Trying to fill those awkward silences on a first date? Want an upgrade to your evenings out? If you need something fun, we've got you covered with plenty of watering holes in the city that come with more than just dazzling drinks. From buzzing bowling alleys, to live music and pool tables, check out our top picks of Birmingham's bars with entertainment.
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Last updated on 14th August 2024
Doused in Victorian charm, this stunning pub boasts a theatre and stand-up space which regularly host some of the hottest talent in the city. From laugh-out-loud comedies to hard-hitting dramas, there is a constant rolling calendar of events.
One of the best Digbeth bars around, Luna Springs is the open-air venue bringing you bottomless brunches, live music and carnival vibes. Whether you're stopping in for some post-work pints or making a day of it come the weekend, this spot always has something going on.
Not only is O'Neill's Solihull a fantastic pub to guzzle cocktails and draught beers, but it's also home to Arrowsmiths, a unique spin on darts. Perfect for date nights and group hangouts, it offers electronic boards for an interactive experience.
Featuring long beer hall tables, staff dressed in traditional Bavarian outfits, and huge steins, there is nowhere else in Birmingham quite like Bierkeller. Come on the weekend for the ultimate experience, live Oompah band and all - sehr gut!
Feel like being entertained with official racing simulators? Then F1® Arcade is just the place for you. Not only will you get full motion and amazing effects while taking to the track, but also a range of drinks and food being delved out by the bar.
If free live music in Birmingham is your thing, then The Jam House is the place to be. Jools Holland set out to create a fun venue, and that's exactly what he did. Spread over three floors, the bar features mouthwatering bites, delicious drinks and an eclectic mix of tunes.
You'll be sure to find plenty of entertainment at the neon-lit MoonCat throughout the week. This Brindley Place haunt is home to the only live music quiz in Birmingham, as well as duelling piano battles and themed nights. What's more, it also serves delicious Japanese treats like sushi and gyozas, paired with signature cocktails such as vodka and yuzu sake-based Celestia.
When it comes to quirky cocktail bars in Birmingham, NQ64 is coming up trumps. Along with endless games to play, including Mario Kart, Tekken and beyond, you and your mates can get stuck into kooky concoctions and video game-inspired sips.
Sandbox VR is a Birmingham bar which is out of the ordinary. Boasting incredible free-roam virtual reality, it allows you to explore eight different worlds and get entirely lost in them. From Squid Game to fighting zombies, there's plenty to get stuck into as well as a robotic bartender serving delicious cocktails.
Located at One Chamberlain Square, Albert's Schloss is the perfect spot for late-night revelry, offering a variety of European beers, wines, cocktails, and spritzes across its three bars. With its vibrant entertainment lineup and a tempting menu of Alpine-style delights, Albert's Schloss will surely keep you coming back for more.
Having already wowed crowds in London, Manchester and the USA, Flight Club are challenging Brummies to the ultimate darts experience. Set in a sleek Temple Street circus-themed bar, the venue holds 13 oche playing areas as well as a menu of mouthwatering pizza paddles and sharing boards.
Looking for an evening of laughter, banter and the biggest comedy stars? Glee Comedy Club has exactly that. With the likes of Lee Evans and Jack Dee having previously frequented this place, you can expect a guaranteed good night out for a fraction of the price of Brum's bigger venues.
Serving up a slice of summer even on the grimmest of Birmingham days, Birdies is decked out with palm treees and beach-hut style interiors. Handily located next door to Ghetto Golf, this bar is the ideal place to have a few sunny spritzes and a bite to eat.
This fun-filled karaoke bar is a fantastic shout if you're looking to keep the night going through into the early hours. Karaoke Box boasts ten bespoke individually designed rooms, all with unique themes, from a London underground station to a futuristic galaxy room.
Inspired by the fiestas of Central America, this lively cocktail bar in Birmingham is treating you to a night of dancing and debauchery. For the full experience, see how low you can go on the limbo, or bring a gang of friends and try your hand at one of their masterclasses.
With confetti by the truckload and plenty of disco tunes, Mama Roux's is a supreme place for both drinks and entertainment. You can also munch on BBQ eats while shaking it on the dancefloor and sipping glasses of prosecco.
For live music in Birmingham this weekend, The Night Owl is one of the best bars and it's featuring everything from Motown to disco and funk tunes. Along with cracking events throughout the year, the venue fronts fabulous bottomless brunches.
