Birmingham is home to one of the most popular entertainment bars in the UK

According to a new study, Birmingham's Roxy Ball Room has been crowned among the UK's most popular entertainment bars.

According to a new study by Shuffly, a shuffleboard manufacturer, Birmingham's Roxy Ball Room has been crowned as one of the most popular entertainment bars in the UK.

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Image of a drink being poured at a bar.

Located in Victoria Square, Roxy Ball Room claimed third place in the study's overall ranking. The data reveals that the popular bar has received a 92.11% five-star review rate from over 2,000 online reviews.

The venue’s blend of interactive games such as beer pong and shuffleboard, paired with a popular food and drinks menu, has clearly struck a chord with Birmingham visitors looking for immersive entertainment experiences.

The analysis found that Alcotraz Penitentiary in Brighton ranks as the UK's top entertainment venue. The prison-themed experience has secured a 96.30% 5-star review rate from over 2,000 reviews.

London's Alcotraz Penitentiary secured the second position overall, with nearly 2,500 reviews and an impressive 89.37% of customers awarding five stars.

Other popular entertainment bars include Leicester's Roxy Ball Room and Manchester's Alcotraz Penitentiary.

Micky Verhaeg, the CEO and Founder of Shuffly, commented on the findings:

"These results clearly show that British customers are now looking for immersive, themed experiences when they go on a night out. The outstanding performance of competitive socialising venues alongside themed game bars demonstrates the public's appetite for entertainment that goes beyond just drinks.

"What's particularly interesting is how locations offering interactive games and activities dominate the rankings. This mirrors what we've seen with the increasing popularity of shuffleboard in venues across the UK. People want to be active participants in their night out rather than passive consumers."

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