{"id":12788,"date":"2026-06-26T14:34:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/?post_type=venue&#038;p=12788"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:34:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:34:55","slug":"the-village-inn","status":"publish","type":"venue","link":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/venue\/the-village-inn\/","title":{"rendered":"The Village Inn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Village Inn \u2013 LGBTQ+ Cabaret &amp; Nightlife Venue in Birmingham<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the heart of Birmingham&#8217;s Gay Village, The Village Inn is one of the city&#8217;s best-known LGBTQ+ nightlife destinations. Following its move to a newly renovated venue, The Village continues to deliver an exciting mix of live cabaret, drag performances, DJs, themed club nights, and late-night entertainment in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open from Thursday through Saturday, the venue has become a favourite for those looking to enjoy unforgettable nights out, whether you&#8217;re visiting for live entertainment, dancing until the early hours, or celebrating a special occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Live Entertainment Every Weekend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Village Inn is renowned for its lively programme of entertainment, featuring talented resident drag artists, guest performers, themed party nights, and energetic DJs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guests can enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live drag cabaret<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident and guest DJs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themed party nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekend entertainment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special guest performances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular club events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each weekend offers a unique atmosphere, making every visit a little different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Village Underground<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beneath the main venue is <strong>Village Underground<\/strong>, one of Birmingham&#8217;s biggest LGBTQ+ late-night club spaces. Open every Friday and Saturday, the underground club features resident DJs playing a mix of R&amp;B, Garage, Bashment, Afrobeats, and club favourites, creating an energetic dancefloor that keeps the party going into the early hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VIP Booths &amp; Group Celebrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning a birthday, celebration, or group night out? The Village Inn offers private booth bookings, allowing guests to enjoy bottle service and drinks packages while experiencing the venue&#8217;s famous weekend atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Welcoming LGBTQ+ Community Venue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Village Inn has long been an important part of Birmingham&#8217;s LGBTQ+ scene, offering an inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to relax, socialise, and celebrate. Friendly staff, vibrant entertainment, and a diverse crowd help create one of the city&#8217;s most welcoming nightlife experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re a regular visitor or discovering Birmingham&#8217;s Gay Village for the first time, you&#8217;ll find a venue built around fun, music, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thursday: 7:00pm \u2013 Late<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday: 7:00pm \u2013 6:00am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday: 7:00pm \u2013 Late<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Village Inn<br>Essex House<br>Lower Essex Street (Corner of 18 Kent Street)<br>Birmingham<br>B5 6RD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combining outstanding drag entertainment, lively club nights, and one of the Midlands&#8217; best LGBTQ+ atmospheres, The Village Inn remains a cornerstone of Birmingham&#8217;s nightlife scene.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit The Village Inn Birmingham for drag cabaret, live DJs, themed club nights, Village Underground, VIP booths, and unforgettable LGBTQ+ nightlife.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":12789,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"venuecat":[351],"venue_tags":[],"location":[144],"class_list":["post-12788","venue","type-venue","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","venuecat-lgbtq-queer-venues","location-birmingham"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12788","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/venue"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12788"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12788\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12790,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12788\/revisions\/12790"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12788"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"venuecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venuecat?post=12788"},{"taxonomy":"venue_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue_tags?post=12788"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=12788"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}