Perhaps Birmingham's most eye-catching bar, Bacchus is located underneath the luxurious Burlington Hotel. Its interior consists of a gaudy mish-mash of styles, ranging from Egyptian to Gothic, that is truly breathtaking. Some excellent, if pricey, food is served all day. Go, if only to sit in a wrought iron cage and be eyeballed by a suit of armor.
A flashy, stylish bar and restaurant for the new millennium, Sobar brings utilitarian chic to the Arcadian Centre. It calls itself a Noodle Bar, a phenomenon springing up more widely these days, and serves deliciously spicy, genuinely fast food to business people and the fashionably lazy alike. It has a bright, clean and nice interior and you can choose to eat at tables or at the well-stocked bar. Either way, you can see your meal being cooked and it arrives with frightening haste.
The award-wining restaurant- The Bluebell definitely lives up to its fame by being the perfect choice for a morning coffee, breakfast, lunch, evening tea or dinner. Located on High Street, this charming restaurant has an impressive menu on offer. Right from traditional soups, classic burgers and steaks, fish and chips, mac 'n' cheese, tapas and gnocchi to delectable Sunday roasts featuring roast sirloin and free range pork, there is something here for everyone. For the holidays, festive menus and scrumptious desserts allure hoards of guests. To cleanse the palate, an exhaustive menu of wines and spirits seem perfect. You can also enjoy an elegant afternoon tea here with a fine selection of sweet and savory tea snacks. Perfect for all occasions, impeccable service at modest prices makes this restaurant a treat for all. They also host various events and concerts.
Built in 1599 and becoming an alehouse a year later, this hostelry holds the longest unbroken line of licensees of any in Stratford. Today, the Windmill presents a combination of the past and present. Old wooden flooring and exposed beams give the building a sense of permanence, while modern entertainment facilities in the form of music and a TV area are also on offer. There are some interesting old photographs on display here, including one taken on the 8th of March 1926 that shows the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in flames, alongside a press-cutting that describes the disaster.
Smack is one of the liveliest clubs located in the quiet town of Leamington Spa. The club has two floors,the top floor playing general dance numbers and the bottom jamming RnB tunes. Frequented by the younger crowds, Smack mostly sees students from nearby universities, including Warwick. Youngsters are known to throng this club most often on Tuesdays, when the admission charge is about GBP5. The club has a relatively dark atmosphere and the music is favored by most visitors. Smack is a good place to enjoy the weekend in Leamington Spa.
As the name suggests, the front of Post Office Vaults is painted red like a post box but once you get downstairs you enter a light colored room, where beer samples are kept at the counter. Food is not available here, but people are welcome to bring in their own snacks. This craft beer bar showcases a variety of beers whether cask ales, keg-brewed or bottles from small brewers around the world. They are now up to 250 different beers on offer and the search for more continues.
Rock The Atic is a haunt for youngsters looking to down creative cocktails in the company of great music. This bar which also is a stylish concert venue has an inviting interior; it boasts of polished-wood flooring, comfy leather couches, and takes utmost care of patrons with a number of modern features. Many talented DJ artists have graced the performance stage at Rock The Atic; they're known to keep Hip-Hop beats reverberating through the air till wee hours of the night. Generously poured drinks keep your spirits high at Rock The Atic while a scrumptious food menu puts your appetite to rest.
As the name suggests, the front of Post Office Vaults is painted red like a post box but once you get downstairs you enter a light colored room, where beer samples are kept at the counter. Food is not available here, but people are welcome to bring in their own snacks. This craft beer bar showcases a variety of beers whether cask ales, keg-brewed or bottles from small brewers around the world. They are now up to 250 different beers on offer and the search for more continues.
If you are thinking about having a great weekend while in the city, then head to Mama Roux. It is one of the most popular nighttime places among the locals. You can enjoy a number live shows performed by artists like musicians, actors, and entertainers. It also has a bar where the friendly bartenders are sure to prepare some delicious drinks. Past guests always have a good word about this place.
Moseley's most popular pub, patronized by students and locals of all social classes. It's very traditional in appearance, with one main bar and a couple of cozy back rooms, and has a solid range of well-kept beverages (notably Burton Ale). A tiki bar garden, cigar room and great selection of cask ales make the Prince of Wales a draw for locals as well as a few celebrities from time to time.
Lab 11 touts itself as Birmingham's "most unique warehouse venue." This warehouse venue is host to some of the city's most popular club and theme nights, along with a variety of other cultural and arts events. The huge open space and amazing LED lighting provides the perfect surroundings for dancing until you drop - and when you feel like you're about to, head for a breather on the outdoor terrace. With a capacity of around 1000 revellers, you can be sure that any event at Lab 11 will be full of good music and energy.