INTRODUCTION:
I love bathhouses! Let me just say that right up front. If I am trying to decide between a swingers club or a strip club or a sex club, I will almost always try to go with a bathhouse instead. So of course when I found myself in Birmingham, I was wondering what their bathhouse scene was like. I always find that it's the most unassuming cities that have the best bathhouses and wouldn't you know it, I was right!
Enter The Greenhouse Health Club. Not only is this a great bathhouse, but it's an entire chain throughout the UK that is also the longest established gay and bi health center. So basically it is THE bathhouse of the UK. And, what makes it even better is that the flagship location is located right in Birmingham! This facility is a little larger than the rest and has some special features that the others don't have.
When I went for the first day, I was blown away with how bright and upscale it was. It really feels like a hotel day spa, except a whole lot gayer of course. Bathhouses can tend to be on the dark side, or a little bit plain. The Greenhouse Health Club is sleek and clean and has the feel of a hotel spa. But don't worry, even with all the clean and sleek lines, there are still plenty of private and intimate corners where you can have a lot of fun.
ABOUT:
The best thing about the Greenhouse in Birmingham is that it has an indoor pool and a dance room. It's the only Greenhouse location that boasts these two features! The indoor poor is a real treat, complete with a waterfall and spa cave. It's big enough for a dozen or so men to fit in there comfortably. The dance room features neon lights and a state of the art sound system and the club has special dance nights throughout the week.
The Greenhouse is spread over four floors. Yes, it is massive! Along with the indoor pool and dance room, there is a large locker room, communal showers, dry sauna, steam room, private and communal rest rooms, fetish rooms, relaxation area, restaurant, lounge, and sundeck. See, this bathhouse really does have it all!
The club is located north of Birmingham and definitely not near the city centre, but it is very easy to get to via car or public transit. And it is definitely worth the trip out of the city, trust me!
The club is super friendly and open to anyone and everyone as long as they follow the rules. I've met all types of gay and bi men, ranging in all ages and kinks. New members are always joining and there are some who have been going for ages, which gives you a clue to how great it is.
And if you're interested in special events, The Greenhouse has them! They have everything from a Bears night to a drag night to a nude night and everything in between.
FEATURES:
- The indoor pool is heated and cleaned on a regular basis. Plus the lights are always dimmed so you can find a quiet corner to have some fun.
- The dry sauna and steam rooms can be enjoyed solo, with friends, or with a kinky partner. Many members choose to go to simply relax and others go to hook up or cruise.
- The lorckerrooms hold 250 lockers. You can rent a longterm locker there for a fee or just use one for the night.
- The club features a large parking lot that is private and kept super secure.
- The restaurant features a full menu with vegetarian and vegan options.
- Check out the Moonlight Disco Bar, only open on Saturdays and Sundays.
- There is free wifi in the locker room. Photos can only be taken in the restaurant and public relation areas.
- The Greenhouse is open Sunday to Thursday from 10:00am to Midnight and Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
- The first Thursday of every month and the third Wednesday of hosts a health clinic.
- Memberships are available however you can also pay at the door for a single visit.
- Cash, debit, and all major credit cards are accepted.
- Dare2Bare is every Wednesday, where a strict underwear or fully nude dress code is enforced. There is also a free buffet that starts at 6pm.
- Bring out the Bears Night is the third Saturday of every month and also includes a free buffet.
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