Let's be real; Brummies know how to party, and with a bustling city filled with loud music, bright lights and tonnes of revellers, there's no shortage of Birmingham nightclubs and party bars. Stay out until late with our top picks of them across the city.
Offering something for everyone, whether you're a techno head or a pop-loving student, check out our picks for the city's best clubbing experiences.
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Rosies one of the best clubs in Birmingham, with five gorgeous rooms spanning across two floors and VIP booths. There's the Asian-inspired Dao, the noughties throwback space and an RnB area. Signature cocktails such as martinis and mojitos are available to sip on, plus a happy hour from 5pm to 10pm.
A cool and friendly spot beloved by students and locals, Popworld is one of the best nightclubs in Birmingham. This fun party palace is bringing you cheesy tunes and affordable drinks every evening of the week, along with quirky disco balls and a light-up dancefloor to boot.
The Institute has become clubbing royalty on the nightlife scene. Originally built as a chapel in the 1900s, it has since accumulated its own fame, now known for being one of the main influences in the UK rave scene and a firm favourite for students and locals alike.
Three rooms of brilliant music and an idyllic rooftop terrace - what more could you ask for? Laid-back and chilled in everything it does, PST is the home of dub, jungle and reggae nights. Hosting some of the most friendly and fun-loving music fans in the city every weekend, it's one of our top clubs.
Those of you with a penchant for proper nights out should enjoy the work of this brilliant venue. A warehouse plot known for their heaving house antics, renowned DJs and pop-up street food events, there's a reason Lab11 is notably one of the best clubs in Birmingham.
Chinawhite is as iconic as it is brilliant, showcasing gorgeous East Asian-style decor and superior service. Plus, while you book your private booths for sophisticated sipping, you can also join the dancefloor to get down low to some of the most famous DJs and artists around.
Legendary underground spot Tunnel Club in Birmingham is notorious for some very wild nights out, thanks to a killer sound system and sick light effects. Head over to Livery Street and see if you aren't still dancing when the sun comes up.
Retro-themed, rambunctious and brimming beats from dozens of decades, The Night Owl has a big love for all things northern soul, ska, reggae and britpop. Take yourself back to the good old days of flared trousers and vinyl records at one of the best party clubs in Birmingham.
Hands down one of the most prominent and happening gay bars in Birmingham, Nightingale Club is renowned for its laid-back attitude and down-to-earth vibes. Host to student nights, drag shows and cabaret, it's usually brimming with fire-eaters, go-go girls and great DJ residencies.
One of the best clubs in Birmingham city centre, Snobs is the spot that everyone's got a story for. Pull up at the Smallbrook Queensway haunt for nights dedicated to drinking and dancing with 1400 other raucous revellers.
Yes — Birmingham has a thriving and varied clubbing scene that punches well above its weight. The city offers everything from mainstream chart nights and student-friendly venues to underground techno warehouses, reggae clubs and LGBTQ+ nights. Areas like Digbeth are home to some of the UK's most respected underground venues, while the city centre has options for every taste and budget. The clubs featured in the article above cover the full spectrum of what Birmingham's nightlife has to offer.
It depends on the vibe you're after. Digbeth is the city's creative and underground hub — home to warehouse clubs like Lab11 and PST, it's the area of choice for house, techno and reggae fans. The city centre (particularly around Broad Street and Smallbrook Queensway) has something for everyone, from the indie institution Snobs to the upscale Chinawhite. The Jewellery Quarter is home to Tunnel Club, known for its all-night parties under the railway arches. The article above covers the best clubs across all of these areas.
Digbeth is the beating heart of Birmingham's underground club scene. Lab11 is a warehouse venue at the centre of the city's house and techno scene, hosting nights like TRMNL with a formidable lineup of DJs. PST rounds things out with three rooms and a rooftop terrace dedicated to dub, jungle and reggae.
Birmingham is one of the UK's top student cities, and its club scene reflects that. Snobs is the go-to for indie and alternative nights — cheap entry, great drink deals and a reliably fun crowd. Nightingale Club runs student nights alongside its drag shows and cabaret, with some of the best value drinks in the city. Tunnel Club in the Jewellery Quarter is known for its all-night parties and serious drinks deals. All three are featured in the article above and are well worth bookmarking for freshers and regulars alike.
Yes — Birmingham has a well-established LGBTQ+ scene centred around the Gay Village on Hurst Street. Nightingale Club is the city's most prominent LGBTQ+ venue, renowned for its inclusive atmosphere, drag shows, cabaret, fire-eaters and great DJ residencies. It hosts student nights, themed events and its famous SaturGAY night, which runs until 6am. The club is featured in the article above and is widely regarded as one of the best LGBTQ+ clubs in the UK.
