Robin’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Weird little nature reserve with walkways through the forest makes a good walk for an hour. Said to have been an inspiration for Tolkien as he describes Fanghorn Forest, but you'll have to make your own mind up.
13 locals recommend
Moseley Bog
Yardley Wood RoadWeird little nature reserve with walkways through the forest makes a good walk for an hour. Said to have been an inspiration for Tolkien as he describes Fanghorn Forest, but you'll have to make your own mind up.
Highbury Park, Birmingham
Shutlock LaneGreat park with lots of nooks and crannies to explore.
Food scene
I’d go here if you just have one night in Kings Heath... best pizzas I’ve ever had, interesting side dishes, superb wine and beer. Always packed, always a great atmosphere.
POLI
21 York RdI’d go here if you just have one night in Kings Heath... best pizzas I’ve ever had, interesting side dishes, superb wine and beer. Always packed, always a great atmosphere.
Colourful fun times Indian street food, craft beers and cocktails. Great mini dosas!
7 locals recommend
Zindiya Streatery & Bar
21 Woodbridge RdColourful fun times Indian street food, craft beers and cocktails. Great mini dosas!
I’d say go to best walking distance balti. Baghara Ghost signature lamb dish is super tasty.
7 locals recommend
Imlees
125 Alcester RdI’d say go to best walking distance balti. Baghara Ghost signature lamb dish is super tasty.
Kings Indian Dining
13-15 York RdReally nice family run place specialising in veggie.
Grace + James
23 York RdChatty good wine and craft beer and an extraordinary array of cheeses.
Top notch brunch for people who are winning life.
15 locals recommend
Lewis's Independent Cafe & Restaurant
2-4 Saint Mary's RowTop notch brunch for people who are winning life.
Bloom
32 Poplar RdExquisite creative brunch flavours – usually very busy!
Cafe, garden and evening live music (mostly folky). Great daytime food, particularly good for families.
20 locals recommend
Kitchen Garden Cafe
17 York RdCafe, garden and evening live music (mostly folky). Great daytime food, particularly good for families.
Pubs & Bars
Massive old Birmingham classic, old man pub collides with Friday night hedonists. Massive covered beer garden at the back to explore with cocktail bar, wine bar and often some street food.
22 locals recommend
Prince Of Wales
118 Alcester RdMassive old Birmingham classic, old man pub collides with Friday night hedonists. Massive covered beer garden at the back to explore with cocktail bar, wine bar and often some street food.
HOP & SCOTCH
9 Institute RdSteamed up craft ale fart bunker for enthusiasts.
2 floors of dancing, loads of great beers, sometimes loads of idiots, but sometimes that’s fun! Best after 11.30pm. Ace lunchtime food too.
13 locals recommend
The Dark Horse
145 Alcester Rd2 floors of dancing, loads of great beers, sometimes loads of idiots, but sometimes that’s fun! Best after 11.30pm. Ace lunchtime food too.
Relentless live Latin bands that look like they’ve been playing constantly for 72 hours straight while people crash about with limey cocktails.
17 locals recommend
The Cuban Embassy (The Bulls Head)
23 St Mary's RowRelentless live Latin bands that look like they’ve been playing constantly for 72 hours straight while people crash about with limey cocktails.
Live Music
Famous music pub with great atmosphere. Check out what gigs are on or just mumble to hammered brummies in the courtyard.
28 locals recommend
Hare & Hounds
106 High StFamous music pub with great atmosphere. Check out what gigs are on or just mumble to hammered brummies in the courtyard.