
The Village Inn
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About The Village Inn
On Kent St in Birmingham, The Village Inn is a gay bar built around a regular program of live cabaret, drag acts and dance nights. The lineup shapes the room's rhythm, with performance nights running alongside more standard bar evenings. Entry is walk-in, with no reservations needed to get through the door. The venue leans on its event calendar rather than a fixed food or drink offering, giving the cabaret and drag bookings room to headline each night differently.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention security entry refusals, fights and thrown drinks, drugs in toilets and weapons smuggled past security.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention security entry refusals, fights and thrown drinks, drugs in toilets and weapons smuggled past security.
Customer Review Summary
Reviews are mostly negative, centered on security and safety. One reviewer was repeatedly refused entry despite a valid membership card, while another describes fights, thrown drinks, rude bar staff and drug use in the toilets. A third reports concealed weapons and drugs getting past security. One reviewer praises the lead barman on Saturday nights, with great music and great drinks.
Customer Review Summary
Reviews are mostly negative, centered on security and safety. One reviewer was repeatedly refused entry despite a valid membership card, while another describes fights, thrown drinks, rude bar staff and drug use in the toilets. A third reports concealed weapons and drugs getting past security. One reviewer praises the lead barman on Saturday nights, with great music and great drinks.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The bouncer / security guards have way too much ego, very very rude indeed. Like chill bro, u don’t own the place. Bar service very slow.”
- Google user
“Please bare in mind that my review is in reflection to my visit during Birmingham Pride 2026. The atmosphere was completely dead due to the fact that the entrance to this venue was not signposted well and most importantly that there was no live entertainment until past midnight. The venue itself is beautifully designed, well cooled with aircon and has fantastic bathroom facilities and wifi. The venue is too loud to competently order drinks. The bar staff seem disinterested at times, probably due to lack of patrons? They did however serve affordable and refreshing drinks. I can understand from other people's reviews about how the venue has no character anymore and attracts people out to cause trouble. My partner and I saw this reflected in the overly drunk people in the venue at 6pm throwing themselves around on the dancefloor and giving people funny looks that tried to get past. Dare I say they were the mean gays / drama queens type.”
- Google user
“The environment here has become incredibly dangerous and is no longer a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. There is a constant threat of violence, and security is failing to prevent people from smuggling in concealed weapons and drugs. The atmosphere is hostile and volatile; I strongly advise staying away until management or the authorities address these serious risks.”
- Google user
“I had a very disappointing experience at The Village in Birmingham. Despite having a valid membership card, the security staff repeatedly refused me entry without giving any clear reason. They didn’t even properly check my membership card or ID before denying access, which feels unfair and unprofessional. As a paying member, I expect to be treated with respect and given a valid explanation if entry is refused. This kind of behavior from security staff is unacceptable and reflects poorly on the management. I hope they improve their staff training and treat members more fairly in the future.I feel very disrespectful because of it and I just want to advise everyone that avoid this club.”
- Google user
“It would be nothing without lead barman Chris on Saturday nights,, with him 100% the best gay bar in Brum, push the twinks aside and enjoy great music, great drinks, and a great night”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Dynamic gay venue putting on regular live cabaret shows, drag acts and dance nights.”
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Outdoor seating
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Beer
- Dancing
- Seating
Show more amenities
- Restroom
- Trendy
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Bars near The Village Inn
- 0.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessible
late-night dj, large drinks selection, quick bar staff
- The Dragon Inn4.03,7470.1 mi
outdoor table service, large spacious pub interior, affordable prices
- 0.3 mi
cold food, slow busy service, refillable coffee tea deal
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Village InnOutdoor seating | 3.6381 | — | £30–40 | security entry refusals, fights and thrown drinks, drugs in toilets |
| The Tropicana BirminghamReservations · Wheelchair accessible | 3.446 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | late-night dj, large drinks selection, quick bar staff |
| The Dragon Inn | 4.03,747 | 0.1 mi | — | outdoor table service, large spacious pub interior, affordable prices |
| The London and North Western | 3.6654 | 0.3 mi | — | cold food, slow busy service, refillable coffee tea deal |
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