The bar will return to Birmingham this year ‘in a stunning new venue’
The Loft Bar will return to Birmingham later this year(Image: Google Street View)
A Birmingham bar announced ‘we’re coming home’ after shutting its doors in March.
It was believed The Loft would relocate in May – but the gay bar admitted a move has ‘taken longer than we hoped’.
Despite delays, The Loft will arrive in Nightingale Club this year and the bar has confirmed the date.
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Located on Kent Street, Nightingale Club has already welcomed Village Inn after the club also shut in March.
By the end of 2025, the 2,000 capacity venue will have three gay bars under one roof.
Nightingale Club will welcome The Loft later this year(Image: Birmingham Live)
On Facebook, The Loft announced: “We’re coming home. We know it’s taken us longer than we hoped, but we’re delighted to announce work on the new Loft Birmingham has begun.
“Over the next few months we will be working hard to bring you a stunning new venue, with some nods to your favourite parts of the old Loft.
“Launching Friday December 12, our new home will be within the existing Nightingale Club and The Village Inn in the heart of the Gay Village.
“Think of it as your Brumbo Centre.
“Featuring booth seating, comfortable sofas, amazing cocktails, speciality beers, premium spirits, bright natural lighting and lots more.
“We’ll be bringing you lots more information and some sneaky peeks in the coming weeks.”
The news led to a positive reaction on social media with many excited for what’s to come.
Ste Tonks said: “Glad to hear it is definitely getting a new lease of life.
“Was worried when May came and passed it was off the cards.”
Roger Evans replied: “Looking forward to seeing what the new Loft has to offer.
“Was beginning to think you had scrapped any plans of reopening.”
And Eden Bar co-owner Cal Eden posted: “Sick to death of negativity. Great to have some good news for once.”