Student Life 2013/14 January 2014 | Page 23

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 p