Philosophy in Pubs

Where people come together in community venues... and share ideas about life's big questions... in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Bacchus Bar (Birmingham)

Address: Burlington Arcade, New Street, Birmingham, B2 4JH

Times: 7.30pm start

Notes: We meet on the first Thursday of every month, at the Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade, New St, Birmingham B2 4JH. All welcome.

Link: https://www.meetup.com/philosophy-in-pubs-pip-birmingham/

Topic	Proposed	Date	Time
Should anything be off limits?	Chris B	09/12/2025	19:30
Should Anything Be Off-Limits? A Discussion on Prohibition, Pleasure & Control ... Details: Societies have always tried to decide which pleasures are acceptable and which should be pushed out of sight — or tightly controlled. From drug laws and smoking bans to the cultural firefights around pornography and platforms like OnlyFans, debates about “what should be allowed” are everywhere. In this session, we’ll explore who gets to decide ...