The amazing shopping.
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for a first date, boasting row upon row of
sofas. These are available for a little extra
money and are perfect for sidling up to
that special person. It also has the added
bonus of being able to text in your drinks
order! After the film, you could head to
another hidden treasure in Birmingham’s
centre, Bodega; a South Americaninspired restaurant - don’t hesitate to
order the nachos!.For anyone who is tired
of Selly Oak, the town of Harborne is
another hidden gem. It’s incredibly close
to the University and offers everything
that Selly Oak doesn’t. There are lots of
great little coffee shops, cute gift shops,
restaurants and gastro pubs, making it
the perfect town for a civilised meal out
with friends and the best place to head
for on a first date. One of my favourite
places to go to is The Plough, a gastro
pub with a villagey feel. Bear it in mind for
special events, like a flatmate’s birthday
or a nice house Christmas meal.
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BEST THINGS ABOUT
BIRMINGHAM
The Bullring shopping centre is definitely
the best thing about Birmingham.
The crowds around New Street and in
the Bullring.
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The choice of shops is great and there’s
something to suit every budget. Even if
you’re not looking to spend money, it’s a
great place to spend the day. Selfridges’
food hall is a great place to grab a
quick lunch, and the rest of the shop
is great fun to look around; don’t miss
the jellybean Bull! Every student should
check out Forever 21; the prices are low
but the clothes are bang on trend, and
there’s even a fairly large men’s section
and a coffee shop to distract any lesskeen shoppers. The area around the
shopping centre is great too, with New
Street being the main draw. In the run up
to Christmas, the street transforms into a
German Christmas Market, which is a lot
of fun to explore.
WORST THINGS ABOUT
BIRMINGHAM
The crowds in Birmingham can at times
be unbearable, especially on New Street
and outside the Bullring. And trying to
have lunch in a restaurant at midday on a
Saturday is next to impossible without a
reservation.
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