{"id":2110982,"date":"2026-04-22T15:23:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/?p=2110982"},"modified":"2026-04-22T15:23:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:23:30","slug":"alfred-works-to-launch-outdoor-social-space-and-sports-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/news\/2110982-alfred-works-to-launch-outdoor-social-space-and-sports-bar","title":{"rendered":"Alfred Works to launch outdoor social space and sports bar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Alfred Works is set to expand its leisure offer next month with the launch of a new outdoor social space and sports bar in Birmingham\u2019s Digbeth district.<\/p>\n<p>The new concept, named Alfresco at Alfred Works, will open in early May and is designed to combine dining, live sport, family activities and events in one city-centre venue.<\/p>\n<p>To mark the launch, the opening weekend will feature a programme of drop-in events and workshops, giving visitors a first look at the new facilities.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of the scheme is an indoor sports bar with capacity for up to 300 guests, featuring large-format screens for live sport alongside a social bar setting aimed at both major fixtures and casual gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>The wider venue will also include table tennis, an outdoor cinema and a permanent fried chicken kitchen operating from a container unit to provide year-round food and drink options.<\/p>\n<p>Outside, a large open-air area has been created for food, music and events, with three outdoor kitchen units focused on BBQ-style dining, communal seating, a DJ booth and flexible activity space.<\/p>\n<p>The outdoor section will include canopy cover to provide shelter and shade, while remaining accessible throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>A dedicated children\u2019s play area is also being introduced, centred around a ship-themed climbing structure with interactive and sensory features. 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