Official figures: ONS — Mid-2025 population estimates (table MYE5), published 29 July 2026.
Brum after hours
Birmingham's Gay Village sits in Southside, around Hurst Street, a few minutes from New Street station — bars, clubs and a crowd that keeps going into the small hours. Next door, Digbeth has turned old industrial units into club spaces and street-food yards, while the Jewellery Quarter is where you go for a quieter glass of something. hdar keeps it local: who's near you, right now.
Your visibility is yours to set — an hour, three, or the whole night. A cheeky message, a drink in Southside, and the rest stays between you.
Where Birmingham plans happen
- Southside & Hurst Street — the Village, theatres and late bars in one walkable patch.
- Digbeth — club nights, gigs and a more spontaneous crowd.
- Jewellery Quarter — cocktail bars and a calmer pace for a first meet.
- Moseley & Kings Heath — neighbourhood pubs south of the centre.
Birmingham in numbers
According to official statistics (ONS — Mid-2025 population estimates (table MYE5), published 29 July 2026), Birmingham has 1,176,960 residents over 267.78 km².
Keeping it discreet
- Open hdar.chat and confirm you're 18+. No email, no password.
- Tap “Show me”: you appear on the map, position rounded to roughly 110 metres.
- Use the neighbourhood chat (about 3 km) or a private message.
- Nobody around? Zoom out the map to see who's up for it elsewhere, or tap the city name at the top right to switch city.
- For a first meet, pick somewhere public and let a friend know.
Cruising spots in Birmingham
Community-flagged public places — parks and other outdoor spots — are on an optional layer of the hdar map, “Other public places”. It stays hidden unless you switch it on. No addresses on this page: just the live map, strictly 18+, and a reminder to keep it discreet and respect other people around.
Open the map · public spots in Birmingham
18+ · layer you switch on · no addresses on this page.
Venues on the hdar map
No partner venues in Birmingham on the hdar map yet. Run one? Get in touch via the contact page.
Other cities
FAQ
Is hdar free in Birmingham?
Yes. The map, the neighbourhood chat and private messages are free. hdar+ is optional.
Do I need an account?
No. A nickname and an 18+ confirmation are enough. No email, no password.
Can people see my exact address?
No. Others see a position rounded to about 110 metres and an approximate distance — never your door.
Does it work across the West Midlands?
Yes. Wolverhampton, Solihull or Coventry — the map shows who's visible around you, wherever you open it.
Who can use hdar?
Anyone over 18, of any orientation. It's LGBT-friendly and open to all.
hdar. — outings and meetups around you, for everyone. Free, discreet, 18+ only.