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Bars & Pubs
All the best Birmingham bars and pubs, including bar reviews and editors' picks
The best bars in Birmingham
From deliciously decadent DJ bars to underground drinking dens, Birmingham's got drinking down
Where to drink cocktails in Birmingham
The Botanist
Expertly blended and unusual cocktails in a uniquely themed bar
The Lost & Found
One of Brum's best cocktail bars, this place is perfect for relaxed catch-ups or a start to a night on the town
Island Bar
Part of a local family including The Victoria and Bodega, Island Bar stands out among them all
Fumo
With an awesome cocktail list and a fair bit of glitz, bibulous experimentation here is a must
Recommended Birmingham pubs
Hare & Hounds
Hare & Hounds
One for the dancers, the rockers, the hipsters and the ravers. Expect an eclectic programme of live music and party nights
The Fighting Cocks
The Fighting Cocks
A stalwart of Moseley’s zippy high street, The Fighting Cocks combines contemporary art, 19th-century features and a brilliant beer garden
The Old Contemptibles
The Old Contemptibles
Our pick of the CBD's pubs, The Old Contemptibles is just the right side of moody for a proper boozer
The Victoria
The Victoria
A serious spot in the week and gloriously raucous come the weekend, this is our city-centre pub of choice
The White Swan
The White Swan
Comfort food of the very best variety dominates at this self-styled pub and eating house
The Wellington
The Wellington
Simple and unpretentious, The Welly is all about its cracking range of craft beers and real ales