Guidebook for Birmingham
Food Scene
Pepper Chef
1B Hurst StOur favorite Chinese restaurant!
Topokki
1C Hurst StGreat Korean restaurant with lots of delicious dishes.
Great big Chinese buffet restaurant. Loads of different food, sushi, cakes, sweets, ice cream and even a chocolate fountain all included for a fixed price. Prices are lower in the afternoon.
8 locals recommend
Wing Wah Chinese Restaurant
8a Wrottesley StGreat big Chinese buffet restaurant. Loads of different food, sushi, cakes, sweets, ice cream and even a chocolate fountain all included for a fixed price. Prices are lower in the afternoon.
A super cosy restaurant which serves traditional Polish food. It is made to look like a cottage from the inside!
7 locals recommend
The Karczma Restaurant
Bordesley StreetA super cosy restaurant which serves traditional Polish food. It is made to look like a cottage from the inside!
The Warehouse Cafe
54-57 Allison StAn outstanding vegetarian restaurant with lots of fun dishes.
Incredible Lebanese and Moroccan food.
We have never left unsatisfied!
Al Bader Restaurant Ladypool Road
178-182 Ladypool Rd.Incredible Lebanese and Moroccan food.
We have never left unsatisfied!
Sushi Passion
Definitely the best sushi place we have tried in Birmingham.
Yorks Bakery Cafe
29 / 30 Stephenson StQuirky and cool café. Anna is a huge fan!
Shopping
One of Europe's biggest city centre shopping centres.
232 locals recommend
Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham
Moor StreetOne of Europe's biggest city centre shopping centres.
Lots of stores and places to visit. This is also where the German Food Market is located during Christmas.
New Street
New StreetLots of stores and places to visit. This is also where the German Food Market is located during Christmas.
Essentials
One of several Birmingham based K-Star Muay Thai gyms. It has produced many champions on different levels.
Joe trains here.
K-Star Thai Boxing Academy
40-41 MacDonald StOne of several Birmingham based K-Star Muay Thai gyms. It has produced many champions on different levels.
Joe trains here.
Tesco Express
36 Frederick StOur local Tesco Express store which is attached to our building.
Drinks & Nightlife
BrewDog Birmingham
81 John Bright StInteresting assortment of crafted beer.
And old Victorian bank building which has been converted into a theatre and pub with an island bar below a glass-domed roof. It can get a bit crowded but it is definitely worth visiting!
The Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre Venue
4 Temple Row WAnd old Victorian bank building which has been converted into a theatre and pub with an island bar below a glass-domed roof. It can get a bit crowded but it is definitely worth visiting!
Brindley Place
Brindley PlaceA cool hotspot for bars and restaurants!
Broad Street
Broad StreetThis is the heart of Birmingham's nightlife.
An awesome and unique wine tasting experience. You can walk around freely and try a vast range of wines in your own pace. There are experts available to answer any questions you might have. Cold meats and cheese platters are available and there is a lounge on the second floor where you can chill.
Thumbs up!
Loki Wine Merchant & Tasting House
36 Great Western ArcadeAn awesome and unique wine tasting experience. You can walk around freely and try a vast range of wines in your own pace. There are experts available to answer any questions you might have. Cold meats and cheese platters are available and there is a lounge on the second floor where you can chill.
Thumbs up!
A Hotspot for plenty of bars and restaurants which is located right by a canal which runs through Birmingham.
78 locals recommend
Mailbox Birmingham
Royal Mail StreetA Hotspot for plenty of bars and restaurants which is located right by a canal which runs through Birmingham.
This is an awesome place to visit as it is located on the 25th floor of the famous building "The Cube" which offers a 360 degree panoramic view overlooking the city. We have only been there for cocktails but it is also a steakhouse.
31 locals recommend
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill Birmingham
200 Wharfside StThis is an awesome place to visit as it is located on the 25th floor of the famous building "The Cube" which offers a 360 degree panoramic view overlooking the city. We have only been there for cocktails but it is also a steakhouse.
Parks & Nature
Cannon Hill Park
Russell RoadOur favorite park in Birmingham.
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Westbourne RoadA very pleasant visit if you enjoy the nature.
Entertainment & Activities
Cool wildlife park with plenty of animals from around the world. Not very pricy to enter.
26 locals recommend
Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park
Pershore RoadCool wildlife park with plenty of animals from around the world. Not very pricy to enter.
Birmingham's famous chocolate factory. Note that you usually have to pre-book a visit as it highly popular.
201 locals recommend
Cadbury World
69 Linden RdBirmingham's famous chocolate factory. Note that you usually have to pre-book a visit as it highly popular.
We have been here with Joe's nieces and it was lots of fun. It was as fun for us as it was for the kids. Try to book your tickets online as it is usually cheaper that way.
146 locals recommend
National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
Brindley PlaceWe have been here with Joe's nieces and it was lots of fun. It was as fun for us as it was for the kids. Try to book your tickets online as it is usually cheaper that way.
Getting Around
A 10-20 minute train journey from Birmingham New Street Station depending on what train you board.
62 locals recommend
Birmingham Airport
Trident RoadA 10-20 minute train journey from Birmingham New Street Station depending on what train you board.
You can pretty much travel anywhere in the UK from this train station. It is located about 6-9 minutes walking distance from our flat.
40 locals recommend
Birmingham New Street station
East MewsYou can pretty much travel anywhere in the UK from this train station. It is located about 6-9 minutes walking distance from our flat.
Train station located about 10 minutes walking distance from our flat.
13 locals recommend
Birmingham Moor Street Station
Moor StreetTrain station located about 10 minutes walking distance from our flat.
Bus station located about 10 minutes walking distance from our flat. This is a great alternative if you want cut costs when travelling long distances.
24 locals recommend
Birmingham Coach Station
Mill LaneBus station located about 10 minutes walking distance from our flat. This is a great alternative if you want cut costs when travelling long distances.