Subside Bar

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  Elliott

  ·3 months ago

  “I love a good metal bar but this place just gets worse and worse… Firstly it’s ridiculous that they charge a fiver to get in when they can’t even keep the temperature of the place bearable… But the most hilarious thing is that the guy in the ticket office told us we can leave for 5 minutes but if we go to a different bar and come back he would charge us another £5. 😂 This kind of attitude is toxic - just give people a stamp so they can come and go as they like rather than being trapped on a hot smelly heavy metal prison.”

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  Senti

  ·4 months ago

  “Solid spot with a great atmosphere and friendly crowd. Had a brilliant night overall with my friends, good vibes throughout. There was a brief moment when some randos tried to kick off, but it got handled quickly and professionally by the staff (shoutout to Bev on the door, absolute legend, gives off Hagrid energy in the best way). I will def come back!”

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  Hollie Townsend-Rendall

  ·5 months ago

  “I have been here a lot of times now, and every time has been amazing. There isn’t a single member of staff whether that be the security guards, bartender, or glass collector that has ever been unhelpful or rude. ALL the staff are so lovely, energetic and bring positive energy when delivering to their customers. I feel it’s important to be able to feel safe on a night out and the security guards deliver that. For example my friend got to drunk here the other week (lol) and the security guards helped me sort her out and get an uber for her rather then just chucking her out like what a lot of nightclubs would do in this scenario. Every time I have been to the bar (and that’s a lot of times now HAHAHHAHA) the staff have smiles on their faces and they look passionate about making drinks. And lastly, the pretty young women who collects glasses is both beautiful and cheerful 😊 The only thing that I would say is a little refurb for the toilets Thanks for making my uni experience in Birmingham AMAZINN subside team!”

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  Tony Armstrong

  ·6 months ago

  “I enjoy subs and I accept that it's a dive bar, not a five star establishment, but I do think there's a couple of things that are lacking. The toilets always have something wrong with them - either no toilet paper, no soap, no working lock, or filth all over them. I'll attend at various times of the day and it's always something gone wrong with them. I understand when it's a very busy Saturday night, things slip through the cracks. But it'll happen in the afternoon on a weekday which confuses me. The staff all seem to work really hard, I always see them running about. But because it's so busy (often 3-4 rows deep queueing at the bar) with only 2 bar staff, it is often a really long wait time. Not a big deal if you're in a group and doing rounds, but when you're attending alone it can be a bit meh having to wait. Your security are 10/10 though. I've witnessed multiple incidents where the security have been able to talk people down, remove people swiftly, and diffuse situations before they kick off. I do feel really safe here, and I've had younger female friends say the same which i feel confirms that”

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  Phil P

  ·7 months ago

  “Had a brilliant time in here having been recommended the place by a formal local. We travelled from sheffield for the football but ended up spending the night and early hours in Subside. Reminded us a bit of Satans Hollow in Manc. Great unpretentious fun anyway. Will be back”

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  David Clarke

  ·7 months ago

  “Yesterday I discovered this great place but couldn't stay for the Convey gig. I'm sure I will come back again for life music. It's nice that someone tries to give Birmingham live music again.”

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  linda irvine

  ·8 months ago

  “staff and security always so friendly and helpful! amazing atmosphere and cheap drinks. always enjoy getting to this place and introducing new people to it each time. thanks to Dean Saturday 7th Feb dj who done my request to get people singing and dancing to aqua one of the funniest times. security always make sure everyone is safe and always enjoy chatting to the bar staff”

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  longmo8

  ·9 months ago

  “Stayed here till they closed at 6am, amazing choice of music and very quick to serve you at the bar, much cheaper than many other places in the centre of Birmingham. Also, pool tables are very clean and high quality, however, be aware of drunk older men trying to start problems for no reason. Staff are welcoming and bouncers are more friendly than any others that I’ve come across”

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  Saad Ullah Khan

  ·9 months ago

  “A spacious bar with cheerful staff, quite clean overall, and most importantly they hold live metal gigs with free entry. I'm game!”

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  Naz Nazarali

  ·2 years ago

  “This place has been around for decades and been here a few times, especially as a stop before moving onto a club. Popular rock music venue. Relaxed, chilled and easy going. They have live rock bands on weekends from time to time. Not a very big venue. A couple of pool tables to the side at only £1 per game, making it popular. No thrills and fair prices at the bar. We just popped into play pool and have a few drinks. Good atmosphere Friday night. Obviously music is not to everyone's taste, unless you like rock. They have a small garden at the back for smokers.”

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