Birmingham venue guide

Friday, April 4, 2025

Venue guide: Hare & Hounds, Birmingham

With a traditional pub and nouveau bar/diner downstairs, and two intimate venues upstairs, this indie-haunt knows its music.

Birmingham’s Glee Club is acclaimed by comedians, musicians and punters alike for the live show experience the venue boasts.

Dubbed as the ‘the epicentre of Birmingham’s Indie scene’ by NME, The Flapper is home to one of the most iconic venues and pubs in the city.

The Dark Horse is a bar and kitchen with an upstairs venue and is located near the centre of Moseley’s vibrant high street.

Formerly known as The Bull’s Head, the venue has recently been renovated with a cuban fever and is set to open at the beginning of November.

The Asylum is a 600-capacity purpose-built music venue around a ten minute walk from Snow Hill station.

The Actress & Bishop is situated in the residential city suburb of St. Paul’s Square, just moments away from the Jewellery Quarter.