Cool And Quirky Bars In Birmingham

Spend your evening sipping a Screwball and other bizarre concoctions at this Brindleyplace bar. Home to an array of theatrical tipples, The Alchemist can sort you out with smoky, bubbly and colour-changing libations - all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the spectacle.

A fun pub with a passion for hearty grub and great pints, Moseley's One Trick Pony Club is one of the quirkiest bars in Birmingham. Step into their mural-covered garden for an afternoon spent sipping away on cocktails and chowing down on juicy burgers and moreish fried chicken, or join them every Sunday for their games night. 

A cutting-edge virtual reality venue that allows you to explore eight different worlds, Sandbox VR can be found in the Grand Central shopping centre. Immerse yourself in the Squid Game arena or slay zombies, before heading to their futuristic bar.

You'll find the UK's first ever robotic bartender here, who'll shake up cocktails for you while you watch your performance back on their screens.

00s-themed bottomless brunches? Adventurous concoctions? The Cocktail Club Birmingham is here to curb your quirky cravings with its epic space. Enjoy exploring the drinks menu (which includes 2-4-£14 'til on everything until 8pm every day apart from 7pm on Mondays and Saturdays), all while taking in the vibrant interiors. 

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Digbeth Dining Club are behind this impressive warehouse street food space in the Jewellery Quarter where you'll be able to pick up grub from a rotating monthly kitchen resident alongside cocktails, Sunday meals, DJs and more. Head to Hockley Social Club for an evening of fun with your mates and even catch some comedy. 

If history is your thing and you go crazy for quirky cocktails, then Lost & Found should be on your agenda. Decked out in vintage fixings and based on the Victorian adventurer, Hettie G. Watson, it's hands down one of the best bars in Birmingham city centre.

A stunning entry on our list, Vagabond Wines deserves a shoutout because of its quirky machines featuring over 100 different types of wine. Plus, the gorgeous venue has plenty of snacks, including charcuterie spreads and sumptuous pizzas.

For one of the coolest bars in Birmingham to check out, Tonight Josephine showcases pink neon interiors and crazy good cocktails. Head over to The Burlington where this quirky watering hole will be serving up some of the best nights out in the city, thanks to its lineup of karaoke sessions and Mumma Mia brunches.

Dead Wax Digbeth is an amazing vinyl bar with a casual ambience and a spacious beer garden. While munching on delicious burgers, you and your pals can also check out a wide selection of brews or cocktails. Or, pop by to catch a gig and watch some incredible bands and DJs take to the stage. 

One of the best bars in Birmingham, this St Paul's Square spot is literally dripping in cool. Founded by none other than Jools Holland, The Jam House keeps music at the forefront of everything it does, offering a unique space for full bands and unplugged acts.

One of the city's wildest bars, Coyote Ugly on Broad Street is a Nashville-themed venue that's all about amazing nights out. Expect great tunes and line dancing lessons from their World Famous Coyotes, all in a vibrant, colourful setting.

You can also nab tickets to their bottomless brunches for as little as £25 per person, including 90 minutes of unlimited drinks and all-you-can-eat pizza.

Undoubtedly cool and most definitely quirky, MoonCat is a neon-lit bar in the heart of Brindley Place that sees duelling piano battles take place regularly as well as live music quizzes. Food-wise, it offers droolworthy Japanese street grub in the form of gyozas, ebi katsu and bento boxes. Wash all of this down with signature sips such as the yuzu sake-based Celestia or the blueberry-flavoured Eclipse.

Head over to Temple Street where you'll find one of the quirkiest, most fun, and best bars in Birmingham for a date. Book yourself an oche, grab a couple cocktails, chow down on pizza, and prepare to engage in some highly competitive and totally interactive darts.

Part of the O'Neill's in Solihull, Arrowsmith's is a cool activity bar that offers high-tech digital dartboards. 90 minutes of gameplay starts from only £9 per person, with all sorts of fun minigames to get competitive over with your friends.

There's a brilliant cocktail menu to make the most of while you play - which you can pair with tasty small plates, sharing boards or stone-baked pizzas.

Home to neon signs and some of the UK's most iconic pints, BrewDog is a must-visit if you're searching for craft beer. Perched over on Beak Street, you'll find this cool and urban bar in Birmingham serving up a serious array of top-notch brews alongside delicious comfort bites.

A unique bar in the city, the Bierkeller boasts a top-notch array of events to get stuck into. Head over for steins of traditional German pilsner and if you're lucky, you might even catch the house Oompah band doing their thing.

If you're seeking a quirky drinking den, Boom Battle Bar on Broad Street is sure to hit the spot. Not only does this venue offer a range of cool activities, such as karaoke, beer or prosecco pong and axe throwing, but also a delicious food menu to boot.

If plants are your thing, then this Temple Street offering is the spot to seek out next time you're looking for something a little different in Birmingham. Covered in vintage knick-knacks and lush foliage, this bar whips up snacks such as baked camembert and calamari, alongside fabulous floral cocktails.

Looking for some fun bar action in Digbeth? This sprawling, open-air space is the one to check out. Luna Springs is bringing more than just creative cocktails and tasty street food. It's got a packed programme of live events and bottomless brunches to boot.

A top-notch basement spot, this unique St Paul's Square offering brings together darts and dive bar vibes. Dip down below 180 Club at The Rectory and get ready for the night to fly by as you lob darts and sip on drinks until the early hours.

F1® Arcade is the Birmingham destination for lovers of racing who want to try an official simulator, alongside those who just want to get stuck into something new. Expect full motion and audio-visual effects while speeding round the track, alongside food and drinks behind the bar.

When it comes to fun-loving activity bars in Birmingham, Felson's is blowing it out of the water. This Broad Street boozer hosts a range of fun games, including shuffleboard, table football and pool - the perfect accompaniment to craft beers and themed burgers.

A gaming and cocktail bar, this unique, neon-splattered offering down at the Custard Factory brings you a whole range of fun retro consoles, alongside all your favourites. NQ64 Birmingham's drinks menu also happens to front the kookiest cocktails in town, craft beers and nostalgic snacks to go alongside.

Quirky bar Mama Roux's is on hand for all your late night partying and disco dancing needs, thanks to a lineup of world class DJs and top performers. Better yet, the glitter ball and gorgeous botanical ceiling in the yard are pretty easy on the eye too.

Offering a taste of the warmer climes in the heart of Digbeth, Birdies Bar features the best beverages and top-notch BBQ. In the heart of the Custard Factory, they're letting you get stuck into tropical sips like a Banana Punch, Life's A Peach, and a pink Flamingo Cooler all for £8.20 each. 

A Bavarian-inspired beer hall that's full of fun goings-on, Albert's Schloss can be found on Chamberlain Square in the city centre. They offer a cracking range of European beers, international wines and signature cocktails, as well as German-style dishes such as pretzels and schnitzels.

There's also a weekly lineup of events here, thanks to the central stage. Think live music from house bands and pianists, as well as cabaret shows.

For one of the best bars in Birmingham, this unique gaming hub promises activities to help you release the child within. Head down for ping pong, bowling, pool and shuffleboard, alongside zesty cocktails and American-inspired eats.

One of the best rooftop bars in Birmingham, Sky By The Water is all about the stunning surroundings. From its chic and colourful interiors to the igloos on its hugely popular open-air terrace, there's nothing about this vibrant venue that won't catch your eye.

Beautifully decorated with vintage records, disco balls and kitsch furniture, Digbeth's Night Owl is a homage to all things retro. The bar and nightclub specialises in funk, soul, ska and reggae, and they've got charm, quirk and style by crate load.

Pinball and pints? You don't need to ask us twice. Tilt is a quaint little cafe by day and lively bar by night, serving hot coffees until 5pm and post-work beverages aplenty. They've also got a big selection of machines and classic consoles to get competitive over with your pals.

Hunting for low-key style and high-brow brews? Head down to the arches of Moor Street Station and you'll find this chic little craft beer bar offering a mammoth line-up of exceptional sips, as well as some of the best cheese toasties around.