If its nightlife your after you can't fail to find something that appeals to you in Broad Street. With over 40 Bars, Clubs & Restuarants there really is something for everyone. Rock music, Dance... more
As with any large city, Birmingham has its own China Town.
As you would expect this is where the best chinese restuarants are.
This place also has a thriving nightlife, with plenty of bars, clubs... more
The main reason why I was in Birmingham in April and May 2013 was to see two 'The Phantom of the Opera' performances at the Birmingham Hippodrome. I went to two amazing performances at this theatre... more
Probably the biggest club in Birmingham, this club is home to God's Kitchen, the hottest party night in the country and in Ibiza, and is resident to some of the best DJ's in the country Smart & funky.... more
Not too be confused with the NEC or the ICC, the NIA is located in Birmingham City Centre.
" The National Indoor Arena is one of the most sought after, and therefore busiest, large scale indoor... more
Terry and Zul provide a friendly welcome to this little gem of the underground dance scene in Birmingham. Although it is actually a gay venue, plenty of straight people go here and the atmosphere is... more
In the spring of 2003 Birmingham was attempting to become the European City of Culture in 2008. In the end Liverpool won the competition. As part of the bid it put on a series of concerts, in Symphony... more
Bacchus, named after said god of wine, is a fabulous drinking and eating place on New Street in Birmingham. The bar is under the Burlington Hotel and is... more
Birmingham has gained quite a reputation in recent years for being the home to a thriving trade in 'Gentleman's clubs' (or lapdancing palaces). Birmingham... more
Bristol Road, Selly Oak has few Bars and Places to eat as it is a (mainly) student area because of the University of Birmingham. There is something to do for... more
The Arcadian is a small area in Birmingham City Centre which is jam packed full of clubs, restaurants with food from around the world, bars, comedy club, hotel,... more
Liberty's is a nightclub, restaurant and bar in one venue. It is located a little bit away for the main city centre on Hagley Road (On the same road as the... more
Among Birningham students and local young people, the Harborne Run is celebrated. It's not quite running with the bulls in Pamplona. but done properly. can be... more
Subway City is located slightly out of town (near Jewerally Quarter) and it gives host to the club night Resurrection on alternative Fridays. The club consists... more
The pub at the centre of the Jewellery quarter looks quite an ordinary midland boozer from the outside, but this 1920's pub is a masterpiece of its kind.The... more
The Waterfront area of Brierley Hill has many bars, restuarants and clubs all set by the picturesque canal. Most are open until 2am. Heres a description of a... more
11 April 2001 The city has just held its annual 'Nightlife Awards'. I have NOT visited any of the winners but I thought VT members may well wish to know the... more
The Patrick Kavanagh (or "PK's" to the locals) is an Irish pub, but only really in that it is owned and run by Irish people - we aren't looking at one of these... more
The DNA on Broad Street (I think) is a pretty fun place. Loads of 15 year olds, barely dressed girls, who seem to be looking around for potential dates. I had... more
Victoria Square is really worth a visit by night... and I'm one who is not fond of taking pics of the famous statue of queen Victoria and I have always refused... more
Around the city center are many newly refurbished pubs and bars, the new look refurbished gas street basin has attracted some trendy bars and clubs, the James... more
It's been a couple of years since I've been there, but I used to like Bobby Browns, at the end of Gas Street.2 dance floors, with a quiet chill-out area in... more
Make sure you visit broad street for all the best pubs and clubs in the Birmingham area. If you are in to drinking try the harbourne mile pub crawl. This is... more
If you get to the Birmingham Hotel, you must walk along the strip of department stores that are up and down that street area. This is good for those who are... more
I have lived in Birmingham all my life, i've lived in Hodge Hill, Bromford, Kitts Green & Chelmsley Wood. I also visit the areas Castle Bromwich, Erdington & Marston Green frequently. Everyone has......
Birmingham used to be something of a standing joke in Britain. It was seen as a concrete wasteland hemmed in by American style freeways.
It's certainly true that as you approach Brum from the A38(M)...
The 2nd largest city (after London) in the UK.
This is the city where I went to university in the middle 1970's.
See also the following VT sites -Stourport-on-Severn ( my home town for over 34...
I live in Birmingham, the UK's second city apparently, in the West Midlands. It is a city that is industrial and yet cosmopolitan, multi cultural and diverse, built up and yet so many green spaces,......
Birmingham is Britain's second city, diverse and dynamic city, with its fascinating history and world-class cultural scene, combined with superb shopping, major international events and exhibitions......
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