The ultimate guide to Birmingham
Discover the very best things to do, restaurants, bars and hotels in Birmingham
Plan your trip to Birmingham

The best things to do with kids in Birmingham
Young’uns driving you madder than a wet hen? Then check out these super-fun days out

Three cinemas you must visit in Birmingham
Whether you’re on a date, fancy an arthouse outing or are on a quest for the quirky

An insider’s guide to the Jewellery Quarter
Explore this historic hotchpotch of listed buildings, boutiques, bars, restaurants and galleries

The best cheap hotels in Birmingham
The city’s status as a conference hotspot means there are often great deals to be had at weekends
Where to eat in Birmingham

Excellent Birmingham Indian restaurants
From Bombay-style street food to Gujarati vegetarian cafés

How to eat like a local in Birmingham
These are the absolute best Brummie eating and drinking experiences

14 top Birmingham brunches
Full Englishes, avo on sourdough, and everything in between

The best coffee shops in Birmingham
Will it be an artisan roaster or a chichi coffee house?
Where to drink in Birmingham

The 15 best bars in Birmingham
Many of these superb drinking dens will have you lost for words

The most charming pubs in Birmingham
Neighbourhood boozers with changing ales and board games aplenty

The 10 best cocktail bars in Birmingham
Our number one? The Botanist, a gardening-themed bar with potted plants galore

9 awesome craft beer bars in Birmingham
The West Midlands has a rich history of brewing, after all
Nightlife in Birmingham

9 outstanding clubs in Birmingham
Whether it’s Ibizan house or UK bass that makes you want to move

Birmingham’s best live music venues
Catch rising stars at the city’s best dives (and big names at its concert halls)

The best Birmingham gay bars and clubs
From flamboyant party spots to understated bars and cafés

The best comedy clubs in Birmingham
Improv nights! Sketch shows! And more!
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