This was a great find in the City. We were looking for Gluten free and this hit the spot. The Cauliflower small plate was so good, we even used the bread to soak up the extra source. The burrata and squash salad was super. Had an oat milk flat white as well. Caters great for all food types, gluten free, plant based and regular. The service was fabulous and the historic building and decor was awesome. read more

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This is a small UK chain. This location is in an old bank building. I like to have fish finger sandwich when I come here. Now you might think, Matt G what is fish fingers? I didn't know fish had hands. But surprise, it's cut up fish sticks in a sandwich with lettuce, tartar sauce, capers. Comes with fries. The vegan burger was very good. Got a freebee of rosemary potatoes that were really good. read more

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Another well refurbished bank building- and despite it's size and the sheer height of the pillar supported ceilings, does still manage to feel cosy. We were just here for one- I had the botanical bliss, which was really quite lovely, and they didn't stiff at all at making my designated driver friend a chamomile tea at what must have been around midnight. I would like to come back and try the food, they certainly have a lot of tables, and, as a bonus, the loos are nice! Will update once I've eaten here. It's not somewhere that I would be dying to spend all of my night, but I would certainly come in again for one. read more

What a really 'Cosy' place! The ambiance is amazing, the staff are so friendly and the food is delicious!

Cosy Club is a small chain of restaurants in the UK, which have a strong independent, good local business feel to it, but considering they are yet to posses a Wikipedia page and only have 13 branches so far (with a 14th in Derby opening soon), I think it is a great place for my 800th review, as it shows my goal to support smaller businesses and get the word out there that they can be so much better than bigger chains, as I found out on my visit for my evening meal, before heading back on the train to Manchester, where I have previously visited Cosy Club before. I'm going to start by comparing this branch to Manchester, here it was only on one floor, which avoided having to mess around with stairs and a lift, and I was greeted and sat down straight away, and the staff seemed really nice, it also had a "Cosy" feel to it with the decor being much nicer and relaxed than a chain, with of course better staff. This Cosy Club is located on Bennets Hill in Birmingham, near enough next to a Wetherspoons pub and a shorts walk away from Second Cup and Birmingham New Street Station. I started off by ordering a Watermelon iced tea, albeit not stirred originally it was quite nice and did taste and look fresh, sadly my picture came out blurred! For the quantity, it was very expensive at £3.75, costing the same as a pint of cider which shown an early flaw, which also appeared to be the case in Manchester's branch. I was pleased with a good selection on the gluten free menu for Tapas, breakfasts (all day until 6pm) and mains, there was a nice selection of Tapas including a Spanish omelette for £4.99 each or 3 for £12.49 as I recall, or something similar to that but I opted for the 28 day aged 8oz steak for £14.95 I was served by a friendly waiter, who even brought me a small pot of the sauces to try because I had never tried them before, I really enjoyed the Green Peppercorn and the waiter even had a good sense of humor and made a joke about me "polishing it off", I added this to my meal for an extra £1.50 but it was worth it to go with he steak. My steak was £14.95, which considering most of the food tasted fresh was well worth it, as it came with a house salad which was actually quite nice with some form of dressing, I normally am quite picky with salads and they normally end up left on my plate, but I enjoyed this and unlike a long list of places, the salad was actually quite nice with good quality vegetables which were not as hard as a rock. My steak was also quite nice, it was a good portion size and did taste nice well-done, it was a very good piece, and did taste good quality, and there wasn't much fat on it as well, it was one of the nicer steaks I have had, with the Green Peppercorn sauce. The Triple cooked chips were also quite nice, with the nice sauce from where they had grilled the steak, although there were a few a little undercooked, but they were mostly quite nice and it was a great portion as well. I really like Cosy Club and the Birmingham branch is one of the better branches I have been too, the service is good, the food is good, the gluten free selection is good however the pricing on sometimes, although it is generally far could be looked at more, as well as advertising it isn't there, I only found out myself after searching on Yelp, and then couldn't even find where it was, as a non-local, but still this is a nice, cool place to go and the perfect place for review 800 as it is a small business that does things well! 4 stars. read more

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Cosy Club, a small national chain operated by Loungers (who also operate Arco Lounge in Harborne), is a vibrant addition to Birmingham City Centre, with great food and attentive staff in a really neat setting. Decor: Upon entering I was immediately struck by tall ceilings and columns of the former Midland Bank, and how much of the building's interior has been preserved in its transition into a quirky, vintage-y bar and restaurant. Very fun to look around and see the mix of history and interior design. Food: get tapas! The portions are immensely satisfying (portions are larger than at Arco Lounge), and everything we ordered was delicious (6 to share amongst two people was plenty). The cider-braised chorizo, hummus, and sweet potato and basil falafels were all quite memorable and I'd recommend them highly. If you've got room for dessert and a sweet tooth, the treacle tart is delicious, and for each treacle tart a 50p donation goes to The Wooden Spoon Charity. Drink: I was a bit disappointed with the mojito (which run around £8). I found mine so heavy on the ice that it was barely drinkable. Otherwise everything quite good, nothing 'wowed' me though. I'd definitely come here for the food and ambiance over the mixed drinks. read more

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I had been looking forward to the opening of the Cosy Club for some time before it was announced. It was such a shame the gorgeous bank building at the top of Bennetts Hill had stood empty for so long, so when I heard whispers of it being turned into something foodie or drinkie based (rather than offices or more flats) I was excited to see what would rise out of the ashes. When Cosy Club was announcing they were moving in, I have to say I was surprised. I wasn't familiar with the chain and hadn't visited any of the (now) well known lounges across the City, so it was with trepidation I trekked down there on a Thursday night for it's soft launch to see what it was all about. Firstly, as expected, the building is gorgeous. It looks good from the outside, but from the inside it's just stunning. Retaining many of the period features but still being complimented by modern touches, it's a real treat. It's big too! With a very large central bar, relaxed dining area behind, massive balcony and private boardroom upstairs and a relaxed bar as you walk in (as well as the hidden cafe area towards the back), it offers chilled out or posh areas to wine and dine with your friends or for a date. We grabbed a couple of pints of "loungers" ale and headed to the back cafe area to fully experience the venue. I imagine the ale is made especially for the venues (it's brewed by a Bristol brewing company, the home of the original lounges) and is very pleasant. They also have some local ales, a large cocktail list and premium and standard spirits on offer in the venue. We sampled a few different kinds of the tapas (houmous, breads, sweet potato and pulled pork were a few of the types bought out to us) and they were all pleasant and quite filling. They have a pretty good amount of vegetarian and meat options available on the menu and do special offers through the week on Tapas, burgers and other things. In terms of cost, it's probably a tad cheaper than some of the other venues in the area but on par with most. As it's located smack bang in the middle of the city, it's to be expected that you would pay around £4+ for a pint. Only time will tell if it stays as popular as it was on the opening week, but with Bodega down the road, Lost and Found over the road, Botanist on the next street down and the Old Joint Stock just further up; this area is now a great place to grab a pint and have a night out on the town. read more

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It is so great to see this building being used again. It's obvious that it used to be an old bank, but the décor is fab - I especially loved the light fittings! We had a table of 9 and were sat in the corner, however we certainly weren't neglected by the staff- they were friendly and attentive. I had a lovely Beef noodle salad (although slightly too much chilli for me) followed by a delicious treacle tart and ice cream. The two courses and two pints of Estrella beer cost me £22, which wasn't too bad. The cocktails looked amazing, but we didn't stay for those as people wanted to move on -it was a hen do after all;) They do lots of 'meal deals' during the week and offer a fairly substantial vegan and also gluten free menus! Looking forward to going back again. read more

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Went on a Sunday late afternoon for a quick drink because i was at the lost and found the night before and was so excited to head there after lots of people telling me how good it was. Decor is nice but nothing special, could have done a lot more with the amazing building they have. It's an old bank and a magnificent building, just a shame it doesn't match the granduer. I had a cocktail which seemed to have taken forever to make, good job we only had one cocktail and a pint. I wanted a gingerbread cocktail but they ran out of something to make that, so I went for a lemon drizzle cake cocktail. This was too sweet for me, the icing sugar rim pushed it over the edge. Maybe without it, it would have been sweet enough. But over all it was alright service is a little slow and it was a sunday evening which I'm guessing isn't a busy period. Had a look at the menu, would be nice to come back and sample some of their food. stay tuned for an update, I shall be returning i do hope they iron out their problems because this place has the potential to be very good indeed. read more

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Amazing place in town! Superb interior! Excellent cocktails! I was blown away and all of that for a very reasonable price! Can't wait to go back!! read more

I decided to head down with my partner to Cosy Club this week after getting some vouchers at the opening night. On arrival we were warmly greeted by the staff and, as we were early, opted to have a drink first before heading to the table. One of the offers was 'buy two glasses of wine and get the bottle free', however, this only applies to house wine but we didn't mind so we grabbed a bottle of that and sat outside. The outside area is nice and around the corner from the main door. It doesn't exactly feel like you're in the City Centre even though it's right on the street! We then headed in to our table. It was nicely situated on the ground floor, with a good distance between the other tables so it didn't feel crowded. Another voucher I picked up was for 'buy a main and get a pudding for £1' - again a bargain so I had the beer-battered Pollock with chips and my partner had the Hero burger. However, he made this 'truly heroic' and had an extra 6oz burger with it! The food arrived promptly and I loved the fact that my mushy peas came in its own little pot and that I had enough tartar sauce, which I love! It was very nice and there were no bones in the fish and that's always a bonus! As we had the £1 pud option we went for the cheese board. It came with three generous portions of cheese, crackers, apple, celery and chutney. We soon polished it off but I always feel there could be crackers. The service was good and attentive. There were some issues with paying as the manager couldn't find the £1 pud option on the computer but it was soon found and we settled the bill. The prices are reasonable for the City, it's around £8-10 for a burger and the prices for mains range from £8-17. The more expensive mains tend to be steaks which one would expect. I really like this venue. It was easy to book a table and there was adequate seating available even if you wanted to pop in for a drink after work. The venue is beautifully decorated and given justice to what once was the Midland Bank. read more

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A nice enough addition to Birmingham's bar scene. I love how they've brought a lovely old building back to life. The quirky pictures and furniture may not be to everyone's taste but I feel they've got a good mix between tradition and what is currently fashionable. For example, they had lights made based on the ones which were in the building when it was a bank. There's plenty of seats for those just wanting a drink or a snack, or you can wait at the front desk for table service. We chose to do this when we visited for dinner. It was a Thursday evening but it was pretty busy. I felt they needed an extra staff member in the dining area as the two women there were rushed off their feet. It doesn't help that they have to keep running downstairs to pick up the drinks orders. Despite this, service was very friendly throughout. We both ordered ciders specially made for Cosy Club and the Lounges brands which was a fun touch. We also both ordered the buttermilk fried chicken. It came with really good chunky chips and a decent chipotle mayo. The chicken was a bit dry and not as tasty as you can get elsewhere in the city. I've previously enjoyed the tapas dishes at Cosy Club so I'll definitely head back for a snack and a drink but probably not for dinner. The brunch menu looks great and I will be trying that at some point too. read more

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Former Midlands Bank now bar/restaurant so similar in space to Old Joint Stock- but decor here much brighter, fresher, more contemporary. Didn't get to eat but cocktails v nice - Mandarin Margherita went down well (all 3 of them!) - we sat in the small room at the back- the cosy room I guess...colourful, relaxed atmosphere with a sense of bank history around you...Sir Edward Holden decor on the wall for example 'Sir Edward Hopkinson Holden, 1st Baronet (11 May 1848 - 23 July 1919) was a British banker and Liberal politician, most notable for his role in developing the Midland Bank into the largest bank in the world.' *wiki Good for large parties or find a space for intimacy too! read more

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Cosy Club is a relatively new addition to the Birmingham bars scene and it seems to have been received well. The first thing that has to be mentioned is the restoration of the building that this bar is inside, it has been done beautifully after being closed for as long as I can remember which is a real triumph. Without getting too Grand Designs or Time Team here I always really appreciate it when business owners take the time to make an old un-used building come back to life. The bar inside has been put together well but for me it lacks a bit of 'does what it says on the tin', the space feels a little empty and the 'cosy' seems slightly lacking. The drinks are averagely priced and the staff we met on our visit seemed to be happy enough. The drink selection is decent as far as I could see with all the usual selections you would expect being present and correct. Overall a decent first visit, I think I need to come back here on a weekend when it's busier and I can get the full effect of the space. I also need to get back for the food which I have been seeing some good reviews for. read more

Went with friends at work for a lunch a week before Christmas. Suprised we haven't been here before as I have heard good things from several people and was very curious about it walking past when the it was being refurbished. Was pleasantly suprised that they had one of my favourite ciders on tap, Stowford Press for a reasonable price. We had to waitt for a table as we hadn't got a reservation but were happy to wait by the bar and have a proper look at the cocktail menu. I had the three tapas for £12, calamari, chicken and chorizio plus fish withe pickled veg served with ciabatta. It was very good except the chicken and chorizo was a bit mushy and lacked flavour. My friend had the chorizo glazed with red onion and that looked alot nicer. Overall we were impressed with the portion size of the food, it was nice and generous. Would happily go again, especially for the cocktail menu. read more

Our error with Cosy Club is probably because we went for a mid week lunch instead of a glamourama dinner which is probably the place's intention. On the outset it's like an old school boys club, like the coveted 'East India' on St. James' Square but one that has been adapted for us mere lower classes to indulge in and enjoy. The place looks good, it feels good, it smells good. But the cocktails are like happy hour at Yates' One girl got one which was effectively Prosecco and soda water with a dash of blackcurrant, when we complained the bar manager took a sip and swiftly swapped it for whatever she wanted off the menu - sign of a dodgy bar tender right there. We went for the general panini lunchtime treats which were tasty but nothing to shout home about. I didn't feel bankrupted but thought a maccy D's double cheese and a bottle of Lambrini might have achieved the same hit. I've gone for three stars though because I'm semi convinced that an evening jaunt along to the cosy club could just sway my opinion.... Well maybe, read more

A beautiful new bar to perfectly compliment Birmingham's classier offerings around the CBD. Decorated as though a gentleman's club and hunting lodge have been sympathetically squeezed into a grand Victorian bank: the vaulted ceiling over the entrance and bar is spectacularly set off by the understated chandeliers and the mezzanine level ensures plenty of seating with a more intimate feel that can still enjoy that feeling of space. The fare at the bar isn't the same old same old, with some lesser seen European lagers and English beers and ciders and the two hand pulls showcasing some great local ale. There's a very good selection of spirits from all across the board covering practically every taste. I opted for a pint of Froth Blowers' Bar-King Mad which was well kept and very tasty and served in a proper jug! The tapas on offer for opening night was equally delicious with the pulled pork and humous being the stand out elements for me. Full of flavour and very moreish. I shall definitely be returning. read more

Cosy Club! I've been to this place twice and it has moved up on my list since my first visit. This is a drinks only review as I haven't tried the food yet. I learned from reading other awesome yelp reviews that Cosy Club is located on the site of a former bank. The building is indeed grand. The high ceilings provide a feeling of openness, quite the opposite of some claustrophobic lounges. We sat in a room to the right of the bar. It was easy to find an open table, but we were here on a Wednesday evening. The room sure felt cosy (ha!), as if we were in someone's living room. A very rich someone. We quickly went over the menu and got to ordering. I am a cocktail queen so I had to try one of the many amazing sounding drinks. I do not think they offer happy hour here, but cocktails seemed average with most costing between £6.50-£7.50. My first drink was the cherry bakewell. I am not really a cherry fan so I don't know why I ordered this...but it blew my mind with its tasty goodness. It had a strong cherry flavor with hints of sweet caramel and almond. Ahhh so good. I couldn't put it down. And bam it was gone already. On to the next drink. Next up was lemon drizzle cake. Now I thought I would prefer this drink as I love cake and lemon. It was very tart, almost too tart. The glass was rimmed with sugar or something sweet to combat that. Again, I couldnt stop sipping. I wish it had sprinkles (jimmies) in it for pretty presentation purposes. Hey Cosy Club can you add that? Both drinks were unique to my taste buds. For anyone that likes their desserts in drink form you must try my two choices. I am already planning my next visit to this place. I want to people watch from the upper level and try out the menu. I hope it's as good as my cocktails were. I read Cosy Club is related to Loco Lounge in Kings Heath. The cocktails at Loco Lounge could not compete with the greatness of Cosy Club cocktails. Now if they would just add a happy hour... read more

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I've now been twice, and Cosy Club manage to achieve something not many other establishments manage - a 2 star review from me. Congratulations! You've done it! First time, it was my fault we were there. I chose it as the venue for a casual work night out in my role as social lead, a poisoned chalice if ever there was one. The building is great and the reviews were good. How could drinks and nibbles go wrong? They did. Tapas were fine, but service was slow and the mains people had were mediocre. I had lured them in with promises of the salted caramel cheesecake, but after claiming there might be one left, they realised that they were all gone. I had a creme brulee which I couldn't be bothered to finish because it was bland, and my friend who loves cheesecake more than people looked devastated. Second time was a larger work event. I was hesitant given the prior experience, but the party menu looked good and it seemed like it would be easy for the organisers. I'm sorry I didn't make more suggestions now. Again, the tapas were decent. I suppose it's difficult to really screw up hummus and patatas bravas. I ordered steak for my main. I waited. And waited. And waited. My friend P was sitting beside me and had finished his sea bass while I waited. Eventually they started bringing out steak! But not my medium one, which had apparently been forgotten. More waiting. Steak eventually, with the promise of a steak knife. Sadly, said knife never materialised. I didn't bother eating most of the steak anyway because it was pretty mediocre. The chips were OK once salted. My friend B across the table said his burger was rubbish. I mean, seriously. They can't even make a decent burger?!? My dessert was sticky toffee pudding. It was dry, with what seemed like a few spoonfuls of treacle thrown around the sides. I left approximately 70%. It only takes one look at me to tell that I do not frequently leave dessert behind. They refused to take orders for drinks, so we had to go downstairs to the bar and wait and wait and wait again to be served. I'd also hate to go drinking there because they were just torturously slow. We'd asked for extra glasses to be placed on the table, and they provided some...but not all. I'm trying to think of positives, and can say that it's nicely decorated. Staff are reasonably friendly, albeit brutally inefficient. Overall, it's a club I have no desire to join or frequent. Fool me once, and all that. read more

As a bar the cosy club ticks all the right boxes, the atmosphere is fun and friendly. The staff are knowledgable and the drinks selection is decent, although making drinks can take slightly longer when the bar is busy. The bar can get crowded at the end of a busy work day but it adds to the armosphere. Food isn't something I can recommend, having waited 40 minutes for 2 main meals and being served what could only be considered an economy microwave meal. As a bar the cosy club is great, for a meal not a place i can recommend. read more

We were invited along to the preview of Cosy Club before it officially opened last week and whilst there we were treated to free beer and some tapas to try out the menu as well. First impressions of Cosy Club are fantastic. It's a really impressive vintage decor throughout and has a very 'cosy' (of course) and laidback feel to it. The bar part of the venue is well lit and a good setting for drinking and chatting whilst the restaurant area is a bit dimmer and would be ideal for a romantic dinner. There are 2 really nice break out areas for private use, one with a bar and one without. These I would think will have great use for businesses within the area. The food we were given was fantastic, I would love to try the full meals here in future so I will definitely be returning. The price is not too bad considering some of the competition in the area but its not a budget dining experience by any means, but with that you do get the quality food you deserve. The beer is good but I do think it warrants a little more variety, hence the 4 stars at the moment but as this is only early days I would envisage that more is to come so I will amend my review accordingly. Overall I look forward to returning to Cosy Club again and I strongly recommend anyone give it a try even just to see the magnificent decor. read more

I have been here on a couple of occasions and I can only describe my time here as fine. The building is fantastic and I like how it has been done out. It is spacious and there is lots of seating. The have a large selection of drinks and on a weekend there is a lively atmosphere. However, each time I have had to wait for what seems like an eternity for a drink which I suppose you blame on the fact it is very busy but I have been in other bars where it is just as busy, if not busier, and never had to wait so long! It is a nice place to have a drink but it lacks any originality which stops it from being great in my opinion. I would definitely go back but I'm not rushing. read more

I've only visited the Cosy Club for drinks so can only comment on that aspect, but from these occasions I can really recommend this place for an after work drink or two! The building is perhaps its best feature - an old and very grand ex-bank that feels as if you're walking in to somewhere really special. There is a mix of traditional and modern decor which perhaps doesn't work on a close inspection, but the overall impression certainly has a wow-factor. As for drinks they have a deal for two cocktails for 9.50 4-7pm mon-fri, and they don't have to be the same drink which is decent. I was a big fan of the cocktail selection, as there were some really interesting options as well as a couple of well chosen classics. I tried two of the gin based cocktails on my last visit and they were delicious! The staff have always been very friendly whenever I have been, and there is a really nice vibe in the restaurant even on a Monday evening. It might not be anything crazily special but it certainly is worth a visit! read more

So. This is my new favourite place in Birmingham. As almost everyone else has said its a huge building formally a bank. It's trying to be quintessentially English, right down to the telephone message you get when you call "do be dear and press option 2". For all the decor, the walls crowded with photos and to be honest the bar crowded by people it never appears stuffy and that could be down to its size. It boasts a sort of mezzanine come balcony for diners to overlook the sea of people below. If given the choice I would prefer to be sat up there, we were sat underneath and behind the bar which is definitely cosy but also somewhat dark and still noisy. But we were to blame, we had not booked before hand and there were no last minute cancellations. We only ended up here after plans else where fell through (never new the O bar; serving the dirty cow burger was a nightclub also) We ordered some drinks, old fashioned for myself to start and I had the cosy burger and my guest the Mac n cheese. She was steered to that from the veggie burger by our honest waiter and was not disappointed. In fact neither of us were. We were able to order further cocktails to our table and avoid the queue at the bar. I have tried an old fashioned in many places and this is by far my favourite, some of the other concoctions can be too sweet for me but if you want a long drink I recommend the old colonial ice tea. Next on the list is the Lost and Found next door. read more

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Cosy Club, is the latest café/bar from the Loungers group to popup in Birmingham, following Arco Lounge in Harborne, Loco Lounge in Kings Heath, and Quinto Lounge and Verdo Lounge both in Sutton Coldfield. The Bristol based Loungers Group was formed in 2002 and since then they have managed to amass 56 'lounges' on their portfolio. Aside from the 'lounges', their new brand is 'Cosy Club', of which there are currently nine. This is a brand to watch, as before long there will probably be one in every city. Cosy Club describe their style as "gents club meets village hall meets cricket pavilion". In Birmingham Cosy Club occupies the former Midland Bank designed by Thomas Rickman in 1835. The building is grand with imposing pillars on the outside. On entering I was reminded of the Municipal Bank on Broad Street - a great building to look around if you get the chance. The high ceiling has had it's coving restored and is painted eggshell green, to give it a contemporary feel. From the ceiling, hang wonderful ornate lights, that look original, or at least in the style of. There's a large bar on the left, in what one assumes was the old bank service counter, with grand pillars reaching up to the high ceiling. In front of the bar large tables are coupled with brightly coloured furnishings that wouldn't look out of place in Central Perk. The staff uniform appears to be a mash-up of hipster vintage ware. I visited on a Saturday afternoon and was bowled over by the grandness of the building. Although, I must say that having a large open space such as this works well in the hushed tones of a bank, whereas when I entered the sound from those inside was amplified in the space, making a not-overly-busy bar very noisy with background chatter. I had a pint of Bristol Beer Factory 'Lounger's Cruiser' (an American Pale Ale on keg) and a glass of apple juice, which came to £5.20. Looking for a seat, we went upstairs only to be told that this section was reserved for dinners. Downstairs behind the bar, was reserved for seating also. There was only around seven large tables in-front of the bar, all of which were occupied. At the back was a smaller room with small tables for drinkers, all of these were taken too. I know we can't criticise a venue for having customers, but it appeared to me that around 60-70% of the tables were reserved for dinners at a time when those dinning only made up 5% of their customer base. This seems barmy to me, but seems to be a thing now. I would understand if it was a restaurant, but they call themselves a bar, so why reserve all of the tables for people eating and make the drinkers squeeze into one corner? I wouldn't mind standing for a drink, but I had my five-year-old daughter with me who was perturbed about why we couldn't just sit at one of the many empty tables. I was surprised that the staff weren't more courteous to the fact that I had a child with me. So she had to stand and drink her apple juice for a while until we eventually found a small, round, wooden table. There wasn't any seats at said table though, but I managed to get two brightly coloured pouf style things to sit, on from two separate tables. We were still put off by the noise of chatter that filled the space though. Before leaving I visited the gents, which like Arco Lounge in Harborne, is at the furthest point away possible, down a seemingly never ending corridor - ok I'm exaggerating a little. The toilet décor is nice, green walls, black & white check tiled floor, and soft lighting. Not sure about the Country Life magazine covers in frames though; I think they're meant to represent class, but to me they scream [insert expletive]. Upon entering the cubical it became immediately apparent that the lock doesn't work. Upon close inspection I realised that it was fixed to the door the wrong way around. A simple mistake, but one that shouldn't really happen. I didn't try the food but the menu seams to be fairly close to that in their Lounge bars. The architecture is fabulous, the décor is nice, the beer was good, the friendliness and welcome from the staff could be improved, I 'm not keen of the full separation of dinners and drinkers anywhere, less so when everyone is squashed in one corner of a relatively empty pub. I will return, but hope that improvements are made. As if they are, this has potential to be a top venue. read more

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We were able to attend a preview night of Cosy Club just ahead of its official opening. It has been decorated to the highest quality and standard, the vintage decor is very authentic giving it a lovely gentle atmosphere even with the bar tree to four deep. We were treated to some great tapas taster items, again a great standard and variety on offer and considering its placing in the Colmore Business District, a competitively priced menu accompanies them. It seems this will become a natural habitat for after work drinks and nibbles, I'll be interested to see where it is in about 3 months time once the novelty of the new place has worn off. Great start but I'm intrigued to see what Cosy Club has up its sleeve for the future. read more

So cute! I really liked the interior design of the place, a kitshy vintage thing going on. The food was reasonably priced and very yummy. Service was wonderful too, the staff were very attentive and friendly. read more

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Excellent VIP first night for local staff. Lovely atmosphere. This place is going great for after work drinks and food

I went to the cosey club with some friends for my birthday, I have eaten in the cosey club Coventry but only had drinks previously at the Birmingham venue. I ordered the steak with pepper corn sauce, triple cooked chips and spinach, we ordered a few mushroom bruschettas for the table and a side of creamy spinnich and ham, the food was lovely. My boyfriends mother had to send hers back as the chips and sauce were cold which was a shame as everyone else's food was perfect. The service was very good, even though the restaurant was busy, especially at the bar but the staff offered us table service for drinks so we didn't have to wait more than 10 minutes between drinks, it would have got a five if it wasn't for the one plate being sent back! read more

Inconsistent and therefore disappointing. A Thursday night supper just left me totally unimpressed. However lunch two weeks earlier was brilliant. This is a tale of two halves, a two star half and a four star half, so I'm giving the Cosy Club a pretty average (the jury's out) three stars. A fortnight ago eight of us turned up on a Saturday afternoon unannounced for a late lunch. Between us we ordered almost everything on the menu, and all of it was lovely. The service was charming, drinks arrived in no time at all, the staff looked after us perfectly. Happy. So two weeks later when a friend from Glasgow came to town we headed off to the Cosy Club. I wish I'd have opted for one of the other great bars in this neighbourhood, the Cosy Club didn't do Birmingham's night life reputation any favours. So why the long face?... The food came out so fast there's no way it could have been cooked to order, so many simple things were just bad. Fries were seriously over cooked or reheated, half of them were a long way past golden (McDonalds fries would have been far superior). The mac n cheese was anaemic and runny, it needed twice as long in the oven. The cheese board was pathetic and poorly cut, the red cheese was from the scrag end of the wedge. And the cheesecake was warm, above room temperature, making it taste sickly sweet. Ok so it wasn't all bad, the staff were lovely, we did seem to meet most of them as a different one came to our table every time. We tipped for the service but not the food. Then there's the sound system, the speakers in the restaurant area were off, it seemed like they'd turned up the ones in the bar to compensate. We had to raise our voices to have a conversation as the music just boomed from beyond the bar. So would I go back? Yes, but only because I need to make my mind up about this place. Third time lucky? read more

I was lucky enough to tag onto my lovely friends invite last night. I've been to a Cosy Club in Leicester and really enjoyed it but I must say (and without being bias!) that this one in Birmingham looks and feels waaaaaaaay better! It's in an old bank just off Colmore Row. It's massive but welcoming and there's loads of extra touches like the staffs aprons, presentation of the tapas that give it that feeling that your chilling out in someone's very large dining room rather than a restaurant! Due to the large quantities of free wine I didn't actually get around to trying any of the food but I'm sure I'll be popping in next week for some! read more

Went for lunch with a group of friends and had the Hero burger which was supposed to be two burgers with pulled pork. When it came it was quite small and the 2 burgers were a lot smaller than my friends that both had the cheaper single burger. Taste was ok but left feeling hungry so would recommend just ordering the normal burger. Food was nice but definitely not worth the money although the service was good. read more

Beautiful building that used to be the old Midland Bank, now revitalised into a modern, bright, cosy club! Great place for after work drinks. Food can be a bit on the pricey side but definitely worth it. They do an amazing asparagus soup! read more

I absolutely love the decor in this place and think it's a perfect setting for a relaxed drink and some nibbles with some friends. I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch party and the tapas we sampled were really good. I can't wait to try out their brunch and see what the atmosphere is like during the day time, and also go back with the girls and try their cocktail happy hour. read more

For a new bar in Birmingham they have done well, staff up to speed quickly as if they have been there some time. Quick with cocktails & service, food simple but good had the hero burger very good brioche bun was idea for this. Cruiser American pale is a great read more

delish eggs early on a relaxed satur morning 6 May with 2 friends my ham hock hash with poached egg was superb coffes are nice but LARGE isn't very large staff are very friendly the décor is very unusual comfy sofas and nice seating area at the back and upstairs its nice to come in and read the papers and just chill eggs again are amazing read more

Been here three times in recent weeks, once for just a drink, once for dinner and cocktails and once for breakfast. Each time I was delighted with the atmosphere, the decor, and service. The bar is quite open and airy while the restaurant is.much more Cozy and caters well for both large groups as well as couples. The food on both occasions was fabulous. I'm not normally a salad type of woman but the Thai beef noodle salad is incredible, full of flavour and filling. Add to the mix 2 for 1 cocktails during happy hour and it was spectacular. I'd recommend the Cozy Swizzle and the male and pecan old Fashioned! Breakfast was Cozy eggs, their own take on eggs benedict. I opted for the smoked salmon to add a bit of luxury. I have not tasted a hollandaise quite like it. Light yet also rich and creamy. And generously portioned. The poached eggs were cooked to perfection. I opted for a watermelon iced tea as I was driving, but there is a breakfast offer until 12pm where you can have unlimited prosseco, bloody Mary or fruit juice on a cart for £10 per person. Looking forward to trying that on my next visit! read more