Best Bars in Birmingham

Miniature bathtub Gins, cocktails washed down in watering cans and botanical garnishes make The Jekyll & Hyde a vintage wonderland of period inspired tipples and Victorian charm. Specialists in cocktail chemistry, The Jekyll and Hyde is a traditional punter pub-cum Gin laced emporium - whatever your poison, this bar of many faces satisfies them all. 

One of the city's only tiki-bars and voted as one of the top 50 bars in the UK by the Independent, Island Bar is renowned on the Birmingham bar scene for its creative cocktails and quirky decor. Brimming to packed every Saturday night in Birmingham, Island Bar dazzles with its exotic, unique charm. We're all going on a summer holiday, no more worries for a drink or two.

Based in Birmingham's Mailbox complex and accessible only through a long, spiralling staircase, the bar atop Harvey Nicholas offers its visitors a cosy, sleek spot to unwind in. Their team of mixologists have a number of quirky, creative recipes up their sleeves. But if a cocktail isn't what you fancy, their lists of craft beers, wines and spirits are sure to hit the spot. Sit back, relax and watch the hours drift by in one of Birmingham's top bars. 

Perched in the vibrant Jewellery quarter, The Church Inn is something of a hybrid between classic pub and contemporary bar. This new breed of urban bar-pub is a welcome change to the Birmingham bar scene; at this Church you can satisfy all manner of cravings for soul inspired foods, genius cocktails and a bit of speakeasy secrecy thrown in. There's also a roof terrace to see - spot on!

Champions of cocktails and good times, Be At One land in Birmingham with a bang. The Picadilly Arcade gets a new spruce of life and some late night partying as a licence until 3am makes this place a night out priority. With a pretty un-beatable happy hour and some of the best cocktails going, Be At One have some serious game.

Cool, casual and social as heck, Buffalo and Rye makes it into our round up of Birmingham's top bars thanks to its big love for cocktails and its American Diner style get up. These guys seem to have perfected the boozy brunch, the laid-back lunch and the go-all-out dinner, but most of all they know how to craft some hella punchy draanks. 

Found on the top floor of the Resorts World Centre, The Sky Bar is a sophisticated cocktail venue influenced by some of the world’s leading rooftop venues. Fusing Asian influences with touches of a Manhattan terrace, expect theatrical cocktails inspired by Wu Xing - the five elements of Asian philosophy - and spectacular views of the Pendigo Lake below at this impressive date night retreat.

A self confessed 'urban neighbourhood kitchen', Gas Street Social is a neat little watering hole propping up informal dining, industrial styled interiors, and a cocktail philosophy that favours a flare for theatrics and artisan mixology. As somewhere that's undeniably cool, relaxed and a great environment to catch up with friends in, it'll offer everything you need for an amazing night out in Birmingham. 

Dive down to Digbeth for a character-crammed, atmospheric drinking den that delivers the ultimate in old-school. Going back to the iconic, bygone decades of the 60s, 70s and 80s, The Night Owl guarantees retro grooves as you kick your dancing shoes to an eclectic array of symphonic Northern Soul sounds, Motown melodies and disco beats, as well as a rhythmic, move-your-feet mix of reggae & ska.

Love your craft beer? There’s over 40 cracking bottles from near and afar to sample at The World Bar, and the boozy fun doesn’t stop there. The bar also carries a great range of guest beers, original cider, fine wines and global spirits, all enjoyed inside a bright and airy venue or outside on their lakeside terrace. In addition to the regular live musical performances, there’s big screens to watch all the latest live sport fixtures and global street food for those feeling a bit peckish. 

Named after the elevated public park that winds through the heart of Manhattan, the High Line lounge bar is an ode to the diverse food and drink culture of New York City. Boasting a lovely outdoor terrace and a sleek, contemporary interior design, it’s a classy yet modest place to drop in for a couple of their signature Brooklyn Mojitos.