The Flapper - Birmingham

Was at the Flapper for the first time for a show. Bar area was excellent quick service and reasonable prices with plenty of seating available and would rate Five stars as somewhere to get a drink. Did not Eat here, the menu itself looked good. Marked low due to seating for the show. Most shows of this type (burlesque) operate general admission seating with you just selecting from the available seating when you arrive, others operate a system where you can select specific seats when booking. The Flapper Speakeasy burlesque show instead operates a system where you are assigned a specific seat with no ability to choose it so that despite arriving early to get a good seat and being the third person into the venue I found myself in the worst seats in the house which I would not have booked had I known this was where I would be seated. With three rows of tables between myself and the stage it was literally impossible to see anything from the seat except the backs of people's heads which blocked the view of the entire stage from left to right and from floor to ceiling. In order to see anything of the show it was necessary to stand throughout and was still unable to see acts whose routines included a lot of floor work or drops. Many of the acts I have seen before at other venues and found to be highly enjoyable but found they did not work here at least for people not sat in the front row. Of six burlesque shows/venues visited in the last month this is the only one I would not return to unless the seating system was changed so I could guarantee a front row seat.

Nice pub, good for a beer during the warm summer days. A bit outdated, but they have a good-sized terrace.

Great selection of beers and ciders. The food by 6ixsubs) is delicious and popular with everyone in my group. Unique location on the canal, a little hidden away and around the corner from the busy Brindley Place. Outdoor seating is great on a sunny day. If inside, the music is usually a mix of rock/alternative rock/metal, fitting with the musical heritage of the pub. The pool tables are a bonus too £1 per game as of writing this review).

Lovely canalside pub. An alternative and varied crowd. Great music and they have gigs at weekends. Lovely atmosphere with good outdoor seating downstairs and up on the balcony. Food is provided by 6 subs so a small menu of really tasty, innovative and well cooked food. On Sundays they do sunday dinner in a sub, the strangest thing I 've ever eaten but tasty, filling and very well made. Staff are really friendly and welcoming. There 's a good selection of ales and ciders. Dog friendly. Just love it.

We ate and drank here after travelling to the Arena for a gig. The Flapper is a good place to relax, eat and drink for a couple of hours before a concert. Good range of drinks. Food is based on subs but very good ones. Subs are substantial and sides are available. Situated by Cambrian Canal Basin where there is lots of historical interest. Nice place and we will always use before a gig. Recommended.