Joe Joe Jims
Joe Joe Jims
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3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Joe Joe Jims is a live entertainment venue, bar & retro games arcade at the Lickey Hills in South Birmingham. We have regular live music events each week and a rotating range of guest ales on tap, in addition to our house draught selection, for our guests to enjoy. Please Note: we are an 18+ only venue with Challenge 25 in operation.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Steve W15 contributionsMy first visit to Joe Joe Jim’s.I had a gig here last weekend and loved the place and the people. The hospitality was wonderful and the venue is unlike anything else in the UK. I highly recommend Joe Joe Jim’s for a night out without the hassle of having to get in and out of the city centre. Can’t wait to go back!Visited October 2023Travelled on businessWritten 16 October 2023
- Hazel BCrewe, United Kingdom10 contributionsAwesome venue, lovely couple running it!We went to Joe Joe Jims for a live music gig. I rang the venue to ask about parking in the area and the landlady was very helpful. She even arranged for parking to be reserved for me as we were driving a long way to get there. When we arrived we introduced ourselves to the landlord and landlady to thank them. What an amazing couple, so welcoming and helpful. The venue is perfect for live music, plenty of quality seating, plenty of choice of drinks, plus table service! Either grab the attention of the staff who are delivering drinks, or use the QR code on the table to order. We live an hour and a half away, but we will be back to see bands again. And when Ol' Times are there again, we're there!!Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 April 2024
- danrae35 contributionsGreat Live Music VenueAnother fabulous night last night at Jjj's. Brilliant set from Big Jim &Alabama Boogie Boys. Wonderful atmosphere. Great staff. Get yourself there. Keep music liveVisited April 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 27 April 2024
- SarahClent, United Kingdom41 contributionsGreat way to spend an evening.Brilliant Music Venue What a fabulous place! Great beer - great service and above all Big Jim’s Alabama Boogie Boys were amazing. This venue is wonderful the atmosphere is wonderful and it’s just great! Get yourself down there.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 April 2024
- fiona_mckeown10Glasgow, United Kingdom50 contributionsExcellent venue!! I fully recommendFantastic venue, great stage , sound and atmosphere. We travelled from Glasgow to see the fabulous Deborah Bonham and were well taken care of by every member of staff. Thank you for a fantastic night, I look forward to returning soon. Thanks to Joe especially xVisited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 September 2024
- Maxine D3 contributionsGreat night of music at Joe Joe Jim’sHad a great evening of music. The small fakers entertained us all evening. Staff accommodated us brilliantly as one of our group was disabled. Drinks service to the table was great and the pizzas looked amazing.Visited September 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 22 September 2024
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Olicanan
Oxford, UK227 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
I've been to some dodgy music venues in my time, but this is another level. The staff were rude and aggressive from the minute I walked in.
Here's an idea - if the band aren't coming on until after 9.00, don't put 8.00 start on the tickets. I'd been sitting on one of their excruciatingly uncomfortable home made stools (I think they used to be pallets) for 75 minutes before the band finally showed up.
Here's another idea - if you are going to do waitress service for drinks, don't make us wait 30 minutes for the drinks to arrive. You might actually sell more drinks, as well as not pissing your customers off. There were more people strutting about on the door than there were bar staff.
Here's an idea - if the band aren't coming on until after 9.00, don't put 8.00 start on the tickets. I'd been sitting on one of their excruciatingly uncomfortable home made stools (I think they used to be pallets) for 75 minutes before the band finally showed up.
Here's another idea - if you are going to do waitress service for drinks, don't make us wait 30 minutes for the drinks to arrive. You might actually sell more drinks, as well as not pissing your customers off. There were more people strutting about on the door than there were bar staff.
Written 19 May 2024
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Popey71
16 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
Love this place so much. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. They will always stop for a chat and know how to look after people. Menu is burgers and pizza, which is just perfect. Great atmosphere, fab bands and tunes! This is our go to place when we’re out because you always feel so looked after.
Written 12 September 2020
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gary s
8 contributions
Sept 2020 • Friends
We had an amazing night here. It’s definitely a must if you like fresh/tasty food, craft beer & live music . There is also a great selection of retro arcade games from pac man, space invaders, mortal combat etc....
This place is a hidden gem that apparently has been with the same family for over a 100 years, just down from the Lickey Hills
Defo worth a visit!!!!
This place is a hidden gem that apparently has been with the same family for over a 100 years, just down from the Lickey Hills
Defo worth a visit!!!!
Written 30 September 2020
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giggsAlvechurch
Honiton, UK1,480 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
We booked for a Saturday night drink for our colleagues hen night, in these strange times there were only 4 of us. Everything amazingly arranged to be Covid friendly, place was full at 6pm , but all rules adhere to. Lucy looked after us as well as ever, joe is always so welcoming too, a lovely evening, just wish we'd stayed for food, as where we went was appalling !
Written 25 October 2020
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Alex W
11 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
A great option in the area if you want tasty beer, chill and friendly clientele and the chance to stroke some dogs.
Regular live music if you want to go into the back bar.
Often some cool motorbikes outside.
It is the kind of place you may well just walk past but don't.
Regular live music if you want to go into the back bar.
Often some cool motorbikes outside.
It is the kind of place you may well just walk past but don't.
Written 22 November 2022
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SHStroller68
Birmingham, UK310 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Have driven past this many times. Know works of Psyco Dahlias, it’s local so have it a try. Place is unique with old style video games throughout. Rustic wooden cladding adds to the atmosphere. I’m Summer outside seating adds another dimension to the site. Great selection of beers on tap or in bottles. Superb to have another live music venue.
Over 18’s only and defiantly worth a visit just to play space invaders or Adams family pinball.
Over 18’s only and defiantly worth a visit just to play space invaders or Adams family pinball.
Written 9 October 2022
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albert b
Birmingham, UK53 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Great little bar very random and left of field , good beers and nice locals . Decent local bands and good entertainment including all manner of retro games for all the family to have fun. I fully recommend this place and enjoy its quirkiness.🤪
Written 12 February 2020
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Steve G
5 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Probably the BEST New Year's Eve I've ever had. (I've had 65 of them). In company with/watching/listening to/enjoying Vincent Flatts Final Drive at Joe Joe Jims. Great atmosphere, great music. Thanks guys.
Written 31 December 2022
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fiona_mckeown10
Glasgow, UK50 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Fantastic venue, great stage , sound and atmosphere. We travelled from Glasgow to see the fabulous Deborah Bonham and were well taken care of by every member of staff. Thank you for a fantastic night, I look forward to returning soon. Thanks to Joe especially x
Written 11 September 2024
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Gary P
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Solo
Iron Maiden tribute band were truly amazing. Note perfect on quite complex songs.
Great sound system and good crowd. Great venue. Best live band I've seen for long time.
Great sound system and good crowd. Great venue. Best live band I've seen for long time.
Written 1 December 2024
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