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lala30
Discoverer
Sep 4, 2008
Birmingham - shopping 5 stars
Travel Tip: Birmingham

Heavens I should write a shopping guide for Birmingham. However since I am strapped for time at the moment here are just a few quick guidelines.


I know Bull Ring is fantastic and all that but I would avoid spending prolonged periods of time in there. For some reason (and I...
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lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Bella Italia 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Bella Italia

Bella Italia is located at 102 New Street.


After we have been in Birmingham for a few weeks and after the rain just did not want to stop and after I had enough spicy food and...
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Tags for this Travel Tip: tastyfood

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Broad Street 5 stars
Travel Tip: Broad Street

Broad Street is the party center in Birmingham.

And although I preferred Brindley place because it was a bit less hectic, there are plenty of pubs, clubs and sports bars to pick...
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Tags for this Travel Tip: clubs pubs bars

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Reflex The 80s Bar 5 stars
Club Review: Reflex The 80s Bar

Reflex The 80s Bar is located on 36 – 37 Broad Street.
Oh heavens one of the most fun nights of my life was spent here it has to be said.


We found it by chance,...
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Tags for this Travel Tip: club 80smusic

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Woodstock Cafe 5 stars
Café Review: Woodstock Cafe

Woodstock café is located on 584 Bristol Road, Selly Oak.


Woodstock was our regular spot, although it can get a bit crowded especially during lunch hours. The food you can...
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Tags for this Travel Tip: cafe sandwiches coffee

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Selly Oak and its restaurants 4 stars
Travel Tip: Selly Oak

Since students hall of residence Jarratt’s Hall is located a street away from the Selly Oak Road and there are plenty of restaurants so you can pick and choose. And pick and choose we did.
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Tags for this Travel Tip: students pubs quarter

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Cinemas in Birmingham 4 stars
Travel Tip: Imax

Truth be told we have only frequented 2 cinemas in Birmingham. For quite a while we went to Odeon (on 139 New Street) however their selection was really not the best. And the theater halls were... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: cinemas

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Birmingham Botanical gardens 5 stars
Travel Tip: Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Botanical Gardens are located at Westbourne Road, Edgbaston.


I have to admit this was not my find, it was suggested by a friend when studying just got a bit too...
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Tags for this Travel Tip: gardens

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Brindley Place 4 stars
Travel Tip: Brindley Place

Brindley Place is located just off the Broad street. And while Broad street is the party mile, Brindley Place offers a bit of sophistication it has to be said. Maybe it is because we were chatted... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: cafes pubs canal

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Birmingham - general information 4 stars
Travel Tip: Birmingham

It has to be said I have a very love/hate relationship with Birmingham. I lived there while I did my postgraduate course and it was dislike on first sight. Maybe because it did not stop raining for the first 3 weeks I got there.


However after a while, I settled in and I was...
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Tags for this Travel Tip: generalinformation

angela
Explorer
Mar 15, 2008
Desi Khana, a bit of Pakistan in the centre of Birmingham 5 stars
Travel Tip: Birmingham
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had heard a good deal about Desi Khana and I looked forward to eat there. When I arrive at the restaurant's doorstep I'm not that impressed: quite simple, not very lit up, and especially, very quiet. I ask my friend, who luckily is from Pakistan: "Are you sure this is the paradise you told me... [more]
Alibaby
Globetrotter
Feb 26, 2008
The Glee Club 3 stars
Travel Tip: The Glee Club
Part of Topic FOOD!!!!! My favourite thing!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A comedy club near to china town and the bullring, set in The Arcadian group of pubs, eateries etc. If you can cope with the flocks of drunken British Youth, then the Glee club is not a bad venue.... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: comedy food livemusic drink

Alibaby
Globetrotter
Feb 26, 2008
The Arcadian 3 stars
Restaurant Review: The Arcadian
Part of Topic FOOD!!!!! My favourite thing!
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Basically an arcade of pubs, nightlife and chain restaurants, stuck in the middle of Birmingham's china town. Not the nicest set of drinking establishments, and certainly lacking in a bit of class.... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: eatdrink food pubs bars restaurants

Alibaby
Globetrotter
Feb 26, 2008
Loaf at The Arcadian - Chinatown 4 stars
Bar Review: Loaf at The Arcadian
Part of Topic FOOD!!!!! My favourite thing!

Arcadian is generally a bit scabby and run down. Loaf however is a little gem. It's certainly not the nicest bar in the world. However it does massively cheap pub grub that is actually really good.... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: food drink

Alibaby
Globetrotter
Feb 26, 2008
Pavillions 3 stars
Travel Tip: The Pavillions
Part of Topic FOOD!!!!! My favourite thing!
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Located round the corner from The Bullring it is clear The Pavillions has stiff competition. Full of general high street stores, it is OK, but I would never have gone there normally. It has a... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: shoppingfoodmarksandspencer

Alibaby
Globetrotter
Feb 26, 2008
The Church at the Bullring 4 stars