Saxophones, trumpets and dulcet tones - jazz is one of the universal genres that manages to hit every bone in your body all at once, and Birmingham has clearly picked up on this.
With intimate evenings of smooth notes and even smoother drinks, there are plenty of boozers that can satisfy your foot-tapping needs with live music. Check out our recommendations for the best jazz bars in Birmingham.
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A late-night jazz bar on Church Street, Downstairs at The Grand, is exactly where you want to be this weekend. The stunning venue is found within Isaac's, promising a speakeasy-style space where you can watch live musicians play in an intimate setting.
From Thursday to Saturday each week, you can catch a variety of jazz and blues musicians performing, as well as cabaret shows.
The Jam House is a Jools Holland-curated jazz and blues bar in Birmingham. Every night at this hotspot is home to some of the best in international talents and musical bands. Nab yourself a balcony table for one of the best seats in the house at this cosy venue.
Fan of sultry blues, caramel tones and indulgent notes? Then let events at the Hare and Hounds be your intimate jazz alternative. The famous musical pub is known to host regular jazz evenings, which are cosy and atmospheric evenings of classic melodies, perfect for date nights.
Casinos are not only a hub for sten dos and brave roulette rounds, they're also great environments for live entertainment too. Hosting many different musical nights, including a famed jazz evening, Broadway Casino promises a memorable evening of tunes and tasty tipples.
Don't be fooled by this venue's 'wildest-club-in-town' vibes, you'll be able to hear all the best funk, soul and jazz tracks at this watering hole in the city's Arcadian complex. The elegant seating areas, dim lighting and bar are stocked full of all your favourite beers and spirits.
The Old Joint Stock is the perfect backdrop for jazz in Birmingham this weekend. With its beautiful period interiors and classical feel, the venue is also home to a variety of entertainment acts from theatre plays and comedy to live music and, of course, jazz.
The Night Owl is Digbeth's hub of Northern Soul, bringing everything funky, vibrant and retro to lovers across the midlands. So how could it not be on this list? Regularly bringing favourites from the 60s, 70s and 80s in a venue decked out in throwback oddities, this old school haven is a must for jazz fans and beyond.
For a jazz bar in Jewellery Quarter, 1000 Trades is jam-packed with culture. The venue showcases local artwork from the community, as well as live music by top-notch musicians. Plus, you can get stuck into a delicious pint of craft beer while swaying to the beat.
