The Flapper - Birmingham

Very popular pub sat on the canal waterway. Large outdoor seating area. Live music.balcony and inside seating areas. Can get very busy Price per person: £10–20... read more Very popular pub sat on the canal waterway. Large outdoor seating area. Live music.balcony and inside seating areas. Can get very busy Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Visited Birmingham with a friend on Saturday with the intention of viewing the “Back To The Beginning” stream that was being held at this venue. Upon our arriva... read more Visited Birmingham with a friend on Saturday with the intention of viewing the “Back To The Beginning” stream that was being held at this venue. Upon our arrival to the flapper it did seem fairly busy from the outside, but no busier than a standard Saturday at this venue. There was no clear queueing system visible to us from the outside, only a couple of small groups of people smoking and drinking. Given what we could see we tried to enter, and I was greeted by presumably one of the doormen who more or less shouted “No” in my face, and threw his hand up to me in quite an aggressive manner, very nearly touching my chest. Apparently there was a one in, one out kind of system due to how busy it was but unfortunately this was not clear to us at all. I would also like to add that the security member in question, though he had an armband on, did not seem to have any other security attire on so it was not readily apparent that he was a member of staff, especially with his positioning. I have visited this bar on a number of occasions before and have never seen this particular member of staff. The security and staff I have come into contact with before are usually very friendly and welcoming. As a young female this event did shake me up a little bit, and although I do really enjoy visiting this venue for its gigs and social events with friends, I may re consider before visiting again unfortunately. Atmosphere: 1

One of my favourite bars I've ever been in, and I've travelled a fair amount of cities and countries. Went on the night of a rock concert at the Utilita Arena a... read more One of my favourite bars I've ever been in, and I've travelled a fair amount of cities and countries. Went on the night of a rock concert at the Utilita Arena and this place played a fantastic selection of rock and metal music all afternoon and after the gig aswell. Such a great atmosphere after the gig, and before the gig it was just awesome to chill by the canal watching the goose family with goslings while we enjoyed our beers and food Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

A large pub with a good selection of beers and a marvelous outside seating area by the canal. The staff are all friendly folk. Music tends towards the alternati... read more A large pub with a good selection of beers and a marvelous outside seating area by the canal. The staff are all friendly folk. Music tends towards the alternative, which is brilliant, but isn't played so loud that you have to shout to have a conversation. The food was incredible. The vegan aubergine wrap was delicious, and I heard good reports of the chicken and gravy wrap and fish wraps also. The chef I believe brings the food out, and he's a happy chappy too and clearly talented!

Friendly and welcoming, the staff are excellent and will always do their best to serve you quickly and well. The beer garden overlooking the canal is wonderful... read more Friendly and welcoming, the staff are excellent and will always do their best to serve you quickly and well. The beer garden overlooking the canal is wonderful and the added balcony with benches in the alcoves provides some shade in the summer and a semi enclosed area in the winter. The drink choice is good, and 20% off Wednesday's is something you won't want to miss. There is a band room downstairs which caters to up and coming musicians with occasional open mic nights being put on. There is also an exceptional weekly quiz held at 8pm on Thursday nights, no rubbish speed phone quizzing here, paper and pens only! Overall this is a great place to come for a quick drink or seven and it's also dog friendly.