Francis Smith, Author at Counteract – Music | News | Food

Friday, August 7, 2026

Venue guide: The Jam House, Birmingham

The Jam House is a 600 capacity, live music and dining venue situated in the Jewellery Quarter.

The Kitchen Garden Café is known as a tranquil oasis, featuring folk, roots and Americana music.

Branded as ‘the Midlands’ most popular arts centre’, mac Birmingham claims the mission of making art an important part of people’s lives.

Part of The Rainbow Venues, Mama Roux’s is one of the latest hotspots to open up in Digbeth.

Primarily a recording studio with practice rooms and lock ups, Muthers is also home to a fair sized live venue and bar.

The Night Owl is the Midlands’ only Northern Soul and Motown Club and is situated in the heart of Digbeth.

One Trick Pony Club is a venue, bar and canteen situated in the thriving suburb of Moseley Village.

Ort boasts a jazz venue, cafe, an exhibition space and a shop where you can buy handmade gifts.

The Rainbow Cellar is located in Digbeth, Birmingham’s arts and music district, and is part of The Rainbow Pub & Courtyard.

The venue is renowned not only for its large club nights but also its live bands, ranging from small local acts to touring artists.