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Snobs boss to open two more bars in Birmingham city centre

July 17, 2019July 22, 2019 Richard Franks Bars, Birmingham, Nightlife, Snobs

Snobs owner Wayne Tracey has taken over two bars on Colmore Row in Birmingham, with plans to open the first this August bank holiday

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Retro 1980s arcade gaming bar Kongs to open in Birmingham

September 18, 2018July 19, 2019 Richard Franks Bars, Birmingham, Kongs, Kongs Birmingham

Situated on the site of former nightclub Chameleon, Kongs will bring 80s & 90s retro arcade games, craft beer, food and late night DJs to Birmingham later this year.

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New live music bar Acapella to open in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

October 24, 2018February 10, 2019 Holly Carter Bars, Birmingham, Jewellery Quarter, Live, live music, Music, Nightlife

Another one to add to our ever-growing list of amazing bars and clubs, Acapella is the newest bar to open in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

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The best alternative drinking experiences in Birmingham

November 22, 2018February 7, 2019 Rhiannon Davies Bars, ghetto golf, Lane7, Old Joint Stock Theatre, SERVE, SFMQ, Sounds Familiar Music Quiz, The Mocking Bird Cinema and Kitchen, Tilt

From golf, pinpong to independent theatre, here at Counteract we have curated a list of the most alternative drinking experiences in Brum.

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