Guidebook for Birmingham
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New Street Station
East MewsThe main train station into Birmingham
Jewellery Quarter Station
The closest train station to us is just down the road.
Just ten minutes away on the train the Birmingham International Airport is easily accessible from our apartment.
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Birmingham Airport
Trident RoadJust ten minutes away on the train the Birmingham International Airport is easily accessible from our apartment.
Our doctors is at the end of carver street, they are very friendly, the place is modern and spotless and has an in house pharmacy should you need it.
Hockley Medical Practice
60 Carver StOur doctors is at the end of carver street, they are very friendly, the place is modern and spotless and has an in house pharmacy should you need it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our lovely local pub right around the corner which always has real ale, we go for a quiet drink and pub snacks.
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The Red Lion (UAB) Jewellery Quarter
95 Warstone LnOur lovely local pub right around the corner which always has real ale, we go for a quiet drink and pub snacks.
The Shakespeare Inn
High StreetA typical English pub, this is a great place for a beer and pub food.
Head of Steam Birmingham
8 Bennetts HillAn amazing cocktail bar this has a great atmosphere for a night out!
Located in the Great Western Arcade (which in itself is a great place to shop for a gift with a twist), Loki is a locally run wine tasting bar with a twist. We love going here for pre dinner drinks.
Loki Wine Merchant & Tasting House
36 Great Western ArcadeLocated in the Great Western Arcade (which in itself is a great place to shop for a gift with a twist), Loki is a locally run wine tasting bar with a twist. We love going here for pre dinner drinks.
With live music most nights this is a great place to go for a drink and a dance!
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The Jam House
3-5 St Paul's SquareWith live music most nights this is a great place to go for a drink and a dance!
Sam goes for the sausage rolls I go for the ale! It's cool and hip and is great for a beer after work or before a night out.
Purecraft Bar & Kitchen
30 Waterloo StSam goes for the sausage rolls I go for the ale! It's cool and hip and is great for a beer after work or before a night out.
Shopping
A great place to shop with everything under one roof the Bull Ring is the one you will have seen with the silver balls and curved edges..
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Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham
Moor StreetA great place to shop with everything under one roof the Bull Ring is the one you will have seen with the silver balls and curved edges..
The long awaited John Lewis store opened in September 2015 and is the biggest outside of London. The transformed station now offers many shops and restaurants under one roof and excellent architecture
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John Lewis & Partners
2 Station StThe long awaited John Lewis store opened in September 2015 and is the biggest outside of London. The transformed station now offers many shops and restaurants under one roof and excellent architecture
Vyse street, Augusta lane and Warstone lane have an abundance of jewellery shops. People travel here from all over Europe for the competitive prices and variety these quaint shops offer.
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Jewellery Quarter Station
Vyse street, Augusta lane and Warstone lane have an abundance of jewellery shops. People travel here from all over Europe for the competitive prices and variety these quaint shops offer.
Food Scene
Our favorate Indian restaurant. It's not the cheapest on offer but the food is amazing and the service is impeccable.
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Rajdoot
78-79 George StOur favorate Indian restaurant. It's not the cheapest on offer but the food is amazing and the service is impeccable.
Our favourite place for breakfast or coffe and cake. It's a very cool hipster hangout and is just around the corner.
Urban Cafe | Bar | Kitchen - Jewellery Quarter
Warstone LaneOur favourite place for breakfast or coffe and cake. It's a very cool hipster hangout and is just around the corner.
Quiet and intimate this is a great place for a relatively cheap and quick Italian at the end of our road.
Portofino
21 Frederick StQuiet and intimate this is a great place for a relatively cheap and quick Italian at the end of our road.
Lively, loud and atmospheric, the food is amazing but prices are a little higher than elsewhere. It gets busy so book in advance for a great night out..
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Pasta Di Piazza
11 Brook StLively, loud and atmospheric, the food is amazing but prices are a little higher than elsewhere. It gets busy so book in advance for a great night out..
An authentic Italian this place has a great feel to it but can be pricey.
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San Carlo - Birmingham
4 Temple StAn authentic Italian this place has a great feel to it but can be pricey.
With multiple restaurants in close proximity there will be something for you here. From chains to one of a kinds; Italian, seafood and sushi; this bustling area is a great place to spend an evening.
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Brindley Place
Brindley PlaceWith multiple restaurants in close proximity there will be something for you here. From chains to one of a kinds; Italian, seafood and sushi; this bustling area is a great place to spend an evening.
More a pub than restaurant, but we go for the food: it does Deep South food from Louisiana and has offers on throughout the week.
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The Church Inn
22 Great Hampton StMore a pub than restaurant, but we go for the food: it does Deep South food from Louisiana and has offers on throughout the week.
Such amazing food here, although a little outside of the City Centre this place is one of those bring-your-own-alcohol restaurants meaning you can afford to get a Taxi. Trust us - it's worth it!
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Ponte Di Legno
44 Woodbridge RdSuch amazing food here, although a little outside of the City Centre this place is one of those bring-your-own-alcohol restaurants meaning you can afford to get a Taxi. Trust us - it's worth it!
Another lovely local cafe which you can relax in all day with a friend and cocoa or take your laptop and use their wifi and coffee for that last minute meeting prep.
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Yorks Bakery Cafe
29 / 30 Stephenson StAnother lovely local cafe which you can relax in all day with a friend and cocoa or take your laptop and use their wifi and coffee for that last minute meeting prep.
A lovely quiet coffee shop with books and board games in the corner. You can stay in here all day and drink tea, coffee and have breakfast or lunch.
Brewsmiths Coffee & Tea
214 Livery StA lovely quiet coffee shop with books and board games in the corner. You can stay in here all day and drink tea, coffee and have breakfast or lunch.
A chic Italian with a twist this place offers all day dining in tapas style portions and prices. Opposite Colmore Row it's modern and posh!
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Fumo
1 Waterloo StA chic Italian with a twist this place offers all day dining in tapas style portions and prices. Opposite Colmore Row it's modern and posh!
A menu of about 5 options (mostly steak and lobster) this please is the ultimate hipster hang out, it's dark and done up in the urban loft style upstairs and has been the talk of the town this year.
Nosh & Quaff
130 Colmore RowA menu of about 5 options (mostly steak and lobster) this please is the ultimate hipster hang out, it's dark and done up in the urban loft style upstairs and has been the talk of the town this year.
Arts & Culture
Just around the corner, the ICC has conferences, events and performances on throughout the year.
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국제 컨벤션 센터
8 Broad StJust around the corner, the ICC has conferences, events and performances on throughout the year.
Just a short ten minute train journey away, the NEC is the place for conferences and exhibitions in the West Midlands
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NEC, 국립 전시 센터
Pendigo WayJust a short ten minute train journey away, the NEC is the place for conferences and exhibitions in the West Midlands
아이콘 갤러리
1 Oozells SquareA lovely innovative gallery to visit during your stay
The best cinema in Birmingham, the Electric has sofas, a full bar and in cinema waiter service right to your seat so why not check out the new blockbuster or old movie whilst here.
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The Electric Cinema
47-49 Station StThe best cinema in Birmingham, the Electric has sofas, a full bar and in cinema waiter service right to your seat so why not check out the new blockbuster or old movie whilst here.
Birmingham's oldest independent art gallery this three storey building is small but filled with the works of local artists. We love to pop in to see the new exhibitions which change regularly.
RBSA
4 Brook StBirmingham's oldest independent art gallery this three storey building is small but filled with the works of local artists. We love to pop in to see the new exhibitions which change regularly.
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
Camden StreetTesco supermarket (superstore) isn't far from our home.
Just round the corner - convenient for your necessities should you forget to pack them.
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Tesco Express
36 Frederick StJust round the corner - convenient for your necessities should you forget to pack them.
Real bread made on site in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, it's all organic and delicious! They also make naughty goodies like pies and brownies and offer lovely lunches with local food.
Peel and Stone Bakery
366 High StReal bread made on site in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, it's all organic and delicious! They also make naughty goodies like pies and brownies and offer lovely lunches with local food.
Sightseeing
The Birmingham Back to Backs are the last surviving court of back-to-back houses in the city. They are now run as a museum by the National Trust.
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Birmingham Back to Backs
55-63 Hurst StThe Birmingham Back to Backs are the last surviving court of back-to-back houses in the city. They are now run as a museum by the National Trust.
A lovely country park for those who like walking - with steep hills and different trails we frequently get lost in the forest so make sure you leave plenty of time in case you do too!
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리키 힐즈 컨트리 파크
Warren LaneA lovely country park for those who like walking - with steep hills and different trails we frequently get lost in the forest so make sure you leave plenty of time in case you do too!
This quirky site is filled with galleries, cafes, antiques and boutiques. A great place to explore in Digbeth, (which is the Shorditch of Birminghmam), it is filled with great hipster hang out spots.
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Custard Factory
Gibb StreetThis quirky site is filled with galleries, cafes, antiques and boutiques. A great place to explore in Digbeth, (which is the Shorditch of Birminghmam), it is filled with great hipster hang out spots.
A beautiful park in a square with a church in the middle, it is surrounded by Georgian town houses, an art gallery and restaurants. It's a peaceful place perfect for a picnic or glass of wine.
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Saint Paul's Square
Saint Paul's SquareA beautiful park in a square with a church in the middle, it is surrounded by Georgian town houses, an art gallery and restaurants. It's a peaceful place perfect for a picnic or glass of wine.
The Birmingham Library has only just been finished and is fast becoming an iconic landmark. With balconies that wrap around the building why not go to the top and catch the great views across the city
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Library of Birmingham
1 Broad StThe Birmingham Library has only just been finished and is fast becoming an iconic landmark. With balconies that wrap around the building why not go to the top and catch the great views across the city