Cool and Quirky Bars in Birmingham

One of the best pubs in Digbeth, The Old Crown is a 650-year-old boozer with a whole lot going on. The quirky Birmingham bar fronts a mammoth programme of hilarious quizzes and unique nights out, as well as a sprawling outdoor space, cold pints and hot pizza.

If plants are your thing then this Temple Street offering is the spot to seek out next time you're looking for something a little different in Birmingham. Covered in vintage knick-knacks and lush foliage, this bar and restaurant serves up tasty bites and some very cool cocktails.

One of the best basement spots in Birmingham, this unique St Paul's Square offering brings together darts and dive bar vibes. Dip down below The Rectory and get ready for the night to fly by as you lob darts and down drinks until the early hours.

Looking for quirky bars in Digbeth? This sprawling, open-air space is the one to check out. Luna Springs is bringing more than just creative cocktails and tasty street food, with a packed programme of live events and bottomless brunches to boot.

A weird and wonderful bar in Birmingham, Tonight Josephine is all about pink neons and crazy good cocktails. Head over to The Burlington where this quirky watering hole will be serving up some of the boldest and booziest nights out in the city.

Known to employ some of the best bartenders in the biz, Be At One don't mess about when it comes to cool drinks. Championing good times, this quirky cocktail bar will complete your night with great music, a fun atmosphere and a serious happy hour.

If history is your thing and you go crazy for quirky cocktails, then The Lost and Found should be on your agenda. Decked out in vintage fixings and botanical touches, this cool Birmingham bar comes with a unique backstory based on the Victorian adventurer, Hettie G. Watson.

Tucked away down at Gas Street Basin, this unique Birmingham cocktail bar is a must-visit for fans of colourful concoctions. Alongside offering a menu of delightful drinks, this eclectic spot can also show you how to make them at one of their dedicated masterclasses.

A fun pub with a passion for hearty grub and great pints, Moseley's One Trick Pony Club is one of the best cool and quirky bars in Birmingham. Step into their mural-covered garden for an afternoon spent sipping away on cocktails and chowing down on juicy burgers and moreish fried chicken. 

Beautifully decorated with vintage records, disco balls and kitsch furniture, Digbeth's Night Owl is an homage to all things retro. A bar and nightclub specialising in funk, soul, ska and reggae, they've got charm, quirk and style by crate-load.

Spend your evening sipping from a Pot O' Gold and other bizarre concoctions at this Brindleyplace cocktail spot. Home to an array of theatrical sips, The Alchemist can sort you out with smoky, bubbly and colour-changing libations - all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the spectacle.

Head over to Temple Street where this unique Brimingham activity bar brings together darts and drinking in a way you won't have seen before. Book yourself an oche, grab some cocktails and prepare to engage in some highly competitive and totally interactive darts.

Whether you're heading down to one of their themed day parties, or just looking for a little Bavarian beer hall action, the Bierkeller boasts a top-notch array of events to get stuck into. Head over for steins of traditional German pilsner and if you're lucky you might even catch the house Oompah band doing their thing.

Home to neon and signs and some of the UK's most iconic pints, BrewDog is a must-visit if you're looking for craft beer in Birmingham. Perched over on Beak Street, you'll find this cool and quirky spot serving up a serious array of top-notch brews alongside some delicious comfort bites.

One of the best jazz bars in Birmingham, this St Paul's Square spot is literally dripping in cool. Founded by none other than Jools Holland, The Jam House keeps music at the forefront of everything it does, offering a unique space for full bands and unplugged acts.

Offering a taste of the warmer climes in the heart of Digbeth, Birdies is all about bonkers beverages and top notch BBQ. Part of the Ghetto Golf complex, they're letting you get stuck into tropical sips at the bar and meaty meals courtesy of the team at Apocalypse Cow.

Bringing a taste of Miami to the city centre, this quirky Birmingham bar is all about excellent cocktails and all-day fun. Head down to the Great Western Arcade where The Pineapple Club is serving up a luxe array of quality concoctions, as well as bottomless brunches and tasty eats.

A bar and brewery down in Digbeth, this relaxed and friendly taproom offers some of the best craft beer in Birmingham. Get stuck into their house sips in industrial surroundings, then soak up the damage with slices of their delicious pizzas.

One of the quirkiest haunts in the city, this unique Birmingham bar and gaming hub promises all manner of activities to help you release the child within. Head down for ping pong, bowling, pool and shuffleboard, alongside zesty cocktails, craft beer and American-inspired eats.

One of the best gaming bars in Birmingham, this unique offering down at the Custard Factory brings you a whole range of fun retro consoles, alongside a bar stocked with some of the coolest cocktails in town, craft beers and nostalgic snacks.

Head into the heart of The Custard Factory and you'll find one of the trendiest bars in Digbeth. The Mockingbird Cinema & Kitchen is a cultural hub and drinking destination offering movies, tasty food and loads of craft beers in a cool canalside setting.

Pinball and pints? You don't need to ask us twice. Tilt is a quaint little cafe by day and lively bar by night, serving hot coffees until 5pm and post-work beverages aplenty. They've also got a big selection of pinball machines and classic consoles to get competitive over with your pals.

Looking for low-key style and high-brow brews? Head down to the arches of Moor Street Station and you'll find this chic little craft beer bar offering a mammoth line-up of exceptional sips, as well as some of the best cheese toasties in Birmingham.

An incredible rooftop bar in Birmingham, Sky By The Water is all about the stunning surroundings. From its chic and colourful interiors, to the igloos on its hugely popular open-air terrace, there's nothing about this vibrant venue that won't catch your eye.

Hidden behind what looks like someone's front door is one of Birmingham's best bars. With black booths, dark wooden tables and every spirit you could ever need, 40 St Paul's is a real gem thanks to its marvellous concoctions made from one of their 140 gins.