Advantages: Cosy, not too crowded Disadvantages: Stict dress code
...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. ... ...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’re transformed to another world, the theme of the bar is………. actually there is a mixture of themes, a kind of medieval, Ancient Greece and Egypt rolled into one.
The bar is divided into different spaces, each decorated in its own way, you can choose between an Egyptian tomb, a 4-poster bedroom, ...
catrinaf 16.03.2005
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Advantages: Big comfy chairs, not too busy, chilled out bar Disadvantages: Sometimes a bit cold, especially if you end up sitting in the seat by the door, always left till last!
Bachus is my favourite bar in Birmingham. Not really one for a large night out but for somewhere for a quiet drink, a gossip with friends or just to chill out it is excellent. I'd lived in Birmingham for 2 years before I discovered Bachus, it's underneath the Burlington hotel on New Street, one of those places that unless you know it's there you don't really notice. Bachus is always busy but never crowded, getting a seat is sometimes tricky. Having ...
hawleydv 08.06.2001
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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 ...
KittyHes 19.03.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Bacchus Bar
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