AMERICAN superstar Kevin Hart is rocking up in Birmingham on Friday to ensure the New Year starts with a bang.

And if the comedian fancies a laugh after his Barclaycard Arena gig he can enter a lookalike competition at the after party in a Birmingham bar.

Dubella, part of the Barclaycard Arena complex, is holding a free to enter pre and post party to the gig - which is sure to be one of the comedy highlights of 2016.

From 6pm until 1am DJ Samm will be the very best in Motown and R'n'B to keep the atmosphere going before and after the show.

There will be plenty of discounts available at the Heart to Hart event on Friday including two cocktails for £8.85 and a bottle of Prosecco for £14.95.

Dubella manager Matt Buckley said: "We are a new bar and restaurant which is part of the arena complex so we want to celebrate the icons and superstars that appear here.

"Kevin Hart's fans are welcome at Dubella and we will be giving away a prize for the best lookalike of the comedian and lots of other fun during the night.

"The weather looks to be cold as well so what can be better than not walking around Birmingham looking for a fun night after the gig but walking a few metres to our bar."

He added: "And this Friday we have a new addition to the menu, its a Wings 'n' Ribs sharing platter for £14.95, so before Kevin has tickled everyone's ribs laughing they can come along and order some here."

For more information about Dubella Lounge's menu visit www.dubellalounge.com.