For all those people that thought bingo halls were going to die due to the COVID-19 restrictions, they were wrong. Since reopening in May 2021, bingo halls have seen players return in droves which is great to see.
Today we’re going to look at which bingo halls have reopened in and around Birmingham. So, without further ado, here they are.
Buzz Bingo, Birmingham Great Park
Even though Buzz Bingo had to close down some of its bingo halls due to the pandemic, this one in Birmingham Great Park wasn’t one to dissolve, luckily. This Buzz Bingo is open every day of the week and has a great range of games on offer. The games start with Breakfast Bingo at 10:30 and finish with Late Night Bingo at 21:15. The main event runs from 19:00 to 21:00 and before that, three other bingo games are running throughout the day. Sunday is the only day that has one less game and this is because it opens later so you won’t find Breakfast Bingo on a Sunday. There is also a Twilight Bingo game, but this is only available online and it starts at 22:30 and ends at midnight.
You can also eat your lunch, dinner, and dessert at this Buzz Bingo if you get a bit peckish whilst playing. There are a couple of great deals like 2 house favourites for £9.50 and 2 desserts for £6.50. If this sounds appealing you can book your seats by calling or emailing via the details below.
Address – Park Way, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9WA
Phone – (0121) 4577816
Email – birmingham.great.park.club@buzzbingo.com
Mecca Bingo Acocks Green
Mecca Acocks Green is open daily from 10:00 to midnight and many games are running each day. For the first two hours (10-12), you get to play 6 bingo games over an hour. The first one is £2.50 and the second game between 11 and 12 is £5. That’s for paper bingo anyway, Mecca Max allows you to buy packages of between 6 and 60 which cost more. There are four afternoon sessions and these run from 12 until 5 pm with a half-hour break at 2:30 and an hour break at 4:00 pm. Finally, the evening session starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 11:00 pm and there are also four sessions like the afternoon schedule.
If you’re planning an evening it’s best to book ahead of the day just to make sure that you get seats. That said, sometimes you can turn up last minute and manage to find seats available. If you’re feeling peckish, there are burgers, fish and chips, and more on the food menu. If you have the My Mecca App then you can order straight from that rather than having to order at the bar.
Address – 73-123 Stockfield Rd, Birmingham, UK
Phone – 01217 069 654
Email – manager_mecacocksgreen@rank.com
BJ’s Bingo, Kitts Green
BJ’s Bingo in Kitts Green is owned by the company Shipley Brothers Ltd who also has other BJ’s bingo halls in Reading and Leigh. The bingo hall in Birmingham is open seven days a week and has the following opening schedule.
- Monday – 11:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday – 11:00 – 01:00
- Wednesday – 11:00 – 00:00
- Thursday – 11:00 – 02:00
- Friday – 11:00 – 02:00
- Saturday – 11:00 – 02:00
- Sunday – 11:00 – 02:00
As you can see, the club is open longer on the weekends as they also offer slot games, not just bingo. The last bingo game ends at 9:25 pm each day. Below you can find the daily schedule.
- 11:00 – 17:00 – Food & drinks served with table bingo and slot games in play
- 12:00 – 18:15 – Bingo session part 1 in play
- 12:15 – 18:30 – Interval – Food & drinks served with table bingo and slot games in play
- 12:45 – 19:00 – Bingo session part 2 in play
- 13:00 – 19:15 – Interval – Food & drinks served with table bingo and slot games in play
- 13:30 – 19:45 – Bingo session part 3 in play
- 13:55 – 20:10 – Interval – Food & drinks served with table bingo and slot games in play
- 14:05 – 20:35 – Bingo session part 4 in play
- 14:35 – 20:55 – Interval – Food & drinks served with table bingo and slot games in play
- 14:45 – 21:10 – Bingo session part 5 in play
- 15:10 – 21:25 – Bingo Session ends slot games in play and drinks served
Ticket prices differ depending on the day as cash prizes are higher on some days (weekends). But, each day there are four packages with different ticket amounts. These are:
- Paper bingo – 6 tickets
- Bronze package – 12 tickets
- Silver package – 24 tickets
- Gold package – 36 tickets
Address – 250a Mackadown Lane, Birmingham, B33 0LE.
Phone – 0121 783 3333
Email – contact form on the website
Castle Bingo Barnes Hill
Castle Bingo is the final bingo hall that we’re going to mention in the Birmingham area and it can be found in Barnes Hill since launching in 2011. This bingo hall is open for afternoons and evening games and the prices are fixed depending on the day. Sunday to Thursday afternoons are £5 and Friday & Saturday are £8. Whereas these differ for evenings, Money & Wednesday are £10, Tuesday & Thursday £5, then Friday, Saturday and Sunday £15.
On top of these, there are also eCUB packages of either 18 main session bingo tickets or 30 main session bingo tickets. With afternoon games starting at midday, the doors open at 11:30. Then, for the evening games the first game is at 6:00 pm, but the doors open from 5:00 pm. If you’re looking for a different experience from Buzz Bingo and Mecca Bingo, definitely give Castle Bingo a try one evening.
Address – B29 5TY, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Phone – 0121 428 1122
Email – contact form on the website