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Glamorous Birmingham

Bar Gay bar

Draft beer & spirits in an unpretentious watering hole offering DJs & drag shows. People often mention staff, night, people, rude, friend, security, good, time, door, bouncers,


Address

Glamorous, 27-35 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4BD, United Kingdom

Website

glamorous.bar

Contact

+44 121 622 5912

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.00 (165 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 1 to 6 am
  • Friday: 11:59 pm to 6 am
  • Saturday: 11:59 pm to 6 am
  • Sunday: 11:59 pm to 6 am
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 1 to 6 am
  • Wednesday: 1 to 6 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (18) night (14) people (12) rude (8) friend (7) security (7) good (7) time (6) door (6) bouncers (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 1/5 High class J. 2 years ago on Google
    went here on Tuesday evening with my friend as most places were closed and also attended the Friday before, they have a policy for no drinks outside the entrance when smoking outside, my friend challenged this at first but then we agreed and went to smoke, but then a security guy was asking my friend questions about her country it seemed like they was having banter and possibly from the same country to, he was asking her what words meant that he knew of her language and then out of nowhere pushed her to the ground and I was trying to stop him only to be also pushed down with her and had to tell him not to hit her, I don't know if he was under the influence or why such a thing had to happen it was completely unprovoked. had an amazing time there otherwise they banned her from coming back but not me.and all bar staff and security and door staff were kind and polite.. but would not recommend to anyone since this happened, absolutely unacceptable.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandra B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to go after all clubs are closed in the morning and u stil wanna go have some fun💯🤣🤣🤣🤣
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 james k. 1 year ago on Google
    Terrible attitude from the "bouncers". I'm 39 and didn't have ID, I can deal with that, Horrible attitude from the bouncers, I can not. I was walking away and they started goading me, is this really the sort of people you want working at your venue. I'd advise anyone to steer clear of this establishment. Looking at a lot of the reviews on here Im surprised they have any customers.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tom O. 10 months ago on Google
    Asked for a pint of tap water after paying for a pint of lager and entry fee to the venue. Had to argue for a good..... long...... while just to get a 'small' glass of tap water. The bar staff said 'they hadn't seen me before' and after I asked to see the 'manager' they would apparently say the same... that 'they didn't see me buying a drink' so questioned serving me a simple tap water for a long time 🙄 The legal requirement as set out under the Licensing Act, means that all venues that serve alcohol in England and Wales must ensure that customers have access to free water. The same applies in Scotland.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 David I. 1 year ago on Google
    The and bar staff are rude. Don't know when to stop serving people when thay are very drunk when thay need to learn the duty of care to customers. The security was even didn't even let one of my pals in last night they looked at his id and said it was fake and they didn't even id a lot of the people on the night so one rule of one and another for someone else It's going to be the last time I would be going there in a very long time.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Glen M. 2 years ago on Google
    Went here for late night drinks due to most places being closed early the place did not smell very nice like fryers even had to wash my coat the following day. The bar staff are not very pleasant and in addition a member of staff took my partners mobile at first I did not know they were staff so I tried to take it back and they then claimed to be the owner of the bar however no uniform or management attire so I tried to take it back again I had to introduce him to my partner to get his phone back even when I offered to unlock it infront of him and I was on the phones wallpaper. Obviously expressing I wasn’t happy verbally, we were then asked to leave so was basically kicked out for nothing and why they had his phone in the first place im unsure of. I feel with better staff conduct and improved management styles this could be a really nice bar and of course cleaner. I would take the reviews into consideration and not go here.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tim J. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolute s***hole bouncers are high on steroids and very angry. Abusing woman and assaulting people leaving avoid
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DJ JAY C O. 1 year ago on Google
    Always liked this place although hadn't visited for about a year but recently visited again last Friday night with my friend. Had a fantastic night here! The guy and lady security on the door searched my friend and myself before entering which made us feel safe. The bar staff were all friendly, even won on Play Your Cards right with the hilarious Pam Catz !! The only downside is the loo's sadly but still had a great night and was there well into the early hours!! Will be returning very soon !!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rachel K. 1 year ago on Google
    Ive been coming here for yrs. had the most horrible incident in here tonight. Mike tkd me because my friends r younger im nouncey. As a victim of SA as a child it was heartbreaking., apparently he doesn’t like me because i “talk too much”. As a patron of missing, sidewalk , glam n village its disconcerting. Dont have ppl who r clearly not lgbtq working in a “safe place”. Truly horrible experience ruined my night
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jasmin L. 1 year ago on Google
    The club was okay but i left my jacket last week. Had to pay entry to go ask the bar cause the cloak room lady couldnt give two f’s. The manager was so rude, I literally asked so nicely and he is giving me attitude for literally no reason. Hes going “im not going now you can clearly see there is only two of us on bar” im sorry but excuse you? I said can you ask someone else or maybe the manager he straight up “no” and then walked off. He came back and was just like “wait here”. I get being busy but why are you being rude. Anyways some lady gave us a random jacket and said it was the only one left im sorry but ITS BEEN 7 DAYS how are you telling me its gone?? Like you literally use tickets so why are you giving random jackets to people. Huge lack of customer care. Bouncers rude as always and 1 toilet in the ladies bathroom. DO BETTER.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dawid G. 1 year ago on Google
    The worst customer I have ever received. "Lucy" not customer friendly Absolutely ridiculous. Never going there again. Gales is 200% times better.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Basa R. 1 year ago on Google
    Been refused entry by an incompetent manager, ruined my night, would highly recommend going else where. Mr I have a little todge refused to talk to me and discuss the situation
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Birmingham “Avfc” V. 1 year ago on Google
    Awful place with unprofessional bouncers. I’d suggest the authorities looking in to the door staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica B. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the best night in here! Really good crowd, security and bar staff friendly. Had not been here for a while but the new manager Lian has it running great. Will definitely be back soon to party 🥳
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kasey M. 6 months ago on Google
    HORRENDOUS PLACE !!! my good friend marni paid entry and got refused at the bar because of a vile manager named Brandon. He was extremely rude and sarcastic, he was also kicked out with no explanation… and he also refused a refund after paying £5 per entry until one of our friends demanded so. We are loyal customers there and will not be returning to this venue. Don’t come here there are disgusting management team who do not know how to run a venue correctly. As somebody who works in the industry I know how the correct procedures that should be done and this was not it. Very appalling.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 David W. 5 months ago on Google
    Doormen bring their underage siblings to work ( disregard of licencing law) and also allow people to be discriminated and feel unsafe (another disregard of licencing law). Will put in complaints to Birmingham Council. No b.s
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jess G. 8 months ago on Google
    awful. out of 5 people, they only patted down and checked 1 person in our group who was not a cis male then proceeded to ask only them what their pronouns are. they were told it’s they/them but they obviously had different objectives as when questioned why only they were asked and patted down, the bouncer said it was “for HIS own safety”??? . in the end there were only about 20 people in there, 15 of them were off their nut on drugs. awful environment. don’t recommend no matter how desperate you are for a night out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Britteney L. 1 year ago on Google
    As per other reviews, disgusting, unprofessional and overly aggressive behaviour from the "doormen", I'm a 5ft girl and had the largest man there pushing me when I had not displayed any threatening behaviour, goading the group and laughing at me when I said they did not have a right to be physical with me. Considering filing a police report
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 ann d. 11 months ago on Google
    Very very rude door staff every time going there.. let everyone who has drugs on them and drunk to much in and not the good people in
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kelsi’sBubble 11 months ago on Google
    I used to like glam but I will not be going there again, considering filing a police report as the bouncers got physical with me and actually pushed me as I tried to go back inside to get my coat, he wouldn’t let me back in with no reason as to why, also very very rude
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Brendan H. 1 year ago on Google
    spent £12 to get in, no sink in the bathroom covered in a black bin bag with a sign stating out of use, there was urine all over the floor (lt was the same last Sunday), don’t plan to visit here, yes it was the last place open!, better use the hotel bar! or go home, there was repeated music with no DJ,£8.30 for doubles, second time I visited, I won’t go again, it was dirty and one of the staff was rude and the security reprimanded him, the security was great and don’t reflect the place,
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reanne W. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place to go everyone friendly lovely staff and good door team will defo go back again

  • 5/5 danie T. 9 months ago on Google
    Hey its Danielle brilliant place to be at about out to the general manager for allowing us in thank you told u I wil leave review nice atmosphere and Brill staff 👌👌👌

  • 1/5 zander g. 9 months ago on Google
    Just been told my boots are too strong and to not try to gain entry again. I need cheaper boots, okay thanks.

  • 5/5 Carmel F. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great night, new management team know how to treat customers. Our group were welcomed. See you all again soon

  • 1/5 Nigerian P. 7 months ago on Google
    Last night a doorman told me that no more people are coming in. He then said if I gave him 40 quid I could get In. With my mates already inside I had no other choice but to pay up or go home. Outraged at this and I'm leaving a one star review.

  • 1/5 Adam K. 5 months ago on Google
    Glam always good night but one fella (Martin) had to scoop low with his comment felt really unpleased with his comment really stupid as it could have been taken into serious consequences if I hadn’t intervened and told my friend to ignore it I spend money to enter and pay full for my expensive drinks in glamorous bar always when attending to be respected it’s only fair to show respect !! I’m sure management will pay closer attention to all people’s backgrounds beliefs and cultures.

  • 1/5 Jack H. 1 year ago on Google
    Horrible bouncers made my experience un enjoyable and made me feel extremely uncomfortable don’t go here

  • 5/5 jomi l. 1 year ago on Google
    From the new door staff to the pay booth where the beautiful drag Queens were standing to all the way downstairs to the bar staff and seating area male toilets floor staff was perfect all round 👌🏽 thanks to you guys for turning this venue around its so much better now😀 👏🏽💯 Thanks for a comfortable & wonderful Saturday night ill be back soon 😀👍🏽🙌🏽🌈

  • 1/5 Casey S. 5 months ago on Google
    Terrible bouncer I think he is new. with horrible language avoid this club if you can had a really bad experience sober Never mind drunk😂

  • 5/5 True W. 5 months ago on Google
    Great place, good vibe, mix of all sorts of people. Like how late it stays open after all mainstream places close.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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