From the mainstream bustle of Broad Street to the underground scene in Digbeth and the laid-back bars in student-friendly Selly Oak or bohemian Moseley, we've got nightlife covered.
Check out iconic club nights at Gatecrasher and Godskitchen, and renowned venues Air, HMV Institute and Factory Club at the Custard Factory – as well as dozens of cheap and cheerful events around the city. Plenty of bars draw a more mature crowd too, from big name chains like All Bar One and the sophisticated Living Room to hundreds of friendly local pubs.
If a good meal out is your preferred way to spend an evening, Birmingham will not disappoint you – it has everything from Mexican to Mongolian cuisine, and of course you can't come to Birmingham without trying one of its speciality Baltis. Head for the Birmingham Balti Mile, which offers the authentic Balti dining experience with more than 49 different restaurants in one square mile – an inexpensive and informal dining delight.
Birmingham's Chinatown buffet specials are another firm favourite with the student population. And you'll find all the big names here, too – Wagamama, Pizza Express, Shimla Pinks, Café Rouge, TGI Fridays... we even have Michelin-starred restaurants.