Belong at Birmingham - Social life
Get ready to dive into the exciting social scene in Birmingham. Whether you’re into cosy cafés, buzzing markets, live music, or cultural festivals, our Belong at Birmingham-curated guide showcases the best places to connect, explore, and make lasting memories with friends. From laid-back hangouts to unique events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Bars and Clubs
Bars and Clubs
Rosies, 259 – 262 Broad Street. Cheap tickets and go downstairs for UK rap, bashment, afrobeats and American rap. Thursday is the best night to go.
Lab 11, Trent Street (@lab11warehouse). Great DJs, lots of space to dance in and a nice outdoor space too. Great visual effects.
Dirty Martini, (@dirtymartinibirmingham) 7 Bennetts Hill. Pretty interior, great bottomless brunch and happy hour.
Mango Night Club, 42 Bristol Road (@mango_nightclub). Recommend for specific events and concerts.
Cave, Lower Tower Street (@cavebirmingham). Definitely a dressy night out. Great afrobeats, hiphop and events.
Snobs, 200 Broad Street (@snobsnightclub). A room on the second floor of this legendary nightclub plays RnB, pop, rap, hiphop, afrobeats and bashment.
Bambu, 1 Wrottesley Street (@bambubirmingham). Be prepared to queue; this venue is small. Hip hop, afro beats and bashment.
RumRum-Birmingham, 70 Hurst Street (@rumrumbirmingham).
Mama Roux (@wearemamarouxs), Lower Trinity St. Artsy vibe as befits its Digbeth location. Great happy hour deals.
XOYO, Lower Trinity (@xoyobirmingham). Multiple rooms playing different genres. Recommend for rave/EDM-type nights).
Sobar, Hurst Street (@sobarbirmingham). Dancehall, RnB, hip hop.
China White (@chinawhitebirmingham), 30 Ladywell Walk. Pricey. Girls get in for £10. Dress code: heels.
Coded (@codedbirmingham), 90-96 Hospital Road.
Las Iguanas (@lasiguanas), Broad Street, Temple St and Arcadian Centre. Great value cocktails and the bartenders are friendly.
TRIP (@trip.brum). Warehouse vibe with a room devoted to great hip hop, bashment, RnB.
The Alchemist (@thealchemistuk), The Water’s Edge, Brindley Place. Fun, scientific cocktails with great presentation. Recommend the bottomless brunch deal on Saturdays
Event Companies
Event Companies
Litty Committee, different locations. Joint Midlands Afro-Caribbean Society events. Follow @still21degrees and @acsuob on Insta for free and discounted tickets.
21Degrees (@still21degrees) Club nights and day parties at different locations. Afro beats, amapiano and a bit of bashment. Also look out for their parties in association with @vibesinplenty.ent.
Vibes in plenty (@vibesinplenty.ent on Instagram). Day parties and nights with afrobeats, dancehall and RnB music. Not always in Birmingham, but when they are it is a great night!
@nocurfeweventz - the upcoming party and entertainment brand.
Locations: Birmingham, Nottingham and London. Student led (ran by current undergraduates at UoB). Genres to include mainly afrobeats, amapiano, dancehall/bashment and soca
Activities
Activities
@fruitpunchbrum - Black and POC led collective for the LGBTQ+ community in Birmingham. Monthly black and POC queer socials every first Wednesday of the month. Great for meeting other black and POC members of the LGBTQ+ community
@girlsonthegobham - Weekly creative, wellness, fitness and social events for girls in Birmingham, ideal if you'd like to make friends outside of University
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These are recommendations from our students, we hope they meet expectations, however, University of Birmingham cannot guarantee or take responsibility for any poor experiences.