{"id":12798,"date":"2026-06-29T10:43:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/?post_type=venue&#038;p=12798"},"modified":"2026-06-29T10:43:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:43:49","slug":"missing-bar-birmingham","status":"publish","type":"venue","link":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/venue\/missing-bar-birmingham\/","title":{"rendered":"Missing Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Missing Bar \u2013 Award-Winning LGBTQ+ Bar in Birmingham<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the heart of Birmingham&#8217;s Gay Village, Missing Bar has been a cornerstone of the city&#8217;s LGBTQ+ community for decades. Housed in a characterful building dating back to 1897, this award-winning venue combines a relaxed daytime atmosphere with lively evening entertainment, making it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known for its welcoming environment, friendly staff, and vibrant entertainment programme, Missing Bar is a place where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, whether you&#8217;re meeting friends for drinks, enjoying live performances, or dancing into the early hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Venue for Every Occasion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spread across two floors, Missing Bar offers several distinct spaces that cater to different moods throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The downstairs bar provides a comfortable setting for casual drinks, socialising, and cocktails, while upstairs you&#8217;ll find <strong>Studio 48<\/strong>, a versatile entertainment space hosting an exciting calendar of events including drag cabaret, karaoke, live performances, themed parties, and private celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The venue is equally suited to relaxed afternoons, after-work drinks, birthday celebrations, and unforgettable weekend nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Live Entertainment &amp; Weekly Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entertainment is at the heart of Missing Bar&#8217;s appeal, with a regular schedule of events throughout the week.<\/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 performances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident and guest DJs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karaoke nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabaret shows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themed party nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quiz nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasonal celebrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private functions and exclusive events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The venue frequently welcomes some of the Midlands&#8217; best drag performers alongside visiting entertainers, ensuring every visit offers something different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cocktails, Drinks &amp; Social Atmosphere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missing Bar serves a wide selection of beers, wines, premium spirits, cocktails, and soft drinks, with regular drinks offers available throughout the week. Its friendly, inclusive atmosphere makes it equally popular for quiet catch-ups and lively nights out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re relaxing downstairs or heading upstairs for an evening of entertainment, you&#8217;ll find an inviting space where everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Hire at Studio 48<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studio 48 is available for private hire and is ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Birthday parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LGBTQ+ celebrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corporate events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community gatherings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabaret evenings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private functions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dedicated upstairs venue offers an intimate setting with professional entertainment facilities, making it a popular choice for special occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Proud Part of Birmingham&#8217;s LGBTQ+ Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missing Bar has earned its reputation through years of supporting Birmingham&#8217;s LGBTQ+ community, hosting charity events, Pride celebrations, themed nights, and inclusive social gatherings. Its combination of welcoming hospitality and quality entertainment has made it one of the city&#8217;s favourite LGBTQ+ venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re visiting Birmingham for the first time or are a regular on the local scene, Missing Bar offers an authentic, friendly experience where great entertainment and good company come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Missing Bar<\/strong><br>48 Bromsgrove Street<br>Birmingham<br>West Midlands<br>B5 6NU<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From award-winning drag entertainment and karaoke nights to expertly crafted cocktails and welcoming hospitality, Missing Bar continues to be one of Birmingham&#8217;s most loved LGBTQ+ venues and a must-visit destination in the city&#8217;s vibrant Gay Village.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Missing Bar Birmingham, an award-winning LGBTQ+ venue with drag shows, DJs, cocktails, karaoke, cabaret, and vibrant nightlife in the Gay Village.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":12799,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"venuecat":[351],"venue_tags":[],"location":[144],"class_list":["post-12798","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\/12798","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=12798"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12798\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12800,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12798\/revisions\/12800"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12799"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"venuecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venuecat?post=12798"},{"taxonomy":"venue_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue_tags?post=12798"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=12798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}