Proudly the Midlands’ only retro & soul venue, The Night Owl offers a range of nights with a twist. Not only can you get your soul and Motown fix here; you can also try your hand (or feet…) at breakdancing or northern soul dance classes. On weekends, live bands precede the locally renowned club nights which are busy every week.
The Night Owl, 17 Lower Trinity St, Digbeth, Birmingham B9 4AG, England, UK
Live band at The Night Owl | © Jonathan Morgan/The Night Owl
Alice in Wonderland fans, read on. The Jekyll & Hyde is a Victorian gin and cocktail parlour on the outskirts of the Jewellery Quarter and is one of the quirkiest bars in the city. Staying true to its name, the bar houses two personalities; the courtyard decked out in an Alice in Wonderland theme and the upstairs bar a decadent, Victorian gin haven.
Jekyll & Hyde, 28 Steelhouse Ln, City Centre, Birmingham B4 6BJ, England, UK
One of the latest openings in Bierkeller’s impressive catalogue of entertainment complexes, Birmingham’s offering is a centre of Bavarian brilliance. Bierkeller is an authentic German experience – featuring a house Oompah band and beer steins – which is as close to the real thing as you’ll get when 700 miles away.
Bierkeller, 95-196 Broad St, Birmingham B15 1AY, England, UK
Held at the Lab11 warehouse venue in Digbeth, Magic Door is one of the more, shall we say, distinctive events held in the city. With flamboyancy and enchantment, Magic Door is like no other club. From the moment you enter, you’re greeted by face painters and fancy dress. Everyone here forgets their mundane 9-5s and dances away to the best in beats, disco and house music until the sun rises.
Lab11, Trent St, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5NL, England, UK
The Magic Door, Birmingham © Magic Door/Facebook