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BIRMINGHAM 2022 FESTIVAL SIX MONTHS OF CULTURE ACROSS THE CITY AND BEYOND The Birmingham 2022 Festival, a six-monthlong cultural programme, takes place across Birmingham and the West Midlands this summer. It is the biggest celebration of creativity ever seen in the region and one of the largest ever cultural programmes to surround the Commonwealth Games. There will be over 200 events including a spectacular open-air show, a brand-new Birmingham inspired album, an immersive 3D experience on public transport, photography exhibitions across billboards, a city centre forest of magical proportions, a tap-dancing record attempt and much, much more.
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Hew Locke & Ikon Victoria Square, Birmingham Birmingham’s city-centre sculpture of Queen Victoria is reimagined by acclaimed GuyaneseBritish artist Hew Locke for the Birmingham 2022 Festival. Originally unveiled in 1901, Sir Thomas Brock’s marble figure of Queen Victoria was then recast in bronze by William Bloye and members of Birmingham School of Art in 1951. Locke’s vision is to create “an object of veneration, leading a battalion of other statues to represent the home nation throughout the Empire”. Locke’s interest in the power of statues originates from his childhood in Guyana where he passed a sculpture of Queen Victoria every day on the way to school. He has been reimagining historical statues for twenty years. Commissioned by Ikon, this is Locke’s first temporary public sculpture.
THE COMMON WEALTH TABLE Birmingham Cathedral Until 15 September Cathedral Square
The Common Wealth Table is a 30-seater table designed by Intervention Architecture. It provides a place for different groups of people Continued over
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BIRMINGHAM 2022 to come together for conversation, food and other inspirational gatherings. Herbs will also be grown in the middle of the table. The table is located in Pigeon Park – Birmingham Cathedral’s Churchyard and the main green space in the Business District. Members of the community can use the table from the beginning of July until Harvest Festival in mid-September. The cathedral and Grand Union will be partnering to put together a programme of events during the table’s installation. An opportunity for inspirational gatherings in Cathedral Square this summer. Open to individuals and community groups to book from the start of July through to midSeptember. For more information please email TheCWT@ birminghamcathedral.com for a booking form.
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Live events at Symphony Hall throughout the summer. Go to birmingham2022.com/festival/ on-record for dates
A brand-new album, On Record, featuring eleven original songs about Birmingham offers a sonic love letter to the city. Featuring new songs by Birmingham artists – including SANITY, UB40 and Dapz on the Map – On Record has been created and produced by Jez Collins of Birmingham Music Archive and Grammy-nominated producer Simon Duggal. Visit birmingham2022.com/festival
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Birmingham 2022 Festival and Ikon has launched Foreign Exchange: a temporary public artwork by acclaimed artist Hew Locke which reimagines Birmingham’s Queen Victoria sculpture in Victoria Square
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BMAG IS BACK, POP-UP STYLE EDWARDIAN TEAROOMS AND GIFT SHOP REOPEN Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has unpacked a series of pop-up displays and live events that bring a different feel to the historic building for the Commonwealth Games and Birmingham 2022 Festival. The Round Room, Industrial Gallery, Edwardian Tearooms, Gallery 10 and Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Shop are now open seven days a week. The Bridge Gallery has also reopened to showcase items from the civic collection and invite feedback on what people want to see from the museum when it reopens fully in 2024 after all maintenance works have been completed. The partial reopening is taking place while Birmingham City Council’s essential electrical works programme continues safely in other areas of the building.
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WHAT’S ON AT BMAG THIS SUMMER
All displays are at BMAG until it closes again at the end of 2022 for further maintenance
Animating the Round Room and Industrial Gallery, are Birmingham Music Archive, Fierce, Flatpack Projects, Kalaboration Arts and working in collaboration with Birmingham Museums – Don’t Settle, in partnership with Beatfreeks. DON’T SETTLE: WE ARE BIRMINGHAM Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery’s partial reopening launched with a radical transformation of the stunning Round Room. We Are Birmingham reflects the people of 21st Century Continued over
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Birmingham. Co-curated by Birmingham Museums and a group of six young People of Colour from Don’t Settle, a project of Beatfreeks, the new display presents a vivid celebration of the city that Birmingham is now as well as aspirations of what the city could become. BIRMINGHAM MUSIC ARCHIVE: IN THE QUE A sensory exhibition celebrates one of Birmingham’s greatest music venues – the Que Club. Curated by Birmingham Music Archive and Pretty Hate Production, In The Que, features previously unseen photographs by critically acclaimed photographer Terence Donovan, personal artefacts, archive film footage, flyers and posters and a 35 minute documentary film. FIERCE: SAVĀGE K’LUB: VĀ TAMATEA New Zealand/Aotearoa artists Rosanna Raymond and Jaimie Waititi present a SaVĀge K’Lubroom in a secretive corner of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. The installation reclaims the gentlemen’s clubs of the same name first established in London in the 19th century. SaVĀge K’Lub poses the question: what might it mean to be a savage today? FLATPACK PROJECTS: WONDERLAND Wonderland by Flatpack Projects and presented by Birmingham 2022 Festival explores how
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PLACES TO GO: BMAG cinema has shaped the streets, social lives and dreams of Brummies over the past 125 years. Flatpack plans to map all 150-plus cinemas in the city – from fairgrounds to multiplexes and from South Asian extravaganzas to popups. The display showcases photographs and cinema memorabilia, alongside magic lanterns and optical toys. KALABORATION ARTS: BLACKLASH: RACISM & THE STRUGGLE FOR SELFDEFENCE From the mid-1980s and over a period of two decades, artist and activist Mukhtar Dar, documented the struggles of Asian and African Caribbean communities against racism. Blacklash: Racism and the Struggle for Self-Defence, by Kalaboration Arts, draws on Mukhtar’s extensive archive. UNPRECEDENTED TIMES Finally, an additional exhibition invites visitors to take a moment to pause and reflect on all that has passed in Birmingham over the last two years of living with Covid-19. Unprecedented Times, developed in partnership with Birmingham City Council’s Public Health Division and Birmingham Museums’ Community Action Panel, will explore survival of the human spirit in public crises past and present. Visit: birminghammuseums.org.uk
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FESTIVAL FUN IN VICTORIA SQUARE 27 July – 8 August To bring people together to celebrate the Commonwealth Games, Victoria Square will play host to a free Festival Site providing entertainment for local people and visitors to the city during what will be the biggest event ever to be staged in the West Midlands. As well as a daily schedule which includes sunrise stretch sessions, a disco with Perry the Birmingham 2022 mascot, and a showcase of up and coming local talent, the Victoria Square Festival Site will host some very special events. These include watch parties for the Birmingham 2022 Opening Ceremony on 28 July and the Closing Ceremony on 8 August, and a special celebration, including music and cultural
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SPECIAL EVENTS acts, to mark the 60th anniversary of Jamaican Independence. The District’s leisure and hospitality businesses will be on hand at a new pop-up catering facility; The Floozie Food and Drink, providing a range of tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner treats daily from 8am to 10pm. From lunchtime, the square will also be licensed for people to enjoy drinks from the bar, including a menu from The Florence, Purecraft Bar & Kitchen, Loki Wines, Primitivo and Miss Macaroon. The menus will change across the Games giving return visitors something different to look forward to and showcasing some of the finest Colmore eateries and bars. For early risers, who want a healthy treat on the way into the city, perhaps after enjoying the sunrise stretch sessions, there will be granola yoghurt pots and overnight oats. Purecraft Bar & Kitchen will be serving morning kombucha and coffee before switching to a selection of lagers and ales. Hookways will provide healthy breakfasts and salads, and Waylands Yard some of its fresh deli bakes, cakes and pastries. At lunchtime you can pick up vegan cakes and muffins, plus ciabatta and focaccia from 200 Degrees. Asha’s and Zen Metro will be serving up delicious dishes including biryani, spicy chicken noodles and veggie stir fry to enjoy whilst listening to the Fountain Stage Music programme. The Florence will be serving kebab wraps and shawarmas with selections of salads, pickles, and sauces. Vegan options include crispy tofu meaning Games visitors will be spoilt for choice.
Look out for the full daily programme on the Colmore BID website
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SQUARES & SPACES TO ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS CATHEDRAL SQUARE CHURCH STREET SQUARE
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SQUARES & SPACES Colmore Business District is blessed with wonderful squares and spaces to enjoy the great outdoors. Cathedral Square, Church Street Square and the new-look Chamberlain Square are among the open spaces to watch the world go by. Find a seat or bench to enjoy lunch or a drink from a nearby coffee shop.
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RESTAURANTS, PUBS & BARS
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RESTAURANTS, PUBS & BARS ALBERT’S SCHLOSS Cook Haus and Bier Palace influenced by travels across Alpine Europe; expect roaring fires, raucous performances and tankards of Europe’s finest bier. www.albertsschloss.co.uk/birmingham One Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3AX
THE ALCHEMIST Expect smoke, bubbles and changing colours when ordering a drink at the Alchemist. Plus a fab food menu. thealchemist.uk.com/venues/birmingham-colmorerow The Grand, 41 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2DA
ALL BAR ONE All Bar One really has something for everyone. A great selection of small and sharing plates along with a great main menu, not forgetting their drink offering. www.allbarone.co.uk/national-search/eastand-west-midlands/all-bar-one-newhall-streetbirmingham 43 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3NY
ASHA’S From soulful street food to the menus of maharajas, the menus transport you across the length and breadth of the Indian subcontinent. ashasbirmingham.co.uk 12-22 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3LX
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RESTAURANTS, PUBS & BARS BUSHWACKERS Popular late night bar and club. www.facebook.com/bushwackers.birmingham 103 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2HZ
THE COLMORE The Colmore serves up an excellent selection of craft beer, hand-picked wines, spirits and soft drinks as well as their beer dough pizzas! www.colmoretap.co.uk 114-116 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3AG
THE COLMORE CLUB Exclusive late night clubbing in the heart of the city. www.facebook.com/colmoreclubpage 85 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BB
DIRTY MARTINI Bottomless brunch, happy hours, master classes or just popping in for a drink, Dirty Martini offers something for every occasion. dirtymartini.uk.com/bars/birmingham 7 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5ST
DISHOOM Begin your day at Dishoom with a sausage naan, enjoy a jackfruit biryani at lunch and finish the day with a Bollybellini! www.dishoom.com/birmingham One Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3AX
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RESTAURANTS, PUBS & BARS FAZENDA South American restaurant keeping century-old gaúcho traditions alive with grilled meats and quality ingredients. fazenda.co.uk/birmingham 55 Colmore Row, Barwick Street Entrance, Birmingham, B3 2AA
THE FLORENCE From a coffee and bite at lunch to dinner and cocktails in the evening, even bottomless brunch at weekend, the Florence is a great spot! theflorencebirmingham.co.uk 106-110 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2ES
GAUCHO With a range of fabulous steaks available, it won’t disappoint. Check out the set lunch menu for a great deal! gauchorestaurants.com/restaurants/birmingham 55 Colmore Row, Lower Ground Retail, Birmingham, B3 2AA
THE GRAND HOTEL A spectacular renovation of one of the District’s most famous buildings, featuring Madeleine’s bar and Isaac’s brasserie. Expect wow! thegrandhotelbirmingham.co.uk Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BS
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RESTAURANTS, PUBS & BARS GUSTO A large Italian menu serving favourites such as honey-glazed duck or Caprino pizza. gustorestaurants.uk.com/restaurants/birmingham Unit 10, 45-49 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BS
HENMAN AND COOPER Three bars supported by live DJs in the evenings and a unique rooftop terrace. facebook.com/henmanandcooper 110 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3AG
HOTEL DU VIN Whether it’s a drink in the Bubble Lounge, a snack in Pub du Vin or a sit-down meal in the Bistro there is plenty on offer at Hotel du Vin. hotelduvin.com/food-drink/bistros 25 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NR
JAMAYA The UK’s first gourmet Jamaican fried chicken restaurant, Jamaya serves a variety of chicken-based and vegetarian dishes. jamaya.co.uk 126 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3AG
JOJO LOUNGE Housed in a building that was historically the Solicitors’ Law Stationery Society’s office, a venue inspired by the lounge bars of New York. jojolounge.co.uk 55-59 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3RB
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RESTAURANTS, PUBS & BARS LOKI WINE With over 70 wines on tasting you’ll really be able to discover your favourite. Wine by the glass or bottle along with a a selection of spirits. lokiwine.co.uk 36 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham, B2 5HU
NUDE BAR & GRILL This Business District newcomer is in a beautiful Bennetts Hill townhouse-style building, With several dining rooms (one private), two bars and a lounge. nude-barandgrill.co.uk 38 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5SN
THE OLD CONTEMPTIBLES A traditional pub of unique character, revered for its range of real ales. nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/ eastandwestmidlands/theoldcontemptibles edmundstreetbirmingham 176 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2HB
THE OLD JOINT STOCK Home to a theatre and a pub with an island bar, this listed building has a welcoming atmosphere. oldjointstock.co.uk 4 Temple Row West, Birmingham, B2 5NY
THE OLD ROYAL The Old Royal is as well known for its great value as it is its grandeur. theoldroyalbirmingham.co.uk 53 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2DP
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RESTAURANTS, PUBS & BARS PRIMITIVO One of the longest running venues in Colmore Business District, Primitivo offers a wide range of drinks and a delicious selection of food. primitivo-birmingham.co.uk/about 10 Barwick Street, Birmingham, B3 2NT
PURECRAFT BAR AND KITCHEN Famous for their Scotch egg, Purecraft also have a menu full of delicious food and not to forget their incredible selection of beer. purecraftbars.com/ 30 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5TJ
PURNELL’S RESTAURANT Home to ‘Brummie Tapas’ Purnell’s is a chic finedining restaurant run by Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell. purnellsrestaurant.com 55 Cornwall Street, Birmingham, B3 2DH
THE QUEEN’S HEAD More recently the Jekyll & Hyde, now run by Birmingham-based Davenports, the pub returns to its more famous title as The Queen’s Head. Packed with character and style, expect great craft beers, pub food and a warm welcome. davenports.co.uk/pages/pubs-and-bars Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6BJ
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RESTAURANTS, PUBS & BARS THE ROEBUCK The Roebuck is a vibrant Church Street pub and restaurant with country charm. Visit for delicious fresh food and all your favourite drinks. roebuckbirmingham.co.uk 16 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NP
ROSA’S THAI CAFÉ The restaurant’s first Midlands location, serving authentic, fresh Thai food at Chamberlain Square. rosasthaicafe.com Two Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3AX
THE SQUARE PEG Whether you’re after Curry Club, Fish Friday or Sunday brunch The Square Peg will have something. jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/westmidlands/the-square-peg-birmingham 115 Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6PH
TATTU One of our most instagrammable venues, Tattu offers contemporary Chinese cuisine fusing traditional flavours with modern cooking methods. tattu.co.uk 18 Barwick Street, Birmingham, B3 2NT
THEATRIX Located in a beautiful Grade II-listed building overlooking Victoria Square, Theatrix is a venue you can enjoy all day but also revel into the early hours of the night. theatrixbirmingham.co.uk 130 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3AP
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RESTAURANTS, PUBS & BARS VAGABOND Over 100 wines available by the glass; 10 selfpoured draught beers and innovative selfdispensing wine and beer systems, which can be controlled via an app on guests’ phones. vagabondwines.co.uk/locations/birmingham 92-98 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3BD
VINOTECA Redefining the wine bar with a mantra that great wine is for everybody. vinoteca.co.uk/birminghamlaunch Two Chamberlain Square, Paradise, Birmingham B3 3AX
THE WELLINGTON Birmingham’s specialist real ale pub. Almost 20 different real ales along with over 150 whiskies on offer. thewellingtonrealale.co.uk 37 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5SN
ZEN METRO Complete with a huge blossom tree in the centre of the venue, Zen Metro is the perfect place to enjoy a variety of Thai food and drink. zenmetro.co.uk 73 Cornwall Street, Birmingham, B3 2DF
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COFFEE SHOPS 200 DEGREES The team behind 200 Degrees Coffee are selfproclaimed coffee geeks. Pop in and try one of their unique blends. You can even sign up to its Barista School and learn how to become a coffee expert. 200degs.com/birmingham-colmore-row 21 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BH
BIRMINGHAM & MIDLAND INSTITUTE COFFEE LOUNGE Traditional coffee lounge open to both BMI members and users of the Institute. bmi.org.uk 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BS
COFFEE #1 Coffee #1’s modern, welcoming space, with its stripped wooden floors and signature leather Chesterfield chairs, is the perfect spot. coffee1.co.uk/locations/birmingham-newhall Edmund House, 12 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3EW
COFFEE + BREAK Situated in the Three Snowhill building – home to BT, among others – serving classic coffees, smoothies and more. Three Snowhill, Birmingham, B4 6GA
COSTA Situated next to Snow Hill station, this Costa offers the classic range of drinks, snacks and sandwiches. costa.co.uk 9 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BJ
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COFFEE SHOPS DAMASCENA Head to this independent cafe for a delicious taste of the Middle East. Opt for a traditional Americano or try an Arabian Spiced Coffee Dallah (a traditional Arabic coffee pot) served with dates and a tahini dip. damascena.co.uk/contact-us-city-centre 5-7 Temple Row West, Birmingham, B2 5NY
JAVA ROASTERY This independent coffee house serves speciality coffee in a beautiful Arts and Crafts-style Grade I-listed building on Colmore Row. javaroastery.co.uk 124 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3SD
KNIGHTS COFFEE A family run coffee house in Newhall Street. Anyone for chocolate cake made with Terry’s Chocolate Orange Eggs or Earl Grey & Lemon Drizzle cake? facebook.com/Knights-Independent-Coffee-House 58 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3RJ
PRET Pret is the perfect pit stop for sandwiches, soups, salads and hot and cold drinks. locations.pret.co.uk/birmingham 1 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3NH
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COFFEE SHOPS STARBUCKS Set in a lovely location facing Birmingham’s Victoria Square and much-loved Floozie in the Jacuzzi landmarks, this Starbucks is an ideal place to grab one of its signature roasts and light bites. starbucks.co.uk/store-locator/store/2496/ birmingham-colmore-row-125-colmore-rowbirmingham-eng-b-3-3-sd-gb 125 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3SD
URBAN CAFÉ Urban in Church Street helped kick-start the city’s coffee boom when it opened in 2009. As well as exceptional coffee it’s known for its legendary brunches. Keep an eye out for special events such as Greek and Lebanese food pop-ups too. urbanemporiums.com 30 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NP
WAYLANDS YARD Named one of England’s 50 best coffee shops, Waylands Yard prides itself on serving ‘proper coffee and proper food’. waylandsyard.com 42 Bull Street, Birimingham, B4 6AF
YORKS CAFÉ COMING SOON: The award-winning Birmingham coffee roasters is the latest leisure operator to commit to Paradise Birmingham with a new venue at Two Chamberlain Square. yorkscafe.co.uk/pages/find-a-cafe Two Chamberlain Square, Birimingham, B3 3AX
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FOOD ON THE GO BON BONS Fresh buffet lunches, local milk delivery, catering service and office supplies for all business needs. bonbondelivery.co.uk 3 New Market Street, Birmingham, B3 2NH
GOURMET COFFEE BAR & KITCHEN Snacks, hot drinks and treats for your train journey home from the Business District. Snow Hill Station, Birmingham, B3 2BJ
HOOKWAYS Healthy all-in-one salad boxes and other delights, a perfect mezzo using the best ingredients. hookways.co.uk 7 The Minories, Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6AG
MISS MACAROON Delicious, premium, hand-made French macarons. Perfect for a sweet fix or gift for a special occasion. missmacaroon.co.uk Great Western Arcade, Birmingham, B2 5HU
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FOOD ON THE GO PHILPOTTS Great food and drink available for click and collect, and delivery, plus breakfast, lunch and food for meetings including platters. philpotts.co.uk/ Priory House, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6BN 34 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5SN
PLANT AND PULSE Plant-based/vegan takeaway showcasing the incredible produce the UK has to offer. plantandpulse.co.uk 9 The Minories, Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6AG
RUSTIC SANDWICH SHOP Freshly made sandwiches and snacks to take out. 35 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PB
SNOW HILL STATION STORE Cold drinks, snacks, newspapers and magazines at the entrance to Snow Hill station. Snow Hill Station, Birmingham, B3 2BJ
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SHOPPING
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SHOPPING BMAG SHOP The Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Shop has a great range of gifts and books relating to Birmingham, designed and made by local artists. birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag/visit/shop Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3DH
CLEMENTS & CHURCH A reputation for beautifully finished tailor-made suits and garments using luxurious fabrics with special attention to detail. clementsandchurch.co.uk 22 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NP
COLLEY ISON GALLERY Formerly Reuben Colley Fine Art, the gallery presents work of outstanding quality in a relaxed and welcoming gallery space. colleyisongallery.com 85-89 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BB
CO-OP Groceries and essentials, shop online and get delivery or collection in as little as two hours. coop.co.uk/store-finder/B3-2BJ/1-colmore-row 1 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BJ
CROCKETT & JONES Crockett & Jones has been manufacturing the finest shoes since 1879. A history and legacy that goes into every pair to this day. crockettandjones.com 25 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BS
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SHOPPING HOBGOBLIN A unique range of unusual acoustic instruments from all over the world. hobgoblin.com/branches/birmingham 8 The Priory Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6BS
LIQUOR STORE The store has a multi-brand first floor with a comprehensive wall of denim plus a Nudie Jeans repair station for customisation and alterations. liquorstoreclothing.com 3 The Grand, 27 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BS
PURE ELECTRIC The latest e-bikes and e-scooters on sale plus servicing, work Cyclescheme savings and more. pureelectric.com 37 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BS
UP AND RUNNING Buy just the right shoes and sportswear here. All the latest running shoes, tech and clothing with in-store gait analysis. upandrunning.co.uk 29 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BS
WHITEWALL GALLERIES The gallery offers a range of original paintings and sculptures, bringing the finest artwork from around the world to a discerning audience of art lovers. whitewallgalleries.com 9 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QD
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
The Barber House
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HEALTH & BEAUTY THE BARBER HOUSE No matter what your style is – classic business man, high taper, flat top, low and clean, quiff or classic mohawk – The Barber House will get it right. thebarberhousebirmingham.co.uk 14 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5TX
BENJAMIN RYAN Founders Benjamin and Ryan have handpicked and developed one of the best teams in the industry to deliver a tailored experience. benjaminryanhair.co.uk Maddox House, 117 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2HJ
BLAZE BLAZE by David Lloyd Clubs has arrived in the Business District. A high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout like you’ve never experienced. davidlloyd.co.uk/clubs 63-65 Cornwall Street, Birmingham, B3 2EE
CHATHA SMILES A private dentist in the city centre offering a wide range of cosmetic dental treatments. chathasmiles.com 10 The Minories, Birmingham, B4 6AG
COURTIER CUTS Gentlemen’s barbers offering contemporary cuts. Fountain Court, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6DR
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HEALTH & BEAUTY LEMURIA RETREAT Natural and holistic treatments, massages and therapies. Hen, bridal and birthday packages. lemuriaretreat.co.uk Unit 11 The Minories, Birmingham, B4 6AG
MARY JAY’S HAIR AND BEAUTY Hair and beauty salon conveniently located in The Minories, off Bull Street. Unit 12, The Minories, Birmingham, B4 6AG
MK HEALTHHUB Includes a state-of-the-art gym, three studios, treatment rooms and a coffee and juice lounge. mkhealthhub.co.uk Three Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6GA
NAILS WORLD Nail salon offering colourful nail finishes in a convenient location. facebook.com/Nails-World-147071845330512 5 The Minories, Birmingham, B4 6AG
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HEALTH & BEAUTY PUREGYM No matter what your fitness goal may be, PureGym Birmingham Snow Hill Plaza gym is equipped with kit to fast track your route to success. puregym.com/gyms Snow Hill Plaza, St. Chads Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6HY
THE STYLE LOUNGE Offering a range of beauty services including hair, nails and wedding packages. thestyleloungejq.co.uk Berwick House, Kiosk 2, Livery Place, Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PB
SUN KYEONG The South Korean art of wellbeing, Sun Kyeong strives to help people in modern life to enhance their happiness and wellbeing through energy programmes. sunkyeong.org.uk 20 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5TB
WILL MURPHY DENTISTRY Cosmetic dentistry and emergency appointments at this centrally located dental practice with discounts for members. willmurphydentistry.co.uk 51 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3QR
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HOTELS
Hotel du Vin
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HOTELS THE GRAND HOTEL One of the most impressive, distinctive buildings in the District. Its sensitive restoration is complete! thegrandhotelbirmingham.co.uk Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BS
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS A central business hotel offering value as part of the IHG Group. ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels Snow Hill Plaza, St Chad’s Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6HY
HOTEL DU VIN Quirky rooms in a unique, historic building – the former Midland Eye Hospital. Keep an eye on the website for promotions and offers. hotelduvin.com 25 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NR
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PLACES TO VISIT
Birmingham Cathedral St Philip’s
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PLACES TO VISIT BIRMINGHAM & MIDLAND INSTITUTE Historic organisation with connections to Charles Dickens and home to the original Birmingham Library. Regular calendar of readings and talks for anyone with an interest in local history, the arts or literature. bmi.org.uk/events 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BS
BIRMINGHAM CATHEDRAL ST PHILIP’S Join its visitors from across the world who come to admire the Burne-Jones windows, or enjoy a moment’s calm in the heart of the Business District. birminghamcathedral.com Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QB
BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Birmingham’s flagship museum, housing one of the country’s finest civic collections, local history and world-famous Pre-Raphaelite art. Partially reopened with creative displays, shop and Edwardian Tearooms. birminghammuseums.org.uk Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3DH
THE OLD JOINT STOCK THEATRE Grab a pint, go upstairs and be entertained at this wonderful venue. You can book pre-theatre dining when you buy theatre tickets, just £19 for 2 courses. oldjointstock.co.uk 4 Temple Row West, Birmingham, B2 5NY
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SERVICES CENTRICK PROPERTY Residential and commercial property letting, sales and management. Always developing technology and systems to deliver an outstanding service. centrick.co.uk The Exchange, Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3PJ
FLEETMILNE PROPERTY Long-standing specialists in renting and selling apartments in Birmingham city centre, based at beautiful Colmore Row offices. fleetmilne.co.uk 85-89 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BB
JOHN SHEPHERD Property rental and sales agents. The John Shepherd Collection is a handpicked selection of properties. johnshepherd.com 33 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BS
KALL KWIK Part of the UK’s leading business design and print network providing a one-stop design, print and online solution for businesses in Birmingham city centre. kallkwik.co.uk/birmingham 38 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PP
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FleetMilne Property
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Nettl
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SERVICES NETTL Experts in responsive websites, graphic design, print and fabric displays. nettl.com/uk/web-design-birmingham 37A Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, B3 3JY
PINFOLDS DRY CLEANERS All your dry cleaning and ironing needs in a central location. Fountain Court, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6DR
STEWART OLIVER LETTINGS Established in 2006, Stewart Oliver has grown year on year and manages apartments and premier city centre developments with an emphasis on the Eastside area of Birmingham. stewartoliver.com 6 The Minories, Birmingham, B4 6AG
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CO-WORK SPACES THE BOUTIQUE WORKPLACE COMPANY 102 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3AG theboutiqueworkplace.co/properties/102-colmorerow-birmingham-b3-3ag
BRUNTWOOD Cornerblock, Cornwall Street, B3 2DX and The Cornwall Buildings, Newhall Street, B3 3QR bruntwood.co.uk/our-products/coworking
CUBO 4th Floor, Two Chamberlain Square, B3 3AX cubowork.com
OREGA The Colmore Building, Colmore Circus, B4 6AT hello@orega.com
REGUS One Victoria Square, B1 1BD and Edmund House, Edmund Street, B3 3AS regus.co.uk/offices/united-kingdom/west-midlands/ birmingham
SPACES Lewis Building, 35 Bull Street, B4 6AF and The Crossway Building, 156 Great Charles Street Queensway, B3 3HN spacesworks.com/birmingham
WEWORK 55 Colmore Row, B3 2AA wework.com/en-GB/contact-us
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All information shared in good faith at the time of publication. Please check opening times and availability with venues before travelling. Colmore BID, 2nd Floor, 37a Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5TJ Email: info@ colmorebid.co.uk Tel: 0121 212 1410
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