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The Nightingale Club

Google (337) 3.4
Tripadvisor (54) 2.5
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What reviewers say

Some visitors praise the friendly and helpful staff, with specific mentions of individuals making their nights special. However, a significant number of reviews express serious concerns about bouncers and security, citing racist, discriminatory, and aggressive behavior, leading to feelings of unsafety and a refusal of entry for some.

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G3.4 🦉2.5
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Address
18 Kent Street, Birmingham B5 6RD
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Website
nightingale-club.co.uk
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Price Range
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About this place The Nightingale Club

The Nightingale has been Birmingham’s go‑to gay club since 1969, and it still claims the title of the city’s biggest LGBTQ+ venue. Set on Kent Street, a few steps off Hurst Street in the Gay Village, the club occupies a multi‑floor building. The ground level spins commercial pop, while upstairs you’ll find quieter bars and a cabaret space that feels more like a lounge than a dance floor. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; on Friday and Saturday the music runs until 4 a.m., and those are the nights the place actually fills. Midweek the crowd skews younger, with a steady stream of students. The Nightingale anchors Birmingham Pride in late May, turning the venue into a weekend‑long hub. On review sites it sits at 3.4 stars from over 330 votes, and frequent complaints about long queues and door checks suggest the club’s popularity can outpace its capacity.

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 21:00-03:00
Wednesday 21:00-03:00
Thursday 21:00-03:00
Friday 22:00-04:00
Saturday 22:00-04:00
Sunday 21:00-03:00

Features

Gay Drag shows Live music Dancing Area Party Club After hours (after 4am) Walk-ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Young crowd (under 30) Dance Local favorite Pop Dance club Cabaret / Show bar Late night (after midnight) Year-round Active daytime Active nighttime Live music Drag shows

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3.4
★★★★★
337 reviews

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Sukhjodh singh Tung
Sukhjodh singh Tung Jun 2026
★★★★★
Michael Loughrey
Michael Loughrey May 2026
★★★★★

Really excited about coming here and it didnt disapoint! Fantastic atmosphere, music and the people... WOW... such flamboyance. 100% will be coming again... See you there ;)

Paul Harrison
Paul Harrison May 2026
★★★★★
Emperor
Emperor May 2026
★★★★★

More life in the Extinct... DODO! 🦤

Anna K
Anna K May 2026
★★★★★

Brilliant dancers and performances here. Staff have always been mostly friendly. My only issue at the moment would be how aggressively social distancing measures are enforced. Surely, people in the same house or social bubble should be able to stand up at the table? IG-bonniejew_ big boo Boulet

K Hinson
K Hinson May 2026
★★★★★
C.F.C STUDIO
C.F.C STUDIO May 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 2 November 2026

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