Drink

Birmingham Gay Bars

Birmingham's well-established Gay Village is located just to the south of the city centre in an area known as 'Southside'.

The Gay Village, located around Hurst Street, has many gay bars, late-night dance clubs and shops.

Birmingham Gay Bars

Missing Bar
Today: £2 Pound Drinks - Every Monday
Tomorrow: Karaoke - Every Tuesday
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48 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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3.6
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Based on 14 votes

The popular Missing Bar creates a full-on party atmosphere at weekends through to the early hours, with resident DJs, go-go dancers and shows.

Located right in the heart of Birmingham's Gay Village.
Features:
Bar
Music

Weekday: 12:00 - 04:00

Weekend: 12:00 - 02:00 / 04:00

Last updated on: 6-Feb-2024

Loft Bar & Kitchen
Today: 2 Cocktails for £10 - Every Monday
Tomorrow: Discounts on Small Plates - Every Tuesday
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143 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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2.8
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Based on 22 votes

The Loft Lounge is an award-winning, stylish bar & restaurant, offering tasty food, contemporary atmosphere and great customer service.

Located in the heart of the Gay Village, this contemporary venue attracts a mixed smart crowd, both daytime and evenings.
Features:
Bar
Music
Restaurant

Weekday: from 16:00

Weekend: 11:00 - 02:00 / 01:00

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

Equator Bar
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123 Hurst Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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3.6
Audience Rating

Based on 14 votes

Located in the heart of the Birmingham Gay Village on Hurst Street, this high profile café/bar attracts a mixed, friendly crowd.

Equator Bar offers daytime coffee and light meals, to full bar service every evening.
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Music

Weekday: 12:00 - 23:00

Weekend: 12:00 - 00:00 / 23:00

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

The Wellington
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72 Bristol Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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2.8
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Based on 10 votes

Your traditional English pub located within a hotel on the edge of the Gay Village. The Wellington has a reputation for great food, especially Sunday lunch.

The "Welly" also draws in the locals for its Friday karaoke night and Saturday drag show. It also plays host to MGM (Midlands Gay Mature Gay Men) night every first Wednesday monthly.

The Wellington is one of a few venues that also offers accommodation in the Gay Village itself, with an outdoor garden and smoking area.
Features:
Bar
Music
Restaurant

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

The FOX
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17 Lower Essex St, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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2.8
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Based on 9 votes

The main lesbian bar in Birmingham where gay guys and friends are welcome. The FOX stays open late on Friday and Saturday nights with guest DJ's.

Located in the Birmingham Gay Village. Closed Mondays to Wednesdays.
Features:
Bar
Music

Weekday: Thu,Fri 19:00 - 00:00 / 02:00

Weekend: 15:30 - 03:00 / 23:00

Last updated on: 4-Oct-2023

The Village Inn
Today: Bingo - Every Monday
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152 Hurst Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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3
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Based on 38 votes

2017 Audience Awards
2017 Audience Awards

4 Star Winner

2018 Audience Awards
2018 Audience Awards

4 Star Winner

2019 Audience Awards
2019 Audience Awards

4 Star Winner

2020 Audience Awards
2020 Audience Awards

4 Star Winner

One of the oldest and most popular gay bars in Birmingham. The Village Inn is renowned for its excellent drag cabaret shows and special themed nights.

Village Underground is open under the main bar every Friday and Saturday nights.
Features:
Bar
Cabaret Show
Live music
Music

Weekday: 12:00 - 02:00 / 06:00

Weekend: 12:00 - 08:00 / 13:00 - 02:00

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

Eden Bar
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42 Holloway Circus, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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3.9
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Based on 12 votes

Eden is a really popular gay bar & special event venue, located within the Gay Village.

One of the best-loved features of Eden is its large garden, complete with stage which hosts live bands and private events, and has become a popular venue for gay weddings.
Features:
Bar
Live music
Music

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

Sidewalk
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125-127 Hurst Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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3.5
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Based on 20 votes

Formerly known as 'Angels', Sidewalk is a large Gay Village bar & restaurant on Hurst Street. This recently renovated space now has a cool San Francisco warehouse feel.

The Sidewalk bar & restaurant extends over two levels and hosts various themed nights. Open late at weekends.
Features:
Bar
Music
Restaurant

Weekday: 12:00 - 23:00 / 00:00; 12:00

Weekend: 12:00 - 04:00 / 00:00

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

The Fountain Inn
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102 Wrentham Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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3.2
Audience Rating

Based on 36 votes

2017 Audience Awards
2017 Audience Awards

3 Star Winner

Popular gay bar, located just off Hurst Street in the Gay Village. The Fountain Inn has 3 zones: a front bar, pool bar and men-only cruise zone. There is a garden with a covered smoking area.

The Fountain is also a small hotel and one of the few places to stay within the Gay Village itself.
Features:
Bar
Cruise / Fetish
Music

Weekday: 16:00 - 23:00 / 00:00

Weekend: 15:00 - 01:00 / 23:00

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

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