Cool And Quirky Bars In Birmingham

Dead Wax Digbeth is an amazing shout if you're looking for a casual ambience and a spacious beer garden. While munching on wood-fired sourdough pizzas, you and your pals can also check out a wide selection of beer or cocktails.

A gaming and cocktail bar, this unique offering down at the Custard Factory brings you a whole range of fun retro consoles, alongside all your favourites from the kookiest cocktails in town to craft beers and nostalgic snacks.

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.

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 on a regular basis 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.

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 the likes of Buddha Belly alongside cocktails, Sunday meals, DJs and more.

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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.

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. 

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.

Spend your evening sipping a Pot O' Gold 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.

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.

If history is your thing and you go crazy for quirky cocktails, then The Lost and 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.

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 for 1 'til on everything until 8pm every day), all while taking in the vibrant interiors. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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 fab cocktails.

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

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 afternoon teas and brunches.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Searching for Instagrammable places? Located in the heart ofThe Arcadian, 202 Kitchen is a pink restaurant and bar, fab for girls nights out and hen parties. Plus, their food offering is nothing short of amazing - mac 'n' cheese anyone and pornstar martinis anyone?

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

Offering a taste of the warmer climes in the heart of Digbeth, Birdies features the best beverages and top notch BBQ. Part of the Ghetto Golf complex, they're letting you get stuck into tropical sips at the bar, quiz nights and cocktail masterclasses.

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.