![]() The venue features a modern spin on the vintage interiors by Stax Creations with dance classes, DJ nights and live bands. The bar opened in 2015 and has quickly gained a loyal following, promoting itself as “the Midlands only Northern Soul & Motown bar in decades.” There’s a sprung wooden dance-floor, making it safe for the acrobatics of Northern Soul dancing. Purpose built, the Night Owl caters for fans of Northern Soul, Motown, soul, MOD 60’s and psychedelia. It is worth inclusion however as the music offering is seriously good. The Night Owl is not a pub, more of a bar and night spot. Sun on The Hill, 23 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5QP. Sundays offer up a well established live music night, right in the heart of town and it’s free entry! The Sun on The Hill is geared up for music and live entertainment with a small stage at the back which plays host to a selection of Birmingham’s best alternative DJs over the weekend. Tel: 01įar from commercial, this establishment is quirky and independently run with trendy locals, party-going students and after-work office drinkers. The Lord Clifden, 34 Great Hampton Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6AA. Hats off to Graham Smith for keeping this pub a true Brummie all-rounder, and without compromising on quality! The Lord Clifden has won many food accolades, with their Sunday Roasts now truly legendary, as are their Thursday night quizzes. The pub interior is another Victorian renovation, with a twist of modern art from no less than stencil pioneer Banksy. There’s a burger/BBQ bar, live sport (inside and out) and brilliant DJ line ups with the likes of Phil Gifford and Si Long (of Superclub Wobble) and other local knowledgeable dance music DJs such as Stuart Robinson, Steve Thornton and the soul sounds of djSamm. The Clifden has arguably one of the best beer gardens in any British city, with vintage signs, plenty of greenery, pub games, an outdoor bar (open weekends in winter too). Part of the Urban Art Bar brand (its sister pubis the Red Lion in Hockley) the pub has single handedly flown Birmingham’s flag for chilled balearic vibes and cool nu-disco beats every Saturday throughout the summer.ĭean Smith’s Great Outdoors (Weekend Delivery in the winter), brings in big name DJs from afar afield as Ibiza and Stirchly (Rob J). The Lord Clifden does occasionally have live music, but in the main, it is very much a favourite for those into their underground electronic grooves and soul/disco. Hare & Hounds, High St, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7JZ. Great attention is paid in helping build a music scene, something tangible, with colourful artwork by various promoters such as This Is TMRW and Birmingham Promoters. The Hare & Hounds also hosts many internationally respected dance music DJs, most of which are curated by Leftfoot pioneer Adam Regan and his forward thinking pr and marketing guys. You can expect alternative, cutting-edge musicians. From local bands to those touring, the bands play from an original repertoire. Situated in a beautiful old Victorian boozer, the pub retains many original features and has long been a home to live music. The Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath is one of the busiest music pubs in the city. Here’s a look at the best bars, pubs and music venues for alternative music and original bands in Birmingham. A healthy music scene does exist though, and this is mostly down to the hard work of smaller, independent bars and pubs who provide a live music stage for new talent. Some of the best music venues are far off the city’s tourist trail with just a hand full of major venues still going strong. These days, you will have to dig a little deeper to discover a live band, especially if you’re hoping to find something original. Dine Birmingham and their food festivals, whisky and wine tasting at fab locations such as Loki wine and Connolly’s, the street food revolution with Digbeth Dining Club and street food fairs, five Michelin star restaurants and a bewildering array of fabulous eateries and curry houses, it is no wonder the city is making headline ‘culinary news’ around the world.īut what about the music scene, who is supporting that, is there one? With the closure of one of the UK’s finest live music venues ‘The Yardbird’ December 2014, its loss has left a huge void for free live music nights in Brum city centre. Birmingham is experiencing unprecedented times with regards to its food scene.
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