Three bars in Birmingham are among the finalists of the 2023 Class Bar Awards (CBAs).
Couch, Fox and Chance and Passing Fancies are all finalists in the ‘Best Bar in the Midlands & East Anglia Sponsored by The Busker’ category but only one can take the top spot.
The awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 23 at Battersea Arts Centre, London.
This year, there are five new regional awards up for grabs and as a result, the Bar of the Year award has no finalists.
Instead, the winner will be drawn from the 20 bars that are included in the five regional lists of finalists, the Class Bar website explains.
The award will be presented to the winner at the ceremony in London.
You can see all the finalists of the Class Bar Awards via the website.
Three Birmingham bars are finalists for the Best Bar in the Midlands & East Anglia award
Couch
Couch is praised on Tripadvisor for its cocktails as well as the service from staff.
It has a 5-star rating from 26 reviews.
One reviewer said: “Drinks here are the best I’ve ever had in the city. The service is next level. Music is always brilliant. If I lived closer I’d probably be in there several times a week. Obsessed! Can’t wait to go back.”
Fox and Chance
Fox and Chance is praised for its selection of drinks and the service received from staff on Tripadvisor.
It has a 5-star rating from 35 reviews.
One reviewer said: “My new favourite.
“Incredible service, an amazing drinks menu including a great selection of grown up non-alcohol cocktails, and banging indie/rock music.
“Love everything about this place, can’t wait to return.
“Thankyou.”
Passing Fancies
Passing Fancies is located in Digbeth and is surrounded by other bars and restaurants.
The bar is praised for its food and cocktails on Tripadvisor.
It has a 4.5-star rating from 8 reviews.
One reviewer said: “Having followed on Instagram for last few months we were excited to try this venue. We had blue cheese croquettes, fish cake, jalapeño olives and pumpkin risotto - all were a delight. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the drinks they serve. We enjoyed two different cocktails each and all were exceptional. Definitely the best we have enjoyed in Birmingham for a very long time. Would highly recommend Passing Fancies - we will be back!”
Also in with the chance of winning the award is 400 Rabbits in Nottingham.
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