We've all been there, you go out for a few drinks and before you know it you're feet are tapping under the table and the dancefloor becomes a magnet that you just can't escape. So whether you're an old-school groover or if bump 'n' grind is more your style, be sure to check out our recommendations for the best bars for drinking and dancing in Birmingham.
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With a hefty happy hour, one of the best cocktail collections going and a fun atmosphere, drinks and dancing is something Be At One specialises in. Their late license until 3am makes them a prime destination for enjoying the music with some hella creative cocktails.
Whether you're in the city centre or Harborne, Slug and Lettuce is the place to be for great vibes and even better drinks. Their creative cocktails are on a two-for-one deal all day, every day, so nab cheap conoctions from the bar before hitting the dancefloor.
That's not all that's on offer here though, as their bottomless brunch promises tasty treats paired with 90 minutes of unlimited drinks , to be enjoyed in vibrant pink surrounds.
Birmingham Bierkeller is coming up trumps for drinking and dancing - we're talking Bavarian beer, German fare and a regular oompah band. Enjoy hitting the dancefloor with a stein in hand, while munching on a warm pretzel or scrumptious bratwurst afterward.
Located in one of the best areas to drink in Birmingham, Dead Wax Digbeth is a bit of a no-brainer when it comes to drinking dens. Fronting over 4,000 records for you to check out, the venue is the perfect hotspot to hit for craft beer and some moving and grooving on the dancefloor. Peckish? They also whip up supreme sourdough pizzas.
Brought to you by Jools Holland, The Jam House is hands down one of the best haunts for drinking and dancing in Birmingham. Enjoy your meal on the top floor restaurant area, then head down to enjoy your bands and let your dancing feet get the better of you.
As one of the best bars in Birmingham city centre, Walkabout knows a thing or two about fun. Feast on their menu of Aussie comfort food before night descends, where the DJs come out and the whole venue is transformed into a club. Plus, all the drinks to boot.
Known for their theatrical concoctions, The Alchemist also supplies the non-stop entertainment. Chow down on tapas such as battered mushrooms, crispy squid and much more followed by some much-needed dancing when the music drops.
For bars with entertainment in Birmingham, 180 Club at The Rectory is an excellent choice. Get stuck into gorgeous eats such as Tokyo crispy prawns, dirty chicken wings and cheeseburgers, while throwing shapes to top-tier tunes and crushing it at a round of darts.
Keeping things cool and quirky, Spotlight throws some of the best DJ nights around. Embracing local underground talent, this unique warehouse space plays an eclectic mix of house, rock, jazz and reggae. Need a break? Relax in one of their vintage-style sofas.
Take a music-mad teleport mission back to the boogie-busting bygone decades of the 60s, 70s and 80s, as live music venue, The Night Owl, wreaks retro in Digbeth. Focusing heavily on the old-school Motown and Northern Soul Movement, come expecting authentic, vintage vinyl on the decks, and an eclectic assortment of top tunes.
Two words sum up The Cuban Embassy: rum and music. Open six nights a week, the bar is always poppin' with the sound of Latin fusion taking over 'til the early hours on the weekends. And to keep you moving, the venue slings out a whole range of delicious rums, authentic Cuban cocktails and frozen daiquiris.
