Beautiful bar with friendly staff but really cold in there need a warm coat which does let it down. I like to be warm when eating not sitting in a winter coat. read more

A fun pub is a great area. This cool place is nestled right next to the Birmingham new street station. All the staff are super friendly and the place has a nice dark lighting. The food is classic pub food and has lots of choices. Includes burgers, sandwiches, PIES!, snacks, starters and all the drinks you need. A classic place. read more

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A hidden place in Birmingham city core which you should definitely go and see! Quite funny, someone told me that it's known as the perfect bar to have an affair :D It does somehow make sense though...You go down some stairs into a dark but cosy lighted place and don't have any phone signal! The décor is impressive and can't be captured good enough on a picture to imagine how it really looks like. They offer a menu with pub food which has quite a big choice of dishes. My only minor is that we sat in a light draft which made it cold. I will go again though and highly recommend you to try it. read more

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Who needs a time machine when you got this place. I love going go Bachus Bar for a good cup of tea/coffee and a slice of warm chocolate brownie, relax and do my work or just surf the internet. This is the place to go when you want to get away from the loud cafes or pubs in town. Need to have a nice chat with friends or just relax and do your work next to armor suit, this is your spot. It's below the Burlington Hotel, so network can be tricky to get. I mostly never get signal on my phone, could be just my carrier. But they do have an O2 free wifi spot so yay to internet and away from people calling for your entire time. I love the art work and sculptures they have all over the place. The interior is beautiful and just makes you feel like you in a movie set or went back in time to Rome. High backed chairs and comfy sofa seats. Lighting is just perfect for me as I hate places that are too bright and loud. I've never had meal here so I can't comment on their food. I've had onion rings and wasn't good, too crunchy and oily. Their Chocolate brownie is beautiful, sad they no longer have apple crumble with custard anymore on menu. It is a little pricey but not too much. read more

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Nice relaxed pub in a different to normal setting. Bacchus was once described to me by a friend as "the most romantic place in Birmingham", he was wrong about that, but there is an undeniable charm to going down into the old wine cellar (thus Bacchus) with its dim lighting chilled out vibe and, of course, Egyptian Zone (seriously, turn right at the bar). It's a Nicholson owned pub so everything tends to be of a slightly higher quality than the average brewery owned pub you might go to, there's a good selection of beer and you'll be able to get nice gin to go with your tonic. Food is all tasty stuff, again better than standard pub grub but not all that much more expensive. Overall a nice spot to go and relax over some decent food and drink and have a natter, keep in mind that it gets very busy on a Saturday lunch time though. read more

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I'm not sure if this should be 3 or 4 stars, but let's err on the side of caution. Here the staff are lovely, food is OK (but it's chain-style food now as it has been taken over by Nicholson Pubs) but nothing to write home about as it doesn't have that "one-of-a-kind" homemade taste. The prices are not amazingly cheap and the wifi is patchy at best, however, the decor is what makes this place fantastic! I'd recommend don't go on the weekend as it is so busy most people end up standing, but instead go in the week or early evening as you can get a bottle of wine and a lovely hidden corner table and spend hours that way. I think it's a must-see at least once when you're in Birmingham! read more

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This bar is hidden away downstairs under the Burlington Hotel right in the middle of the city centre. I hadn't been there for years and to be honest it was just as odd and tacky as I remembered! After heading downstairs from the Burlington Courtyard you enter into a large pub that to me resembles a dark Medieval / Roman dungeon (but made out of plastic). There are lots of nooks and crannys to hide in and considering it was Tuesday night, it was fairly busy. Our drinks were pretty standard, we didn't try any food on this occasion. Bacchus certainly is one of Brum's more unique bars, sadly it just doesn't really appeal to me and I don't think I'll be in much of a hurry to go back! read more

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Bacchus is decorated in an amusing fashion, with different historical zones- an Egyptian room, another like a Victorian study, another with faux Greek paintings. It used to be a wine cellar, hence the name 'Bacchus'. I'm not sure whose idea it was to decorate it like this but it definitely works as it's always full in there. They get coach loads of tourists in-literally. Other than the decor, Bacchus is your standard pub. It's very difficult to get a seat, but when you do, you can be quite comfortable in here for an hour or so. Menus are on the table, just pick what you want and go up to the bar to order food and drinks. Both are more expensive than other pub chains but I would say the food is a bit better than those other chains. Drinks wise, they have decent ciders and beers on tap and in bottles. There's some great spirits too, including some of my favourite gins! Fish and chips, BBQ chicken, scampi etc all appear on the menu and are consistently good. I always find service very friendly and staff seem happy. I often find myself back at Bacchus as it's just such a relaxed way to spend time. read more

I have dined here a couple of times finding myself coming back for the heart warming food and atmosphere. You are transported to Greece with the decor being Greek God's and Godesses, painting of cherubs as well as some medieval deccor. The bar and restaurant is in a basement area with cosy seating areas, with plenty of nooks and cranies where you can relax in a cosy seat after doing some shopping or to have a private chat! The menu is varied which includes vegetarian options - Vension sausages and mash, half chicken, new pots and veg and the usual burgers, steaks and salads. The service is always friendly and welcoming, and the food hot and tasty. I would recommend this place to someone who wanted to dine or drink at a place that is a bit out of the norm. read more

Tucked away under the Burlington Hotel, this expansive establishment is the best pub restaurant I have found so far in Birmingham. Really nice modern but classic atmosphere and cool setup with a library/study decor coupled with a stylish cellar feel. Great spot for a date or a business dinner with plenty of space and intimate/quiet nook to grab a pint or a bite to eat. I had the ribeye steak and I could cut it with a butter knife! The salad was pretty good too for a British salad :P I would have liked the "chips" sliced a little bit thinner - but thick cut seems to be the way pub fries are done around here. If you are looking for crazy beers, go to BrewDog or the Post Office Vaults, but this place has a decent selection of your most standard British brews and cask ales. They had some nice looking cocktails as well - maybe next time. read more

Whenever mates from other parts of the country come to visit (after I've taken them around the canals and done the whole 'more canal miles than Venice' shtick) I take them to Bacchus. There's something ever so slightly dated and eccentric about the place and it looks like a set from the Crystal Maze but there's something about it that seems to impress/charm people. Bacchus is a basement bar at the foot of a hotel - on entering you'll be greeted by a weird mishmash of Romanesque busts, suits of armour and green leatherette chairs aplenty. There's a mix of booth type seating (I'm convinced these are used almost entirely by people conducting clandestine affairs) and bigger tables and a couple of rooms reserved for eating. They sell decent food, nice wine and the staff are fab - although its not cheap. The only downer is that its a trek to have a cig and if you go in the daytime this will see you blinking at the light - Bacchus is DARK. read more

It's called Bacchus. As you walk down the marble staircase from the street, you're greeted with Greek style murals on the wall, random passages of Greek alphabet painted on pillars and busts of Roman emperors. Then you step inside. Medieval suit of armours, throne chairs and black candle holders compete for space under the gothic style arches. What? Err... what happened to the Greek theme?! Oh well, I'm over it now. Especially as I've realised this is another Nicholsons chain pub and decked out in the usual swirly carpet design and wipe clean wallpaper. But what they do well is food. The fish and chips and Lamb shank pie were appropriately good. Although having just got on the train from LDN to Birmingham, I didn't expect to be paying £4 for a pint! Not a bad spot, but I suspect the city has a lot more to offer. read more

Sitting below the MacDonald Burlington hotel this bar is one of a kind in Brum. Its dark and cosey and just nice on a freezing cold winter day to take you away from the cold! read more

Bacchus bar is known as a hidden gem in Birmingham however I would strongly disagree. The initial surprise factor of the bar very quickly wears off. The bar is hidden down a flight of stairs, the interior is pin pointed of an old historical feel. The bar suits the standard alcohol selection, nothing too fancy. I went for a lunch, i chose a classic Chicken pie. Unfortunately the food isn't great, it's bog standard pub grub but highly priced for its worth. I would have much rather gone to a weather-spoons. However it's great for socialising if there's a group of mates just finished work, need a few pints. But the food really lets it down. Definitely not in a hurry to pop back anytime soon - Sorry Guys! read more

Bacchus is one of my favourite places in the city centre. Mostly because I never knew of it's existence, until I knew of it's existence- that paradox of cool independent places with no signs or indications as you pass along New St, of what lies just beneath your feet. Set in what is pretty much the basement of the swanky Burlington Hotel, it's kind of exciting descending down a faux marble staircase to a windowless secret hideaway, moreso when you are escaping one of the busiest pedestrian streets in Birmingham. In fact Bacchus is perfect for slipping out of the daily grind, the shopper-filled streets or as a cosy datespot - invoking just enough of a sense of decadence, atmospheric lighting and lowkey jazz to be a precursor to romance. It is also casual enough for me to be sitting here alone, without any of the cliched anxieties of being a single woman sitting alone in a pub. And I must say something about the decor. The eccentric shrine to the Greek God of wine and ritual madness - you have an eclectic mix of styles including giant cornucopia (cornucopiae?) filled with dried fruit, shields, faux crystal chandeliers, mock Ming vases, deep-backed thrones, Medieval style tapestries, stone archways, swords adorning the walls and a couple of tables surrounded by a wrought iron cage. Admittedly it looks like a kooky interior designer with a passion for Baroque has been given free reign to recreate the secret playroom of their fantasies - but it all works. It is endearingly unpretentious - especially given it's location - and I fully love it in here. Good for a date, a mid-shopping catch-up or just to show off your knowledge of secret underground hideaways in the midst of city centres. read more

This is a hotel bar- also a chain pub of Nicholson's (owned by Mitchell and Butler). Not that you'd guess that from the extravagant furnishings. It's a place with a certain level of ambiance. However, over the past few years it seems to have lost some of its decadence and become something of a hotspot for chovisnism. The atmosphere isn't too great when there's bus levels of swearing and conversations on how their date better put out because they've taken her to "this overpriced classy joint enit". The food isn't bad- Nicholson's standard food is perfectly okay but nothing special. It's definitely a place to see and quite an impressive spot, but the service on offer isn't anything special. Bacchus Bar is certainly a 'fur coat no knickers' kinda place. If you like that kind of thing you'll be right at home here. Ps. Phone signal is pretty rare in this basement bar! read more

With the exception of my undying love for Mr. W.H.Spoons I've never been a huge fan of chains. However Bacchus Bar, another square cut from the Nicholson's cloth has a lot more individuality to offer than your average franchise. Situated in the underground of the Burlington Arcade and taking inspiration from the Greek god of wine, the initial experience feels like a visit to the underworld but with the added delight of dulcet brummy tones. Unless you get there for last orders on a Tuesday the bar is always busy and buzzing but with enough comfy seats to still allow intimacy to the occasion. The menu is full of your standard British pub classics and the bar stocks a good selection of wine. It's not the cheapest but with a Nicholson's Gourmet Burger for a tenner it's not bank breaking either. The main thing to say about Bacchus is that the staff are nice - I mean really nice. I once went there on a first date and managed to get my bag nicked from under the table by a tramp (true story) and while I was busy running round trying to sort my life out they gave us a bottle of wine on the house and personally got in touch with the police on my behalf. On a following occasion I took a hen party of 16 ravenous females, had to turn up and hour and a half late due to transport issues and they not only kept the table for us but waited on us hand on foot. Then the fire alarm went off, we waited outside and they were so shocked that we paid up instead of doing a runner that then invited us back that evening for drinks on the house - not bad for a busy Birmingham bar! Busy at the weekends but great for a chilled mid week catch up. Great date spot too (you're literally jumping distance from New Street if they turn out to be a douche) just keep hold of your bag. read more

Even though it is right in the city centre Bacchus is hidden out of the way, you won't accidentally stumble upon it. Up an alleyway with no front to speak of and an entrance that looks like a hotel, you need to know what you are looking for. You enter down an incredibly ostentatious marble staircase surrounded with pillars and huge Greek murals, once inside the basement you are surrounded by equally over the top decor with high ceilings, suits of armour and giant thrones. Lots of dark corners to sit in oversized leather chairs and plot world domination. You could take someone there and tell them you are a secret member of some kind of Masonic Lodge and that is how you know about the place. You will often see wealthy looking businessmen in there with their secretaries. You know, doing overtime. It's a little pricey but not as much as you would expect given the surroundings. The staff are all pleasant enough too. It's a very nice change from all the usual pubs and bars in Brum, and a good place to take someone from out of town. read more

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Bacchus is somewhere i try and take people who have either never been or are new too Birmingham, initially I want to say if you haven't been you need to go just to understand the awesomeness that is a medievil themed bar under one of Birmingham's nicest hotels'. The bar itself is bigger than it appears having a sperate dining area but can still be busy post work on a thursday and friday. One other important thing to note, you will not have phone signal down there, I have on many an occasion lost track of time drinking and emerged to several calls and texts from people. If you are looking for an out the way quiet drink where you aren't going to be disturbed this is definitely the place to go. read more

Where else will you find such an 'historical' infusion of faux medieval, Egyptian, Victorian and Rome decor? Bacchus is an expansive pub, situated in the fairly grand Burlington Arcade. Underground, it feels a bit like entering a converted film set, featuring suits of armour, a library and fake stone masonry. It's part of the Nicholson's (Mitchell and Butler's) chain, with the kind of food selection you'd expect to see there: 'Classic' pub mains, burgers and grill. It's not badly priced though, the quality is decent and honestly I think it's worth it just to pretend you're totally out of Birmingham. It's quite a busy pub and despite its size, it can be difficult to get a table on a weekend. They do tend to keep the library and Egyptian area diners only though, so it's always worth a shot. The bustle means you're never short of a bustling atmosphere though. It's not a pub to miss. read more

While on date. date "Let's go to Bacchus Bar", me "Where is that, never heard of it", date "Burlington Arcade". I've walked through Burlington a gazillion times, I never knew this place existed. This is a place you have to visit for the experience. It is not overly expensive, and the food and drink on offer isn't anything special, but the décor (faux as it is) makes all that become secondary. Just visit, if it is not your thing at least you tried. I'll be going back, it feels like a getaway from many of the drab and predictable bars in the city centre. read more

A regular stop for food for me and the girlfriend....again. I love Bacchus, it looks and feels how a traditional pub should be, set in a sort of cellar just outside of new street it feels like you are in a different place. It's so traditional and the decor is lovely and really makes it feel classy and traditional. We went for valentine's day, and the menu was so good! A 2 course menu for around 10 pounds from what I remember and it isn't that different on a regular basis. The food is also divine, I always love things covered in barbeque sauce and, boy, they know how to do a good bbq chicken! Staff are always nice and the atmosphere is friendly and never too loud. My girlfriend is a vegetarian and she would not shut up about how good the mac and cheese is there, so it must be good! For me this place just has everything, a traditional, classy feel and atmosphere with food and drink that is just lovely! A very romantic stop and great for groups. Never had a bad experience, I would book in advance incase they are busy but try it! read more

One of my favorite pubs in BRUM . Was the cellars from the midland hotel. Had food here many times no complaints read more

I was pretty poor at never spotting this bar! I couldn't believe it. Head down below the burlington, make sure you haven't got any important calls you're expecting, and into the arches of the old wine cellar, painted up in different genres of material culture, and named after the god of wine (no, not tyrion lannister). Brick, and cherubs, and armour and lights. I would come in here for the random friezes, architecture and quirks and quotes on the walls alone, even without the comfy, dramatic high backed chairs, little cubbies and excellently stocked bars, silent pool gin as one of many available? Err, please. Most of the stock behind the bar is pretty good stuff. The staff has always been pleasant, and it is a charming, but often busy spot, and another signal blackhole, so you really can kill some time here, cut off, and chill out. I've heard the food is good too. read more

I just spotted I hadn't rewritten my review since the refurbishment! How remiss of me! Bacchus Bar shocked the people of Birmingham by "closing for refurbishment" around the middle of the year. This bar has been here since the dawn of time, so when it reopened it's doors... I entered with trepidation to see what new mysteries laid inside... What ACTUALLY happened was that the venue received a deep clean and didn't actually change, but that revisit did rekindle my love for this place and mean that I've been back many times in 2014. First thing of note, I reckon the food has improved. With a diverse menu and "wild boar" sausages now on offer, it's a great little place to grab an ale or a glass of wine and a spot of lunch on a lazy Saturday/Sunday. Second thing of note, their cheapest wine is pretty spot on! At around £13/£14 a bottle, a glass with the crew is not going to mean remortgaging your house. Other than that, I stand by my original review. It's a secret hideaway in plain sight. Underneath a hotel, through an arcade and off New Street - this place is technically one of the most centrally located bars in Birmingham, but if you don't know where, you'll miss it! High backed chairs, suits of armour and luxurious red velvet make every visit a treat! A good place to go to wind down after a long day of work. A good selection of both bottled beers and ales on tap, as well as a large wine and spirit selection make it a top "first date" or "catching up" location! Why not discover your favourite place on New Street that you didn't know existed? read more

I like the adventure of going underground (okay, the lower ground of the Burlington Hotel) is part of the fun because it feels like a hidden gem. It is however not a hidden gem as the crowds on a Friday night prove otherwise! The decor is charming and slightly odd (my favourite kind) with Egyptian and Medieval vibes but the queues get heaving and with only two tills per bar (there are two bars)it takes a while to get a drink. The staff are really lovely though read more

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I've been to this bar a few times and had both food and just drinks. This is a hidden gem, It's like a secret underground Tudor/Roman/ ancient Egyptian hideout. The atmosphere is lively, cosy and the bar itself has a quirky, unique and interesting vibe. It's such a beautiful place filled with stunning artwork, It's a great bar with unique furniture and decor. The bar can get very busy and crowded, making it hard to get served during busy times but I would highly recommend a place to try out. read more

I like Nicholsons pubs. They serve good beer and food at decent prices, staff are generally friendly and the places are usually prettty clean and have enough comfy seating to facilitate a good session. Bacchus is different though. Gone are the traditional pub stylings, to be replaced with a medieval adornments including flags, suits of armour, tapestries and big drapes. You would think that this would look weird and give the place the feel of a theme bar, but somehow it works and you sink right in to the place. Its a basement bar and that gives it a slightly secretive/private feel, in fact I've always felt this was a bit of a hidden gem in Birmingham, even though its right on the doorstep of the train station! Its apparently located on one of the oldest arcades in Birmingham, which just adds to the mystique of the place. I've never eaten in this particular Nicholsons, but the grub is hearty pies bangers and burgers with chunky chips and buttery mash. Its stick to the ribs stuff and the quality has always been pretty good. The beer is generally well kept, and there's always a decent choice of other drinks too. Bacchus is the perfect place for getting away from the hustle and bustle of the high street, especially at this time of year when the Frankfurt Market rolls into town! read more

I really liked Bacchus, as did a whole heap of other people on this particular Tuesday night I found myself in B'ham because it was rammed! I like that it is underground and the decor has to be seen to be properly appreciated, given the suits of armour, flags, and some faux stone masonry. Service was good, and once we finally found some seats/tables they were quite comfortable in our little corner. Good prices unsurprisingly (Midlands) and an fun atmosphere of post-work drinks and random drinkers :) I'm defo going back! read more

Oh, Bacchus Bar. I attend regular meet-ups at this place, and it's pretty solid as far as pubs go-- reasonably priced drinks, usually something new on tap, incredibly lively decor. The staff are absolutely fantastic-- some of the friendliest pub staff I've encountered in the city centre. The food and drink is alright, but not particularly special. The only dish I've ordered at Bacchus that I'd order again is the nachos. The 'small' portion is really quite generous and absolutely loaded with toppings. That said, it's definitely worth going in just to look around! Some people describe it as having a 'historic vibe', and it does, but in a very tacky vegas-esque sort of way that you can't find anywhere else in Birmingham. It's really fun to wander around all of the different themed rooms (e.g. the Egypt room, the Library). *Note: Bacchus is an absolutely wonderful place for large groups!* read more

Bacchus Bar is a great little gem situated underneath The Burlington Hotel, really close to New Street Station. It's part of the Nicholson's brewery, but it has it's own unique style. I really like going there in winter especially, as its underground in an old railway tunnel, but feels really warm and cosy. It is decorated with all sorts of wonderful items such as armour, retro/old paintings and even an Egyptian room! I love the high-backed chairs too. The food menu is pretty good- they do a nice wild boar burger. Getting a seat in the dining area isn't too hard. However, after work it can be hard to find a seat in the main bar. Also, it's worth mentioning that there is no mobile phone coverage in 95% of the bar, so don't use this as a meeting place unless your friends are reliable on time;) read more

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This time of year is the perfect opportunity to enjoy Bacchus Bar. Tucked away downstairs beneath the Burlington Hotel, it is a welcome retreat from the cold, drab evenings and a welcome environment to relax with a drink after a long day! It's medieval decor makes it more interesting than your average city centre pub and you are completely cut off from the bustle of the high street so there's little to distract you from your present company, drinks and food, if you are eating. There is a varied selection of decent beers and wines but nothing too unusual. There is always plenty of people in here to provide ambience which is a must for me! I see no point in sitting in a stylish bar with zero atmosphere because it is near empty. The food here is standard British fayre and I have never been disappointed. Being a bit of pie connoisseur I usually opt for one of the pies and each one I have tried has left me feeling satisfied! The service has always been brilliant and I have never had a negative experience. The next time I am in the city centre, cold and bothered, I will escape to Bacchus Bar once again for some really decent food, drink and service! read more

The interior of the bar is really nice although a little too fake.. (Even though I do still like it) When I've been there it's been very busy even though it was a Tuesday night. It is just a few minutes walk from new street under the Burlington hotel. I've been on date nights there and we just about got a table. I've found myself talking to numerous strangers at the bar and they've always been really friendly including the staff there. I haven had food here just drinks but may go back although I normally don't like chain pubs/restaurants. The drinks aren't ridiculously expensive and for somebody looking for somewhere to go in town I'd recommend it as it is a little different from everywhere else. read more

Bacchus Bar is a pretty safe bet if you're looking to grab a drink and a fairly decent chain-pub meal. The interior design is its USP, as every room is done out in a different era, such as Egyptian, Victorian, Renaissance etc., though in a very obviously fake kind of way, a bit like Las Vegas. It's also underground and tucked away in a small shopping arcade, so there is a definite appeal to feeling like you've been let in on a secret. I would stress, however, that it isn't a very well kept secret, and, as with most Birmingham bars, is always packed out from Thursday evening through 'til Sunday. If you can get a seat however it's a cosy place to pass a couple of hours, and the food is a bit better than your average chain pub meal. The drinks aren't extortionate but they're also not particularly cheap, though they do have a good selection, particularly of gins. The staff have been mostly friendly on my visits, and the atmosphere is always great, so Bacchus is definitely worth trying and, as it's so close to New Street, can be a life-saver in the day-time if you want to get away from the busy-ness of the streets above. read more

The Bacchus Bar is located slap bang in the centre of the city, although you'd never know unless you were looking for it! Hidden away underneath the Burlington hotel, you have to actually walk down a shopping arcade to even see the entrance. Despite this, the Bacchus is usually bustling with custom. The decor is unique, almost making the place look like an old library or museum, and there are a large number of tables tucked away in nooks and booth-like areas, allowing you privacy should you so desire it. The drink selection is reasonable, although the food menu is a lot more diverse. Prices aren't that wonderful considering what you get, but the quality of the food itself is top notch. The Bacchus is superb if you're looking for a more relaxing, hassle-free evening out. 31/10/2010 Edit: I've had to come back and re-assess Bacchus due to my recent poor experiences there. It still has a great atmosphere, and the staff are earnest and polite, but it seems every time I've tried to get food there recently, they're either understaffed or simply inept. Waiting times for food are shocking and on one occasion, I had to wait 45 minutes only to be told that they didn't have what I'd ordered in stock. When I visited with a large dining party (who had pre-booked way in advance), there simply weren't enough staff to suitably cater for us all, meaning some people had to wait for over an hour and a half before their food arrived. The staff were apologetic and coped reasonably under the circumstances, but until Bacchus improves its service (and possibly gets a better choice of vegetarian food) I think I'll be giving it a miss. read more

Nice pub underneath a shopping centre or similar. Has a theatre feel to it with fabric covered varnished wooden section dividers. I went at night, but I expect it is dark all the time. Some good ales on tap and a fairly well-to-do crowd. No idea if food is served or if it is good. A mix of regular chairs, high tables, sofas etc gives it a qwerky feel. Is a nice place for a pint until the local drunk mob have been kicked out of another bar and find this place open past midnight. read more

Hidden but popular, Quirky and Theatrical. Cosy. A tad Pricey. Unique. Worth a visit just for the experience! Can be too busy on a Friday evening, so best popping in during the week instead. read more

"Excellent. When Mum used to pop into town we would always go here for a post Bull Ring shopping drink or three. A couple of times have popped in at 3pm with bags for a swift one before we go, and have ended up staying for a couple more bottles of wine and a lovely snack. Dark and cavernous, the various booths also give a nice comfy feeling. A nice place to relax and entertain. A perfect place for a romantic dinner for two. The staff are a little stiff and would have a fit if you were to wear attire such as trainers. However the service is crisp and not too overbearing. If you are a heavy drinker be warned the drinks are priced on the steep side! Gulp! read more

One of the more unusual bars in the city. If you want a taste of something you won't find in every other city in the country, you should definately give this place a visit. It would be hard to find if you didn't know about it, but we've given you all the clues!! The drinks and food are great and varied. Pricey, but not extortionate. Being in there makes you think that you deserve to treat yourself, and you don't mind spending a couple of quid extra. Once you decend the stairs into the bar you will most likely have to crawl back up them, as one beer or glass of wine can sometimes turn into you missing the last train home! read more

A discreet bar hidden away under the hotel in the centre of Birmingham. Usually full of an older crown after a hectic day shopping. There is bar food and nibbles available, a lovely setting, comfortable old style chairs and discreet booths for you to hide away in. I can be expensive depending on the wine you order, an extensive list of wines are available. My mum and i went on a Saturday afternoon and have a lovely time relaxing and people watching. read more