What could be more fun on a night out than battling your friends? These are the best of Birmingham games bars, where you can find everything from cosy board game cafes to high-energy social darts that combines delicious food and drink with quirky interactive activities. Get involved, and prepare to let your competitive side out at these venues, whether it's for a unique date night, birthday plans or just because.
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Last updated on 4th February 2025
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Calling all racing fans; you won't want to miss the F1 Arcade in Birmingham. This is the world's first official Formula 1 simulator experience, with cutting-edge VR technology and a sophisticated venue. They also provide an incredible menu and a gorgeous feature cocktail bar serving tasty sips.
The ultimate gaming bar in Birmingham has to be Sandbox VR. The free-roam virtual reality venue offers eight worlds in which you and your friends can get completely lost. From zombies to aliens, there's even the opportunity to watch your experience back over a cocktail whipped up by a robot bartender.
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After fun bars in Birmingham? This gaming spot is complete with gorgeous, striking interiors and seasonally inspired sharing plates. Fight Club touts fast-paced social darts for a competitive night with friends - to be paired with one of their signature cocktails.
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Hands down one of the best bars in Birmingham, this Broad Street sports spot is full of activities, including pool, table football and shuffleboard. Felson's also serves a tasty menu of American finger-food, like chicken wings and fully loaded burgers, alongside an impressive cocktail list full of signature concoctions.
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When it comes to bars with entertainment in Birmingham, you can't go wrong with Arrowsmiths at O'Neill's in Solihull. Here, you can play digital darts with electronic boards that add up your scores for you - so no more arguing with your mates over who's winning.
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Popular across the UK, NQ64 is a quirky gaming arcade in Birmingham. This industrial venue has dark interiors with bursts of neon, and it's filled to the brim with retro games. Sip a themed cocktail while you play the likes of Space Invaders, Tekken and so much more. They've even got a boozy laser quest experience for £20 per person, where you can enjoy two games that involve destroying aliens alongside up to 16 players, with a welcome video hosted by none other than Bez from Happy Mondays.
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180 Club at The Rectory is an exciting social darts bar in Birmingham. Perfect for a date night or a chilled evening with friends, you can sip cocktails, beers, ales and wine alongside a selection of nibbles at this cool underground spot.
Sixes Social Cricket's VR headsets immerse you into a virtual stadium, making it one of the best gaming bars in Birmingham. Compete with your friends in the batting nets, followed by a delicious meal at their restaurant - where the menu includes juicy burgers, loaded fries and mouthwatering pizzas.
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Been trying to find gaming bars in Birmingham for adults? Grosvenor Casino has got you covered, on both broad Street and Hill Street. This vibrant venue is open 24 hours a day and features classics like roulette, blackjack and poker. You can also catch all the latest sporting events in the entertainment lounge.
Boom Battle Bar is located on the bustling Broad Street, and is home to a whole load of fun activities. Beer pong, pool and augmented reality axe throwing are all on the table, with DJ sets providing a party atmosphere for your night.
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Think you've got what it takes to be a shuffleboard champion? At Newhall Street Tavern, it's time to put those skills to the test. This modern hangout in Birmingham's business district brings all the fun with digital shuffleboard tables, where you can challenge your mates to a game while sipping on craft beers, cocktails, or zero-proof sips.
Whether you're here for a casual night out or a competitive showdown, this is the ultimate spot to drink, dine, and dominate the shuffleboard table.
If board games are your bag, you'll love cosy Digbeth cafe Chance & Counters. There are over 500 games to choose from, alongside a casual all-day dining menu. Treat yourself to a coffee by day or a cocktail in the evening, while getting stuck into a competitive activity with friends.
Roxy Ball Room Digbeth is a huge warehouse venue with 10 bowling lanes as well as pool, table tennis and shuffleboard. This is the perfect place to unleash your inner kid, while the range of quirky shots and cocktails on offer will appeal to the adult in you.
After arcades in Birmingham city centre? Tilt cafe bar boasts 13 pinball machines to play whilst enjoying one of the many specialist coffees on offer, or a craft beer if you're swinging by a little later. This charming venue is a social hub where you can chill out with a homemade cake or get competitive.
