The Victoria
Pub and Music Venue££££
City Core, Birmingham
"The soul food is great too."(3 Tips)
"The music on Fridays is way too loud."(2 Tips)
"Artisan Cocktail"(8 Tips)
"Loads of guest ales but Butty Bach a firm favourite"(2 Tips)
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One of the Bitter 'n' Twisted venues in the city. Serves pretty good food along with plenty of beers. Music on the weekend is a great mash of funk, hip hop and dance...Oh, did I mention it's haunted?
Rob ThomasOctober 15, 2014Great atmosphere, great food. Quirky and original. Staff are very knowledgable about the choice of ales and drinks on sale. Bar service can be slow when all the staff are making cocktails though.
Hotel IndigoNovember 28, 2012Theatre pub established in the late 19th century. A unique blend of period & funky style with original art, cozy spots for conversation while drinks are expertly crafted by seasoned mixologists
Lizzy BJune 2, 2013Brilliant place! Huge choice of reasonably priced cocktail. Try "Violet Tendancies" mmm! Music is soul, funk, a real mix. Great atmosphere. Get in early for a seat Fri/Sat.
Matthew McConkeyJune 3, 2013Bar staff are very helpful- when I hesitated when ordering a drink I was provided with samples of some of the guest ales! Great music & live events too, obviously.
Rupert CadellJune 5, 2012Also one of the best pre-club bars. Always full of friendly people. Strangely standing outside is usually more interesting than staying indoors...weather permitting of course.
Paul JarvisDecember 15, 2016Historic pub beside the New Victoria Theatre. Good selection of ales and cocktails but prices very high.- Try the Artisan Cocktail created by me for our links to independent galleries and Birmingham creatives, it is not on the list-it is a secret just for us.
Mathilda LarssonDecember 8, 2016Lovely pub, central and cosy. Nice cocktails, good food, turns into a night club later with good atmosphere
Nice atmosphere, great craft beers. Service is great in the day but can be shockingly bad when they're busy.
Flat PackAugust 25, 2014Beer was good, menu looked amazing for speciality Burgers and Pizzas. The Stilton Burger looks amazing !- Brooklyn larger and Kirin Ichiban on tap make this place pretty amazing. The soul food is great too.
Michael HoldsworthMarch 30, 2015Friendly pub, good range of cask ale on, handy for the station. Enjoyable.
Iván FaríasSeptember 14, 2013Helpful and nice staff but lousy DJs. Music on fridays is specially bad. Better try one of the bars nearby.
- Get here early if you want get in at the weekends...
Often have really interesting talks and gigs on upstairs.
Jaipur is a pretty decent IPA. Leave the car at home though
Beware the upstairs toilet, on quiet nights it gets locked, sometimes with you in it.
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The Victoria
48 John Bright St (at Station St)
Birmingham
West Midlands
B1 1BN
United Kingdom
Birmingham
West Midlands
B1 1BN
United Kingdom
Quirky, Independant, bohemia meets cosmopolitan, interesting liquid libations from cocktails to cask ales, friendly service and value for your hard earned sterling.Musically-old soul, funk, rock, indie and alternative both live and via local DJs, see you soon.
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- Noon–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–2:00 AM
+44 121 633 9439
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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