BIRMINGHAM
city guide
by Rachel Enright
GREAT NIGHT OUT
Cheap and cheerful student nights
definitely rule the weeknights. The
student town of Selly Oak offers a great
range of pubs, all of which are perfect
for starting the night. My favourite would
definitely be the Bristol Pear, which offers
cheap drinks in a relaxed and friendly
atmosphere. Urban Village is another
firm favourite of mine, and it’s the ideal
place to head to if you want a club-like
atmosphere. From Selly Oak, I’d take a
cab into the city and head to one of the
clubs. On a Wednesday night, Motion
at The Hub is well worth a visit, and on
Thursday, Mechu is the best place to be.
Weekends in Birmingham are definitely
all about splashing a little extra cash and
stepping up the game. The business of
beautiful and bizarre bars is booming in
the city at the moment, so I’d start any
Friday or Saturday night by sipping on
one or two oh-so-charming cocktails
from one of the cutest downtown bars;
the effortlessly cool Lost & Found is
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