Student Bars in Birmingham

Drink your way through the 2-for-1 happy hour specials which run daily at Be At One. As one of the best student bars, drinks include classics like the Old Fashioned, and fun newbies like the Buenot; made with Kahlúa salted cramel, white chocolate cream liqueur, vanilla ice cream and topped with a Kinder Bueno.

Experience the happiest of happy hours at this plush student-friendly cocktail bar in Birmingham. With half price Martinis alongside discounted bottles of wine, prosecco, beer and cider, a night at Dirty Martini will be easy on your wallet.

Cheap can still be cheerful and if you're after a fabulous cocktail, then this Steelhouse Lane drinking den is the perfect place. Confectionaries and Remedial Refreshments like the affectionately named Love Hearts start from £5.50 and you can get 2 for £9 through the week. Grab a seat upstairs at Dr. Jekyll's Gin Parlour or Mr Hyde's emporium below.

With a weekly pub quiz, monthly comedy club plus a slew of engaging events, this is one of the most fun places for Birmingham students to drink. Located in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, you can find diner classics like hot dogs, nachos and wings. Choose from over 100 bottles of vodka, hand crafted cocktails or cask ales and keep an eye out for daily happy hour offers.

Inspired by the ruin bars of Budapest, this Digbeth street boozer is one of the leading places for Birmingham students to drink. Don't underestimate the shabby chic interior and worn decor, as this Grade II listed building is home to some of the best drinks in Brum. With close proximity to Ghetto Golf and Digbeth Dining Club, a night beginning (or ending) at The Ruin will be one to remember.

This cool hangout in the heart of the Chinese Quarter sticks to an Asian theme with its plush leather booths and outdoor terrace set to a soundtrack of funk and soul. Relax here between lectures or let loose post-exams; either way, you can enjoy one of the best student bars in Birmingham while sipping on 2-for-1 cocktails.

Dance your stress away at Players Bar; the American-themed sports bar boasting booming dance floors, swanky VIP areas and waitresses dressed as cheerleaders. With weekly drinks deals and cheap prices, your big night out at one of Birmingham's best student bars won't have to break the bank.

If it's a glamourous night out that you're looking for, then head to Nuvo. Get your fill at the sushi bar, OKO, find happy hour discounts at the ritzy cocktail lounge and finally, head to the club where plush VIP Champagne booths await. As a favourite of celebrities and locals alike, Nuvo is one of the best student bars in Birmingham. 

Lovers of live music will love this independent venue, which draws a laid-back crowd. Listen to an intimate gig with a date or chill out with mates at one of the most student-friendly cocktail bars in Birmingham. Discover new indie bands and be sure to keep an eye out on social media for album launch parties and other uber cool events.

This canalside pub is one of Birmingham's leading independent live music venues. With some of Birmingham's best student nights, you can catch a local band play an intimate gig or watch your favourite new artist. Enjoy a beer in the second floor terrace and beergarden, which overlooks the water.

Quench your thirst at this South American inspired neighbourhood cantina. Bodega boasts vibrant interiors with an eclectic food menu and a huge range of spirits, from pisco and cachaça, to gin and rum. Keep an eye out for happy hour deals at one of Birmingham's best student bars.