Janette's Guidebook
Arts and culture
So much happening here .. cafe cinema theatre comedy exhibitions - just 10 mins walk away from house through Canon Hill Park
47 locals recommend
Midlands Arts Centre
So much happening here .. cafe cinema theatre comedy exhibitions - just 10 mins walk away from house through Canon Hill Park
Hidden Gem of a gallery in campas of Birmingham University - free. Exhibitions and also concert hall. Only 10 mins by taxi from house
26 locals recommend
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Hidden Gem of a gallery in campas of Birmingham University - free. Exhibitions and also concert hall. Only 10 mins by taxi from house
Some great art here - classic , contemporary , crafts and Burne Jones masterpieces - great Edwardian tea room too - free. In City Centre ( 35 Bus by house or taxi Uber £6)
147 locals recommend
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Shop
Chamberlain SquareSome great art here - classic , contemporary , crafts and Burne Jones masterpieces - great Edwardian tea room too - free. In City Centre ( 35 Bus by house or taxi Uber £6)
Interesting contemporary art gallery in restored old school building in heart of Brindly Place . Free and nice restaurant - lots of bars / clubs nearby. Catch Number 1 bus by house then 10 mins walk to gallery or 35 bus into centre of city and walk 20 mins through city.
40 locals recommend
Ikon Gallery
1 Oozells SquareInteresting contemporary art gallery in restored old school building in heart of Brindly Place . Free and nice restaurant - lots of bars / clubs nearby. Catch Number 1 bus by house then 10 mins walk to gallery or 35 bus into centre of city and walk 20 mins through city.
Music and dancing
Live music most night ( mainly free) good cocktails ( you can eat here too) upstairs house band and dancing after 9pm
17 locals recommend
The Cuban Embassy (The Bulls Head)
23 St Mary's RowLive music most night ( mainly free) good cocktails ( you can eat here too) upstairs house band and dancing after 9pm
Good place either day time ( fab food inc veg options ) or night for a more lively vibe - dancing upstairs later and some eves live music downstairs.
13 locals recommend
The Dark Horse
145 Alcester RdGood place either day time ( fab food inc veg options ) or night for a more lively vibe - dancing upstairs later and some eves live music downstairs.
Popular bar and music venue which has 2 venues upstairs with top DJs and bands - check out programme . It’s in KIngs Heath - 35 bus or cheap Uber taxi local.
28 locals recommend
Hare & Hounds
106 High StPopular bar and music venue which has 2 venues upstairs with top DJs and bands - check out programme . It’s in KIngs Heath - 35 bus or cheap Uber taxi local.
Food scene
Best food ever ... small cosy authentic restaurant . Good value and excellent menu
24 locals recommend
Damascena Coffee House - Delicatessen
133 Alcester RdBest food ever ... small cosy authentic restaurant . Good value and excellent menu
Real atmosphere - good menu and friendly - authentic Indian food ( can be busy as popular)
7 locals recommend
Zindiya Streatery & Bar
21 Woodbridge RdReal atmosphere - good menu and friendly - authentic Indian food ( can be busy as popular)