Birmingham suburb Stirchley has won fans across Britain and beyond.
The south Birmingham neighbourhood has won a host of accolades. It was named one of the coolest places to live in the whole country by international travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller and Time Out Magazine.
And, The Sunday Times has named it the best place to live in the Midlands for 2024, praising its community spirit and indpendent bars, restaurants and cafes. Time Out Magazine described its high street as “an enticing foodie mile of craft beers, artisan pizzas, handcrafted fudge and freshly baked loaves”.
Conde Nast Magazine said: “Stirchley seems to have grown out of nowhere, though, with its main drag, Pershore Road, a pick-and-mix selection of quirky boutiques, tap houses and some of the best restaurants in Birmingham.”
The neighbourhood is so famous that London food critics Jay Rayner and Tom Parker Bowles have dined at one of its restaurants - and hailed it.
One of the most up-and-coming food destination, Stirchley is great to live in and visit. So, whether you are a resident or are travelling to Birmingham - don’t miss out on the many things this neighbourhood has to offer. You will find amazing Asian food, breweries, parks, and bakeries to hop into.
So, if you are wondering where to start, here are ten things you can do in Stirchley:
1. Go jumping at Rush Trampoline Park
If you are looking for a place to burn calories or for kids to burn energy then Rush Birmingham Trampoline Park in Stirchley, might be the right place for you. More than 35,000 sq ft big, the trampoline park has jumping sessions, dodgeball and a lot more. (Photo - Unsplash/Ben Moses)
2. Eat at Yikouchi at Chancers Cafe
Yikouchi at Chancer’s Cafe offers authentic home style Chinese food. It was among London Food Critic Jay Rayner’s highIights in 2022. You can get this menu only on Thursday and Friday. You can grab some homemade fudge at SweatMeat Inc next door. (Photo -Google Maps)
3. Grab a drink at neighbourhood cocktail bar Couch
Couch cocktail bar in Stirchley is a favourite of Michelin star Chef Aktar Islam. This neighbourhood bar was Vvoted one of the best 20 bars in the world by The Telegraph. So, don’t miss this one if you are in Stirchley. (Photo - Couch)
4. Eat at local chippy on Dads Lane
Dads Lane Fish bar and restaurant is the highest rated chippy on TripAdvisor. Some reviewers have said that if fish and chips places got Michelin stars this one would have one. So, why miss out on it? (Photo - Google Maps)