Sip on their tuck shop-inspired concoctions such as ‘Rhubarb and Custard’, ‘Parma Violet’, as well as ‘Glitter S*it’ (a glittery mix of pink gin, prosecco and elderflower). Situated on Bromsgrove Street, it’s a great place to start the day-drinking or night-out thanks to its relaxed atmosphere, range of nibbles and delicious cocktails. The Loft is perfect for both outdoor and indoor catch-ups, but come summer time you won’t be able to resist their lovely tucked away beer garden featuring pergolas (with outdoor heaters just in case), as well as their terrace and parklet. It describes itself as “Southside’s little gem of 18 years, where comfort really does meet style…” And we can definitely see why as the drinking spot not only boasts outdoor seating but it also recently had an upgrade, featuring jungle-themed wallpaper, velvet armchairs, leather bar stools, soft lighting and a long bar with a wide selection of spirits to choose from.Įquator Bar, 123 Hurst Street, B5 6SE The Loft Hurst Street is the hub of Birmingham’s Gay Village and located right in the middle of it is Equator Bar. Sidewalk, 125-131 Hurst Street, B5 6SE Equator Bar Now, the bar has a San Francisco warehouse vibe featuring amazing patterned tiles by the bar and colourful art on the interior walls. Before it became Sidewalk, it used to have floor to ceiling glass panels and was the first bar in the Gay Village to be opened up to street views, challenging people’s attitudes towards gay people at the time. The Birmingham bar was originally a 1930s car showroom before being transformed in 1996 under the name Laurie’s International Club, in time for Birmingham’s first ever gay pride, which took place the following year.
Bars SidewalkĪnother Hurst Street favourite to hit up is Sidewalk. Without further ado, here are some of the best places that Birmingham’s Gay Village has to offer.
It might not be the biggest of quarters, nestled in between popular areas such as Digbeth, Gas Street Basin and the city centre, but it certainly overpowers them when it comes to vibrancy. The quarter is filled with al fresco coffee shops, late-night pubs, raucous bars and night clubs with drag shows and cabaret.
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Here you find many restaurants with terraces in a very green environment.From dumplings to drag, coffee to comedy, it’s never a drab moment in Birmingham’s Gay Village.Ĭentred on buzzing Hurst Street, the Gay Village in Birmingham sure knows how to have a good time- day and night. The area in Park Lleras if a good location to start the night. But still be very careful, especially at night. Not all local people appreciate these kind of tours. The subject of Escobar is very sensitive. We knew a bit the stories, but when doing the tour and seeing the actual places was quite impressive. Laguna de Guatape is a beautiful nature area outside the city.Īnd then there is the Escobar tour. It's not really necessary to exit at the endpoint, you can take the cable car straight down the hills again. It will go over the poor areas up the hills and shows the differences in this city between the rich and the poor. Take the Metrocable for spectacular views over the city. The museum de Antioquia is also quite interesting. On that square are the enormous oversized statues made by Botero.
When exploring the city, Plaza Botero is nice starting point.