Birmingham is full of neighbourhoods that have brilliant independent venues.
Plenty of neighbourhoods in Birmingham have a brilliant community spirit, with brilliant independent businesses dotted around the city. But which are the very best areas for independent venues - including bars and shops?
We’ve put together a list of the best neighbourhoods in Birmingham for independent shops. Take a look below:
1. Stirchley, Birmingham
Last year's Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide named Stirchley as the best place to live in the Midland. It's home to great bars and venues - Craft beers, pizzas, handcrafted fudge and freshly baked loaves adorn the shop windows along the High Street. | LTV
2. Harborne
Harborne is one of Bimingham's most attractive neighbourhoods in recent years. The quaint and relaxed atmosphere of the city's south-west neighbourhood is at the heart of the city's independent food scene with great eateries such as Paul's at No1, Harborne Kitchen and Tropea - the city's best rated Italian restaurant. There are independent shops and cafes dotted all along the high street | BW
3. Kings Heath
A suburban area with a thriving independent shopping scene, including local boutiques, bookstores, and cafes, including the Heath Bookshop and Levain and Cherry | BW
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4. Moseley
Moseley has long been viewed as the bohemian and artistic neighborhood in Birmingham. It's home to some great independent pubs such as the Fighting Cocks, as well as cafes such as Maison Mayci | Birmingham World