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££££·Waterloo Street·New Street
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CocktailsSteampunk Bar
The Jekyll & Hyde
£££·Steelhouse Lane·New Street
A fantastically over-the-top steampunk cocktail bar where the drinks are as theatrical as the decor. Potions served in beakers, fog machines, and a commitment to the bit that's genuinely impressive.
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Boutique HotelThe Cube
Hotel Indigo
£££·The Cube·Five Ways
Housed in the striking Cube building, Hotel Indigo offers stylish rooms with Birmingham-inspired design touches. The rooftop bar, Marco Pierre White's, has some of the best views in the city.
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IndianAward-Winning
Lasan
£££·Jewellery Quarter·Jewellery Quarter
One of Birmingham's most celebrated Indian restaurants, tucked into the Jewellery Quarter. Lasan's cooking is refined, flavourful, and a world away from the standard curry house. The lamb shank is unforgettable.
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Real AleCAMRA Favourite
The Wellington
£·Bennett's Hill·New Street
Birmingham's best real ale pub, tucked away on Bennett's Hill. The guest ales are always interesting, the atmosphere is no-nonsense, and it is the kind of pub that reminds you what a proper boozer should be.
Warehouse VenueUnderground Scene
Lab11
££·Digbeth·Moor Street
A raw, industrial warehouse venue in Digbeth that hosts some of the best electronic music events in the Midlands. The sound system is serious, the lineups are quality, and the atmosphere is electric.
CocktailsHidden Gem
Lab 22
£££·City Centre
This underground speakeasy beneath a burger joint serves Birmingham's most inventive cocktails. The molecular mixology and theatrical presentation transforms drinking into dinner theatre. Book ahead or you'll never find the secret entrance.
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IndianBroad Street Gem
Pushkar
£££·Broad Street·Five Ways
A refined Indian restaurant on Broad Street that elevates Birmingham's proud curry heritage. The tandoori dishes are exceptional, the presentation is beautiful, and the service is warm and knowledgeable.
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Modern BritishMichelin Star
Purnell's
££££·Cornwall Street·New Street
Glynn Purnell - the Yummy Brummie - has held a Michelin star since 2009. His cooking is playful, inventive, and deeply personal, blending Brummie nostalgia with global technique.
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Wine BarWine Lovers
Loki Wine
£££·Edgbaston·Five Ways
A wine bar and shop in Edgbaston run by people who genuinely love wine. The by-the-glass selection is superb, the tasting events are excellent, and the atmosphere is relaxed and knowledgeable.
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GastropubCraft Beer Pub
The Victoria
££·John Bright Street·New Street
A proper Birmingham pub with a superb rotating selection of craft beers and ales. The Victorian interior is stunning, the pies are excellent, and it's the perfect pre-theatre stop.
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Live Music & ClubDigbeth Venue
The Mill
££·Digbeth·Moor Street
A Digbeth venue that champions live music and club nights with equal passion. The programming is eclectic, the crowd is up for it, and the industrial setting gives everything a raw, exciting edge.
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Boutique Hotel & Cocktail BarEdgbaston Gem
The Edgbaston
££££·Edgbaston·Five Ways
A boutique hotel and cocktail bar in a beautiful Edgbaston townhouse. The rooms are individually designed, the cocktails are exceptional, and the whole place feels like a well-kept secret. One of the most special stays in Birmingham.
Indian Fine DiningMichelin Star
Opheem
££££·Summer Row·New Street
Aktar Islam's Michelin-starred Indian restaurant is rewriting the rules of what Indian fine dining can be. In a city with arguably the best Indian food in the UK, Opheem still stands apart.
Bombay CafeBeloved Chain
Dishoom Birmingham
££·One Chamberlain Square·New Street
Dishoom brought its legendary Bombay cafe experience to One Chamberlain Square and Birmingham took it straight to heart. The bacon naan roll at breakfast is worth queueing for, and the black daal is as good as everyone says.
Live Music VenueDigbeth Landmark
O2 Institute
££·Digbeth·Moor Street
Birmingham's premier mid-size live music venue, right in the heart of Digbeth. The main room hosts touring bands and DJs, while the smaller rooms showcase emerging talent. The sound is excellent.
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Traditional PubLudgate Hill Classic
The Actress & Bishop
£·Ludgate Hill·New Street
A proper traditional pub near New Street with character, a good beer selection, and the kind of unpretentious atmosphere that Birmingham does so well. A reliable pre-gig or post-work stop.
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Business HotelBroad Street
Hyatt Regency
£££·Broad Street·Five Ways
The Hyatt Regency on Broad Street is a reliable choice for business and leisure travellers alike. The rooms are comfortable, the facilities are excellent, and the central location makes it easy to explore the city.
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CocktailsTropical Tiki
Island Bar
££·Suffolk Street·New Street
Birmingham's original cocktail bar, bringing tropical tiki vibes to the Second City since before craft cocktails were cool. The rum selection is enormous and the frozen daiquiris are dangerously drinkable.
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