Experiencing a city to the fullest is all about balance: fuelling your adventures with the good bits, while making time for the tasty bits, too. And with its deliciously balanced combination of five wholegrains, high fibre, magnesium and chocolate chips, Belvita is the perfect snack to enjoy before a day of exploring Birmingham.
From peaceful parks and inspiring museums to brilliant cafés and bars, we’ve rounded up 10 of Birmingham’s best spots—bringing together both the good and tasty bits for a beautifully balanced day out.
Tasty bits
Let’s dig into the tasty bits first, shall we?
Fox and Chance
Concocting world-class cocktails, it’s no wonder Fox and Chance has earned its award-winning reputation. Alongside its lineup of classic drinks, the bar also offers a Whiskey Tasting for those who fancy going beyond the cocktail menu. Sample five different whiskies spanning the main categories of Irish whiskey, followed by two Irish whiskey cocktails—because why stop at the tasting?
📍45 Pinfold Street, Birmingham B2 4AY
Saint Pauls Market
This neighbourhood spot in the Jewellery Quarter lets you taste your way around the world, with flavours from seven different independent kitchens. Satisfy your sweet tooth with customisable gelato pops, dig into Indian curries or sink your teeth into pillowy bao. The list goes on with plenty of delicious options for meat lovers, veggies, vegans and gluten-free diners alike.
📍4 Mary Ann Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham B3 1RL
The Jam House
Spread across three floors overlooking St Paul’s Square, The Jam House brings together dinner, live music and a proper night out under one roof. The concept is simple: bring the artist and audience closer together. Over the years, its stage has welcomed the likes of Chaka Khan, The Stylistics, The Specials, The Beat, Steve Gibbons, Buddy Greco, Pato Banton, Paul Carrack and, of course, co-founder, Jools Holland and his Rhythm ’n’ Blues Orchestra.
📍3–5 St Pauls Square, Birmingham B3 1QU
EthyOn
EthyOn is a café with a focus on Fairtrade, sustainably-sourced coffee and organic teas, but it’s also a hub for the local community. Alongside your caffeine fix, you’ll find events ranging from its annual student study marathon to curry days and Friday socials.
📍13A Cannon Street, Birmingham B2 5EN
The Big Birmingham Bake
We can’t all meet Paul Hollywood, so why not settle for the next best thing? Gather your mates for a group baking challenge, where you’ll go head-to-head in your very own Bake Off before one team is crowned the winner. No prior baking experience needed!
📍110 Floodgate Street, Deritend, Birmingham B5 5SR
Good Bits
Just as Belvita brings together high fibre and choccy, Birmingham offers its own version of that delicious balance. For every indulgence, there’s a feel-good experience waiting to be discovered.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Providing a horticultural haven in the city, Birmingham Botanical Gardens has been delighting visitors since 1832, when it first opened to the public. Today, its historic gardens span 15 acres and feature an impressive collection of plants from around the world.
📍Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR
Warma Sauna
Get your sweat on with weekly sauna sessions at Warma Sauna. Raise your temperature before cooling off with some cold plunge therapy. The heat-and-cold combination is designed to support circulation, muscle recovery and relaxation.
📍Unit D, 2 Bowyer Street, Birmingham B10 0SA
Midlands Arts Centre
For more than 60 years, Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) has been connecting people with the creativity of contemporary art. Today, it’s the most visited free attraction in the West Midlands, welcoming more than 850,000 visitors each year and offering a vibrant programme of exhibitions, performances and events.
📍Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
There’s not much you can’t see at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, with collections showcasing fine art, ceramics, metalwork, jewellery, natural history, archaeology, ethnography, local history and industrial history. It’s a brilliant family-friendly outing by day, while after-hours events bring a more unexpected twist, from sound baths and comedy tours to poetry among the collections.
📍Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH
Selly Manor Museum
Selly Manor Museum brings together two historic buildings in Birmingham’s Bournville Garden Village. Selly Manor dates back to medieval times, when it was a prosperous house. After falling into disrepair, George Cadbury rescued it from potential demolition, having it carefully dismantled and moved piece by piece to Bournville, where it reopened as a museum in 1916.
📍Maple Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 2AE
