Richard's reviews
Review of Bar Pravda
14 Apr 08, 19:44
Pravda, Birmingham 
A nice, little bar attached to the Hyatt Hotel on Broad Street in Birmingham used mainly by hotel residents but also open to the public. It's a great place to meet people before going to the ICC or Symphony Hall. Due to this it can get very busy before performances and can empty quickly. It's quite small but the association with the Hotel guarantees great food although expect Hotel prices on drinks.
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Review of The Panama Bar
12 Apr 08, 16:06
Panama Bar 
Great wine bar just on the way from Broad Street to the Mailbox which is next to the canalside. Good service and nicely furnished giving it a modern wine bar feel. There is usually a DJ at weekends and is a popular place away from Broad Street if you fancy a few drinks and a dance too.
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review of Revolution Bar
12 Apr 08, 15:25
Revolution, Wolverhampton
Quite a nice place with all the Vodka drinks you could ever imagine. Only a short walk from the main shopping area and a good place to meet friends and listen to some dance and urban tunes. Generally a good crowd and pleasant atmosphere.
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review of The Varsity Bar
12 Apr 08, 15:24
Varisty, Wolverhampton
Like most Varisty bars this is one where you will find a lot of the younger Wolves crowd and the University students. There is food available in the daytime although this finishes early in the evening. It's a medium sized pub so can get quite cramped if a large crowd is in, but is a good place to catch a big football game.
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review of The Cuban Exchange
12 Apr 08, 15:20
Cuban Exchange, Wolverhampton 
Not my first choice of bars to go to in the city but surprisingly it does get quite busy, The music can be quite eclecitc but if you don't like the usual chain or theme bars then this might be a place you want to check out.
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review of Reflex The 80's Bar
12 Apr 08, 15:18
Reflex, Wolverhampton
If you love your 80's music and you live in Wolverhampton this is definetly the place to go. The drinks are reasonably priced and there is quite a good dance floor area. It is so not busy in the week but has a fair number of people at the weekends ranging in ages but generally it's a good place to chill out and have a laugh with friends.
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review of Yates's Wine Lodge
12 Apr 08, 15:16
Yates,Wolverhampton 
Quite a pleasant bar and one of the favourites for Wolverhampton folk. Good meal offers in the daytime and busy on Friday and Saturday nights. There is a small dancefloor area and DJ and tends to be a bar to start the evening off before heading onto a club
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review of Revolution Bar
12 Apr 08, 14:12
Revolution, Broad Steet
A very stylish venue at the top end of Broad Street with every possible Vodka you could imagine and a few high strength ones too if you are brave ! The music is usually very dance/r'n'b orientated in the evenings and it does fill up quite quickly at the weekends. There is a dance floor at the back and upstairs there is a separate bar with comfy sofas and seats which can also be hired out with a projector screen there too.
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review of Bar Risa
12 Apr 08, 11:43
Risa, Broad Street
This is a good place of you have a group of people with varying tastes in music and you can't agree on a place to go. It's got several bars and different styles of music so there's enough to please everyone but it does get very busy towards the end of the night. You also get the use of the main dance floor area after the Jongleurs comedy club closes and there's a chill out area too so it's a good settlement to a place to please everyone.
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review of Pitcher & Piano
12 Apr 08, 07:24
Pitcher and Piano
The two levels, plus intimate areas including firesides make this a great place to take a partner for food or drink. The lower level also has partitions that can be used for private parties. There is a also a terrace and balcony for the summer months and is a nice place to start your evening or have a get together.
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Review of Bar Epernay
12 Apr 08, 07:19
Bar Epernay Birmingham
This is a very classy, superb restaurant and bar in the Mailbox. Expect fairly high prices but for your money you do get great surrondings and you may even see the pianist on the slow revolving platform as you eat or drink with friends.
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Review of All Bar One
12 Apr 08, 07:16
All Bar One Brindley Place
A great pre-club bar or meeting place near to Broad Street. It tends to be busy with city types during the day and early evening but becomes less so as the night goes on. Great for social gatherings or even just for a meal with friends with a good selection of food and imported beers and wines.
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Review of The Sports Cafe
11 Apr 08, 19:38
Sports Cafe Birmingham
Right in the heart of Birmingham's entertainment district this is a great place to hang out with friends, grab a game of pool or table football and get some good food and drink. Good portions of favourites and special offers too. Great Ribs too ! There's also the big screen when the most popular games are on and a good sized dancefloor for weekend nights out.
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Review of Mechu Drinking Dancing Dining
11 Apr 08, 17:03
Mechu Summer Row
After a recent £1million refurbishment and dubbed the China White's of Birmingham, this is a welcome addition to the city's club and restaurant scene. The drinks are not too expensive but there is a feel of a classy place with nice furnishings and a large dance floor upstairs.
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Review of Reflex The 80's Bar
11 Apr 08, 16:58
Reflex - Broad Street
A great place for a bit of fun, cheesy tunes, and a good laugh. Reasonable prices on drinks, some great 80s music and a crowd that doesn't take itself too seriously. It does have it's fair share of stag and hen nights and the crowd does get older as the night goes on but with a spinning dance floor and dancing poles this is definetly a place to go if you want to have fun.
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Review of Legs 11
11 Apr 08, 16:53
Legs 11
One of the first strip clubs in Birmingham, this is still a favourite for stag nights but with the likes of the newer Spearmint Rhino clubs this isn't always the first choice of location especially if Broad Street is your main choice for a night out.
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Review of Barracuda
11 Apr 08, 16:50
Barracuda
Just off New Street and near the Arcadian this is a good place for a weekend evening. It's got two bars with a large dancefloor area and has a good atmosphere. The music ranges from pop to r'n'b but seems to do well and attract a large crowd.
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Review of All Bar One
11 Apr 08, 16:45
All Bar One
Much like the All Bar One in Brindley Price this has a good selection of food and different beers and ales. It is generally frequented by business style types in the daytime and evening due to it's location.
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Review of Red
11 Apr 08, 16:43
Red
Quite a small bar hidden just off New Street. Like the name it does have a lot of Red Decor and quite pricey drinks but has nice food and is worth a look.
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Review of Arca Bar
11 Apr 08, 16:38
Arca Bar
Like many of the bars in the Arcadian this place gets very very busy at the weekends but in the daytime or early evening it's a great place to get a bite to eat or meet up with friends in a trendy bar in the city.
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Review of Bar Academy
11 Apr 08, 16:25
Bar Academy
Next to the main Carling Academy this is a much smaller venue to it's neighbour but has some good local bands and emerging national talent. If you want to see some good live music in the city then it's worth looking at.
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Review of Indi Bar & Lounge
11 Apr 08, 16:22
Indi Bar
A cool and trendy bar in Birmingham's bustling Arcadian Centre. Great for summer afternoons. The drinks can be a little pricey and the place gets very noisy and busy at the weekends but a good place to be seen and hang out with friends.
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