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Gay Bars In Birmingham
Home to the most diverse names and faces in the UK, it's no wonder the city has such a thriving gay scene to match. From bars to wine and dine your other half in, to singles nights and smashing drinks deals, there's a tiny something for everyone in Brum, and we're bringing you the foremost gay bars in Birmingham.
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Equator Bar
One of Gay Village's optimal party palaces in Birmingham, Equator is a fresh and stylish bar that is known for its charming staff and inviting ambience. It's perfect for after function tipples or a banging Saturday night out in the city.
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Medusa Lodge
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Medusa Lodge is one of the best gay bars in Birmingham located right on Hurst Street, and it's oozing s vibes with its purple interiors and chic decor. Offering up deluxe drinks, this gentlemen's club is a fab place for booze and burlesque.
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Missing
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Too often, gay bars don’t exist the threats of gentrification and criminalisation. Yet some last adj enough to become important institutions in their own right.
This is true of the Nightingale, one of many queer landmarks in Birmingham.
In , 2 men named Laurie Williams and Derek Pemberton paid £ for ownership of the Nightingale, a rundown Indian restaurant on Birmingham’s Camp Hill.
It was a landmark year for British gay history, thanks to the passage of a bill decriminalising homosexuality in personal. It was also a bittersweet victory, one which came with a higher age of consent for gay men, limited jurisdiction (the bill applied only in England and Wales) and harsher punishments for gay people caught on the streets.
At the day, there were very few places for LGBTQ+ communities to convey or explore their sexuality in public safely. Same-sex affection shown in straight pubs often led to violence and harassment.
There were a handful of gay club nights, but they came with the risk of being raided by police or exploited and overcharged by landlords.
Williams and
The Best Gay Friendly Bars in Birmingham For Non-Stop Fun
famous LGBTQ+ nightlife. Whether you’re looking for a classy wine bar for a romantic evening or a non-stop club with plenty of party anthems and stiff cocktails, this list will include a match for you.
Most of the top gay bars in Birmingham are in the Gay Village area. We’ve included these and a few of the optimal gay-friendly bars outside the Gay Village to ensure you verb a diverse selection.
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1. Cafe Lovelife
Looking for a relaxed bar and restaurant to start the night? Scroll no further. Digbeth-based Cafe Lovelife is here to provide creative cocktails and delicious Mediterranean-inspired food to fuel you before you knock the dance floor.
What’s your poison? Spicy margaritas? Pornstar bellinis? Or a classic pineapple martini? No matter your preference, the Lovelife drinks menu is the ultimate way to prepare for a night in the Gay Village.
Alternatively, Lovelife also makes for a romantic spot for a date night with your partner. Tapas to
Traditionally, if you were on the hunt for some LGBTQ+ nightlife in Brum, the Gay Village in Southside would be your go-to spot. But that’s not the case anymore – while the patch is still residence to some brilliant queer spaces, there are LGBTQ bars and nightlife venues all across the city today.
From cabaret shows to cocktail bars, live music venues to s car showrooms-turned-clubs (yes, you read that right), there’s a glittering smorgasbord of options across Birmingham – here are our top picks for the best LGBTQ+ clubs.
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This list was written by Jon Cook, a writer based in Birmingham. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.
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