How to Locate Gay Bars in Birmingham
As the UK's second largest city, Birmingham hosts a large, vibrant gay scene. The annual, weekend long Gay Pride festival descends on the city, and there are many gay bars and activities to keep you entertained during the rest of the year.
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Fly to Birmingham if you're coming from outside the country. Birmingham International Airport is home to almost 50 airlines flying to over 100 destinations worldwide. The airport has its own train station just one stop away from Birmingham's city centre.
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Take the bus or train if you're coming to Birmingham from within the UK. National Express and National Rail both offer regular services to the centre of town from all over the country; you can pick up some cheap return fares if you book well enough in advance.
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Pick up a copy of either "The Gay Times" or "Diva" magazine, two national mags that carry listings of gay bars and events around the country. You can buy them in most large newsagents in the UK.
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Do some research on the internet before going out. There are literally hundreds of Gay and Lesbian Websites with comprehensive listings of gay bars, pubs and clubs in Birmingham.
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Head to the Hurst Street area of Birmingham to find the biggest concentration of gay bars in the city. It's located in the Chinese quarter, and is also where the Birmingham Hippodrome has its home.
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Visit the famous Glamorous show bar on Hurst Street for an eye opening feast of drag queen shows and dancing boys. You could also try Equator and The Village on the same street for trendier gay locations.
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Ask around when you get to Hurst Street for recommendations of the best places to visit in Birmingham. Gay locals can direct you to some of the hottest venues or club nights that the listings papers might not have picked up on yet.
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Party the night away at Birmingham's top gay nightclubs, Nightingale and DV8. Nightingale is Birmingham's biggest club, spread over 3 floors and featuring some of the best entertainment anywhere in the Midlands. DV8 is just across the road from Nightingale, and the entrance fee is usually cheaper.
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Tips & Warnings
Gay Pride is probably the most exciting time to visit the gay bars in Birmingham. It takes place every year on the May Bank Holiday weekend and is one of the largest gay and lesbian events in the UK, featuring a massive carnival parade, street stalls and performances, and loads of dance and music events.
