You want to go out tonight, but you don't want to miss stuck in amongst the party massive of Birmingham's Broad Street. You want to simmer down, glass in hand and just take in the day's tough events on a comfy sofa in a bar in Birmingham. Well then, you've come to the right place. From relaxing city centre bars to suburbuan haunts, there are plenty of place to unwind in Birmingham. Check out our recommendations for the best lounge bars in Birmingham.
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Last updated on 18th September 2025
Perched right on the canal front on Gas Street, Verve Lounge is a trendy cocktail bar that's housed in the same building as the famous Bobby Browns once was. Boasting a spacious dancefloor and several tables to enjoy a quiet drink at, this place has something for everyone.
They serve up a range of signature cocktails, with a menu that takes inspiration from all over the world - using lots of homemade ingredients too.
We hear that water is quite the relaxing medium, and by jove does The Pitcher and Piano in Birmingham's Brindleyplace have plenty of it. Located right next to the canal, you can perch up on one of the bar's canal-side tables and simply watch the world go by whether it's after a fussy day at work or a Sunday afternoon in Birmingham city.
Pubs in Moseley don't come any cosier than The Fighting Cocks on the main high street. A charming little traditional pub in the heart of town, The Prince of Wales boast quaint quirks and booming vintage sofa's that you'll have trouble swanning away from. Whilst busy most evenings, take to The Prince of Wales for an escape on a Sunday night in Birmingham.
A quintessentially British bar right in the heart of Birmingham and with a second location in Brindleyplace too, Cosy Club is a relaxed spot that combines countryside charm with the connivence of a city location. This elegant space offers lots of comfortable seating, with art decor touches throughout the room.
The bar is serving a wide variety of draught and bottles craft beers, ciders and ales, as well as creative cocktails. On the food front, expect everything from Thai green curry to buttermilk fried chicken and smash burgers - with gluten-free options available too.
Hidden away underneath Hotel Du Vin, Bubble Lounge is a warm and welcoming bar in Birmingham City Centre. Homely with a Mediterranean twist, Bubble Lounge is a hot spot for after work drinks in Birmingham. Bubble Lounge know their bevvies with a wide range of ales and other liquid treats as well as offering to British grub, this relaxing hideaway is a cosy retreat from the bustle of the City Centre.
They don't call this Arco Lounge a lounge for nothing you know! A great little find in Harborne, you'll wonder why you'd never come in here for a drink before. Boasting big vintag sofa's and dapper little wooden dining tables, Arco Lounge is awash with lampshades, low lighting, candles and romantic Parisian vibe that will have you swooning all night long.
Lounge bars in Birmingham aren't all about sitting back in a quaint and cosy environment, not where Glee Comedy Club is concerned. A bustling bar in Birmingham's Arcadian Centre, Glee hosts some of the best comedy nights around. Sit back, relax and let these top notch comedians tickle your funny bones. Or, check out whats on and catch one of their live music nights too!
