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This old-style pub, almost adjacent to the College of Food and Tourism, accordingly attracts a fairly young crowd. And they're not just h...

Pitcher and Piano is a modern chain of big, bright, irredeemably modern bar/pub/restaurants and this is a typical example of the genre. T...

If you're at a conference at the In...

If you have ever used the Baskerville typeface on a PC word processing package, and have wondered why it is so called, this monument prov...

"The Adrian" was named after Sir Adrian Cedric Boult who died in 1983. Sir Adrian was the director of the Birmingham Festival Chorus and...

An imposing building of white Portland stone, the Hall of Memory is a fitting tribute to the fallen in all major conflicts of the 20th ce...

One of the dwindling reserves of traditional city centre pubs, The Queen's Arms is a small but comforting spot with very good draught Bas...

Cube is the trendily minimalist name for a place just flash enough to fit in with the smart new bars-cum-eateries of Brindleyplace. Typic...

A tranquil setting for a relaxing coffee or light snack, as Hilary Clinton found out when she visited in 1998 whilst Bill was off at the...

Bar Epernay has a baby grand piano, playing both modern and classical tunes all day long and well into the night. The bar demands a sligh...

This is a highly-regarded Spanish restaurant of great charm, considering the plethora of intimidating concrete monstrosities that surroun...

Friendly, family-run Italian restaurant and bistro on the way into Paradise Forum from Broad Street. It's a fairly large place, and nothi...

Milan is a city centre restaurant offering more than the normal balti fare. Dishes are expertly prepared with deft combinations of herbs...

Known for its extremely stylish atmosphere and décor, Metro Bar & Grill caters to Birmingham's bright young things and smart corporate di...

Popular with pre-and post-clubbers what with Snobs n...

Another stylish establishment, St. Paul's is a fairly quiet bar although it is easier to make a reservation with the restaurant. The wine...

A simple-sounding restaurant, Pasta Di Piazza dishes out fairly simple-sounding yet mouth watering fare . It's Italian-run, so you know t...

There is not a thriving Mongolian restaurant scene in Birmingham, but this innovative establishment is deservedly popular. The cuisine is...

This restaurant overlooks New Street, which, whilst it is no Champs Elysee, is undoubtedly more attractive now that it has been almost to...

Hotel restaurants can be rather foreboding places, especially if it's clear you're a non-resident. However, the Hyatt Regenc...