Spartan

    Spartan

    Spartan

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    127 George Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B23 7SH

    Spartan

    Gay sauna in Erdington - about 15 minutes' drive from Birmingham. Facilities at Spartan 'Male Health Club' include a sauna, small gym, two TV lounges, café, sun bed, private cabins, free WiFi.

     

    Features:
    Cafe
    Free WiFi
    Gym
    Relaxing Cabins
    Sauna
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    W

    Tue, Sep 24, 2024

    First time

    Thinking of visiting any info
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    S W

    Tue, Jan 28, 2025

    First time visit

    Gonna take a visit on Thursday if you fancy joining? Never been here before, would be nice to have a buddy
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    Hemat Raj

    Wed, Sep 04, 2024

    Bicurious

    Im visiting uk, from 13 september to 15 september, Im bi curious and Wanna visit this place. Do i have to pre book or just arrive?
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    Paul Jones

    Mon, Jul 08, 2024

    1st visit

    After much deliberation I plucked up the courage to go today, sat in the sauna and within 30 seconds someone asked if I wanted to play, joined by others….think I’ll pop back in. It was a friendly place!
    W

    Tue, Sep 24, 2024

    First time

    Any info on this place thinking of going myself
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    Kaz K

    Mon, Aug 05, 2024

    Meet

    Show me the ropes 😉
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    Paul Jones

    Tue, May 14, 2024

    Friday 17th

    Looking to visit for 1st time on Friday 17th…around midday…interested to see if any other 1st timers going..or anyone else? Very open, very curious
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    Jo l

    Wed, Jun 05, 2024

    My first time

    How was your first time. As I'm wanting to go and try it out. Do you have to book or you turn up and pay as you go. Cheers.
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    STU Peters

    Sat, Apr 06, 2024

    Curious

    Thinking of going for the first time today, very curious anyone fancy taking me to show me the ropes or meet beforehand to talk me through
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    George King

    Wed, Feb 28, 2024

    Straight

    Looking to experience some new things im straight. Will i have to partake or can i jusr experience it
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    Lloyd Parters

    Fri, Jul 12, 2024

    How was it?

    Did you go in the end? Would love to hear what it was like for a straight but curious visiter?
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    Paul Jones

    Tue, May 14, 2024

    Reply

    How did the visit go?
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    A K

    Sat, Mar 16, 2024

    Happy to go with You

    I’m straight curious. Would be good to go together. I’d be first timer as well.
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    Rib Garrigan

    Thu, Dec 28, 2023

    Newbie

    Looking forward to my first visit today. Is the swing in action??
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    Simon Russell

    Tue, Dec 26, 2023

    Rude

    Went to Spartans the other day some rude individual behind the counter wouldn't recommend it as he a rude so and so and it's not good customer service skills if you on your rag constantly lol oh well I'll be using the green house from now on as the welcome you get here is atrocious
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    J H

    Tue, Nov 28, 2023

    Do I have to sign up

    Do you have to sign up on first time arrival ? Or can you just pay and enter?
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    Cecil Davis

    Sat, Oct 07, 2023

    Relaxing

    Very nice staff and clean facility. Today was my first visit, I will be going back
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    Stephen

    Mon, Nov 08, 2021

    First Timer

    48 Curious and looking to go here this week for 1st time. Anyone similar fancy joining me as very nervous?
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    Eddie

    Tue, Nov 09, 2021

    Visit

    Going this afternoon.
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    Eddie

    Fri, Nov 05, 2021

    Spartan

    Planning a visit next Tuesday 9th November. Never been before and especially to a gay sauna and feeling quite nervous. Anyone want to chaperone me?
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    Eddie

    Fri, Nov 05, 2021

    Spartan

    Planning on going 9th November and nervous I have never been before is anyone else going 3ish?
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    Stephen

    Tue, Nov 09, 2021

    Eddie

    Can't make today unfortunately but would love to hear how you got on there if you managed to go.
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    Peter

    Mon, Aug 09, 2021

    Spartan

    Would like to visit Spartan tomorrow pm not been before a bit edgey only experienced unit 2 once as am bi curious. Be nice to go in with someone
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    A

    Thu, Sep 23, 2021

    A

    Thinking of going for first time - anyone fancy coming with?
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    Richard

    Sat, Oct 24, 2020

    Richard

    Need to try this place , would anyone going in for the first time what to meet before going in ????
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    Brian

    Tue, Oct 26, 2021

    First time spartan

    I'm interested in visiting spartan would like someone to go with. I'm a straight acting gay guy,5' 10 medium build age 59
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    Craig

    Tue, Jul 20, 2021

    C w

    Yes I wud.
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    John

    Tue, Dec 01, 2020

    Spartan

    I'd like to try it, be nice to meet up beforehand!
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    John

    Sat, Nov 28, 2020

    Spartan

    Am not gay, just bi, thinking about trying this place!
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    Dan

    Wed, Sep 09, 2020

    Going

    Planning to pop in tomorrow... is it open and what’s the protocol as it’s my first time?
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    J

    Wed, Oct 28, 2020

    Is this open

    Hi is this open today? Is there any specific you have to wear as I’m in work clothes so was just wondering also is there a smoking bit and how much is a coffee?
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    P

    Mon, Aug 24, 2020

    looking to go to this sauna

    Anyone want to go to this sauna with me for my first time ?
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    A

    Tue, May 26, 2020

    Is this open?

    Looking to have some fun during lockdown, is this place open>
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    Mac

    Tue, Jun 01, 2021

    I'll be happy to go along with you. Went there a few years ago for my first experience and enjoyed it.

    I'll accompany you. Would love to experience it again.
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    Happy

    Mon, Aug 10, 2020

    127 george road sauna

    Happy to say they are now open. Not been yet to sample the delights but will be having the pleasure of doing so.
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    David

    Mon, Feb 03, 2020

    Impressed!

    Small but very friendly. I try and visit Sauna's as I travel a lot. This one has been in business for many years (I heard) and it's well run. About 12 guys came and went during my three hour stay there. Clean and some very nice pictures of hot guys hanging around the place. I'll be going again next time I'm I. Birmingham. Give it a go. Hope you have as much fun as I did.
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    Trevor

    Sun, Dec 29, 2019

    Group fun

    New thinking of going for the first time what day is best.
    STEPHEN
    STEPHEN

    Mon, Sep 16, 2019

    Haven't been for a few years - lovely place now!

    Yes, it's a small venue (converted terraced house) but when you get inside its very friendly. Easy parking outside on main road or the nearby side road. Nice surprise that it is still only £10 to get in. Past reception you're into a coffee area (someone makes lovely cakes there!) then into locker room. Downstairs the basement has a large screen tv room with comfortable seating and two cabins. Back upstairs, through locker room and you reach sauna cabin seats about 8. Past the sauna cabin are the showers then the steam room (again seats about 8). Upstairs is a large tv room with plenty of padded seating to sit or lay down. There's two more private cabins, a large gym with upright sunbed, toilets and finally a room at the back with a sling and other equipment. I'm really impressed with how the facilities have improved. All very clean. All the space is used thoughtfully. There were about 15 guys when I went in at 12:00. I left around 18:00 and though it had quietened a bit, it was still fun. Go and see for yourself. If they've been going since 1982 they MUST be doing it right.
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    David

    Mon, Sep 02, 2019

    Still great!

    Went yesterday after a break of about 12 months living in Spain. Yes, it's a small club but the place is spotless, the staff are friendly and I've never failed to 'make new friends' there. Still only a tenner to get in - that's much more realistic than the extortionate prices the Greenhouse and Unit 2 charge. I like the fach that it's less than 5 minutes of Spaghetti Junction and you can easily park on the main or side road.
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    Nick

    Fri, Aug 09, 2019

    'Amsterdam citizen'

    I am going to visit Birmingham from Sep-6-Sep 9 and I am planning to visit the Birmingham sauna's I am quite confused about the pro and contra's against this sauna and belief that when UK citizens don't come to their satisfaction they start writing frustrating messages.
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    Trevor

    Thu, Jul 11, 2019

    Hi all

    Newbie here thinking of going too spartan on Wednesday for my first time I'm bi curious is it decent
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    ( Ruth )

    Wed, Jul 10, 2019

    My first time

    Wow wot can I say It was very clean tidy staff were very friendly and helpful had a real good time will be going again definitely
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    Trevor

    Fri, Jul 12, 2019

    Hi

    Are you m or f
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    Trevor

    Mon, Jul 08, 2019

    Hi all

    Hi new too this, is their adult movies playing in the TV rooms and is it ok not too get involved?
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    Trevor

    Mon, Jul 08, 2019

    Hi all

    Hi I'm a total newbie too this was just wondering what happens and am I ok just too relax their and see what happens
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    Brian

    Fri, Apr 12, 2019

    spartan

    Should get an award for dirtiest most unhygienic sauna in Europe.
    STEPHEN
    STEPHEN

    Tue, Jun 11, 2019

    Well worth a visit. Birmingham's first and friendliest.

    Less than 5 minutes from Spaghetti Junction (A38M). Busiest between 12:00-18:00 but generally stays open until around 19:30-20:00 depending on visitors. Vince is the Manager - a nice, friendly guy who runs the place. A great mix of guys frequently visit. No need to take anything with you except a smile and friendly attitude. Clean and very nicely decorated. If it's your first time at a gay/bisexual man's sauna, you couldn't have picked a better place that's very reasonably priced. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    STEPHEN
    STEPHEN

    Tue, Jun 11, 2019

    Brian - should have gone to Specsavers!

    Your review is RUBBISH. I frequently go to Spartan and have done since it opened in 1982. It's VERY clean, friendly staff and customers. I know many guys who, like me, are regular visitors and will completely disagree with your very sweeping statement. All areas are cleaned frequently throughout the day, replacement clean towels are free (unlike many other gay saunas who charge) and the decor, carpets and fittings are all very clean and in full working order. It's a great place to visit - especially for first-timers who might feel a little unsure about what a gay sauna/health club is like. Try it - like I did and you won't be disappointed. Birminghams first and friendliest gay sauna that's less than 5 minutes from Spaghetti Junction.
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    David

    Wed, Mar 06, 2019

    Give Spartan a Try

    A very convenient and easily accessible sauna close to M5 and M6. Handy to central Birmingham. A friendly crowd and staff ensure a warm welcome. Great value and a varied clientele make a visit to Spartan a must. Street parking is readily available an added bonus. Never yet failed to have an entertaining and interesting time. Please give it a try and experience the gay delights of Erdington.
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    k

    Thu, Jan 24, 2019

    Rambo Ken

    Great place to visit for good fun. Excellent.
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    Karl

    Sun, Apr 09, 2017

    Spartan xx

    Lovely little sauna. Friendly and fun. Sometimes a bit quiet but at other times plenty of hot action. Just repainted and showers now better. Still a bit rough around the edges but it's part of the charm. Great value.
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    Andy

    Mon, Mar 13, 2017

    xxxx

    Recently decorated and very clean.
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    Allen

    Sat, Feb 25, 2017

    Nice, but needs a good clean

    Staff are nice. But yes the place needs a good clean. Also wish they had a swing bed. Clientele that go are around 35 plus. All the guys I've met there are friendly. As I love black guys u do get some that come in pity there's no more shall be there on Sunday 26 Feb 2017 c u then guys mmmmm
    STEPHEN
    STEPHEN

    Tue, Jun 11, 2019

    Updated. Refurbished, very clean and nice mix of guys.

    Guys from 20+ attend. Very popular between 12:00-18:00. Nice little coffee bar that serves snacks and replacement clea,pen, dry towels are free (unlike many other gay saunas who charge!) I recommend it - especially if you're a first-timer.
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    Dave

    Sat, Dec 17, 2016

    Nice friendly introduction

    I plucked up courage and joined the sauna world for the first time. Pleasantly surprised a very positive experience . It went in the early evening /late afternoon and it was not very busy. This suited my needs for a gentle introduction. Enjoyed it so much I have been back twice in as many days. A really good crowd.
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    Johnny

    Sun, Mar 11, 2018

    Really useful review

    This is a real gem, in an unexpected location. Staff and customers really friendly. I have never failed to find action and have always left happy. Prices are reasonable and a four-visit ticket at a reduced price is available. Well worth a try.
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    Barry

    Wed, Sep 21, 2016

    Happy Barry

    Staff very helpful and welcoming, nothing is to much trouble. Venue has been painted since I last came, nice and bright. Variety of ages so something for all. I had a great time so will be a regular from now on. Thanks spartan
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    Jason

    Sun, May 22, 2016

    Great Staff But Cleanliness A Big Issue!

    The staff in this sauna are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. I cannot fault the staff but I did have huge problems with the cleanliness of the place. Sorry, but this place was filthy. It needs a thorough clean. The grim is a real no, no for me. This place hasn't been cleaned for years. The lockers in particular are very filthy. Luckily I had my anti bacterial wipes with me. The grim on the wipes totallly shocked me! The carpets haven't been shampooed for years. In short this place isn't for you if you like your saunas spotless. Come on owners of Spartan, you are really nice people but your 'housekeeping' skills are appalling. Come on hire some professional cleaners and spruce this place up. It's disgusting. I won't be coming back. Clothes went straight in the wash as soon as I got home.
    STEPHEN
    STEPHEN

    Tue, Jun 11, 2019

    This review is cruel and completely untrue.

    Visit the place and judge for yourself. Recently redecorated ALL facilities are VERY clean and everything works perfectly well. I have been going since 1982 when it opened and would NEVER have said the place was dirty. Never was and never will be. The manager (Vince) does a great job keeping the place clean, tidy and friendly.

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