We feel your pain folks; it's often hard to rally the whole group and get them on the go, but we have a few solutions. Get ready for an amazing slew of events and memories to come, from great places to host your hen party to cracking birthday boozers and everything in between. Check out our list of the best group activities in Birmingham - we mean the likes of VR experiences and social darts.
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Last updated on 23rd August 2024
If you and the gang love a little blast from the past, NQ64 is a fab find for nostalgic games aplenty. Situated at The Custard Factory, the venue boasts retro Nintendo and Playstation gems - we mean everything from Space Invaders all the way through to Tekken.
Bored of the same ol' group activities? UKG Bingo is providing all of the fun. You'll have the chance to experience live DJ sets and play multiple rounds of the famous game. And if you are in the mood for some competition, prepare yourself for some exciting dance battles.
After fun group activities in Birmingham? Check out Luna Springs and you'll have a cracking good time. Their show-stopping brunch and music events have some pretty epic themes from Battle of the Bands to Cosmic Disco. Plus, you'll get a delish dish, alongside free-flowing booze.
Looking for fun activities to do with the whole gang? Sixes, found in Birmingham city centre, showcases a number of cool activities centred around cricket, including VR headsets and batting nets. And while you play, make sure to check out the unique cocktail offering and top-notch food menu.
For drinking activities and themed events, Tonight Josephine is a bit of a no-brainer. The neon pink brand of bars has plenty of parties with cracking themes such as Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia and Spice Girls - a great place for Insta pics galore.
F1® Arcade is the Birmingham activity bar that's just perfect for groups, as these official racing simulators are sure to bring out your competitive spirit. Think full-motion and audio-visual effects while gaming, before nabbing cocktails or other drinks.
One of the city's most unique nights out, Flight Club is the perfect spot to gather the gang for food, drink and plenty of darts. Get up close and personal with their interactive boards while sipping a slushie, or book a table for six or more and they'll throw in a free bottle of bubbles.
@ The Big Birmingham Bake on Various dates from Saturday 21st December 2024
A quirkier entry on our list, The Big Birmingham Bake is ideal for birthday activities for adults in Birmingham. You'll have 90 mins on the clock to create a baked good, using provided utensils, ingredients and your own kitchen station.
Gather the squad and head to Boom Battle Bar in Birmingham for some team action. Challenge one another to the epic range of games, such as axe throwing, karaoke and mini golf. All before digging into mouthwatering American-inspired eats or gulping pornstar martinis.
With locations on Kingstanding Road and Acocks Green, these bingo halls supply plenty of fun with epic bingo nights, complete with dabbers and cracking entertainment. Plus, there's food to boot, from burgers and nachos to fish 'n' chips and halloumi fries.
Fronting sites in Resorts World and the city centre, Escape Hunt is a brilliant shout for your nights out with pals. You'll have an hour to escape an immersive room flaunting fun themes - think Alice in Puzzleland and Blackbeard's Treasure.
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For your foodie-loving friends, you can head to YO!'s school, complete with a history on sushi, snacks to nibble on, fish-cutting lessons and your chance to create four different rolls, from cucumber makis to salmon hand rolls and more.
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Assemble the squad and get stuck into 18-hole courses at Treetop Adventure Golf Birmingham. Located in the heart of the city centre, this watering hole provides the perfect atmosphere for those work gatherings or activities with pals. Better yet, there's plenty of food too.
Outdoor group activities in Birmingham don't get much better than CityDays. Combining riddles built into sculptures, buildings and other locations across town with pub stops, this fun choice of things to do will get you brain in gear.
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From Gilmore Girl quizzes to Fleetwood Mac tributes and hilarious comedy nights, The Old Crown is coming in hot with their top-notch lineup. And if you and your pals fancy staying, get stuck into freshly pulled pints and scrumptious scran.
Get the gang together and head to Sandbox VR in Birmingham. Book for up to 150 people and enjoy a curated experience full of state-of-the-art virtual reality, robot-made cocktails and exclusive catering packages. Try your hand at Squid Game, save the world from aliens and slay some zombies all in a day's work.
Glee Club Birmingham is just the ticket for a group in the city hoping to have a funny bone tickling time, with food, music and great company to boot, with top-notch stand-up names constantly doing the rounds.
Want to test your group skills? Is there a better way than with virtual reality battles and escape rooms? We thought not. Head to Meet Space VR Birmingham at the Utilita Arena, to fight zombies and compete against your friends.
From hen dos through to mates nights out, Karaoke Box has got what you want for a raucous evening with pals. The space is a singalong haven, with a series of booths available to hire, all with their own unique theme.
Along with 10 bowling lanes, ping pong tables and shuffleboard, Roxy Ball Room is an awesome shout for Digbeth dens. Enjoy playing games while also tucking into American grub and sipping on a cocktail (or two). One of the best activities Birmingham for young adults? Without a doubt.
