Bars & Cafes
Lounge|Cafe
Located on Level 2 of the Union Building in City North Campus (Perry Barr)
Lounge promotes fair trade and serves an array of hot drinks all day, along with a full hot-food or takeaway menu ideal for lunch or just as a treat! Lounge is perfect whether you are in a rush or have the time for a leisurely break.
Term time opening hours
Lounge is open Monday - Friday from 8am to 6pm (later for special events!)
Hot food served Monday-Friday 12pm-3pm
Lounge|North
Level 1, The Union Building, City North Campus (Perry Barr)
This fantastic venue offers everything you ever wanted and more from an on campus Union Bar!
Located on the ground floor of the Union building, Lounge|North becomes a social common room for students during the day who just want to chill out, grab some grub from Lounge|Cafe on Level 2 or just play pool!
Term time opening hours
Lounge|North is open:
Weekdays 12pm – 5pm
Food served 12pm- 3pm
* open later when there is an event taking place, such as Paramount Comedy, club nights or Birmingham City’s got talent etc
Tel: 0121 331 6835
Lounge|South
Seacole Building, Edgbaston Campus, Westbourne Road
Lounge|South is located at Edgbaston Campus, about a minutes walk from the halls of residence.
Lounge|South is the place to meet with friends to catch up, talk about your course or simply to relax and treat yourself to one of our delicious Fairtrade teas and coffees on offer. If you're feeling peckish, food choices include mouth watering paninis and filled jacket potatoes and if you've missed breakfast, why not choose from our breakfast menu of croissants, cookies, muffins and pastries. Meal deals are available, but change constantly, so always visit us to see what's on offer.
So that you don't miss out on our delicious food, we are happy to offer a pre-order service, where you can either pop into Lounge|South and place your order with one of our friendly staff, or telephone us on 0121 331 7033, before 10am.
Our bar area also offers a choice of juices and alcoholic drinks, and on Wednesday evenings, Lounge|South hosts a very popular quiz night, with fantastic prizes available for the winning team.
Term 3 opening hours
Lounge|South is open:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am – 6pm
Wednesday 8pm – 11pm
Tel: 0121 331 7033
Village Inn
College Road, Hamstead
Village Inn is located in amongst the halls of residence at Hamstead. It has a real community feel and is one of the best places you can go to socialise in the evenings. This cosy pub is the perfect place to relax with your friends or get in the mood for a great night out. With pool tables and the addition of a ‘snug’ with a second TV screen, Village Inn is a real home from home.
Term time opening hours
Village Inn is open:
Monday to Friday 6pm – 11pm
Weekends 12 noon to 8pm
(Sometimes open until later if there is a special event)
The Conservatoire Bar
Located inside the Conservatoire building, just off Broad Street
Mainly used for pre-concert and interval drinks. If you are watching or playing in a show, it’s really handy just to be able to pop in for a drink.
Click here to view Birmingham City Students' Union's CSR policy.