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The Fountain Inn

Old-school Birmingham gay pub, rooms, garden and men-only cruise space

Birmingham, UK

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Birmingham

About The Fountain Inn

The Fountain Inn is one of Birmingham Gay Village’s most old-school gay pubs, and that is very much part of the appeal. Tucked just off Hurst Street on Wrentham Street, it combines a friendly front bar with a pool lounge, covered garden and a men-only cruise area at the back — then adds letting rooms upstairs if you want to make the walk home exceptionally short. This is less about glossy cocktails and more about regulars, beer, pool, karaoke, weekend DJs and a slightly cruisier gay-men’s crowd. For visitors searching for a gay pub in Birmingham, a cruise bar in Birmingham or LGBTQ+ accommodation right inside the Gay Village, The Fountain is unusually practical. It is also one of those places where an ordinary drink can turn into a considerably less ordinary evening if you wander far enough through the building.

What to expect

A traditional gay pub with several distinct zones. The front is straightforward and social; the rear men-only cruise area gives the venue a more adult edge than most Birmingham Gay Village bars.

Vibes

Cruising Karaoke DJs Outdoor Area

Good to know

Practical tips before you visit

The rear cruise area is men-only.

The Fountain also has letting rooms above the pub.

Weekly events commonly include pool, DJs and Sunday karaoke.

The garden includes a covered smoking area.

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Address

102 Wrentham Street, Birmingham B5 6QL, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 121 622 1452

Opening hours

Closed now

Opens Thursday at 17:00

Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 17:00–22:00 Thursday: 17:00–22:00 Friday: 17:00–00:00 Saturday: 14:00–01:00 Sunday: 14:00–23:00

Location

102 Wrentham Street, Birmingham B5 6QL, United Kingdom

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102 Wrentham Street, Birmingham B5 6QL, United Kingdom

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4.5

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Andrew Case

6 months ago

I have stayed at the Fountain twice now and am heading back today for my third visit. It's my go to place to stay in Birmingham and I love it. The staff and management are lovely, friendly and helpful. The rooms are great, a good price, and very comfortable with superb bathrooms. The bar, garden, and extra facilities are great.

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David Lewis

a year ago

My husband and I have been staying here for about 5 years. We absolutely love the place. The staff are amazing and so lovely, the rooms are so clean (I’m a controlling clean freak btw), the music is always fabulous and the other customers are so lovely. Anything goes and everything is wonderful. I cannot highly recommend to stay or have a drink.

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damien o brien

2 months ago

Mighty spot . First time goin this weekend . Really had a enjoyable evening especially in cruise room

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Richard Fletcher

6 months ago

Nice traditional style gay pub, mostly older customers.

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Matt McSherry

4 years ago

A great little pub and hotel on the edge of the city centre. You can see how much the owners care for their customers. It’s a room above an old pub so there is noise and you could probably find faults if you wanted to, but for the easy going budget traveller this place is great. Wet room bathroom was a lovely bit of luxury. Bedding was excellent quality, I slept very well both nights. The owners were friendly and helpful, recommended a good local barber etc.

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