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Birmingham’s Ultimate Alternative Bar & Restaurant

Welcome to Merlin’s Café Bar, Birmingham’s premier alternative bar and restaurant, where great food, handcrafted cocktails, and a darkly immersive atmosphere come together to create an unforgettable experience. Whether you're looking for a unique night out, a pre-gig drink, or a place to enjoy live rock, metal, and alternative events, Merlin’s is the perfect destination for those who love something different from the mainstream.

Catering for all ages

Our ground floor cafe and restaurant is open to all ages, whilst the first floor bar and lounge is 18's or over after 8pm daily.
Got an event, need a venue?

If you have an event that you feel would fit with our venue, do get in contact with us. We are always open to working on projects that bring something different to the area.

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Cocktails, Craft Beers & Signature Drinks

Our expert mixologists craft legendary cocktails that are as bold as our atmosphere. From our iconic Zombi to the dangerously delicious Friday the 13th, each drink is made with premium spirits and unique flavours. We also serve a selection of craft beers, ales, and our very own Widow Maker Lager, making us a top spot for alternative nightlife in Birmingham.

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Wickedly Good Food for Every Taste

At Merlin’s, we believe that food should be just as exciting as our drinks. Our diverse menu offers juicy burgers, loaded fries, vegan delights, and gourmet wraps, all made with high-quality ingredients and a touch of magic. Whether you're stopping by for a casual meal or fueling up before a night out, our menu has something for everyone.

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Live Music, Events & Alternative Nights Out

Looking for live music, themed parties, and alternative events in Birmingham? Merlin’s hosts a variety of rock, metal, and goth nights, along with spooky masquerade balls, horror-themed parties, and exclusive pre-gig meetups. We’re also the perfect pre-show spot for those heading to Birmingham’s biggest music venues, offering exclusive discounts for gig ticket holders.

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Got a band? Need a venue to play at?

Our upstairs music venue is available for bands, solo acts, open mic nights and virtually anything you need.

Surprisingly Sustainable

Heaven or Hell, we only have one realm, so let's look after it

From our carbon negative coffee, to the ingredients we use, we actively look to reduce our impact on our planet.

The vast majority of our ingredients come from within a 60 mile radius of our restaurant and always sourced from the UK where possible.

We only use suppliers that follow our own mantra to be sustainable, responsible and conscious in everything we do.

The power we consume comes from renewable sources and our take-away packaging is both plant based and fully recyclable.

We freshly prepare and chip our fries each day, ensuring freshness but also eliminating the need to store large volumes of frozen potato fries.

We recycle our used coffee grinds where customers can use for garden and plant compost - free of charge.

Located just minutes from New Street, Moor Street, and Snow Hill Stations, Merlin’s Café Bar is the ultimate alternative hangout in Birmingham. Whether you’re here for a casual drink, date night, or pre-gig party, our doors are open for you.

🔮 Dare to experience Merlin’s? Book a table or drop in today!