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 spw3
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Ok chaps and chappesses, some advice please.

I've been living and working in nottingham for the last 13 yrs.

However despite starting a new job in Birmingham in January this is my first weekend in the city.

I know nothing about Brum whatsoever. I've got both afternoons free this weekend, what should I do?


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 8:16 pm
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The Wellington, 18 real ales on tap.


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 9:04 pm
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post office vaults, best foreign beers in the city & "interesting" clientel


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 9:10 pm
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I was always a big fan of the Custard Factory. TBH Brum has become unrecognisable since I lived there... for the better.


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 9:15 pm
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Thanks guys. Under normal circumstances pubs would be top of my list. But I'm oncall all weekend and can't indulge.

They're going on my To Do list for after I move here though.

Any other thoughts?


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 9:17 pm
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Barber institute.


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 9:23 pm
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New library, walk the canals and visit the canal side bars/cafés. Custard factory for the indie/alt scene.


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 9:26 pm
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Go to Yorks Bakery Cafe on Newhall st. Bike friendly, amazing coffee, cake & pizza.


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 9:35 pm
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And a lovely redhead that works there 😉


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 9:41 pm
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Visit Mr Egg in China town


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 9:41 pm
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You coulf do a lot worse than have a mooch in the art gallery. Or as somebody has said the canals are a nice place for a walk or ride if you have your bike. Moseley Bog if you are a Tolkien fan and remember Cannock Chase is only 40 mins away but watch out for those pebbles!


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 9:44 pm
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I think Mr Egg is no more.

There are 3 fairly central climbing walls?


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 9:48 pm
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Got the Two Towers to find too (Not that impressive but still interesting), new Library supposed to be impressive inside too. Got a car? Recce Clent/Lickey Hills/Sutton Park/Sandwell Park.. are worth a wander round on foot to find some trails & just a pleasant walkabout


 
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And a lovely redhead that works there

I'm pretty sure he has a girlfriend


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 9:52 pm
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Awesome, loads of suggestions. Thanks so much.

Although I may have to distract the GF while I assess the merits of the redhead 😆


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 9:55 pm
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Mine fancies her 8)


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 9:58 pm
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Mr egg is no more it was shut for a while reopened then closed. Custard factory is good avoid broad St.china town is okay.


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 10:01 pm
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I've got both afternoons free this weekend, what should I do?

think the blues are playing at home tomorrow

sunday you are on your own...


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 10:20 pm
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Birmingham has an up and coming urban mtb scene

[url= http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6unaGbrAQvM ]Razzing round car park vid[/url]


 
Posted : 25/04/2014 10:32 pm
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new library supposed to be impressive

[url= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_Central_Library ]Not as impressive as the magnificent brutalist central library designed by John Madin. Council should be ashamed.[/url]


 
Posted : 26/04/2014 10:04 am
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Head to Adil's in Sparkbrook, for a truly authentic curry [i]experience[/i].
Order a table Naan, I think they do Rasmaloy (or whatever it's called), for pudding.
Mmmm.


 
Posted : 26/04/2014 2:51 pm