Bars & Cafes
Lounge@ North
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.
During the evening Lounge transforms into an intimate live venue perfect for gigs, quiz nights and cinema screenings!
Term time opening hours
Lounge is open Monday - Friday from 8am to 6pm (later for special events!)
Hot food served Monday-Friday 12pm-3pm
Bar 42
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, Bar 42 is home to Flirt! every Saturday night which is Birmingham, best student-friendly night of the week. The night kicks off with the grooves of our resident DJ who loves to play all the latest and greatest tunes!!
Flirt! serves up all the latest hits and classics you could think of, not to mention throwing in the odd party game, prize give away and special guest appearance for good measure. Also look out for special themed Flirt! nights throughout the year. You’ve definitely come to the best night in town!
During the day, Bar42 becomes a social common room for students who just want to chill out, grab some grub from Lounge on Level 2 or just play pool!
Term time opening hours
Bar 42 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…
Seacole Building, Edgbaston Campus, Westbourne Road
Lounge is located at Edgbaston Campus about a minutes walk from the halls of residence.
With the very comfy chairs and the relaxing vibe this bar promises to be a fantastic place to hang out in between lectures. At night time the bar has the ability to become a banging venue with a dance floor or a place to socialise and meet new friends. With a massive range of drinks from juices and smoothies to coffees and alcohol this is going to be a great venue throughout the whole of the day!
Term time opening hours
Lounge... is open:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8am – 6pm
Wednesday and Friday 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.