Kasablanca Lounge

You head down Moseley Street into Deritend and find yourself in a space that feels properly removed from the usual Birmingham circuit. Kasablanca pulls off that trick of being both welcoming and distinct — the kind of place where regulars sink into cushioned corners with a hookah and actually stay for hours. The Moroccan influence runs through the décor and the vibe, but it's not overdone or theme-park about it. You're here for the shisha, the tea, and the company, in that order.