A good traditional style venue…read more I've been to this place many many times, role-playing on a Thursday night and it always been a place to hang out for the eve. The staff are very helpful and the prices are very reasonable. They have two function rooms both with their own bars and then two separate small bar areas. The function rooms could probably cope with around 100 downstairs and 50 upstairs. They hire them out at a very reasonable price I believe. Entry is via a door which is released from the bar. I think that has something to do with it being a 'social club' and the rules around that. I've never had a problem getting in at anytime though. It's nice to have that little bit of security I guess if you're having a function. They do have live music and shows at various times as well. I'll get some pics up sometime.

I have been going to the club for over a year, the club itself is nice, however many members of the…read moreclub who are also in the committee are passively racist. There are several incidents where they address you by your racial profile even though they know your name in front of a large audience and it id seemingly not discourage by other members of the committee and when brought to attention no apology was offered just a smug laugh from the members.

Boltz is a male-only private club/bar in the vicinity of the gay 'village' in central Birmingham…read more It charges admission from the evening onwards, and is free for entry usually before 8/9 pm - check first. It has some special themed occasions, typically Sunday afternoons, with everything from underwear days, to special clothing required. Bar prices are good, where you'll typically pay less than £3 for a pint. It's a male only venue, primarily for bisexual, gay and bicurious guys, and you find guys getting intimate, as such venues permit, away from critical others etc. If you want to party, without breaking the bank, this is a reasonable venue to look at, as bar prices are good, as mentioned. You can get to meet some of the friendly locals, as well as out of towners visiting. You can think of it as a place to finish off, after starting your evening elsewhere, paying a couple of pounds for admission - depends on which day - or visiting late afternoon to get to meet with friends or make some new ones.

really friendly staff and tight on unwanted guests. really…read moregood to meet new people esp towards weekend. free entry before 9pm

I kept hearing good things about Eden so decided it was time to give it a go last month. It is…read moresituated a little out of the gay village so I have often been on my way there and got distracted by the many other places on offer. The venue is very deceptive, from the outside it looks like a small pub when infact it is a decent size club venue with a large room at the back for shows and performances. We were treated a very realistic Madonna impersonator complete with outfit changes and backing guitarist. I was surprised with the quality of the act that it was free entry all night, apparently this is the case all the time! Its safe to say a good night was had by all especially Jamie T who really harnessed his inner queen of pop. I will definitely be back to Eden soon i'm just gutted I left it so long before making a visit.

On a recent night out with a friend, we headed to the gay quarter for a night off drinking. We…read moreheaded to a couple of the other bars but stopped off in Eden for a drink. It was a sunny evening so we headed straight outside to the terrace area. When we arrived I was instantly impressed. When we walked in we were greeted by smiles all round and a funky bass line. I'd say it was 50/50 male and female in there which gave the place a great vibe as the other places I've been in the area had a predominantly male crowd. The drinks were reasonably priced; I bought a couple of wines and a couple of shots which came to around £10. I'd definitely go there again. Good atmosphere, nice crowd, funky tunes!

Another worthwhile addition to Birmingham's gay scene, Chic is not devoted to disco as the name…read moremight suggest but is definitely one for nightbirds. When all the other gays have stopped dancing, you can head to Chic and continue pulling shapes thanks to the club's late late license. If you plan on checking it out, be aware it's a bit of a trek from the gay quarter, located more or less opposite the new Academy on Horse Fair, just off the Queensway. It's not the prettiest side of town, but the venue is good for a big night out - although as I prefer my bed now to catching the first train home, I've never been able to last more than an hour after heading to the after-hours night on Saturday. The few times I've been there the music has been big club house anthems, including remixes of popular chart hits, and the drinks prices haven't taken too much advantage of the fact that not many other places are open at 5 in the morning! The crowd is mixed but heavier on the gay quota than perhaps the Loft Lounge, so put your dancing shoes on and make sure you're loaded on Red Bull to see it through to closing time.

I love, love, love this club!…read more If you're looking for a cracking night out with the most up for it - and extremely camp - crowd then you need to check out Chic. We use to pretty much live in there when it used to be called Kudos and speed garage dominated the party scene. Nowadays you'll be provided with a soundtrack that oozes a combination of classic vocal sing-a-longs to bassline anthems. The bars are good, 1 in the side room when you fiirst walk in, 1 large bar in the main room, and another upstairs. Even if the club gets busy the staff are really quick and you always get served without ever having to wait long which is great as the musics that good you won't want to be away from the dancefloor for long! There's also a really cool outside terrace which has a tree house effect with an upper tier full of bean bags... it really is a fabulously fun venue.

Oceano becomes Birmingham's largest late night entertainment venue offering a unique and exciting…read moreclub experience. The capacity venue will consist of five bars, two nightclubs, a dining room and private VIP suites each with their own theme based on a famous world city including New York Disco, Tokyo Wakyama, Aspen Ski Lodge and so on.

I'm a big Warwickshire fan but I feel like they take advantage of the fans which is why no one…read moregoes. Tonight the T20 match was supposed to start at 6.30, it was raining. I understand that the club can do nothing about the rain, but sat in the stands the updates are sporadic at best. Despite the rain drying up shortly after the proposed start time there was very little information passed to the fans until the game was called off about an hour before the final deadline. I get that they are at the mercy of the elements but they do nothing to make you feel like they appreciate your support. They refused to refund me 50p for a scorecard which I can clearly never use, obviously not a big hit to my bank account but why be so petty. Overall my evening consisted of buying expensive beer in plastic cups and less than average food on the promise of sport which in the absence of information it can only be assumed was never going to happen. I've had some great times at this ground but won't be going back until they show me some respect when I'm there instead of e-mailing me twice a week to sell me things.

In my opinion there's no finer way to spend a hot summer's day than by taking in a game of cricket…read moreand supping a few pints of cider. Admittedly, its not an opinion that's too widely shared but you'll just have to go with me on this one. Edgbaston Cricket Ground has changed markedly since I first rocked up here as an 11 year old to watch the mighty Bob Willis bowl off a run-up that seemingly started somewhere in the vicinity of the car park. The most significant of these changes have taken place over the last year or so with the £30m redevelopment of the ground incorporating a new member's stand and press and corporate facilities that could even put a smile on Geoff Boycott's face. As the majority of these redevelopments have been on the Edgbaston Road side of the ground this has transformed the whole look of the place, making it more welcoming and providing an arena to be proud of. In contrast to the stadia of other sports (I'm looking at you now football) the seating here allows plenty of leg-room. Crucial when your legs are as long as mine. For higher profile games there are numerous burger vans and snack bars dotted around the concourse and there are several public bars around the ground serving that aforementioned cider and other beverages. The only drawback is the price - around £4 a pint. Ouch. As I write, England are due to appear here shortly and Warwickshire CCC are having an excellent season, so let's get behind our local team. Altogether now, "Come on you Bears!".

It is estimated that there are more than 25,000 British Arabsliving in Birmingham today. The…read morenumbers are even greater when taking into account the rest of the West Midlands region, and until now there hasn't been an organisation that brings this community together to play a greater role in British society - this is the role of the British Arab Federation. Whether you're interested in Arab Business, Arab Cultureor Arab News, stay informed about what's going on in this field.