What could be more fun on a night out than battling your friends? These are the best of Birmingham games bars, where you can find everything from cosy board game cafes to high-energy social darts that combines delicious food and drink with quirky interactive activities. Get involved, and prepare to let your competitive side out at these venues.
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Last updated on 5th March 2024
@ Sliced n Diced on Various dates from Friday 3rd May 2024
Sliced n Diced is a brilliant cafe in Selly Oak with over 300 board games on offer, as well as a Nintendo Switch. You can nab a tasty bottomless brunch here every weekend, featuring dishes like guacamole loaded fries, chicken and chorizo bites or mozzarella sticks as well as two hours of unlimited prosecco or beer, all for just £25 per person.
Been trying to find gaming bars in Birmingham for adults? Grosvenor Casino has got you covered, on both broad Street and Hill Street. This vibrant venue is open 24 hours a day and features classics like roulette, blackjack and poker. You can also catch all the latest sporting events in the entertainment lounge.
Hands down one of the best bars in Birmingham, this Broad Street sports spot is full of activities, including pool, table football and shuffleboard. Felson's also serves a tasty menu of American finger-food, like chicken wings and themed burgers, alongside an impressive cocktail list full of signature concoctions.
The ultimate gaming bar in Birmingham has to be Sandbox VR. The free-roam virtual reality venue offers eight worlds in which you and your friends can get completely lost. From zombies to aliens, there's even the opportunity to watch your experience back over a cocktail whipped up by a robot bartender.
Sixes Social Cricket's VR headsets immerse you into a virtual stadium, making it one of the best gaming bars in Birmingham. Compete with your friends in the batting nets, followed by a delicious meal at their restaurant - where the menu includes juicy burgers, loaded fries and mouthwatering pizzas.
Calling all racing fans; you won't want to miss the F1 Arcade in Birmingham. This is the world's first official Formula 1 simulator experience, with cutting-edge VR technology and a sophisticated venue. They also provide an incredible menu and a gorgeous feature cocktail bar.
Popular across the UK, NQ64 is a quirky gaming arcade in Birmingham. This industrial venue has dark interiors with bursts of neon, and it's filled to the brim with retro games. Sip a themed cocktail while you play the likes of Space Invaders, Tekken and so much more. They've even got a boozy laser quest experience for £20 per person, where you can enjoy two games that involve destroying aliens alongside up to 16 players, with a welcome video hosted by none other than Bez from Happy Mondays.
Boom Battle Bar is located on the bustling Broad Street, and is home to a whole load of fun activities. Beer pong, pool and augmented reality axe throwing are all on the table, with DJ sets providing a party atmosphere for your night.
180 Club at The Rectory is an exciting social darts bar in Birmingham. Perfect for a date night or a chilled evening with friends, you can sip cocktails, beers, ales and wine alongside a selection of nibbles at this cool underground spot.
When it comes to bars with entertainment in Birmingham, you can't go wrong with Arrowsmiths at O'Neill's in Solihull. Here, you can play digital darts with electronic boards that add up your scores for you - so no more arguing with your mates over who's winning.
Looking for a classy bowling venue? Lane7 is a fun games bar in Birmingham offering boutique bowling, alongside shuffleboard, beer pong and retro arcade games too. After all this fun, chill out with a cocktail or alcoholic slushie in the bar.
Prepare to be transported to another dimension this weekend at Otherworld VR - one of the best gaming bars in Birmingham city centre. This award-winning immersive experience lets you explore four different virtual zones, where you may even encounter a killer zombie.
After fun bars in Birmingham? This gaming spot is complete with gorgeous, striking interiors and seasonally inspired sharing plates. Fight Club touts fast-paced social darts for a competitive night with friends - to be paired with one of their signature cocktails.
Roxy Ball Room Digbeth is a huge warehouse venue with 10 bowling lanes as well as pool, table tennis and shuffleboard. This is the perfect place to unleash your inner kid, while the range of quirky shots and cocktails on offer will appeal to the adult in you.
After arcades in Birmingham city centre? Tilt cafe bar boasts 13 pinball machines to play whilst enjoying one of the many specialist coffees on offer, or a craft beer if you're swinging by a little later. This charming venue is a social hub where you can chill out with a homemade cake or get competitive.
If board games are your bag, you'll love cosy Digbeth cafe Chance & Counters. There are over 500 games to choose from, alongside a casual all-day dining menu. Treat yourself to a coffee by day or a cocktail in the evening, while getting stuck into a competitive activity with friends.
