Excellent establishment came up all the way from Evesham highly recommend it particularly good for…read morewinding down after with dealing with the stresses of LUSA

If you have not been to the Nightingale yet.....GO! Over the last few years it has been going from…read morestrength to strength giving the Birmingham gay community a club to be proud of! From week to week the events here do change so be sure to check the website for what's going on but you can expect drag shows from international queens and music from the likes of Ms Dynamite and Aqua?! Door price is usually around £10 but you can usually pick up cheaper advance ticket options. This place can be a seriously good night out and worth every penny :)

This is a great little vibrant bar deep in the gay village…read more I don't want to compare this to Soho and the other (one) lesbian bar/s in London - but the one difference I will point out is the people. Unlike in the London bars, this place is clearly about good friends coming out to have a good time. A great mix of the older and younger lesbian and a very friendly and un-predatory place. We managed to wander in on Karaoke night (score), and there's nothing about really getting a feel for the place when people are warbling bad pop tunes down a microphone. There was a nice enough selection behind the bar and a few drink offers. There's a large beer garden with plenty of seating, a main bar area with a dinky DJ booth and another room with the obligatory pool table and additional seating. Surprisingly, there's only one toilet - and all night I had no problem in going for a tinkle. I wish I could move this bar down south with me, but I can't. And if I ever return to ole bham- I will certainly pop in again.

Andy, the owner of the Fox, is one of the most genuine kindest guys I have ever met. he will always…read morego the extra mile for his customers and friends! The Fox does exactly what it says on the tin 'Fun'. They have some fab cocktails, my favourite is 'The Spanish Inquisition', Licor 43 (a gorgeous Spanish liqueur, made from 43 ingredients, fruits, herbs and roots of the med! basically sunshine in a bottle, Appletons Rum, Kwai Feh (lychee liqueur) and apple juice! you can be straight, gay, bi, trans or lesbian to enjoy this bar, so get your self down there for a laugh!

Boltz is a male-only private club/bar in the vicinity of the gay 'village' in central Birmingham…read more It charges admission from the evening onwards, and is free for entry usually before 8/9 pm - check first. It has some special themed occasions, typically Sunday afternoons, with everything from underwear days, to special clothing required. Bar prices are good, where you'll typically pay less than £3 for a pint. It's a male only venue, primarily for bisexual, gay and bicurious guys, and you find guys getting intimate, as such venues permit, away from critical others etc. If you want to party, without breaking the bank, this is a reasonable venue to look at, as bar prices are good, as mentioned. You can get to meet some of the friendly locals, as well as out of towners visiting. You can think of it as a place to finish off, after starting your evening elsewhere, paying a couple of pounds for admission - depends on which day - or visiting late afternoon to get to meet with friends or make some new ones.

really friendly staff and tight on unwanted guests. really…read moregood to meet new people esp towards weekend. free entry before 9pm

I kept hearing good things about Eden so decided it was time to give it a go last month. It is…read moresituated a little out of the gay village so I have often been on my way there and got distracted by the many other places on offer. The venue is very deceptive, from the outside it looks like a small pub when infact it is a decent size club venue with a large room at the back for shows and performances. We were treated a very realistic Madonna impersonator complete with outfit changes and backing guitarist. I was surprised with the quality of the act that it was free entry all night, apparently this is the case all the time! Its safe to say a good night was had by all especially Jamie T who really harnessed his inner queen of pop. I will definitely be back to Eden soon i'm just gutted I left it so long before making a visit.

On a recent night out with a friend, we headed to the gay quarter for a night off drinking. We…read moreheaded to a couple of the other bars but stopped off in Eden for a drink. It was a sunny evening so we headed straight outside to the terrace area. When we arrived I was instantly impressed. When we walked in we were greeted by smiles all round and a funky bass line. I'd say it was 50/50 male and female in there which gave the place a great vibe as the other places I've been in the area had a predominantly male crowd. The drinks were reasonably priced; I bought a couple of wines and a couple of shots which came to around £10. I'd definitely go there again. Good atmosphere, nice crowd, funky tunes!

At first, the contact over the phone when booking from Ian at the Bar was friendly, we've stayed…read morebefore. Then on arrival, no warm welcome, just pay. In the room pulled back the covers to find BIG stains on the bottom cover in several places and heavily stained pillowcase. Informed Ian that we need sheets changing or swap room- at this point wish we had left! He did change them, but due to staffing he informed 3hrs- what really got me- NO Apology. Later we found out that the shower is not hot, and the shower room is filthy- the walls and grout not cleaned in a long time, echoed by the dirt found in corners of the room and also a Dirty chair in the room. 2 coat hangers. We just left in the morning and caught a glimpse, no acknowledgment, no good morning, he must know how bad this place is. Now seeing other reviews, this place has gone downhill over last 12 months. NOT FRIENDLY and DIRTY.

One of my favourite gay pubs. The customers seem like nice regular people and the staff are always…read morefriendly. It has a dark room, but I go for the juke box which usually plays good songs.

The bar itself I loved, I'm actually mad at the drag queen. We came in from New York, Karaoke was…read moreadvertised for 10pm. We were there at 9.45pm, waited until 11pm and she said are you the guy that put his name in, I said yes I've been waiting for over an hour, she said soon. tell people you start at 11pm then we left. For people in Birmingham this might be normal but for people out of town, this is false advertising

Always great to find, somewhere that's free entry every night of the week and a consistently good…read morenight out. Although this place can be a little quieter in the week it's always friendly and welcoming. The drinks are reasonably priced and the drag is fierce, if that isn't the recipe for a great night out I don't know what is.....Fans of all things pop and chart stick to the upstairs, if you are more into dance/bass music the basement is the place for you. Wherever you are dancing make sure you are upstairs for the cabaret, some of Birmingham's best drag acts grace the stage every Friday and Saturday night. Not to be missed.

Seeing the photos from 4 years ago on here compared to what it looks like now, it is quite…read moredisappointing. Much more casual and dilapidated seating. It gives me hostel / shared living room vibes. Staff were friendly and explained the 2 for 1 drink specials. We just went for an easy beer and wine before heading somewhere else for dinner. It's a decent spot for a quick drink or sitting outdoors on a sunny day. It would be nice if they tried to clean up the indoors a bit more although it was bright and cheery with good music.

The loft lounge is a great little bar located in the heart of Birmingham's Gay Village. It has a…read moreslightly different feeling to the other bars in the area that makes it work well as a daytime lunch/drinks spot as well as a top nighttime location. The bar is very elaborately designed with large chandeliers and art work on nearly every surface or wall. The designers/owners have definitely adopted the 'more is more' approach here and it has worked well for them. The bar feels cosy and full of personality with welcoming bar staff and an equally lovely outside area/courtyard. As we all know happy hours/two for one offers on cocktails are a very good thing....Loft lounge has a two for one on selected cocktails most evenings after work! The drinks are well made and taste as they should, on our last visit our drinks did take a little while to come but the bar was very busy so this was completely understandable. If you are in the area loft lounge is well worth a visit. Great for meetings, lunch or as I mentioned a little after work drink with friends. On weekends the DJ's are also pretty good so this place also makes a good start to any night out. Ill definitely be back soon.

I have to say that this pub was actually quite decent. It was pretty packed when I landed up here,…read morebut I suspect that that had a lot to do with it being a Friday night, and yeah, pubs do tend to get packed around then. Still, it was pretty cool, and had quite a decent atmosphere about it.

Hmmmm, Missing. It would be so easy to say 'it's missing something' but let's not be too negative…read more Part of Birmingham's main gay run, Missing is a smaller bar/club than most but doesn't let that stop it from shouting out its loud and proud status. The last time I visited in late 2011 was a Saturday night at about 6/half 6 - I was there for two hours and it genuinely felt like it was past midnight, such was the full-on nature. The DJ was already spinning tunes very loudly (prepare for cheese, dance and a Lady Gaga remix or four) and the crowd, although it wasn't very busy at this time, was shaking its collective bootie to 'Glee' songs on the dancefloor. If this sounds like your idea of hell, you'd probably be best to avoid. However, if you're up for a laugh, it offers a fun diversion and probably less of the 'sceney' attitude from other establishments in the gay quarter.

Unfortunately I don't have many positive things to say about Skint. This club used to a great back…read morein the day but now since it went under new management and all their good offers went I think it's below average since. The maintenance and brand image standards have gone down and now the club is usually dead. The club consists of a front bar that plays electronic, dance and house music etc, the main room that has a stage and plays mainstream music as well as some cheesy classics, a drum and base room and a VIP room that's almost never open. There's also a small smoking area and a few booths to chill out in. The toilets are disgusting because once they start getting dirty they aren't cleaned though-out the night; so it seems. There are some good points though, hurrah! As you may have guessed from the name this place is cheap as the drinks start at one pound fifty. What a bargain right!? The service is good as the bar staff are friendly and chatty. Some even like to dance around the bar! I think the only time Skint actually comes to life is during the Gay Pride festival and even then it's not too bad. It's open from 8pm to 4.40 am.

Bistro 1847 opening in Birmingham was very warmly welcomed to the (very slowly growing)…read moreVegetarian/Vegan scene. After already having two successful restaurants in Manchester, I was very excited about visiting Bistro 1847 after hearing only good things about it. Set in the beautiful Great Western Arcade, I thought it was strange to open a restaurant here. Especially after 6pm it is the only place open usually! But the atmosphere of the restaurant complements the peacefulness of the arcade. The interior of the Bistro is minimalistic and modern. Being someone who is allergic to Dairy and Wheat intolerant (I know!), Bistro 1847 is one of few places I don't feel weird at. The whole menu is Vegetarian, with dishes that can be adjusted to vegan or gluten free or both in my view. My and my friend were feeling fat so we both went for three courses. I had the curried Swede Cauliflower, Cashew nut butter and cinnamon cornflakes. So many flavours going on in a small parcel was a great choice. For the main I had "Oh I do like to be beside the seaside" (all dishes have these quirky little names!) which is a modern Veggie twist on fish and chips in case you hadn't guessed! I had the vegan version which had two huge pieces of smoked tofu which I really struggled to finish along with the chunky chips! I wasn't defeated and enjoyed all parts of the meal. For desert I had the "Good ol fashioned lover boy" I enjoyed it although I thought maybe the chocolate was a bit over powering as was so much going on. But the jelly was a nice compliment to the richness. The menu contains a large selection of cocktails and deserts for sharing if you and your friends are in search of lots of sweetness. This was my third visit on a Sunday since opening and has been progressively busier each time which is great to see. Bistro 1847 is a very relaxing experience and ideal place for a date or a catch up with a friend. And of course the food is amazing!

Oo-ee this is indeed a very classy vegetarian restaurant…read more The decor is modern, simple and stylish - shades of white and grey, nice white table linen, with a few tables downstairs, and more upstairs on the mezzanine level. There's a large window looking on to the arcade, which is great for watching people come and go. The food was fantastic. It's a fixed price menu, at £19 for two courses, and £25 for three. There's also a pricier tasting menu - the couple sitting next to me had chosen that option, and were really enjoying it. To start, I had the puy lentils, with roasted carrot, spring onions and garlic tofu. The tofu was done as a silky sauce - I'd never had tofu prepared in that way, and I thought it was really delicious. For main course, I chose the bell pepper ragu, with polenta. Again this was superb, with the polenta served as crisp little triangles on top. Both my courses were gluten free, as well as vegan, and their menu is very clear to understand. It feels like the sort of place you can completely trust to get things right. Service was quick and friendly, and there was a nice atmosphere, with other diners just quietly enjoying their meals just as much as I was. I'll definitely be back here next time in Birmingham, and I'll look out for their restaurants in other cities too.