The best bars to visit in Birmingham
Something social – 180 Club at The Rectory
The home of darts, dining, and drinking, The Rectory Bar & Restaurant is home to the new exciting addition to the city’s bar scene: 180 Club. It’s a perfect social hub located just on the outskirts of the historic Jewellery Quarter to gather your family, friends, or colleagues for casual lunch or bottomless brunch - or to get competitive! Beneath the idyllic pub, lies a Birmingham’s first and only underground darts bar: 180 Club. It is home to six darts lanes, which can host up to 14 players per game. The perfect date spot, night out with friends, or for a work social evening.
Perfectly situated in the city centre, Vegabond Birmingham is home to 100+ wines from around the world, of which are dispensed by self-pour machines, as well as self-pour craft beers, cheese & charcuterie boards, and the option to private hire for up to 180 people! A fun and interactive bar which is only a 10-minute walk from aparthotel Birmingham perfect for both wine connoisseurs and amateurs alike.
1000 Trades
Located in the Jewellery Quarter, independent bar, 1000 Trades, is encased in a listed 1870 building serving real ales, craft beers, natural wines on tap, as well as hosting rotating kitchen residencies from the best of our local and upcoming guest chefs. 1000 Trades is a neighbour hangout and relaxed dining experience which celebrates the best of Birmingham’s culture.
Relaxed dining and drinking at Hockley Social Club
We couldn’t not mention one of Birmingham’s best loved gems. Raved about by locals and beyond, Hockley Social Club offers no-fuss dining in its relaxed dining food hall and bar which offers street food style dishes. Open every Thursday to Sunday, you will be greeted by a monthly rotation of the UK’s best street food vendors, live music on a Friday, as well as a huge outdoor terrace. It doesn’t require an entry fee and you can even swing by to grab a takeaway if you’re on the go. Oh, and it’s dog friendly!
Entertainment 7 nights a week - Albert’s Schloss
The place that never sleeps! Offering entertainment 7 nights a week, Bavarian bar and restaurant, Birmingham’s Albert’s Schloss, is roaring with entertainment, live music, drag shows, cabaret and more. When you’re not dancing on the benches, you can indulge in their Bavarian, Czech and Alpine-influenced menu. All alongside their in-house bakery, recently launched Boho Brunch AND a breakfast menu. You can accompany their dishes with a tankard of their vast selection of European biers or their unique cocktails.
40 St Pauls
Relaxed and cosy, 40 St Pauls hosts an intimate setting of just 24 seats meaning you will receive exclusive service every time you visit. The winner of the Worlds Best Gin Bar in 2019, 40 St Pauls serves an impressive range of high-quality gins and spirits, alongside a cocktail menu serving sophisticated, one-of-a-kind sips.
Book your City Break at aparthotel Birmingham
There’s a lot of ground to cover here in Birmingham – and that’s just the bar scene! Here at aparthotel Birmingham, we are tucked away on the outskirts of the Jewellery Quarter, making us your perfect urban abode to retreat to once you’ve tired yourself out from visiting the best of what Birmingham has to offer. We’re fully equipped with local transport links on our doorstep meaning getting home to us won’t be a jaunt or expensive taxi costs. Be sure to book your City Break Offer which gifts you a £10 voucher to spend in our on-site fully stocked store, Nisa, alongside 10% off the best available rate.