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    Cosy Club

    3.9 (37 reviews)
    ModerateBars, British
    Open 9:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    28 day aged steak with Peppercorn Sauce (£1.50), Triple cooked chips and salad. £14.95
    Aaron S.

    Cosy Club is a small chain of restaurants in the UK, which have a strong independent, good local business feel to it, but considering they are yet to posses a Wikipedia page and only have 13 branches so far (with a 14th in Derby opening soon), I think it is a great place for my 800th review, as it shows my goal to support smaller businesses and get the word out there that they can be so much better than bigger chains, as I found out on my visit for my evening meal, before heading back on the train to Manchester, where I have previously visited Cosy Club before. I'm going to start by comparing this branch to Manchester, here it was only on one floor, which avoided having to mess around with stairs and a lift, and I was greeted and sat down straight away, and the staff seemed really nice, it also had a "Cosy" feel to it with the decor being much nicer and relaxed than a chain, with of course better staff. This Cosy Club is located on Bennets Hill in Birmingham, near enough next to a Wetherspoons pub and a shorts walk away from Second Cup and Birmingham New Street Station. I started off by ordering a Watermelon iced tea, albeit not stirred originally it was quite nice and did taste and look fresh, sadly my picture came out blurred! For the quantity, it was very expensive at £3.75, costing the same as a pint of cider which shown an early flaw, which also appeared to be the case in Manchester's branch. I was pleased with a good selection on the gluten free menu for Tapas, breakfasts (all day until 6pm) and mains, there was a nice selection of Tapas including a Spanish omelette for £4.99 each or 3 for £12.49 as I recall, or something similar to that but I opted for the 28 day aged 8oz steak for £14.95 I was served by a friendly waiter, who even brought me a small pot of the sauces to try because I had never tried them before, I really enjoyed the Green Peppercorn and the waiter even had a good sense of humor and made a joke about me "polishing it off", I added this to my meal for an extra £1.50 but it was worth it to go with he steak. My steak was £14.95, which considering most of the food tasted fresh was well worth it, as it came with a house salad which was actually quite nice with some form of dressing, I normally am quite picky with salads and they normally end up left on my plate, but I enjoyed this and unlike a long list of places, the salad was actually quite nice with good quality vegetables which were not as hard as a rock. My steak was also quite nice, it was a good portion size and did taste nice well-done, it was a very good piece, and did taste good quality, and there wasn't much fat on it as well, it was one of the nicer steaks I have had, with the Green Peppercorn sauce. The Triple cooked chips were also quite nice, with the nice sauce from where they had grilled the steak, although there were a few a little undercooked, but they were mostly quite nice and it was a great portion as well. I really like Cosy Club and the Birmingham branch is one of the better branches I have been too, the service is good, the food is good, the gluten free selection is good however the pricing on sometimes, although it is generally far could be looked at more, as well as advertising it isn't there, I only found out myself after searching on Yelp, and then couldn't even find where it was, as a non-local, but still this is a nice, cool place to go and the perfect place for review 800 as it is a small business that does things well! 4 stars.

    Raspberry mojito
    Jeanette M.

    Cosy Club, a small national chain operated by Loungers (who also operate Arco Lounge in Harborne), is a vibrant addition to Birmingham City Centre, with great food and attentive staff in a really neat setting. Decor: Upon entering I was immediately struck by tall ceilings and columns of the former Midland Bank, and how much of the building's interior has been preserved in its transition into a quirky, vintage-y bar and restaurant. Very fun to look around and see the mix of history and interior design. Food: get tapas! The portions are immensely satisfying (portions are larger than at Arco Lounge), and everything we ordered was delicious (6 to share amongst two people was plenty). The cider-braised chorizo, hummus, and sweet potato and basil falafels were all quite memorable and I'd recommend them highly. If you've got room for dessert and a sweet tooth, the treacle tart is delicious, and for each treacle tart a 50p donation goes to The Wooden Spoon Charity. Drink: I was a bit disappointed with the mojito (which run around £8). I found mine so heavy on the ice that it was barely drinkable. Otherwise everything quite good, nothing 'wowed' me though. I'd definitely come here for the food and ambiance over the mixed drinks.

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    Vicky O.

    I had been looking forward to the opening of the Cosy Club for some time before it was announced. It was such a shame the gorgeous bank building at the top of Bennetts Hill had stood empty for so long, so when I heard whispers of it being turned into something foodie or drinkie based (rather than offices or more flats) I was excited to see what would rise out of the ashes. When Cosy Club was announcing they were moving in, I have to say I was surprised. I wasn't familiar with the chain and hadn't visited any of the (now) well known lounges across the City, so it was with trepidation I trekked down there on a Thursday night for it's soft launch to see what it was all about. Firstly, as expected, the building is gorgeous. It looks good from the outside, but from the inside it's just stunning. Retaining many of the period features but still being complimented by modern touches, it's a real treat. It's big too! With a very large central bar, relaxed dining area behind, massive balcony and private boardroom upstairs and a relaxed bar as you walk in (as well as the hidden cafe area towards the back), it offers chilled out or posh areas to wine and dine with your friends or for a date. We grabbed a couple of pints of "loungers" ale and headed to the back cafe area to fully experience the venue. I imagine the ale is made especially for the venues (it's brewed by a Bristol brewing company, the home of the original lounges) and is very pleasant. They also have some local ales, a large cocktail list and premium and standard spirits on offer in the venue. We sampled a few different kinds of the tapas (houmous, breads, sweet potato and pulled pork were a few of the types bought out to us) and they were all pleasant and quite filling. They have a pretty good amount of vegetarian and meat options available on the menu and do special offers through the week on Tapas, burgers and other things. In terms of cost, it's probably a tad cheaper than some of the other venues in the area but on par with most. As it's located smack bang in the middle of the city, it's to be expected that you would pay around £4+ for a pint. Only time will tell if it stays as popular as it was on the opening week, but with Bodega down the road, Lost and Found over the road, Botanist on the next street down and the Old Joint Stock just further up; this area is now a great place to grab a pint and have a night out on the town.

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    Caroline C.

    It is so great to see this building being used again. It's obvious that it used to be an old bank, but the décor is fab - I especially loved the light fittings! We had a table of 9 and were sat in the corner, however we certainly weren't neglected by the staff- they were friendly and attentive. I had a lovely Beef noodle salad (although slightly too much chilli for me) followed by a delicious treacle tart and ice cream. The two courses and two pints of Estrella beer cost me £22, which wasn't too bad. The cocktails looked amazing, but we didn't stay for those as people wanted to move on -it was a hen do after all;) They do lots of 'meal deals' during the week and offer a fairly substantial vegan and also gluten free menus! Looking forward to going back again.

    Looks good frkm the outside
    Harvey T.

    Went on a Sunday late afternoon for a quick drink because i was at the lost and found the night before and was so excited to head there after lots of people telling me how good it was. Decor is nice but nothing special, could have done a lot more with the amazing building they have. It's an old bank and a magnificent building, just a shame it doesn't match the granduer. I had a cocktail which seemed to have taken forever to make, good job we only had one cocktail and a pint. I wanted a gingerbread cocktail but they ran out of something to make that, so I went for a lemon drizzle cake cocktail. This was too sweet for me, the icing sugar rim pushed it over the edge. Maybe without it, it would have been sweet enough. But over all it was alright service is a little slow and it was a sunday evening which I'm guessing isn't a busy period. Had a look at the menu, would be nice to come back and sample some of their food. stay tuned for an update, I shall be returning i do hope they iron out their problems because this place has the potential to be very good indeed.

    Emma S.

    I decided to head down with my partner to Cosy Club this week after getting some vouchers at the opening night. On arrival we were warmly greeted by the staff and, as we were early, opted to have a drink first before heading to the table. One of the offers was 'buy two glasses of wine and get the bottle free', however, this only applies to house wine but we didn't mind so we grabbed a bottle of that and sat outside. The outside area is nice and around the corner from the main door. It doesn't exactly feel like you're in the City Centre even though it's right on the street! We then headed in to our table. It was nicely situated on the ground floor, with a good distance between the other tables so it didn't feel crowded. Another voucher I picked up was for 'buy a main and get a pudding for £1' - again a bargain so I had the beer-battered Pollock with chips and my partner had the Hero burger. However, he made this 'truly heroic' and had an extra 6oz burger with it! The food arrived promptly and I loved the fact that my mushy peas came in its own little pot and that I had enough tartar sauce, which I love! It was very nice and there were no bones in the fish and that's always a bonus! As we had the £1 pud option we went for the cheese board. It came with three generous portions of cheese, crackers, apple, celery and chutney. We soon polished it off but I always feel there could be crackers. The service was good and attentive. There were some issues with paying as the manager couldn't find the £1 pud option on the computer but it was soon found and we settled the bill. The prices are reasonable for the City, it's around £8-10 for a burger and the prices for mains range from £8-17. The more expensive mains tend to be steaks which one would expect. I really like this venue. It was easy to book a table and there was adequate seating available even if you wanted to pop in for a drink after work. The venue is beautifully decorated and given justice to what once was the Midland Bank.

    Tapas selection
    Helen F.

    A nice enough addition to Birmingham's bar scene. I love how they've brought a lovely old building back to life. The quirky pictures and furniture may not be to everyone's taste but I feel they've got a good mix between tradition and what is currently fashionable. For example, they had lights made based on the ones which were in the building when it was a bank. There's plenty of seats for those just wanting a drink or a snack, or you can wait at the front desk for table service. We chose to do this when we visited for dinner. It was a Thursday evening but it was pretty busy. I felt they needed an extra staff member in the dining area as the two women there were rushed off their feet. It doesn't help that they have to keep running downstairs to pick up the drinks orders. Despite this, service was very friendly throughout. We both ordered ciders specially made for Cosy Club and the Lounges brands which was a fun touch. We also both ordered the buttermilk fried chicken. It came with really good chunky chips and a decent chipotle mayo. The chicken was a bit dry and not as tasty as you can get elsewhere in the city. I've previously enjoyed the tapas dishes at Cosy Club so I'll definitely head back for a snack and a drink but probably not for dinner. The brunch menu looks great and I will be trying that at some point too.

    Simon H.

    Former Midlands Bank now bar/restaurant so similar in space to Old Joint Stock- but decor here much brighter, fresher, more contemporary. Didn't get to eat but cocktails v nice - Mandarin Margherita went down well (all 3 of them!) - we sat in the small room at the back- the cosy room I guess...colourful, relaxed atmosphere with a sense of bank history around you...Sir Edward Holden decor on the wall for example 'Sir Edward Hopkinson Holden, 1st Baronet (11 May 1848 - 23 July 1919) was a British banker and Liberal politician, most notable for his role in developing the Midland Bank into the largest bank in the world.' *wiki Good for large parties or find a space for intimacy too!

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    What a really 'Cosy' place! The ambiance is amazing, the staff are so friendly and the food is delicious!

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    Excellent VIP first night for local staff. Lovely atmosphere. This place is going great for after work drinks and food

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    The Jekyll & Hyde

    The Jekyll & Hyde

    4.4(39 reviews)
    0.3 miCity Core
    ££

    This is a incredibly Bijoux bar with a good vibe. It feels a bit more upmarket when compared to the…read morerest of the chain, but I feel this could be due to the Victorian Gin theme. The staff in here are excellent. I asked them to make me a non-alcoholic cocktail last night and was whipped up a gem for the eyes and tastebuds. However, again, if you don't get here in Happy Hour and want a cocktail - you're paying from £6.00+ - so not a cheap option for a night out. Last time I ate here (Booking is a must by the way, if you want to eat!), I had the Sea bass with Sanphire - which was fabulous. The Ginger cake dessert was lovely too. The lunch menu is quite reasonable (and there is a loyalty card scheme - meaning you can earn a free lunch if you eat out regularly). A MUST for Gin fans. Good for a night out with the girls or the start of a big night out. Aim for Happy Hour and keep in mind Thursday/Friday/Saturday is VERY busy (but - top tip - you can reserve tables in advance).

    Jekyll & Hyde was one of the very first places we visited when we moved to Birmingham and I must…read moresay it continues to be a favorite. I have yet to try the food, so this review is reflective of the cocktails. The bar staff here are expert craftsmen. Every cocktail is made to perfection. The menu rotates seasonally, so enjoy a favorite until you pick a new favorite. If you like gin, this is the place for you. There is more gin on offer than I've ever seen in one place before. The upstairs even boasts a gin lounge with yet more selection. The deliciousness is in the details. Jekyll & Hyde made use of fun flavored alcohols, syrups, juices, herbs and spices. Each cocktail is shaken, stirred or muddled to be an explosion of flavor in your mouth and served up in a perfectly paired glass to suit. My first favorite drink here was called the Puss Puss Meow Meow. Served in a delicate tea cup, this drink was sweetie cute and oh so yummy. A fruity, fragrant concoction with floral gin notes. On the new menu I'm smitten with Strawberry Laces - served up with little twizzles of strawberry laces. Absolutely delicious. Also check out the French Connection - a warming drink which makes use of saffron gin and cinnamon. It tastes like a Sunday afternoon drifting through the warm countryside. The decor is well thought out and the tables and stools are adjustable for a pair or large group. It looks like a typical pub outside and is anything but inside.

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    Peaky Blinder - pages from ceefax doll

    Peaky Blinder

    2.5(4 reviews)
    0.2 miCity Core

    Bless them for kind of trying, but I don't think that I have ever experienced so many ill fitting…read morewaistcoats! My friend is entirely obsessed with the Peaky Blinders series, so requested that we checked here out on our Birmingham jaunt. I didn't google or yelp it beforehand, and how I wish that I had! I had imagined a carefully researched themed bar, era appropriate, speak easy vibe, and maybe something special occurring with the final series imminent. However, what we got was cheaply dressed mannequins, t-shirts and waistcoats, oddly placed graffiti, a very run of the mill bar and the weirdest karaoke selection I think I've ever experienced (good on the woman singing Nightwish- 13 year old me would have been very happy, not perfectly executed though, shall we say). It all felt a bit *too* local, which I expect is amazing if you are, mind, and it seemed weird to me that the "speakeasy" behind the big bookshelf was closed on a Saturday night on a bank holiday weekend? It entirely feel like they've simply dibsed a name and tried to cash in on the popularity of the series, with the minimum effort that they could manage. I had themed parties as a skint student that I reckon had a greater budget and craft than this. It's a real shame as it almost stops an amazing one coming along and doing a better job. It's a laugh, but nothing more unfortunately.

    This is most likely going to be my last review in the UK for some time as I return to my native…read moreland later this week. I therefore had to give this place a try before I left - especially being a fan of The Peaky Blinders. I had passed by this place a few times when it was known as Confessions and it never really enticed me in. So, this time I was more hopeful! Stepping through the door your attention is drawn to the friendly looking bar tender dressed in (roughly) Peaky Blinder style hat. The next thing I noticed was a mannequin also dressed (roughly) Peaky Blinder style. Now for some the mannequins could be considered bizarre, I however am from a small town which considers one of its prime tourist attractions to be a shop decorated with very bizarre looking mannequins! There are a few more of these mannequins type things around the place adorned with a flat cap, and accompanied by instructions not to touch and that offenders will be instructed to leave! The bar area itself is one average size room, it was relatively clean and populated by older gentlemen of varying mental capacity. There was at least one sat alone having a full conversation with himself. The bar itself had nothing special to offer, just the usual bulk items, Carling, Strongbow (original and forest fruits) and Guinness. A simple selection of bottles were stocked in the fridges, the best of which seemed to be bottles of Magners. As for the "Peaky Blinder" theme. Well, I was pretty disappointed. This clearly just an attempt to cash in on the show, with very little actual connection. A few cap clad mannequin's and few pictures on the wall which seem to be screen grabs from the show. So much more could be made of the theme which would no doubt attract loyal fans. This place just doesn't cut it as a themed venue. Its an OK pub but that's about all it is.

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    Old Joint Stock - Fish!

    Old Joint Stock

    4.0(47 reviews)
    0.1 miCity Core
    ££

    The place is beautiful! An old bank? Several levels....the food? Incredible! I got a meat pie and…read moreside of sausages and my girl got fish and we both said it was the best meal we have had on our trip through UK! The English mustard was spicy and incredible too! You gotta order and pay in advance like most places (all?) in the UK...great selection of beers too! Incredible service! Friendly and even found out for me what brand of mustard they use!

    I've walked past old Joint Stock time and again since moving to Birmingham and finally decided to…read moretry it out with Seth S. Friday evening. Old Joint Stock is well known for their pie and ale combos, including a cute 3 and 3 tray sampler of each. The pie flavors available Friday just didn't stand out for me, so I tried their gnocchi and a glass of tempranillo (full-bodied red from Spain) instead. The food was a solid 4 stars. The ambiance and drink were 5 stars. The gnocchi had good subtle potato flavor and the texture was a standard slightly chewy pasta that I've come to expect outside of Italy and the Italian enclaves of New York. I'm always searching for more melt in your mouth pillowy gnocchi, but this was a solid representation of standard gnocchi. The gnocchi was served in a creamy tomato vodka sauce and topped with fresh local mozzarella and a garnish of greens. The portion was very filling and well worth the price. The tempranillo was wonderfully full-bodied with a lovely balance of fruitiness and spice. I like that Old Joint Stock offers wine in small and large glasses or by the bottle. I chose the large glass, which is plenty to accompany dinner and dessert, if you somehow have room for dessert. The dessert menu looked amazing - I'm definitely going back to try something. Old Joint Stock offers a luxurious old-world charm that just beckons you to come spend an evening enjoying good food and drink. The church library, turned bank, turned pub has kept it's original splendor in tact, with heavy brocaded draperies, faux marble walls, high painted ceilings, and antique seating arrangements. The management have chosen gorgeous lighting to accent the walls and glass dome over the bar, which is central to the restaurant. I entered feeling like a glitzy party guest and left warm and full.

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    Everything was great!

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    The table near us got the pie taster!

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    Cosy Club - bars - Updated June 2026

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