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Birmingham Gay Bars

Birmingham's Hurst Street is the centre of its Gay Village. This hub for all things queer has been expanding since the decriminalisation, and it's now home to the majority of the city's gay scene. Against a backdrop of sparkly gay street art, this area offers plenty of gay bars and clubs. Different venues are popular with different age groups, styles, and tastes from cocktail bars to cabaret. Even outside of the Gay Village, there's a whole host of LGBTQ friendly places and iconic clubs, so you're bound to find a place you love.

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Bar and Club Suggestions

Eden Bar

Eden Bar

Bear, Drag, Dancing

Eden Bar is long established as a great place for a gay night out in Birmingham. In their new home at Holloway Circus, the Eden team continue to bring your great parties and entertainment plus a wide selection of drinks.
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Glamorous Birmingham

Glamorous Birmingham

Cocktails, Dancing

Glamorous, situated in the heart of Birmingham's Gay Village, is a booming and energetic venue catering to any age. The venue is open until the early hours to keep the party going for those that want to dance the night away, and with free entry and happy hour until 2am, you'll definitely want to. It's a casual place with a loud and proud atmosphere.
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Nightingale Club

Nightingale Club

Dancing, Drag

The Nightingale Club is Birmingham's oldest and largest LGBT venue. It has three floors of music, four rooms, five bars, and regular drinks offers so you can have a night out that doesn't break the bank. The club stage welcomes great drag acts who keep the music and fun going into the early hours. This venue is loud and proud and super flamboyant with an atmosphere to match the talent of the queens.
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Sidewalk

Sidewalk

Cocktails

Friendly bar with an array of cocktails, beers on tap, and comfy yet vibrant surroundings. With a sleek and colourful interior and relaxed atmosphere, this gay bar promises a chilled night out. A huge range of drinks and great prices, good music and DJs, and first-class food are just some of the reasons that regulars to the Gay Village keep coming back to Sidewalk.
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The Wellington

The Wellington

Outdoor Seating, Gay Friendly

This award-winning old school bar is a destination for real ale lovers. It's renowned for its outstanding range of drinks and the depth of knowledge of ale shown by the staff. The beautiful rooftop terrace is wheelchair-accessible, so absolutely everyone is welcome to enjoy premium drinks in a premium spot. Plenty of bar snacks are available customers are welcome to bring their own food and just enjoy themselves with all the drinks they could wish for.
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The Fountain Inn

The Fountain Inn

Pub Vibes, Outdoor Seating

The Fountain Inn is a traditional gay bar. It used to be a men only venue but now welcomes everyone, and is conveniently located near many other gay venues and restaurants. It's the perfect place to spend the night, as the hotel above the bar is one of the few places to stay within the gay quarter. You can party till late and go straight to your accommodation. Both will make you feel at home away from home.
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Equator Bar

Equator Bar

Cosy

Equator Bar welcomes everyone in for coffee, cake, and gin at a low price that doesn't compromise on service. Staff are always friendly, and the stylish decor lends itself perfectly to a chill coffee shop that transitions to a lively bar at night. The music is good, and venue is perfect for anything from parties and big groups to some alone time with a pint at the end of the day.
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The Fox

The Fox

Lesbian, Cocktails, Karaoke, Outdoor Seating

The Fox is a premier lesbian bar and describes itself as "a little gay bar with a big gay heart". It's proud to welcome everyone and the staff are always friendly. Its quaint beer garden often hosts live music, and the space only adds to the relaxed and friendly vibe across the venue. Karaoke, pool, and a great selection of drinks make for a great night and lots of new friends.
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The Village Inn

The Village Inn

Drag

The Village Inn is one of the most well-established and popular bars in Birmingham's Gay Quarter. It offers entertainment every night of the week, in the form of appearances from some of the best drag and cabaret acts in the area. Queens host weekly bingo and karaoke, and the biggest names appear on a Saturday nights when the bar is open well into Sunday morning. Regulars always have their favourite night of the week to visit The Village Inn!
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Missing Bar

Missing Bar

Outdoor Seating, Dancing, Drag

Missing Bar is Birmingham's party bar in the heart of the gay village. It's the first gay bar that you come to as you walk down Hurst Street and it's well worth a visit if you're looking for a good time. The venue, which used to be exclusively a cabaret bar, has now been taken over my new management who have completely redone the interior to create a modern and exciting party bar that offers a little bit of everything.
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Tours & Experiences in Birmingham

Birmingham has a lot more character than its old industrial image suggests. Explore the Jewellery Quarter, visit the Birmingham Back to Backs or cruise its canals, then head back into the centre for food, drinks and a night out around the city’s lively LGBTQ quarter.

Gay friendly hotels in Birmingham

Birmingham’s Gay Village is centred around Hurst Street, just south of the city centre, so staying nearby puts the bars and clubs within easy walking distance. It’s also conveniently close to New Street station, the Bullring and many of Birmingham’s main attractions. The compact centre means you don’t need to stay directly in the Gay Village to enjoy the nightlife. GayMapper’s recommended gay-friendly hotels include wallet-friendly options, stylish city stays and more luxurious choices, all well placed for a weekend in Birmingham.

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