The Actress & Bishop in Birmingham

You'll meet a lot of friendly faces and lovely bartenders. Definitely worth a visit!

The place is incredible. We went in search of good music and a good atmosphere and without a doubt we found it.

Top venue. Good on all counts.

Beautiful aesthetics, friendly staff and an amazing open mic

Great place for a few beers and music . They do have live bands on and a Dj but not every night . Staff very friendly and the bouncers on the door . Toilets ok . Felt safe. As any issues the bouncers dealt with it . Seating outside . There is an upstairs but never went as there was a private party going on . Can’t give an opinion on food as didn’t have any . Yes I would go there again . Plenty of restaurants and a few pubs on the same road . 4 beers cost £28 . They did have a few offers on shots , and cocktails. You can park outside on road but not many spaces . Taxis were easy to get and only took a few minutes.

Late night bar. Good fun when you need somewhere to go after the normal pubs have called time. Open Mic night was good.

I've never eaten here. Went with a friend, great place for a dancer, even if the dance floor isn't too big. In St Pauls, so great option if you want more vibes and late time drinks.😁

Great pub. Friendly and helpful staff.

Watched a great Ska band, which was free! Excellent service, great vibes.

It is a small place but nice inside, which looks to have live music on fairly regularly. Good outside seating area, which is fully covered, and I think I saw heaters. It was a well-kept place that had a nice, friendly, and welcoming person behind the bar.

Good selection of beers & nice outside seating with a view

I have held an SIA license for 20 years. You have to do a lot and pay a lot to attain this license. I was appalled and disgusted to witness 2 doormen at this establishment NOT displaying their licences correctly. They were both back to front. You are supposed to display your photograph and name. It got me wondering . Were these people legitimate,licensed doormen. Also smoking and concentrating on the phone whilst on duty is a sackable offence. I would be very worried and deeply unsatisfied if I was the one paying for this service. Incompetent. Public safety?? What a joke.

Love this place for the music. The atmosphere when a band is on is excellent, and they have a great selection of musicians. I've never eaten here though so I can't comment on the food. The beer hasn't got the best choices, but what they do have is well kept and of good quality.

Black Sabbath tribute was awesome!!

Went during the Birmingham Blues and Jazz festival. Great place for a band - ground floor, providing there is not another function going on upstairs at the same time (as was when we visited

Great selection of beers. Friendly staff

Pub is really nice. Staff are extremely polite & welcoming from the moment you walk in. Awesome Atmosphere. DeeJay live most evenings. Great Music choice. Drinks are Cheaper than most Yuppie pubs in the City area... Highly recommend you visiting this place sometime. Located a stones throw from St Paul's Church. Local Parking available. Function suite available. Call for details ...

Had an amazing time here watching England at the Euros. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and cheap cocktails - couldn't ask for more!

We've been using the upstairs room over the last couple of months for business functions... for a staff get together and also for seminars. Could not recommend more highly. The staff are all brilliant - extremely helpful, communicative and friendly. Selina's buffet's have been an absolute highlight for all the attendees (in fact so good we also used for another event in our office). Thank you all!

The bouncer was uneccessarily aggressive and removed us from the premises for thinking that we were a crowd that ‘pushed him’. Did not listen to us when trying to explain he was mistaken and used undue physical force when taking us out. Extremely unfriendly and hostile. I will never be coming to this place again. Nor would I ever recommend this place to anyone for the attitude of the bouncers was utterly disgraceful. Save yourself your Saturday night.

Popped in here on the way back to our hotel for a night cap. Place was still busy with a great atmosphere. Drinks bought we sat and watched the fun. Security friendly, staff friendly and drinks good. Place itself is also great with plenty of seating and all in quite an individual space.

Security assaulted a gentleman as we walked in, we turned straight back around

Love the place..so relaxing and enjoyable 👍👍

Unpretentious place to have some fun

Can't rate the food. However. I witnessed the bouncers assault a customer after they and their friend made a joke.

Would be a nice pub although I had to witness an assault by security. Would not recommend to anyone who values their safety.

Great night watching and auditioning live band. Manager very nice and helpful. Security staff really nice and Friendly. Thank you for a great night.

Went to a gig here. Nice, cosy venue.

Went there after midnight! The staff was nice and the place had energetic vibes

Great place for a late night drink.

Great opportunity to see live bands. Hardworking staff. Great atmosphere. Need to sort out the women's toilets though!

Saw a brilliant band here, great sound. Really good friendly atmosphere of like minded people.

Amazing venue. Brilliant atmosphere. We did not eat here as we came to see the live band

Great upstairs venue for ACM showcase

Excellent pub with live music. Very friendly staff. Terrace in quiet street. I will be back!!

Upstairs was great for the ACM showcase!!

The 2 singers were amazing would definitely see them again.we live in York too!!

Great Monday night quiz, loads of fun

Visited on the Saturday 20/01/24 So me and my friends stopped off here to have a couple of drinks as we had a meal booked at the Italian round the corner( Pasta di pizza). However, i would not advice to drink here. I ordered a double Bacardi and lemonade. The youngish bartender placed the drinks down and the lady stood next to me told me to try it and she asked if it tasted off and i agreed as she had the same issue, i told him about this, explaining that that's not lemonade and it tasted funny. Another member of staff came at that time as the woman had informed another member of staff and they were told the gas was out for the fizzy drinks, the guy basically told me that's what it is have to deal with it. I asked for a 20% discount ( in my opinion is fair as i could suck it up and drink it) but he wouldn't honour it so he poured the whole drink away and got me the spirit again and a small bottle of ginger ale ( which i asked for- i presumed was a replacement at same cost!! as that what he was eluding too when we said we have bottles) but no the charge was extra for the bottle and the spirit. 20 mins later my mate was buying my round as i had bought him a pint in the last one. The same server spoke to my mate and he ordered 2 double vodka cokes. The bartender did not inform him that the gas was still not working and the drinks came out exactly the same , weird tasting. my mate complained again so the bartender chucked the drinks away and poured them again and gave us a bottle of small coke - but he also charged for the bottle too so it came to 19.95 ( approx) for 2 double vodka cokes - very expensive! Considering that the drinks are so expensive and he was reluctant to give me 20% discount he had no issue with chucking all the product away. it seemed like he was purposely try to be funny or this is what management have told him. but making customers pay more for the fault of the bar is not a place i like to drink- or better yet not explaining and apologizing that this is the situation.

Absolutely terrible place, I would never go there ever again. The landlord is a miserable man who is only interested in himself.

Came here at 9pm with some friends, paid 5.6£ for a Guinness, dj was playing very loud music and could not have a conversation with my friends, do not recommend in the evening

Did not eat here so cannot rate the food. Great friendly service. Visited for a music event in upstairs room. Lovely venue. Beautifully decorated for Christmas still. Great atmosphere. Great evening.

One of the door men crossed to road to kick a homeless man do the hill.

Dancefloor packed on weekends, you'd have to wait a while to be staffed. Doormen are always on point. Outdoor smoking shelter is a good spot to meet randoms. I would reconmend a friendship group hangout spot vibe going on. Finished work hang out with colleagues is often a reason to be located not too far from the city but far enough to breathe easy.

The best place in the area to just grab a drink rather than the other food based places nearby.

Great place to have a drink, mingle, relax

Absolutely brilliant evening with the live singer and drummer! They were so good!!

Very stylish place. Some elegance, but incorporating elements of how it was in the past. Look at the brown ceilings. Great range of beers. Good service. Went to hear band. Steve Ajao Blues Giants. Was great.

Love this pub,handy place after work thirst quencher but i lost my job,dont know why well i do,glad really only thing i miss is the pub lol

Went to watch sound of the sirens great gig nice venue. I do have one gripe aboit the noise from the band and music from the lower room. Might be best to check that nothing is on to fully enjoy a gig.

Paid good money to see the Sound of the Sirens at this venue. The venue management are clueless they had the house band playing very loud downstairs with the Sirens upstairs, why would they do that??? Fortunately the girls were able to play above the "covers" coming from below. Note to manager, don't have a house band playing when you have professional musicians, very inconsiderate and unprofessional

Cooler Pub mit normalen Preisen und live Musik, Donnerstags open Mic, UNS hat es gefallen.

Hate that I have to write this, what a place this was in the past, and don’t get me wrong could still be the same place. Unfortunately it’s not, 40 minutes to get served, security staff all joking about it! What was a great place has quickly turned into a regular town pub, avoid at all costs

Its a great pub ,staff very friendly handy for a few beers after work bet its busy after dark will have to try it soon

Lovely pub and live music venue

Communication was excellent provided us with dj and buffet for our happily ever after party post wedding

I really enjoy every time I visit the place

Great service, always and a nice relaxed atmosphere.

Nice place. Great service welcoming and polite securities, staff and live music 🎶

Cool bar, decent drinks selection, efficient and friendly bar staff. Decent smoking area out the front.

Nice pub in a nice area of Birmingham... St Paul's square is generally a pleasant enough place. Beers were good, staff were nice... Good Pun!! 🍺👍👌

Did not have any food not sure if they even do it

A quick pitstop in here lovely little place with a great atmosphere

Awesome... Stop on the way to new street.... We should have come earlier...

Good to see this place getting back to its heyday best with some very good live music, well priced drinks and good atmosphere.

Great place for live music, reasonably priced for Birmingham and friendly service. However the amenities need work. One WC stall in the mens room and there's no lock on the door. I had to hold door shut whilst sitting and then TWICE got hit in the face with the door whilst standing and adjusting my clothing ! ONE bolt is all that is required!

Dead..no atmosphere and poor drinks quality.

Nice Pub and Overall Atmosphere

Very nice venue and atmosphere. The toilets ran out of toilet roll which is bad when it was a busy night. We watched a great selection of songs by Carl sinclair and Harry Weston. First time there and impressed at the decor. Would have liked to see a picture showing previous use in history as a jewellery shop.

Great place, great staff and a great atmosphere

Crackin pub Great vibe Excellent selection of beers Even in a Tuesday night there was a decent atmosphere

Mondays night is host to the best pub quiz in Birmingham.

beautiful bar, lovely drinks, great atmosphere

Amazing, friendly place, great music, loved it! Best night out in years. Great wine & DJ, will be back! Danced all night x

Legendary pub. Always good quality music, drinks and events. We regularly attend the Monday night pub quiz which is always a lot of fun. Bar staff are very friendly.

Great bar, with a lovely feel later on!

Fantastic cocktails Gorgeous decor.

Great location and good seating area out on the front of the building. Good selection of larger and great atmosphere.

Great place for a mid week drink had a great time

Yes, pretty good. Had an open mic when I was in. Not that i sang mind you

Marvelous.. Love the indie music again!

Great place for a late drink. Relaxing and friendly atmosphere, with outdoor seating

Fantastic atmosphere, great staff, free music, platform to dance and good choice of ales

The Actress and Bishop is a charming pub located in the heart of Birmingham that offers a fantastic experience for anyone looking for a relaxed and enjoyable evening out. During my recent visit with my partner, we were both impressed by the warm and inviting atmosphere of the place. The decor is stylish yet comfortable, with plenty of seating options to choose from, ranging from cozy booths to spacious tables. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure that we were well looked after throughout our visit.

We went to the Actress & Bishop to see Andy Bennett (ex Ocean Colour Scene) perform. We were able to reserve a table a couple of days before hand, for when we arrived. It was a very busy place with lots of people coming & going. Andy Bennett was brilliant, especially as there was also a group playing upstairs which could be heard in between his songs. The Actress & Bishop is well worth a visit, whether it be a place to me up at before going on to somewhere else, or making it your place for the night.

The high vaulted ceilings in here add quite a touch of grandeur to what is a very attractive pub. A wide range of quality beers was in order and I opted for the blonde beer very tasty, very refreshing.

The best place to host an event! Amazing support from Dan and Katie!

A refreshingly friendly lounge music venue for all ages. No waiting ages to be served. Great outdoor space and reasonable prices. Best in st. Paul's square.

First time going Saturday and it was rocking. Decent place indeed.

Amazing gig venue great selection of beers and spirits

Great live music. Beer could have been better. Brilliant atmosphere.

Brilliant night with even better company

Long time to wait for a drink at bar. Toilets are not good. Only 2 out of 3 in order. Long wait because of this and lots of people there!

Usually pretty lively in here. A good craic!

Me and a friend popped for a couple of drinks last night, wow we’re we surprised!! The place was buzzing… a random couple doing the rock n roll had us yelling for more .I thought they were an act but no .. just out enjoying the night .The bar staff ,door staff atmosphere was all amazing.I woke up this morning wishing I was still there dancing and singing 🤣🤣can’t wait to go back 🙏

Popped in to watch the skastuds and nearly walked out as it was rammed...So glad i didnt..The bar staff were amazing and a special shout out to the young guy behind the bar,even tho it was incredibly busy he remembered what i was drinking ...Old school quality service.

Levi is a top bloke, people make a pub

Lovely pub. Made to feel very welcome

Not been here for many years, now live music and an eclectic mix of customers ensured we had a great time. Staff friendly and efficient. Security personnel professional and approachable. Did I mention I had a great time, would definitely recommend.

We had a team day at the Actress and Bishop which was a roaring success. The staff were friendly and attentive, responding to requests for help with AV and catering quickly and efficiently all day. We used the upstairs space which worked perfectly for the mix of presentations and mingling, all the equipment for this was spot on and worked perfectly. Lastly, the food was great and there was a broad range provided which catered for all dietary requirements. It was a 10/10 experience!