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The Fox
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The Fox

Birmingham’s lesbian pub for karaoke, DJs, pool and community nights

Birmingham, UK

Neighbourhood

Birmingham

Category

Bars

Vibe

Lesbian, Sapphic +3

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About The Fox

The Fox is one of the most important stops in Birmingham lesbian nightlife, a proudly queer pub on Lower Essex Street that has spent decades giving LGBTQ+ women a proper home in the city’s Gay Village. It feels more like a community local than a glossy cocktail bar: pints at the bar, pool in the back room, karaoke on Fridays, resident DJs on Saturdays and a private beer garden that comes into its own in warmer weather. If you are looking for a lesbian bar in Birmingham, a sapphic night out or simply somewhere in Birmingham’s LGBTQ+ nightlife where conversation matters as much as the dancefloor, The Fox is an easy recommendation. The crowd is broad and welcoming, with regular groups using the venue alongside drag kings, quizzes, cabaret and community events. It is especially good for solo visitors who want somewhere social without the scale or intensity of a nightclub.

What to expect

A relaxed, community-first LGBTQ+ pub rather than a superclub. Expect a mixed queer crowd, plenty of regulars, karaoke and DJs at weekends, plus a pool room and garden.

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Practical tips before you visit

Friday karaoke normally starts around 21:30.
Saturday is the main DJ party night.
The Fox hosts LGBTQ+ sports and social groups as well as drag, quizzes and community events.
The venue has a private rear beer garden and a dedicated pool room.

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The Fox

17 Lower Essex Street, Birmingham B5 6SN, United Kingdom

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4.6

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Trisha Xuk
Trisha Xuk

a month ago

Great staff, great vibe, great crowd. I've gone here many times over the years and never really been disappointed. It offers its own unique experience. In comparison to the many venues available in the vicinity. There's a nice open area at the back. As well, which is good when it's a bit warm inside, and sometimes there's a nice act going on out the back. Sometimes the loos can get a bit busy, but if you're kind of relaxed on the details; You'll surely find somewhere to go!

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Alison Kelly
Alison Kelly

2 years ago

Walked into this bar alone not knowing anyone as was made to feel like part of the team. The owner made sure I was taken care of and his staff were so nice . Big shout out to Kitty and Daz so welcoming. Atmosphere was electrifying fully recommend this bar. As a straight women I wanted a place I could go have a drink and feel safe plus enjoy a Friday night out. This ticked all the boxes and to top it off the selection of drinks outstanding and the prices were fantastic too!

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Paul Nightingale
Paul Nightingale

8 months ago

We love the Fox! It’s such a friendly and welcoming place for everyone. The staff are lovely people - approachable, kind and friendly. They run a lot of interesting and unique community events, and provide a safe space for people to be fully themselves. As well as the atmosphere, it has some really cool artwork, a great outdoor area, and reasonably priced drinks. Absolutely recommend stopping by if you’re in the area.

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L V D T
L V D T

5 months ago

Visiting Birmingham, have been plenty times and love the place. This time we checked out this bar where the staff seem so friendly and welcoming. Just a shame the DJ on a Saturday night was playing tunes by known seggsuuallll predators, so a huge buzz kill. So we went out the back for a quieter time but unfortunately there was a man with a guitar and a terrible singing voice violating my eardrums there too. Was hard to catch up with my friends, or make other friends in the place for this reason. It was so bad we just had to leave without even finishing our drinks

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Shanie Tolley
Shanie Tolley

6 months ago

Patrik is an incredible host! He serves the most and Megan was absolutely amazing too! Will definitely be back here again soon made my birthday night incredible! Will be back soon!

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Last updated
8 September 2026
Listed in
Birmingham › United Kingdom
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