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Alfred Works
A good starting point for groups because everyone can pick different food and stay for drinks afterwards. Useful if you want a casual Digbeth plan without committing to one restaurant.
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Street food, bars, activities and nights out
Street food, bars, activities and nights out
Digbeth guide.
Digbeth is one of Birmingham’s best areas for street food, bars, events, activities, creative spaces and group nights out. Use this page if you want a lively plan without guessing where to start.
Last updated: 28/06/2026Digbeth picks
A mix of different food, drink, activity and night-out ideas in Digbeth for different types of visitors and plans.
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Bar
Nortons Digbeth
A strong Digbeth pick if you want a lively night with music, drinks and a proper group atmosphere. Good for visitors who want something more fun and local-feeling than a standard city-centre bar.
Activity
Roxy Lanes Digbeth
Useful when you want drinks plus something to do before food or a night out. Good for groups, casual dates and rainy evenings, with bowling, pool, shuffleboard and games.
Date Idea
Chance & Counters
A good casual date idea if you want something more interactive than just sitting for food or drinks. It also works well for small groups, rainy days and visitors who want a relaxed activity in the Custard Factory.
Late Night
Dead Wax Digbeth
A useful late-night Digbeth option if you want live music, DJs, craft beer and somewhere with more character than a standard bar. Good after food or when you want to carry the night on.
Casual Food
Baked in Brick
A good Digbeth food pick when you want something relaxed and easy before heading somewhere else. Works well for casual dates, groups or visitors who want food around the Custard Factory area.
Games
Golf Fang Birmingham
A good way to start the night if your group wants something more memorable than going straight to a bar. Better for adults who want crazy golf, drinks, music and a more playful Digbeth activity.
Music
O2 Institute Birmingham
Best for visitors who want to check what is on and make the night feel more like a proper Birmingham gig night. Good for live music, touring artists and bigger event-style evenings in Digbeth.
Indoor Plan
Roxy Lanes then Alfred Works
A simple rainy day Digbeth plan: start with bowling, pool or games at Roxy Lanes, then walk over for food and drinks at Alfred Works. Useful when the weather is bad but you still want to go out.
Quick Digbeth plans
Use these if you want a simple route without overthinking it.
Group night
Start with street food, then move to a bar, games spot or event nearby.
Date night
Casual food, one activity, then drinks somewhere lively but not too formal.
Rainy plan
Pick an indoor activity first, then food and drinks close by so you are not walking around.
First time in Digbeth
Choose one main food/drink venue as a base, then decide where to go next once you are there.
Digbeth is better with a plan.
Digbeth has plenty going on, but visitors can easily waste time choosing where to start. This page should make it simple: food, drinks, activities and night-out ideas that actually fit together.
How places are chosen
Good atmosphere, strong local reputation, visitor-friendly, easy to explain, good for groups or dates, and useful as part of a full plan.