The Night Owl
ENTRY
from £5
WHERE
Birmingham
What it’s like
A late-night Digbeth live music and club venue for adults, not a family day out.
This is a grown-ups-only night out, not somewhere to bring the kids. The Night Owl runs live music events and club nights, with the site's own FAQ making clear that anyone who looks under 25 gets asked for ID on the door, a full or provisional driving licence, a PASS card or a passport. That policy alone tells you this isn't a family venue.
Tickets start from £5 for early bird entry, with specific events like Esore Alle Live at £7 and Moonshake Club Night at £5 listed on the site. Booking ahead is recommended, especially for live music and the more popular club nights, though the site says tickets are sometimes available on the door if there's space. Given the ID checks and the late-night club format, this reads as an evening out for adults rather than anything you'd plan around a child.
If you were coming without kids, it's an easy one to get to. Birmingham New Street and Moor Street stations are both about a 15 minute walk, and Digbeth High Street bus stops are two minutes away. Parking on the street is permit-holders only, but the Heath Mill Lane car park opposite runs 24 hours if you need somewhere to leave the car. The venue is listed as accessible.
There's nothing here about what children would do, because this isn't built for them. If you're after a family day out in Birmingham, this one's worth skipping over entirely.
Need to know
- Booking
- Advance booking recommended, especially for live music and popular club nights
- Parking
- Street parking permit-holders only
- Wheelchairs
- Venue is accessible
- Getting there by bus or train
- Birmingham New Street and Moor Street stations 15 minutes' walk (800 yards)
- This is an adult venue, not a family day out.
- Bring photo ID (driving licence, PASS card or passport) if you look under 25.
- Fake IDs are confiscated on the door.
- New Street and Moor Street stations are about 15 minutes on foot.
Plan your visit
Is this suitable for children?
No. The venue's own FAQ says anyone who looks under 25 will be asked for ID on the door, which points to a strictly adult, late-night crowd.
How much are tickets?
Early bird tickets start at £5. Specific events range up to £10, like the Let Them Eat Rum Cake night.
Do I need to book ahead?
Booking in advance is recommended, particularly for live music and the busier club nights. Some tickets are available on the door subject to availability.
Is there parking nearby?
Street parking is permit-holders only, but the Heath Mill Lane car park opposite the venue is open 24 hours.
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