Looking to dally around some of Birmingham's most sought-after boozers? We've cultivated a route through some of the city's best pubs so that you need only visit, rather than organise.
From terrific taverns and quirky left-field liquid lairs to cosy, British bars with traditional charm, there's no end to discoveries to be made. Take our Birmingham pub crawl and check them out for yourself.
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If The Button Factory is on your pub crawl route, you're in for a real treat. Situated on Frederick Street, the pub is located near other Jewellery Quarter gems such as The Red Lion. Ideal for bigger groups, there's plenty of pints to go around at this student spot.
Open until 2am, The Church Inn is situated in Jewellery Quarter and promises classic concoctions in a stylish space. Expect the likes of BrewDog cans, Peronis and plenty other classic drinks. You can also grab a cocktail or two if you're up for something different.
Named after First World War patriots and boasting only the most classic interiors, The Old Contemptibles has a pub atmosphere that many venues will only ever seek to find; cosy, comfortable and brimming with character. And if you're peckish, you can munch on calamari or house-cooked nachos.
But a stone's throw from The Old Contemptibles and found in the heart of the city, Bacchus is a broody underground lair of local ales, lush Medieval-style interiors and charming pub grub. The quirky decor and gold accents alone make this spot a memorable one.
One of the closest bars to Birmingham New Street Station, BrewDog is coming in hot with its iconic beer. Known for the feisty IPAs and international lagers, the venue also slings out wine, cocktails and sumptuous scran if you need a little food break in between sips.
If you've made it this far, congrats - now time to celebrate at The Distillery. The venue fronts a spacious beer garden and cosy interior with delicious bar snacks and plenty of drink options. We're talking craft cocktails, gin drinks and bottles of prosecco.
While it may be a 20-minute walk from the city centre or short cab ride, Dead Wax is one of the best bars for a Digbeth bar crawl. Enjoy settling into the venue's cosy beer garden while tucking into stone-baked pizza. Plus, it's got brews such as Beavertown and Laine Brew Co.
The article maps out a curated pub crawl route taking in some of Birmingham's most popular and characterful drinking dens. Key stops include The Canal House — with its rooftop space and rustic feel — The Old Contemptibles, a cosy, character-filled boozer in the Business District, and The Distillery, a great final stop with a spacious beer garden, craft cocktails and gin drinks. The Button Factory in the Jewellery Quarter is another highlight, ideal for bigger groups, with The Church Inn nearby open until 2am for a late-night extension.
The article covers several strong areas for a pub crawl in Birmingham. The Jewellery Quarter is a top pick, with a cluster of great pubs and bars within easy walking distance of each other — including The Button Factory and The Church Inn. The city centre is another solid base, with The Canal House, The Old Contemptibles and The Distillery all within reach. For something more alternative, the article also points to Digbeth, with Dead Wax offering a cosy beer garden and stone-baked pizza — a 20-minute walk or short cab ride from the centre.
Yes — Birmingham is one of the UK's best cities for a pub crawl, with a dense concentration of pubs, bars and late-night venues across several distinct neighbourhoods. The city centre, Jewellery Quarter and Digbeth all offer walkable clusters of great drinking spots, from traditional boozers like The Old Contemptibles to late-night bars like The Church Inn (open until 2am) and the canal-side Canal House with its rooftop terrace.
Absolutely — a Birmingham pub crawl is a popular choice for hen and stag dos, thanks to the city's wide range of venues and compact, walkable drinking areas. The article's route takes in a variety of pub styles, from the characterful Old Contemptibles and the Jewellery Quarter's Button Factory (great for bigger groups) to the late-night Church Inn and The Distillery, which makes for a lively final stop with craft cocktails and a beer garden.
