know it's fresh and well cooked .There'ss also another eatery and slushie area.Outside area great ambience. Friendly bar staff, clean toilets with toilet roll. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

Poor customer service, one bar man mumbles and was so disinterested it was shocking. Felt like we had inconvenienced him. Had to clarify multiple times what was being said. Got to be the most grumpiest person I have ever come across in a customer service role. To top it off he was sitting outside looking miserable and someone said to him you’ve got customers you better go inside as we were walking in and even then he looked put out and took his time. Shockingly lazy, bad initial impression created for the customer and highly off putting. Other staff are also not great either, not interested, highly unfriendly, this needs improving drastically to enhance the customer experience! Person I was with also commented on how bad the staff and service was when getting drinks and didn’t enjoy this part at all and actually felt uncomfortable due to the unfriendly nature of the staff. Some were also laughing AT customers showing how utterly unprofessional they are. A lot of them are young but need some serious training in customer service. Outdoor seating area is decent with a good atmosphere. Not sure if I would ever go back due to the poor customer experience created by the unfriendly staff, superior local places around with far better welcoming customer service you’re better off going elsewhere!

Is that a moose head hanging above the door? One thing Prince of Wales doesn’t lack, is character. The 19 Century building is a leather bound, cove of dimly lit wooden rooms. The walls are decorated in places and people from Birmingham’s past. One of the rooms still has service bells located just above its bench’s back rests. In the beer garden there is a mass of additional seating. What was unexpected was the undercover Polynesian style bar area. It’s bloody huge and decorated to reflect the warmth of the tropical culture. Food is courtesy of Cantina. A selection of vegan dishes to sample as part of their tasting menu. These were great to snack on. Excellent complements for the many fine ales The Prince of Wales has on tap.

Very spacious and covered beer garden out back, with its own bar. Great pub grub too, vegan-friendly and different from the usual offerings. Good place for a group get-together.

Brilliant value food, they keep it simple and the beer and service are excellent. Great pub

Lovely atmosphere with a good selection of ale and drinks in general. Friendly and helpful staff and and plenty of room inside and in the beer garden put back. Love having the opportunity to hang out here when I get the chance.

A nice traditional pub in Moseley. A small bar area leads to further rooms towards the back (these are best in winter). The large beer garden is where this pub comes into it's own, with a large covered area and features such as a wine shed. The Prince has plenty of out-door seating, attracts a good varied crowd and also shows live sports on the out-door screen. There is also 'street-food' on sale at peak times.

It's cosy, especially in winter when they have real fires lit in the front and back rooms. The staff are great, service is quick and there's a nice atmosphere to it. It's my local, but I don't drink there because the Guinness is still awful. This isn't new, has been for years, long before the refurb. Cask beer apparently decent, and the other pale ales looked clean, if you like that sort of drink

I drove from Derby to The Castle & Falcon to see the amazing Jake Vaadeland and The Sturgeon River Boys. The pub has a great atmosphere - wooden floors, nice decor, and the venue at the back of the pub is a good sized room with a stage, decent stage lighting and a modern house PA system. Unlike some venues it has good sight lines with no pillars to obstruct the view. Beer is a tad more expensive than I’m used to - £6.00 a pint! Parking is a bit of a nightmare: normal rules don’t seem to apply round here so you just park wherever you can. The overall experience was good and I’d definitely go there again.

Great little venue with friendly, helpful staff. My wife has mobility issues, so they offered her a seat to ease her discomfort of standing. Came to see Beans on toast, supported by William Crighton, had an amazing night and can't wait to come back to see The King Blues in November. Thanks guys

Bit out the way but a good venue. It has a nice pub bit, and merch isn't too pricey. Can park on the street outside for free on evenings. It's looking a lot better since the renovation. Pictured is Divorce from their show on the 29th March

Brilliant friendly atmosphere, well priced beers and the staff were awesome. In the back room the gig was brilliant, good views, great sound system. Just a great night from start to finish.

Went for a birthday treat to see Reginald D Hunter and 2 support acts. Roadside parking or catch a bus that passes the front door. Not the safest place to be or to leave your car but the pub is well used and the staff are friendly enough. Could do with more comfortable seats

Saw 'The Ogretones' band there. They were brilliant. As to the pub itself, the staff were happy and smiley. What more can you ask for?

From a band's perspective, this is a fantastic venue to play. Superb/professional staff and a brilliant sound system - can't wait to play here again! [c/o Enjoy the Silence UK Depeche Mode tribute].

After walking out of the day fever event we found this lively pub with a function room out the back , great music ,nice people 💯 Thanks

Me and my husband stayed here for bed and breakfast. Lovely tidy, clean room, nice hot shower, tea, coffee facilities in room. Gorgeous full English breakfast included. Highly recommended 👌

After visiting the red brick market, we stopped here for a bite it was full of regulars having a beer. We ordered the vegeterian lasagna and the cottage pie. The potatoes from the pie had a buttery flavour and the minced meat was tender, the chips that accompanie the lasagna were very crisps. The amount of food was impressive and the price was ok too: a total of 27 pounds (beverage included)

Called in for lunch before heading back to Bristol. Lovely, original style old pub, lovely seating area in the lounge too. Ordered the Sunday Turkey lunch and the food was delicious. Lovely and hot as you would expect. Can’t fault this little corner pub, it’s atmosphere is great and the staff are lovely too…. We will call back here when we’re in the area again. Thank you for our lovely lunch before our long journey home.

Was passing by and popped in for some food. What can I say... great value, great food and the staff are lovely, especially Danielle who really looked after me. All in all I give this pub a mahoosive 10 out of 10! Top boozer 😊

Great pub. Fantastic home cooked food, simply done at a reasonable price. No gastro gimmicks here but serving traditional foods such as steaming hot Irish stew or traditional dinners are highly recommended. Food is mostly served to diners in the quiet lounge area to the rear but you can also eat in the bar if you wish. Five stars, order with confidence!

Went here for breakfast after a night out in the city. There was 10 of us. We all ordered together. It all came out at the time, tasted great. Would definitely recommend

I recently went to see Symphonic Queen with my friend Lisa at Symphony Hall and the entire experience from when we walked in to when we left was fantastic. We were able to collect our tickets from the box office speedily, enjoying a reasonably priced drink at one of the many bars at the waiting areas, pre-ordering a drink for the intermission. We had side balcony seats which gave us a fantastic view of the stage and orchestra, the acoustics and lighting were phenomenal. The staff were incredibly pleasant, hardworking and helpful. There’s not a single thing that I can honestly say about Symphony Hall that is negative. I urge everybody to find a show they feel would be of interest and go see it. Symphony Hall is a place where you can make wonderful memories.

Beautiful night in a beautiful setting. The hall looks classic and well mantained. The lobby area is modern and well designed. We enjoyed our first ever concert in Birmingham, at the music hall.

What a fine concert experience to see the wonderful Boomtown Rats Saturday. Fine and friendly staff, effective signage, and a view par excellence. Crystal clear sound quality, so this great band connected with my eyes ears and above all heart.

Only one criticism. Some of the seated areas have very limited leg space, which is more noticeable during longer performances or shows. Due to long lines of seats with limited leg space and no access isles; everyone has to stand to allow someone in or out, after people have sat down. This also makes me question what would happen if there was an emergency requiring evacuation. How would that go? Not well I suspect, and certainly, accessibility for those with walking aids or wheelchairs would not be viable for these seats (though I'm certain that there will be other, specific areas where accessibility has been considered). Also another more minor issue... Drink/snack holders would be nice, though I appreciate this is not always considered appropriate at these types of venue. Other aspects of the venue were exceptional. Spacious, clean, well designed, well staffed. Friendly and helpful staff. Facilities were also of a good standard. Also I should say the crowd were excellent. Everyone was friendly and considerate, and excited or happy to be there. It was truly a joy to experience.

The hall itself is nice, comfortable seats, and the sound acoustics were great. The event itself was good, with a clear screen and an absolutely stunning orchestra. Slight disappointment that they didn't play the cantina band song live, and the queues for the bar at the interval were long which meant we ended up not buying a drink. Regardless, it was fantastic and the orchestra were definitely the stars of the show! I'd definitely go there again for future events!

One of the world's best concert halls, acknowledged as such by many orchestras & musicians. It's in the centre of England's great second city, Birmingham, beside the International Convention Centre. There are cafes & restaurants nearby, as well as catering in the building itself. The Repertory Theatre & public library are immediately adjacent. There are

Such a lovely theatre. It holds enough people but not enough to feel like you are lost in a crowd. Nice bar area and look forward to seeing another show soon 🩷

Stopped for a quick drink. Looks very nice and outdoor seating great. Beer average. Service good. Late night but lacked atmosphere. Although nice not my cup of tea. Sorry 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Went for brunch on Sunday. It looked good from inside and quite aesthetic. We were excited to be here but disappointed by lack of brunch options. We had a full vegan breakfast but replaced tofu with eggs because they didn’t have a veg breakfast option. Also ordered French toast that came with ice cream and that was quite nice actually. The vegan breakfast had tater tots few of them which our server dropped on the floor next to us while keeping the plates which is alright but she looked at it and then just ignored. I think that she could have atleast apologised or acknowledged. just kept the food on the table and that behaviour was off-putting. Lack of respect for the food and your customer. The service was really slow given that the place was almost empty on Sunday morning. Had to wait more than 15 mins for someone to take our order and also 15-20 mins after we finished the food just sitting waiting for someone to come and get the bill. Coffee was mild and disappointing. The only good thing for us was the French toast and the eggs with avocado. The bread in vegan breakfast was half burnt and too hard. and the mushroom didn’t taste good. Beans were good though. Disappointing experience. So many other options in mailbox for brunch!

Lovely looking restaurant. Friendly welcoming staff and a nice selection on the menu. We ordered the chicken burger - good flavour, well cooked but quite a small portion of fries. My son ordered the bao buns and a side of fried, they were nice, well cooked, quite sweet in flavour. My daughter had the halloumi fries and onion rings which she really enjoyed and I tried the shakshuka for the first time, it was quite nice, pretty spicy and a big portion, I couldn't eat it all. It could have done with more sourdough toast with it though to soak up the tomatoes and the egg. Overall a nice meal and happy Ilto tey something new.

Waited over half an hour for our food. Waiter didn’t bother bringing over table water as requested when ordering. The coffees arrived luke warm. The food arrived cold! Overall poor service, and very slow chefs. Won’t ever go back

I would say first off, the highlight was the service we received from Jess, even when the whole place was full she was attentive and made sure to chase up the bar staff for our drinks regularly. Had an amazing time at bottomless brunch there's a decent variety of cocktails which can be expanded for an added cost. It's best if you have a reservation as this place can get quite full, especially on a Saturday.

Did bottomless brunch. Have done many of these in different places and just feel there isnt much of a selection. The service was great though and they kept the drinks flowing

Jack who was serving us, he was superb! Always made sure the drinks at bottomless brunch were flowing - highly recommend 👌🏻

The botanical garden tour was indeed a captivating experience, offering a glimpse into the beauty of diverse plant life. The carefully curated landscapes and vibrant flowers created a truly enchanting atmosphere. It was a pity that the allotted time did not allow for a more extensive exploration of all the garden's wonders. Perhaps another visit is in order to fully appreciate its splendor.

Came here with my partner. Pretty easy to book, can do so online. £3 per car parking - would advise not to go at a busy time as the car park will be full. Lovely day out full of various plants and trees. Most of the outdoor plants are British origin with others being housed indoors. Managed to get around in an hour and a half, seeing all of the plants we wanted to see. As per usual, snacks and drinks are a bit costly £1.50 for a can. Overall, would recommend

Hidden treasure!! My first time!! Has to be seen to believe!!The staff wore smiles, friendly & ready to help. The diversity of the plants, the japanese gardens, the water features, tidiness of the place, wonderful trees & pretty roses, incredible hidden corners of solitude & the wonderful cafe staff ‘amazing bakery’. Incredible value for money 10/10.

Wonderful place we spent whole afternoon inside. Lots of plants to discover and different types of trees and flowers we never know. Quiet and peaceful place. Really nice along with lovely gifts to get in the shop.

Weekend in Birmingham kicked off with a visit to this beautiful place. Four people, two members and two concessions. Great Japanese section. Beautifully kept grounds. Good indoor and outside spaces. Child friendly. Disabled friendly. Loads of parking. Walkable from town centre. Good toilets. Nice cafe. Great way to spend a couple of hours 😁 Recommended 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Always a pleasure to visit, the hard work of all the team is paying off! Autumn colours are a delight, especially with the sunshine! Worth mentioning that this Botanic Garden is a fully independent charity: 9£ entry is in line with similar organisations (if not cheaper) and all the tickets and donations help keeping this unique Brummie gem open and well kept!

I just love this place. Love the gift shop, the cafe, the botanicals especially the tropical plants section and their carnivorous plants bit as well and the Japanese garden. The outdoor seating is a breath of fresh air and there is plenty of green grass for picnics.

I had an amazing experience watching the ENG vs IND 2nd Test match on Day 5 (6th July). The atmosphere was electric with a passionate and lively crowd, which made the day even more special. The stadium was very well-organized, making it easy to navigate. There were plenty of food and drink options available, catering to different tastes, and all conveniently located near the seating areas. The facilities were clean and easily accessible. Another big plus was the parking – it was close to the venue and well-managed, making arrival and departure smooth. Overall, a fantastic day out and a must-visit experience for any cricket fan!

Easy access with transport links from New St train station. Plenty of food and drink outlets in the concourse at eye watering prices. Free water available, bring your bottle. Seating and atmosphere good. Depends on the match I guess. Overall great for us watching Hundred.

Went here to watch the England v West Indies One Day International and all in all it was a very positive experience. Everything was extremely well organised on arrival, from getting into the ground, to getting to our seats and all of the stewards were very pleasant and friendly. The only thing stopping me giving it 5 stars was the ridiculously high price of food and drink on the concourse, however there was plenty of people buying it so I suppose they can charge it !

We had such an amazing day watching The Hundred. I had a 12 year old with me who loved all of the family and kids activities. We were at in the Eric Hollies Stand and waved our flags with the other party goers. I don’t think we will sit anywhere else again! The atmosphere was electric even when we were losing. The facilities were clean, staff so helpful and friendly and we couldn’t fault our experience

A great cricket ground. Everything here is so well organised and the staff are very pleasant and extremely helpful and informative. Bar staff are quick and efficient. Food is on the expensive side, but there's always plenty of choice. Good transport links to Birmingham City Centre.

It’s a very clean and beautiful stadium, better to book seats in family stand if you are an Indian, lot of washrooms, eating options are available at each stand. Parking places are around 1 mile far away so prepare yourself , lot of traffic around so don’t plan anything at last minute. Electric chargers are not available in parking.

Excellent test ground with superb viewing wherever you are. Massive range of food and drink options. 25/30 minute walk from Birmingham City Centre.

New menu mainly featuring burgers and a couple of hot dogs. Food was freshly made and tasty. Very nice staff also. *** Went there to try out Brum Mi and the food was very tasty. Loved the hearty portion size and the high quality ingredients. Both the pork and the beef were succulent and even the pickled veggies were nom. We were also pleasantly surprised by the cauliflower bites coated in a sticky sweet sauce. As a die hard salt and pepper tofu lover, these cauliflower bites would give the beloved tofu a run for its money. The staff were super friendly and attentive. The only downside was that we were driving so couldn’t sample the broad selection of beer there. We definitely would be returning and look forward to having a couple of pints alongside.

Came this evening for Thursday night burger offer, and had a great experience. The food was really good value, and we prefer the new menu to the previous one. Also great to see so many veggie and vegan options. Will be back!

Always came here for evening gig, music and for drinks and I've always liked the atmosphere and the people working here! Sunday we tried Brum mi Sunday roast and it was so tasty! Just what I wanted 😍 thanks guys for the amazing food and the stunning service! 5 stars ⭐️

My husband and I went to the dark horse today and the food was delicious and tasty .I am a vegetarian and I ordered one of the veggie burgers .I must say it was one of the best burgers I have ever had .Also we were served by Andy .His customer service was second to none.He was very attentive and friendly. I also ordered the mushroom wings which were amazing too .Definitely will visit again .

I can't believe I haven't been here before. Proper old school pub with a lovely vibe excellent service and great beer & food. They do loads of craft beers and even serve tasting trays of 3 1/3 pints so you could try a variety of beers instead of getting a pint each. Only had the wings but they were cheap (wings Wednesday) and banging. Love them and will come back sometime this week to have more of their offerings

First time here and I can honestly say I was IMPRESSED. Exceptional service from friendly staff, that didn't view us as a way to upsell. Wide range f draft beers, ales and spirits to choose from, especially the IPA 😍🤤... With samples provided of one's I was unsure of. Ordering was simple, with a decent range of dishes to choose from. The food arrived hot and in a timely manner and the waitress even rectified an easy mistake by replacing with a whole new dish. Great seating area outside, perfect for a sunny day, and lots of seating inside too. Will definitely visit again.

Good food, reasonable price. Service was a bit slow for dessert which was a surprise considering how empty the place was. Staff very pleasant and cheerful.

As a gay guy I called was called homopbobic and wasn’t allowed in with my friend. Neither of us intoxicated. Felt incredibly personal and insulting. As a 48 year old I am disappointed and actually shocked. I don’t recommend going here. It’s a disgrace!. I’ve gone to all of the gay venues for over twenty years. I don’t understand how it’s okay to just say that to a gay person not knowing them or anyone. The security here need replacing and some customer service training. Seriously calling a gay man homophobic couldn’t be anymore insulting!!!. I sincerely hope I get an apology. I am considering liable action for this remark and for disparagement of my name. I won’t drop this. No response. Messaged the venue with contact details and nothing back. Highly recommend not going. They clearly don’t care!

Atmosphere is 11/10! Drinks were made super fast and very tasteful. The manager/security guard had very efficient and useful service , thanks for making my night!

I was dragged into dancing with some women as she asked me to when she was with her husband, as I danced with her and then got her husband involved out of politeness and then told me I was annoying. I stepped away and then she tried to bat my friend away so my other friend got annoyed and got the bouncers involved. An hour and half later we got kicked out for standing up for my friends, absolute jokes considering I asked to see the cctv which I am entitled to see as it is of me. I was refused to see it and so I’m writing this complaint, not a place to be to feel safe. John the manger didn’t even show his face and made his bouncer Henry deal with the situation, embarrassing.

Usually ‘okay’ but tried to get in last night at pride and the whole thing was a mess. Advertising as free entry then when we go there you can’t go in without a wristband was pretty disappointing as it was pride. Felt like a bit of a cash grab rather than a celebration

I MISS OLD VILLAGE! It was my all time favourite bar and I thought the new one would be at least similar. Everyone was huddled in the smoking area as it was just too overwhelming. What’s the fog machine also? Everyone I spoke to complained I thought it was just me getting old but no it was god awful. Music wasn’t great either GIVE ME MEGA CAMP! 😭

My issue about this place are the bouncers. The male bouncers are EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL and over exert themselves in the job to put your hands on a woman is just pathetic they need their licenses revoked and may they never be security for any other establishment.

Was out on Sunday and great night out drag show was ok bar staff was funny and out going. The doorstaff (mark) help me get get a taxi when my phone died to help me get home safe defo going to re visit

No toilet roll in most the ladies toilets on a Tuesday before the students are back and at 6pm! Also black mold yuk! Three women stood at bar chatting. Plenty they could do! Food good and service for beer good.

A great atmosphere with a friendly staff. The food is really delicious, and the price is worth it. The location, close to the University and Selly Oak station, makes it a perfect place to enjoy the night in the area.

Please, please try the bottomless brunch here, it was our first time. The pub is spotless and a lovely happy vibe. Shout out to Katie who looked after us and is a credit to you - what a happy, friendly lady who enjoys her role -you need more staff like her. Thank you and after telling our friends & family we will be back.See you soon Bristol Pear. It was worth the train journey.

Took my son for the bottomless brunch for his birthday… the food was delicious 😋 ..cocktails were perfect 👌🏼 ..service was amazing 🌟 ..atmosphere was only rated at 3 stars as it was empty, but that was probably due to us going at 12pm… Started to pick up just as we had to leave.. would definitely recommend 🥰

quite good bar, not too busy. The food are really good! It’s a little pity that the bar no longer provide all day breakfast. The beer are unique with some fresh fruit smell. And the bar staff can even recommend beer for you. Nice experience

The food was really good and the portion sizes really big. We got a good amount of drinks however they were quite watered down and the service was not good at all. The waitress was rude and purposefully ignored us. Would go again if we had a different server.

Great cozy atmosphere, good food. It's suitable for both a date or a group gathering. Great food, usually have the breakfast manu even at noon. They give you free water if you want. There is different arcades and pools. Overall, amazing place, worth going to.

Went on a Sunday and have the Caribbean carvery. Paid £19 I believe. With £5 deposit each when booking online and that paid for drinks. I liked that we had the choice of 2 soft drinks rather than 1, for the alcoholic drinks one was allowed for each person with a paid deposit. We went for the rum punch which normally cost £8.00 something but we got it for £5 with the deposit accounting for it. The rum was definitely in it which was good as you feel you’re getting your moneys worth. I did want it weaker and so the waitress (the only one serving! Well done for that) kindly gave me a glass of orange juice which worked well for me. My partner enjoyed the original strength of his drink though. The food provided a big plate and I like that you could have meat and fish. The food was okay. For example unfortunately the plantain I had was dry. Nonetheless I enjoyed the time there and staff were friendly.

First time visit, read reviews so wasn't expecting the best experience. But it was better than expected food was lovely, filling and tasted authentic. Had some of everything apart from the Yorkshire pudding which I personally didn't think went with it. I was only expecting a soft drink for my deposit but it did cover one glass of wine, larger and rum punch or two soft drinks. On the down side didn't like feeling rushed some of our party unfortunately came late, we were prompted to get our food then told we only had an hour left, so didn't have time to finish our drinks or have a pudding or coffee or relax and let the food go down. But despite this I would try it again.

The tapas was absolutely delicious and the portions were a good size. I recommend the quesadillas and the cheese plate ( which was huge). The cocktails were 2 for £12 on a Friday or Saturday- we had an Old Cuban which is a cocktail with Prosecco, not too sweet or sickly. Service was quick and friendly. Lovely Latin American music makes for a great atmosphere.

Come here most weeks. Normally a good pint. Had a bad pint from upstairs, which tasted like soap, I understand that happens so we tried to alert the staff. Something might have gone wrong with the line etc… The older lady with short/no hair refused to believe us and told us to go away. It’s quite sad as this was a spot we used to love to visit!

The manager (lady in her 40s/50s with no hair) is so unbelievably rude. I ordered a drink which tasted like soap, she told me to leave and then called me a liar. She ended up calling security all because I had a dodgy pint. Would not recommend and think she should not be hospitality.

Not at all what I was expecting. Firstly, the rice and peas - what an insult to the Caribbean! - Definitely not authentic - I think I counted about 3 kidney beans in my very bland white rice. Secondly, the single ‘jerk’ chicken wing was nothing to write home about I’m afraid the curry goat was mainly bones. Finally, it was disappointing to see that the portion sizes varied from customer to customer. My small plate of food was definitely not worth £20, I mean 1 chichh my en wing! While some plates had 2 - still a stingy portion, with dessert incurring an extra charge. Calling this a carvery creates a certain expectation to help yourself and be full, not to be served small portions, school dinner style. Not for me.

Great friendly staff, amazing food, atmosphere was a little flat at first, but we were there quite early. When we left just after 10 the place was filling up and a great vibe beginning.

Slightly hidden and underrated. Really nice to walk through and they have a great sweet shop with cool designed chocolates etc

Beautiful architecture. Looks amazing and has some good little shops and food places in there. Would recommend.

The place is so beautiful highly recommended for visitors.

Really is a delightful stroll but now there's a bull statue in the middle blocking a lot of the walkway & just eats & deliveroo people cycling through it.

Great selection of shops, we went to Anderson and Hill for a chunky ciabatta, what an amazing selection of great quality fillings , great choice and sandwiches filled on fresh bread , loved it cant wait to go back.

This is a very nice trading arcade to look at And to find a bite to eat, get your haircut, find a bar or many other shopping opportunities. It’s a good spot to get out of the rain for while and is very conveniently positioned in Birmingham city centre. There’s parking close by and it’s also close to bus routes

If you're looking for something a little more upmarket this is the shopping arcade you need to visit. Feathers bridal shop carries incredibly beautiful dresses, Miss Macaroons sells the best macaroons I've ever had, the whisky shop has an amazing range of whiskies from around the world and the bakery bakes an array of delicious breads.

I recently attended a gig at the O2 Academy Birmingham and had an absolutely brilliant night. The venue has a great vibe — intimate enough to feel connected to the performance, yet big enough to handle a solid crowd without feeling cramped. The sound quality was impressive; every instrument came through clearly, and the vocals were spot on, which really brought the energy of the night to life. The layout of the venue is smart, with decent views of the stage from most areas, and the tiered levels in the main room make it easier to see even if you’re not right at the front. The lighting setup added to the atmosphere, especially during high-energy tracks, and the acoustics made the whole experience even more immersive. Staff and security were professional, friendly, and handled everything smoothly — from ticket checks to helping people find their way around. Entry was well organized and the bar staff were quick, even at peak times, which is always appreciated at a packed show. Facilities were clean and well maintained, and the cloakroom was handy for storing jackets and bags. If I had to nitpick, the drinks were a little on the expensive side — not outrageous, but enough to notice. Still, that’s not unusual for live venues and didn’t take away from the night. Overall, the O2 Academy Birmingham is a top-tier venue for live music. It’s got everything you need for a great night out and consistently delivers a quality concert experience. I’ll definitely be back for more gigs.

The O2 Academy in Birmingham is a well known venue for seeing shows, with a central city location making it easily accessible by car or train. Parking can be busy in the city so I recommend planning your parking in advance but there is plenty of choice. The venue itself isn't especially large and if you're less than six foot tall I'd recommend buying tickets in the stalls not in the main standing area. The venue is well managed and it's recommended as a great location to see a show on a fun night out.

I've seen many of artists here and it's always been amazing. Great venue with easy viewing even from standing. Staff are always friendly and procedures in place to keep everyone safe.

Good music venue, two rooms. One with a balcony, which is better if like me, you need to sit down. However the second room has nowhere to sit, standing only, which can be a little awkward. Drinks are the usual mega expensive, so don’t be tempted to really drink, unless money isn’t a difficulty. First in the Queue for seats, none reserved, but they do let disabled in first for that reason. Sound quality good, and overall, a good venue.

O2 venues often get a bad rap. I like them. Been to this one many, many times. View is great from wherever. Sound can often be good. Staff are always pleasant. Sure we can complain about beer prices but 🤷🏻

Super venue. Easy to get to. Watched Camera Obscura who put on a brilliant gig. I'd say 500 capacity in the hall which made it pretty intimate. Easy to get served and decent range of beers. 👌 Another top night at this venue to see The Flaming Lips-top drawer stuff!

My daughter attended the Bach and Arthur Podcast last night and had prebooked seating in the accessible area. The young man (sorry I can't remember your name) who met her in the queue and supported through the event was amazing. He couldn't have done more to ensure she felt comfortable, from allowing her to queue in a quiet area to regularly checking in to see if she needed anything. Thank you so much - you made the evening a great experience for her.

Such a lovely, tranquil place to escape to. You need a fob to gain access which is easily obtained via the website or just hang around the gate long enough aha. Clean toilets on site and tennis courts. One of my fave places to take a book and relax

Nice walk. Very natural. Fresh air. Only negative thing I find is that you need to pay for daily access. Wednesday s and last Saturday's is open for all

What a lovely little private park to enjoy either on your own or with friends and family. I have a lovely time with family and we spent lots of time walking, playing together, having a picnic. Deffo recommend 🤍

Lovely peaceful park and lake. Interesting that it is not managed by the council but privately owned - you can buy a key for £60 a year. I’d definitely buy a key to get access all the time if I lived locally. They are also open to everyone on Wednesday afternoons and the last Saturday of the month.

A gorgeous private park in the middle of Moseley. Birmingham's best kept secret. Shh! 🤫

Lovely place to visit. You wouldn't know you were so close to the high Street once you get in there; it's quite peaceful and a welcome break from the city bustle. A decent amount of activities go on here too. Definitely recommend

Such a lovely place to visit! A great place to see the thriving nature, I visited on a couple occasions during there open days every Wednesday and its perfectly beautiful, such a hidden gem to go to in Birmingham, truly gives you a moment of freedom from the busy city.

Great find. Lovely craft beer. Other drinks available. Nice bar with quick service. Tables under cover and outside. Great beer choices. Nice street food stall on site. Craft beer can be expensive but please support your local breweries 😁 Clean toilets. No reservation necessary. Right next door to the station. Highly recommended 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

An independent brewery in the Stirchley district of Birmingham well worth seeking out and visiting. Thru a gate into a light industrial unit you reach a large bar & seating area. The brews are great, well kept and a classic craft beer taste verging in some cases to a sour. Quite strong too so sip it 😂

the place to go if you want a variety of Ales and staff knowledgeable and helpful. Bit pricey. A bit quirky place worth going out of your way for. Nice relaxed atmosphere.

Great little find juat across from Bournville train station. Steady prices good beer. Great street food hot dogs and fries available outside too. Pleasant staff

Handily located metres away from Bournville Station so an ideal place to buy your 🚂 cans for journey home. There’s a superb range of home brewed craft ales pouring plus a few guest cask lines. If in doubt, there’s plenty of friendly staff on hand to assist.

Great place to come for a drink! Great vibes, friendly staff, awesome selection of drinks! Would highly recommend!

I booked a brewery tour for my fiancés birthday and they accommodated a private tour which was incredible in itself and Dan was absolutely incredible! He could answer all of our questions and was such a people person he entertained every single person in our group! I would absolutely recommend! Everybody was so lovely and made us feel so comfortable!

It's amazing how the place is so energetic and fun rooted in carribean music. People are pleasant and welcoming, and the staff are great. Food is burnt. It's not the quality it used to be, but the server is pleasant even though it's slow. Friday and Saturday nights are really lively. It's not great for parking people use the whole road and it gets packed along with the car park. It's safe, and security always checks everyone along with the metal detectors.

I accepted an invitation to karaoke and turned up on the night. I had a great time. Karaoke, play your cards right, lovely diverse ,music. Staff were friendly, drinks reasonable.

Excellent Customer Service & Experience. Hard place to find just after Witton Train Station. Jamaicans welcome to the Pub in Birmingham City. Best food & service in Town. Aston Villa FC are also welcome

I did not go into the pub I go to the barbecue around the back that is associated with Jerky Johns Shop not far away. I frequent here quite often I have ordered the platter and large or medium portion of mixed Jerk Pork and Jerk Chicken I go to the shop for Rice and peas if I feel like it or I buy a dumpling love this place

Great pub to watch football matches and at the back they have Jerky John's with some of the best Jamaican jerk food I've come across in England. Real jerk with a genuine taste of Jamaica.

Great vibe in this place, and as an Irishman I approve of their Guinness.

It's a very authentic Jamaican experience, affordable drinks loud music, irie vibes!

I've had one of the best nights in Birmingham, I didn't expect that. The city definitely needs more places like that, especially with Heritage Nights Group as a tunes provider. Thank You.

It's hard to find a place to drink good tea. Good blends and brewing are hard enough, but tea is also about atmosphere. I hit up cafe Artum and I'm glad I did. It's more than a tea shop (it does coffees, sandwiches, cakes, hosts a chess and book club, and has a great collection of music records on display). My blend was brilliantly balanced and my friend said the brownie he had was "top... top quality!" One of the owners is a friend of mine. I know him to be a man of ideas, passion, and a committed artist. It shows in the quality of what he serves- they're crafted. What really struck me though was how peaceful the shop was (I loved the soft lofi-esque music playing). Time moved differently in Cafe Artum. It's the perfect space to escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre and the office. An oasis. Independent shops have character- this one especially. Do check it out!

Great place happy to support local independent coffee shops also have a excellent range of vinyls to purchase wow!

Amazing music, interior is absolutely fabulous and the sandwiches and drinks are decent. There should be more places like this in Birmingham where people can relax and wind down.

Great venue with selection of vinyl and magazines, food served by Hockley Social Club street food traders change time to time. Events are amazing and supporting local artists and musicians. Highly recommended to check it out when you are in Jewellery Quarter!

Really great cafe! One of the best made coffees I've had in Brum. Love the atmosphere and combined with vinyl it's perfect. Wasn't going to stay long but ended up having lunch. Very tasty salad simply made. Exactly as it should be :)

Amazing new place for music and coffee lovers. The owner has done an amazing job with the look and feel of the venue, breathing new life into a sadly degrading part of Birmingham. The music is always flowing and your going to be asking what artist is currently playing and maybe even pick up a vinyl. Can't recommend enough!

My family and I visited the day after my daughter wedding .20 of us met up there I was expecting a great place but tbh we were all disappointed. The only thing available on the menu was pizza which they ran out of . The young lady behind the bar didn't have a clue , maybe it was her first day ( needs to be properly trained) I asked for a lemon gin which was directly behind her with the rest of the guns ( good variety) she looked at me blankly , I had to point it out to her. Slow service to say the least. My husband cut his leg on a sun shade base that had been disgard ed in the middle of floor outside in the garden . I think this is a place you go to in the evening for a lively time . We left and went to Hennessy's ( food excellent)

Amazing little secret Irish bar with free, top class live entertainment! We went in on a whim and it did not disappoint! Old school vibes in the best way, all good vibes from bar staff, security and punters. Space and to sit and dance even on a Saturday but the perfect balance of lively and cosy atmosphere in here. Good drinks menu and food is available although we didn't try on our visit. Would recommend 100%

This review is based solely on the food. I visited for the first time a couple of days ago for an event that was being hosted there. I ordered a hotdog that cost around £7 and paid a couple of quid extra to add chips with it. The image attached is what I received. It definitely wasn't a hotdog, it was barely a sausage, more like a chipolata! It was drowning in the bun it came in! Absolutely ridiculous and a total rip off. The chips were lovely though!

Awful service. Nice vibes, nice beer and actually nice food but the worst service I can remember receiving. Misheard the order originally, charged for the wrong order even after correcting it, under-refunded, I let all that slide because it probably amounted to about a pound, but then ended up in a dispute about whether we actually ordered veggie or vegan muffin because there was cheese on it. We insisted we had ordered vegan, bar staff insisted it was an order of veggie, which made no sense according to the other items on the muffin, then finally they she did a 180 and came to the conclusion we had actually ordered vegan but the cheese on the muffin was vegan cheese. There is no vegan cheese listed on the menu. Such a weird awful delivery of otherwise nice beer and food in a great bar, probably won't come back.

We came for a bottomless brunch, unsure what to expect after some negative reviews. We arrived at 240pm and told we had to wait till for 3pm to have our drinks. A little put out we ordered water but then Mary appeared at 250pm and she kept our drinks topped up till 430pm. She is soooo good at her job and is an asset to the company!Our food arrived and it was delicious and filling. The live music was kept the atmosphere lively. Wondering what to do to burn off all the alcohol we enjoyed the live music in the next room. We had a brilliant time and would recommend Nortons to anyone who wants to experience a typical Irish welcome and dance!

The music was amazing, however the bar & door staff, food and drink prices left a sour taste. To be honest not a real Irish bar but the music was great. As they are in the Irish area they have to try and fit in. Looking forward to just going back to watch the music only.

Great night at Nortons. Good food and drink. Friendly staff. The speed quizzing was a lot of fun.

Good location Beautiful service A lovely little pub which specifically caters for the lovely LGBTQ community

Superb little pub....any pub that sells cobs and scampi fries is a 10/10 ...friendly and lively vibe and the wonderful megan behind the bar was good fun...and a giggle ..nice decor and a decent back yard...was my first visit but not my last

Nice LGBTQ bar/pub in Birmingham. Good outdoor seating area and a nice atmosphere in the bar. Also great to see visible trans solidarity on display, which is sadly something you don't see at that many venues. Had a good night here overall, felt the security was a little overzealous and confrontational though, particularly for a queer venue.

It's always great craic here, and the owner is a dote and recognises us each time we walk in the door even though we are from Dublin and not locals!

Spent the past two nights there with my son and his partner and mum.We felt so welcomed.Cannot wait to come for another visit.A great fun inclusive venue.Thank you xxxx

Cheese sparkly and gay. What more do you want from a gay bar. Very friendly service too!

We came down to Birmingham for Steps the Musical (fab) then wanted a bit of fun camp music. Went to some other bars 😒 then went in The Fox. What a fabulous bar, great music, superb staff really friendly and such a good atmosphere. Owner was really friendly, mingling with the customers. Defo worth spending a good few hours in. We absolutely loved it! ❤️❤️