Bacchus is one of the most original places I have ever drunk in. It has made an attempt to integrate history into drinking, with a drinking area that is enveloped into all manner of "historical" items. As the name suggests, the place is trying to model itself on some Grecian style, but to be ... Read review
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Advantages: Interesting at first Disadvantages: Tacky
Bacchus is one of the most original places I have ever drunk in. It has made an attempt to integrate history into drinking, with a drinking area that is enveloped into all manner of "historical" items. As the name suggests, the place is trying to model itself on some Grecian style, but to be honest this is poorly done. There are a number of interesting statues around the place, but there are also some conspicuous ranges of armour which ... ...I don't know, but as you look around the place I had the feeling that what might appear at first cultured, is in fact tacky. The drinks are expensive, because the place is meant to appear refined. The bar staff were nice, although it takes time to get served.
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Bacchus is one of the most original places I have ever drunk in. It has made an attempt to integrate history into drinking, with a drinking area that is enveloped into all manner of "historical" items. As the name suggests, the place is trying to model itself on some Grecian style, but to be honest this is poorly done. There are a number of interesting statues around the place, but there are also some conspicuous ranges of armour which looks more suited to medieval England! Why they did this I don't know, but as you look around the place I had the feeling that what might appear at first cultured, is in fact tacky. The drinks are expensive, because the place is meant to appear refined. The bar staff were nice, although it takes time to get served.
Bacchus Bar is situated in the centre of Birmingham on New street, which is one of Birmingham's main shopping streets. It can be found in Burlington arcade just off the street. As you go down the stairs you are instantly sent back in time. It has several themes including medieval, egyptian and traditional English decor. It's arched brick roof is very impressive, so too are the furnishings. Where ever you sit you will enjoy the whole atmosphere of ... ...various sections and walkways. It is positioned underground which adds to the feeling of passing through a time barrier and leaving the 21st century behind.
The prices are reasonable for a city centre bar and there is a good choice of food on offer. The dress code for the day is relaxed in general but smarter dress is required for the evening.
This place has got to be seen, well thought out and no corners have been cut. ...
marcw68 29.06.2000
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Bacchus
Advantages: Escape the crowds of New Street; Atmospheric; Comfortable Disadvantages: Strictly over 21's; More pricey than average for Birmingham
Bacchus is like an oasis in the middle of Birmingham, and once inside you won't belive you're only a minutes walk from the crowded Bullring Shopping centre.
The venue is good for a variety of purposes; a lunchtime coffee; dinner, after work drinks, or a cosy date...all are catered for here.
A good selection of wines and beers on draft, as well as an excellent selection of hot drinks is accompanied by a varied menu offering traditional food, as well as some dishes with a twist.
The atmosphere here is created firstly by the surroundings, undergroud and windowless, the bar still feels airy and luxorious. Music plays quietly in the background, permitting conversation without a need to raise your voice.
Try Bacchus, situated in the Burlington Arcade off New Street, you won't be disappointed. ...
KittyHes 19.03.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Bacchus Bar
Advantages: Centre of town, good prices, good atmosphere Disadvantages: Small (but cosy)
Bacchus, in Greek and Roman mythology, is the god of wine, identified with Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, and Liber, the Roman god of wine. The name Bacchus came into use in ancient Greece during the 5th century BC. It refers to the loud cries with which he was worshipped at the
Bacchanalia, which were exhaustive celebrations in his honour. These events, which supposedly originated in spring nature festivals, became occasions for licentiousness and intoxication, at which the celebrants danced, drank, and generally debauched themselves.
Thankfully, this is not the case in the city centre student and gay friendly bar of the same name! What you should expect is a small but busy drinkery, which is decorated in a simplistic modern style. The clientele generally come from nearby University of Strathclyde, and caters as a pre ...
Saltire 23.01.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Bacchus
Advantages: Cosy, not too crowded Disadvantages: Stict dress code
Its Friday night, I?ve had a rubbish day at work (nothing new there) and am in need of a good night out. My partner suggests we go to Bacchus (its actually where we went on our first date aaahhhhh).
Bacchus is situated in the middle of Birmingham City centre, in the Burlington arcade on New Street (its about a 1 minute walk from New street train station). Actually Bacchus is underneath the arcade so unless you know its there you wont find it.
There is a staircase in the arcade, which you follow down to a glass door where you are greeted by a pair of bouncers. Not your typical ?one wrong look and I?ll hit you? bouncers, but smartly dressed and pleasant (occasionally there is a female bouncer).
Bacchus is the Greek god of wine (and fertility) and there is a large paining of him on the wall above the stairs.
Once inside, you ...
catrinaf 16.03.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Bacchus Bar
