The Fox

The Fox

17 Lower Essex St, Birmingham, B5 6SN

LGBTQ+Venue

About This Venue

One of Birmingham's oldest and most loved LGBTQ+ pubs; Traditional Victorian pub; Warm and welcoming atmosphere; Particular favourite with the lesbian community, but inclusive to all.

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Recent Reviews from Google

Paul Nightingale

We love the Fox! It’s such a friendly and welcoming place for everyone. The staff are lovely people - approachable, kind and friendly. They run a lot of interesting and unique community events, and provide a safe space for people to be fully themselves. As well as the atmosphere, it has some really cool artwork, a great outdoor area, and reasonably priced drinks. Absolutely recommend stopping by if you’re in the area.

a month ago

Alison Kelly

Walked into this bar alone not knowing anyone as was made to feel like part of the team. The owner made sure I was taken care of and his staff were so nice . Big shout out to Kitty and Daz so welcoming. Atmosphere was electrifying fully recommend this bar. As a straight women I wanted a place I could go have a drink and feel safe plus enjoy a Friday night out. This ticked all the boxes and to top it off the selection of drinks outstanding and the prices were fantastic too!

a year ago

Ben Jjd

LESBIANS Read this The Fox has completely lost what made it matter. It used to be a lesbian bar — one of the few places where women could actually feel comfortable, free, and among our own. Now it’s been taken over by men. They run it, they fill it, and they’ve pushed out the community that built it. It’s not a “mixed” space or “inclusive.” It’s just another bar for men that’s still trading off the reputation and history of lesbians. It’s insulting to call it a lesbian bar at this point. You can’t slap the word “queer” on the door and pretend it’s the same thing. What’s happening at The Fox is gentrification of lesbian space — cultural theft dressed up as progress. If you’re looking for a real lesbian bar, this isn’t it anymore.

3 months ago

Opening Hours

Thu: 5pm - 12am
Fri - Sat: 3pm - 2am
Sun: 3pm - 12am
Mon - Wed: Closed

Google Rating

4.6/5

(520 reviews)

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