EURO 24: our A-Z of Westside bars to watch the action (and how to get free beers!)

Euro 2024 is a golden, month-long opportunity for fans to quench their thirst after singing themselves hoarse with family or pals at venues with huge TV screens on Westside

England and Scotland are among 24 nations competing in Germany at the championships from Friday 14 June to Sunday 14 July.

Pre-book a visit to The Brasshouse on Broad Street on the day after each England game to receive a free pint. Those post-match dates are 17, 21 and 26 June.*

Meanwhile, across the road at Heidi’s après-ski bar, there will be confetti to ‘celebrate every goal and victory in style’ as well as ‘giveaways throughout the matches’.

And it’s first come, first served at JD Wetherspoon’s family friendly Broad Street pubs The Soloman Cutler (0121 631 8930), which has cheaper drinks offers from Monday to Wednesday, and The Figure of Eight (0121 633 0917). Children are welcome at both food-serving venues until 9pm daily.

Coyote Ugly at 260 Broad Street (0121 643 5090) has more than ten screens showing all 51 games in an 18+ ‘Fan Zone’ environment. There is ‘American style food, four-pint pitchers from £16 and two for £12 cocktails’. There’ll also be lots of dancing on the bar if England win!

For the big matches at the featured venues below, all of which also do great food, make sure to book in advance to guarantee admission.

BOX

•       Where: 1-2 The Waters Edge, Brindleplace, Birmingham B1 2HL. Tel 0121 269 5700. The two-floor venue has a capacity of 575.
•      Open: Noon-11pm, Mon-Thu; noon-1am, Fri; 11am-1am Sat and 11am-11pm on Sun.
•          Online booking? Yes.
•      Drinks packages? 2-4-1 cocktails all day every day.
•      Food? Yes, from sharing plates to garlic breads, 16-inch Detroit-style pizzas, dips, loaded fries, gourmet burgers, dogs, subs, salads and desserts etc. A champions platter will be £34.95. There’s also an £8 lunch menu from noon-3pm, Monday to Friday.
•          They say: ‘Whether you’re an avid football fan or just seeking a vibrant atmosphere to enjoy the action with friends, we’ve got you covered with 36 HD screens’.

THE BRASSHOUSE

• Where: 44 Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2HP. Tel 0121 633 3383.
• Open: Daily from 9am-11pm (Mon-Tue); to midnight on Wed; 1am on Thu; 2am Fri-Sat and 10.30pm on Sun.
• Online booking? Available for all fixtures, (select ‘Live sport’ option on above link).
• Drinks packages? Yes – get 25 per cent off two pint pitchers throughout the tournament, except when England are playing (16, 20 and 25 June and any future rounds).
• Food? Yes – hearty meals 9am-10pm daily (9pm, Sunday). Like the Wetherspoon pubs, children are welcome until 9pm (so could see all of England v Denmark).
• They say: ‘Book your table in The Brasshouse Birmingham for the best views on our HD screens, an electrifying atmosphere, and incredible food and drink deals’.

THE DISTILLERY

• Where: 4 Sheepcote Street, Birmingham B16 8AE. Tel 0121 200 2223.
• Open: Noon-9.30pm Mon; noon-10pm Tue; noon-10.30pm Wed-Thu; noon-11pm Fri-Sat; noon-9pm, Sun).
• Online booking? Yes – Birmingham’s only city centre gin distillery has picnic table seats facing a giant canalside outdoor screen. The Three Lion’s Terrace (100 capacity), Player’s Parlour (70 capacity) and Rice Box (40 capacity). Adults only.
• Drinks packages? Gin paddles – £15 for three G&Ts pairs with recommended tonics and garnishes.
• Food? Yes – kitchen hours from noon-8pm on Monday; 9pm Tuesday to Saturday and from 7pm on Sunday.
• They say: ‘Exclusive VIP boxes, massive screens, epic atmosphere’.

HEIDI’S

• Where: 195-196 Broad Street, Birmingham B15 1SU. Tel 0121 272 5620.
• Open: from 4pm-3am Mon to Fri; 3pm-3am Sat and 5pm-3am Sun. Over 18s only.
• Online booking? Yes – for England’s games, free admission-only.
• Drinks packages? Yes (see below) – table packages must be claimed before 8.30pm.
• Food? Yes – £10 per margarita (v), pepperoni, Bavarian or Italian pizza. Example deal: two pizzas and 12 Budweisers (seats up to six people), £45 plus £4.50 fees.
• They say: ‘Giant TV screens for the best view of every play – and stadium sounds to make you feel like you’re right there in the action!’.
• Note: There is also a ‘Euros Warmup Party’ from 10pm upstairs on Friday 14 June (opens 4pm downstairs).

O’NEILL’S

• Where: Corner of Granville Street and Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2HG. Tel 0121 616 1623.
• Open: 9am-11pm Mon-Tue, Thu and Sun; 9am-2am Wed and Sat; 9am-1am Fri.
• Online booking? Yes – ‘best seats in the house’ slot must be occupied at least 90 minutes before kick-off. Over 18s only.
• Drinks packages? Yes – they can be waiting for you on your table, too (download the O’Neill’s app to register and receive a free drink).
• Food? Yes – know your table number and order and pay for everything from there. There’s two-for-one pizza from Sunday to Thursday.
• They say: ‘Book at table to get the best seats in the house… and we’ll bring the drinks to you’.

SNOBS

• Where: 200 Broad Street B15 1SU. Tel 0121 643 5551.
• Open (downstairs bar): Mon-Tue 4-11pm and Wed late; Thu-Fri, noon to late; Sat 10am to late; Sun 10am-8pm. Club nights continue upstairs on Wed, Fri and Sat (doors 10.30pm).
• Online booking? Available for both the downstairs bar (capacity 400 for football) and the year-round club nights above. Walk-ins available. Over 18s only.
• Live music with Henry’s Bluehouse will continue downstairs on match days: Tuesdays from 8pm, Sunday from 6.30pm. More music details here.
• Drinks packages? Happy Hour prices from noon-9pm Mon-Thu and from noon-6pm, Fri-Sun means: ‘Two for £7 Newcastle Brown Ale, Corona, Budweiser bottles’ as well as ‘Two for £12 cocktails’ and ‘Two for £8 draught pints of Carling, San Miguel, H Weston cider and Hobgoblin’.
• Food? Yes – see my review here.
• They say: ‘See all of the action live at Broad Street’s best sports bar!’

THE WALKABOUT

• Where: 271 Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2DS Tel 0121 632 5712.
• Open: Noon (11am Sat) to 3am Mon-Thu, 4am Fri-Sun. Children to 7pm only.
• Drinks packages? Yes – Big Game (£96); Geoff Thirst (£160) and Lions (£240). Five-litre Brewdog kegs are available for sharing to help you to skip waiting at the bar – or use the My Pub Order & Pay App. Download the MiXR App to claim a free drink.
• Online booking? Yes. Key matches ticket only? Yes
• Food? Yes – noon to 9pm daily (10pm Sun). Lunch deal to 4pm.
• They say: ‘Make a booking for stadium atmosphere and to guarantee the best seats in the house!’

KEY GROUP GAME DATES AND BEYOND

• Scotland are in Group A, England in Group C
• 14 Fri – Germany v Scotland (8pm)
• 16 Sun – Serbia v England (8pm)
• 19 Wed – Scotland v Switzerland (8pm)
• 20 Thu – Denmark v England (5pm)
• 23 Sun – Scotland v Hungary (8pm)
• 25 Tue – England v Slovenia (8pm)
• Round of 16 – 29 Jun to 2 July (5pm and 8pm)
• Quarter finals – 5 Fri Jul to 6 Sat Jul
• Semi-finals – 9 Tue and 10 Wed (8pm)
• Final – 14 Sun (8pm)
• Rest days!
• From 7-8 Sun-Mon Jul and 11–13 Wed-Sat Jul

* The Brasshouse offer continues the day after any future England matches depending on progress – T&Cs include quoting ‘Free Drink’ when booking and making a purchase. Details – https://www.greatukpubs.co.uk/brasshouse-birmingham/live-sport/football/uefa-euro-2024/offers.

Picture and video: Graham Young.

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