Hundreds attend opening of The Cocktail Club on Temple Row, Birmingham

The Cocktail Club have launched their new venue in Temple Street, Birmingham.

Wednesday night (28 September) saw the grand opening, where hundreds poured into the club to witness the opening. Birmingham World went along to find out what Brummies are loving about this latest offering to the city’s hospitality scene.

The venue here in Birmingham is the largest to date, with a capacity of 450 set across two floors and three rooms. Aside from the bespoke Birmingham cocktails exclusively on offer in the city, the night saw an eclectic mix of eye catching extravagances, from the fire performances to the brilliant dancers.

Sarah Willingham, founder of Nightcap which aquired the Cocktail Club in 2021, said: “So the Cocktail Club is known for its great parties, no matter what time you go to The Cocktail Club, you always know the light’s going to be swinging, the music’s going to be on point. And we're known for our cocktails. They're always sensational. And we‘re known for being able to gradually churn out loads and loads and loads of exceptional quality cocktails. So this is where you come to the party and drink cocktails.

“This bar, I mean, this is like this is a real bar, you know, you go from space to space to space. It’s been designed by the amazing Matthew Williamson. And every single corner of it's got this wonderful detail. And yet, we're known in the Cocktail Club for bringing our parties, for our late nights and making sure that you can have a really great time whether you're there at 2pm in the afternoon, or whether you’re they're at 12 o'clock at night, still going to have a great party. ”

The Cocktail Club has undergone a rapid period of growth since being acquired by Nightcap in 2021. Despite the hospitality industry generally struggling in the current climate, following the pandemic and the ensuing rise in the cost of living and business expenses. However with the current zeitgeist in Birmingham - a thriving city beaming with potential, there is a level of confidence for investors that it’s the right place to set up shop.

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