Being single doesn't mean you have to sit in front of the telly by yourself with that tub of ice cream (as nice as that does sound). Get up, get ready and head out to one of these great singles bars in Birmingham instead.
From speed dating and singles nights to great environments that'll have you chatting to like-minded people in no time, the city is a hubbub of activity for singletons. Check out our recommendations for some of the best spots around, and get ready to meet your match.
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With its eight-hour happy hours, stylish design, weekend DJs and fun vibes, Dirty Martini is one of Birmingham's most fun single bars. Head over to Bennetts Hill with your posse to discover this drinking den, which takes its martinis very seriously indeed.
With weekly speed dating nights every Tuesday, All Bar One won't take the excuse that you've got no way to meet people. Overlooking the edge of the canal at Brindleyplace, the bar is a charming hubbub of young and single professionals looking to mingle.
The great thing about being single is needing no excuse to meet, talk to and swoon with whoever you like. If you're a music lover and would like to meet someone with a similar musical taste, head to The Jam House, owned and run by Jools Holland.
As a cocktail bar that turns into a bustling club at night, Sobar is a great spot to meet someone new. Drawing in a line-up of great DJs and serving a variety of colourful vibrant cocktails, the venue's easy-going and friendly vibe is the perfect environment to make new acquaintances.
The best spots for meeting people in Birmingham tend to be venues with a sociable layout, regular events and a friendly atmosphere. All Bar One at Brindleyplace is a well-known hub for young professionals and runs weekly speed dating nights. Dirty Martini's long happy hours and weekend DJs draw a lively, mixed crowd that's easy to mingle with. Sobar's cocktail bar-to-club format means the evening naturally evolves — great for meeting people across the night. The Jam House is ideal if you want to connect with fellow music fans in a more relaxed, conversation-friendly setting.
If you're in your 30s or 40s and looking for a more grown-up singles scene, Birmingham has some solid options. Be At One hosts dedicated speed dating nights for singles in their 30s and 40s, as well as separate events for the 40s and 50s age group — all in a stylish cocktail bar setting. All Bar One at Brindleyplace is a popular spot for young professionals and runs weekly speed dating nights on Tuesdays. Dirty Martini's sophisticated design and cocktail-focused atmosphere tends to attract a slightly older crowd than the Broad Street club scene, making it a comfortable choice for a more relaxed singles night out.
Yes — Birmingham is one of the UK's best cities for single people, thanks to its size, diversity and thriving nightlife scene. The city has a wide range of bars and venues suited to different tastes, from the cocktail-focused atmosphere of Dirty Martini and Be At One to the live music scene at The Jam House. There's also a well-established calendar of organised singles events.
