18 Amazing Cocktail Bars in Birmingham You Have to Visit

Updated On: April 18, 2024 by   Ciaran Connolly

Birmingham is a lively city filled with nightlife, bars, and pubs, a lot of which serve up amazing cocktail creations every day of the week. In this article, you will learn about 17 of the cocktail bars in Birmingham, which are great to visit, from boozy brunch chillouts to high-energy night-out spots. Birmingham has it all and more!

Looking for more cocktail bar inspiration? We also have a cocktail bar article on Belfast; why not check it out the next time you visit?

What Cocktail Bars in Birmingham Should You Visit?

1. 40 St Pauls
2. Aluna
3. Couch
4. Dirty Martini
5. Fox & Chance
6. Gas Street Social
7. Henman & cooper
8. Ikigai
9. Jukeboxers
10. Kilo Ziro
11. The Alchemist
12. The Botanist
13. The Cocktail Club
14. The Lost & Found
15. The Pineapple Club
16. The Prince of Wales
17. Tonight Josephine
18. Bar + Block

40 St Paul’s

Voted the Best Cocktail Bar in Birmingham 2019 by Independent Birmingham, this amazing moody venue had to make the list. An ideal cocktail bar for a gin lover as they specialise in gin cocktails, but their menu has a cocktail to suit anyone. Celebrating a special occasion? Why not book in for a Gin Tasting session or for a taster of ‘Gin, Chocolate, and Cheese’ sounds like a winning combo to me.

Address: 40 Cox St, Birmingham B3 1RD

Opening Hours:

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	5–11pm
Thursday	5–11pm
Friday	5–11pm
Saturday	3–11pm
Sunday	Closed

Aluna

Located at the beautiful Canalside in The Mailbox is Aluna, a place to get away from the norm and experience some extraordinary cocktails. Aluna offers a huge range of cocktails, including, signature drinks that come Instagram-ready to your table, cocktail trees to share with all your friends, and large sharers which come from a cauldron. All that a bit too much? Don’t worry; they also serve classic cocktails such as the espresso martini, sour, or zombie.  

If you are looking for an extra special weekend treat, you can book a bottomless brunch and enjoy delicious brunch food and a few too many cocktails.

Address: 128-130, The Mailbox, Wharfside St, Birmingham B1 1RQ

Opening Hours:

Monday	4–11pm
Tuesday	4–11pm
Wednesday	4–11pm
Thursday	1pm–12am
Friday	12pm–1:30am
Saturday	11am–1:30am
Sunday	11am–11pm

Couch

Couch is a neighbourhood cocktail bar that stands for having the enjoyment of cocktails in a relaxed and casual setting. Put away the pretension of cocktail culture and have a laid-back experience here. Their cocktail menus change every 6 months and have fun themes inspired by TV. This bar was voted one of the top 20 bars to visit in the world by The Telegraph, so if you’re looking for cocktail bars in Birmingham, make sure this one makes your list.

Address: 1466 Pershore Rd, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2NT

Opening hours:

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	5–11pm
Thursday	5–11pm
Friday	5–11pm
Saturday	4–11pm
Sunday	3–8pm

Dirty Martini

Dirty Martini has a quirky and fun vibe to go with its funky cocktails, making it a great spot to take photos of your cocktails as well as enjoy them. Of course, you can look forward to a wide range of martinis served in a variety of flavours. Dirty Martini offers 12 varieties of Martinis, from Espresso to Mango and Chili. Martinis, is that not your thing? They also offer a wide range of gin, tequila, rum, and vodka cocktails to suit you.

Address: 7 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5ST

Opening Hours:

Monday	4pm–12am
Tuesday	4pm–1am
Wednesday	4pm–1am
Thursday	4pm–2:30am
Friday	2pm–2:30am
Saturday	12pm–2:30am
Sunday	2pm–12am

Fox & Chance

Take a chance on this loungey venue for pages of cocktails. The friendly staff will ensure you find one you love, whether it is an adventurous new creation or a well-loved classic. Sit back and relax on a comfy couch and enjoy a lovely cocktail.

Address: 45 Pinfold St, Birmingham B2 4AY

Opening Hours:

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	5pm–12am
Wednesday	5pm–12am
Thursday	5pm–12am
Friday	4pm–1am
Saturday	3pm–1am
Sunday	5pm–12am

Gas Street Social

Gas Street Social is a great place to be for cocktails in Birmingham. It is filled with a great atmosphere, bottomless brunches, fantastical cocktails, and great fun. Relax and enjoy a cocktail while having a good time socializing with great company. Why not enjoy a cocktail for dessert, such as their rhubarb and custard cocktail?

Address: The Mailbox, 166-168 Wharfside St, Birmingham B1 1RL

Opening Hours:

Monday	11am–11pm
Tuesday	11am–11pm
Wednesday	11am–11pm
Thursday	11am–11pm
Friday	11am–11pm
Saturday	10am–11pm
Sunday	10am–6:30pm

Henman & Cooper

A jazzy rooftop bar with a high-energy atmosphere and great drinks flowing. Enjoy great company and music in this exciting cocktail bar. Perfect for parties and special events, just make sure your party go-ers are over 21 as they are an over 21s venue.

Address: 110 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3AG

Opening Hours:

Monday	3–11pm
Tuesday	3–11pm
Wednesday	12–11pm
Thursday	12–11pm
Friday	12pm–2:30am
Saturday	12pm–2:30am
Sunday	2–10pm

Ikigai

Want something a little bit different from your cocktail bar? This newcomer to the cocktail bar scene in Birmingham is offering just that. Ikigai in the Jewelry Quarter specialises in cocktails made with amazing Japanese ingredients. It is paired with a relaxed atmosphere to ensure you can sit back and enjoy some amazing flavours you may have never tried. Find your ikigai (Life’s passion) in this funky venue.

Address: 16 Frederick St, Birmingham B1 3HE

Opening Hours:

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	6–11pm
Thursday	6–11pm
Friday	6–11pm
Saturday	2–11:30pm
Sunday	2–8pm

Jukeboxers

Dance, drink, and dine the night away with this quirky take on a cocktail bar. Jukeboxers hosts live music throughout the night from a set of pianos duelling on stage. There are also other instruments and lovely vocals that join the fray at certain times, and the talented staff take on requests to ensure you can hear your favourite songs while tasting your favourite cocktails.

Address: Unit 1, Arena, Birmingham B1 2AA

Opening Hours:

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	5pm–1am
Thursday	5pm–1am
Friday	5pm–2am
Saturday	12pm–2am
Sunday	5pm–1am

Kilo Ziro

This café and bar are helping out the planet and supporting ethical businesses around Birmingham and beyond. They even offer a range of cocktails made from a local garden patch, reducing food waste and giving you a creative new cocktail with seasonal produce. They also offer zero-waste cocktail classes and live music in the bar. What’s not to love?

Address: 1 Gibb St, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4BF

Opening Hours:

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	11am–7pm
Thursday	11am–9:30pm
Friday	11am–11pm
Saturday	11am–11pm
Sunday	12:30–7pm

The Alchemist

Dramatically crafted and served cocktails which will make you feel magic, The Alchemist offer spell-binding cocktails and classes to let you in on the magic.

Address: 10F-12F The Water’s Edge, Brindley Pl, Birmingham B1 2HL

Opening Hours:

Monday	11am–12am
Tuesday	11am–12am
Wednesday	11am–12am
Thursday	11am–1am
Friday	11am–2am
Saturday	10am–2am
Sunday	10am–12am

The Botanist

Explore a world of botanical cocktails, including seasonal offerings to make anyone feel festive. They even offer bottomless brunch if you want to try out the beautiful food served with their cocktails.

Address: House 14, Cheltenham, 16 Temple St, Birmingham B2 5BG

Opening Hours:

Monday	12–10:30pm
Tuesday	12–10:30pm
Wednesday	12–11:30pm
Thursday	12pm–12am
Friday	10am–2am
Saturday	10am–2am
Sunday	10am–10:30pm

The Cocktail Club

Looking for a party atmosphere with DJs, dancing, and, of course, cocktails? The Cocktail club is a great venue for all three. You may even get a themed cocktail or two as their menu changes. This is a great cocktail bar if you are looking for less bottomless brunch and more banging tunes and bellinis.

Address: 31 Temple St, Birmingham B2 5DB

Opening Hours:

Monday	4pm–2am
Tuesday	4pm–2am
Wednesday	4pm–2am
Thursday	4pm–2am
Friday	4pm–2:30am
Saturday	12pm–2:30am
Sunday	4pm–2am

The Lost & Found

Victorian architecture and classic British food accompany cocktails at Lost & Found, not to mention the possibility of finding a secret bar…

Worth having a look around while you enjoy their delicious range of cocktails.

Address: 8 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5RS

Opening Hours:

Monday	12–11pm
Tuesday	12–11pm
Wednesday	12–11pm
Thursday	12–11pm
Friday	12pm–1am
Saturday	11am–1am
Sunday	11am–11pm

The Pineapple Club

The self-proclaimed sassiest cocktail bar in Birmingham has pink and green interiors, which make for a beautiful setting to enjoy and Instagram your cocktails.

Address: 16 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham B2 5HU

Opening Hours:

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	5–10pm
Friday	5pm–12am
Saturday	12pm–12am
Sunday	12–6pm

The Prince of Wales

This traditional boozer serves up pints and delicious pub grub and offers amazing cocktails, from raspberry bellinis to espresso martinis. Relax in the comfortable atmosphere and sip the day away.

Address: 84 Cambridge St, Birmingham B1 2NP

Opening Hours:

Monday	12–11pm
Tuesday	12–11pm
Wednesday	12–11pm
Thursday	12–11pm
Friday	12pm–12am
Saturday	12pm–12am
Sunday	12–11pm

Tonight Josephine

It’s a girls’ night paradise full of flowing cocktails and photo ops. Tonight, Josephines is a great spot for the girls who want to grab a year’s worth of Instagram pictures and enjoy cocktails at the same time.

Address: 12 Burlington Arcade, Stephenson St, Birmingham B2 5EE

Opening Hours:

Monday	5pm–12am
Tuesday	5pm–12am
Wednesday	5pm–12am
Thursday	5pm–1am
Friday	7:45pm–2am
Saturday	5:30pm–2am
Sunday	4pm–1am

Bar + Block Birmingham

With experts hand-cutting steaks to match guests’ appetites, Bar + Block has quickly become a firm favourite amongst steak lovers in the city. Open from breakfast until late, Bar + Block has got everything covered. Whether it’s a location for a date night, you’re grabbing an after-work cocktail or catching up with friends and family; it is one to add to your list.

You can indulge in more of everyone’s favourites; the new restaurant has launched a fantastic Bottomless Brunch, where you can enjoy 2 delicious courses and 2 hours of bottomless drinks. That means more flame-grilled steak, hand-crafted burgers, sparkling prosecco, ice-cold beer, and most importantly … more reasons to brunch out with friends!

Address: 5 Exchange Square, The Priory Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6FY

Opening Hours:

Monday	11.30am – 11pm
Tuesday	11.30am – 11pm
Wednesday	11.30am – 11pm
Thursday	11.30am – 11pm
Friday	11.30am – 11pm
Saturday	11.30am – 11pm
Sunday	12pm – 10.30pm

The city of Birmingham is bursting with amazing bars, and so many serve up a menu packed with brilliant cocktails from the classic to the crazy out there! Did we mention your favourite cocktail bars in Birmingham, or have we missed it? Let us know in the comments below.