One of the city's most exciting nightlife spots, Digbeth has seen a huge influx of drinking dens over past years. To help you navigate this ever-changing and oh-so-trendy area of Birmingham, we've had the pleasure of rounding up the best bars in Digbeth for you to check out.
Discover your new favourites below, from sprawling tropical beer gardens to cool and quirky cafes and classic pubs - or even bars with games if you fancy something a little different.
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A more social way to spend the evening, this is one of the best Digbeth bars with games. NQ64 boasts a mammoth selection of quirky consoles to try out, alongside a slew of craft beers and kooky concoctions. Anyone up for Tekken and tipples?
Fancy a pint and a good time? Dead Wax is one of the best bars in Digbeth if you happen to be a music lover. Along with stone-baked pizzas and fresh craft beer, the venue is slinging out the best tunes, thanks to resident DJs and over 4000 vinyl records.
Looking for quirky shindigs in the city? From the team behind Tonight Josephine, Luna Springs is one of the best outdoor bars around. This Lower Trinity Street destination is your one-stop shop for bottomless brunches, alfresco drinks and live music events.
This unique pub flaunts an astounding lineup of craft beers and delicious food. Alongside The Ruin's daily offering of sumptuous flatbreads, huge wraps and hearty stews, you'll find a wide selection of booze to wash it all down.
One of the coolest bars in Birmingham, The Mockingbird is a cultural hub for the city's creative crowd. A haven for food and drink, the space comes complete with a neat alfresco space, and an events schedule that offers everything from comedy nights to film screenings.
A tropical haven in one of the area's most thriving complexes, this Custard Factory haunt is bringing a taste of warmer climes to Birmingham's creative quarter. Decked out in palm prints and birds of paradise motifs, you'll find zesty drinks and some of the best BBQ food in the city.
A stunning little craft beer spot in the city, Kilder has as much in the way of substance as it does in style. With an extensive array of brews on offer, they also whip up delicious natural wines and all your favourite classic cocktails.
Taking your night out to new levels, Heath Mill Lane's Roxy Ball Room provides some of the best things to do in Digbeth. A bowling alley and arcade that also happens to serve up some seriously good cocktails, this drinking destination is ready to help you tap into your inner child.
If big screen action is what you're looking for, there's nowhere else to pitch up than Hennessey's, aka one of the best Irish pubs in Digbeth. Nab yourself a spot in their massive outdoor space and prepare to celebrate and commiserate with fresh pints and classic grub.
Definitely one of the quirkiest spots in the city, Chance & Counters is a board game bar serving up craft beers, cocktails and classic comfort eats. Home to over 500 games, this Custard Factory cafe can keep you and your mates entertained all day long, with friendly staff on hand to help you navigate their collection.
Wanna check out Digbeth's nightlife? Situated on Lower Trinity Street, Mama Roux's is sure to fit the bill. From the dazzling disco tracks and top DJs, to the daytime events and a pretty beaut botanical garden, it's sure to impress.
A must for beer lovers, Zumhof is an industrially-edged outdoor space on Heath Mill Lane. Offering a new take on the German bar theme, they're offering a stellar range of on-tap brews and cocktails, alongside delicious brats and iconic slices courtesy of Rudy's pizza.
If you want party frolics then head to this drinking den on a Friday night in the city. Spotlight invites you to tuck into mouthwatering street food while jamming out to house DJs who will be keeping the party vibes going.
With a passion for all things funk and soul, The Night Owl is a brilliant shout. From dedicated genre nights to some of the city's best DJs and BBQ all-dayers, it makes for the perfect weekend watering hole.
A superb boozer in Brum, The Old Crown is a must-visit in the warmer months thanks to its gorgeous and not-too-small beer garden. Drop in for sunshine pints and delicious pizzas, and while away an evening at this drinking den.
Digbeth's bar scene is as creative and diverse as the neighbourhood itself. You'll find retro arcade bars like NQ64, craft beer and natural wine spots like Kilder, vinyl bars like Dead Wax Digbeth, and large outdoor event spaces like Luna Springs — which hosts live music, club nights and themed bottomless brunches. For something more industrial and warehouse-edged, Spotlight is a Digbeth institution with house DJs and street food. There's also Zumhof on Heath Mill Lane, a German-themed outdoor bar with on-tap brews, brats and cocktails. Whatever your vibe, Digbeth has a bar for it.
Yes — Digbeth is one of Birmingham's most exciting areas for a night out. The neighbourhood has a distinctly creative, independent edge, with warehouse bars, outdoor event spaces, live music venues and retro gaming dens all within walking distance of each other. Luna Springs is a favourite for big group nights out, with craft beers, cocktails, street food and a packed events calendar. Mama Roux's is brilliant for disco and DJ nights, and Roxy Ball Room on Heath Mill Lane combines bowling and arcade games with seriously good cocktails. It's a neighbourhood that rewards exploration — and the article above is the best place to start.
Yes — Digbeth is one of the best areas in Birmingham for activity bars. NQ64 at the Custard Factory is the headline act: a retro arcade bar packed with 80s and 90s consoles, N64s, PlayStations and gaming-themed cocktails. Roxy Ball Room on Heath Mill Lane takes things in a different direction, with bowling lanes, arcade games and a great cocktail menu — ideal for groups looking for something a bit more active alongside their drinks. Both are featured in the article above.
Yes — Digbeth has a couple of great outdoor drinking options. Luna Springs on Lower Trinity Street is the biggest, an open-air event space accommodating up to 3,000 guests, with cocktails, craft beers, street food and a packed programme of live music and events. Zumhof on Heath Mill Lane is a more relaxed outdoor option — an industrially-edged German bar with on-tap brews, cocktails and food from Rudy's pizza. Both are ideal for warmer evenings and are featured in the article above.
Digbeth is an excellent choice for group nights out. Luna Springs is one of the best large-group venues in the city — a sprawling outdoor event space with cocktails, street food and live entertainment. Roxy Ball Room on Heath Mill Lane is perfect for groups who want activities alongside their drinks, with bowling and arcade games on offer. NQ64 is another great group option, with its retro gaming setup and craft beer selection keeping everyone entertained. For a more relaxed group setting, Mama Roux's offers disco, DJs and a botanical garden atmosphere on Lower Trinity Street.
