Date spot in Birmingham
Cadbury World and Bournville
Learn how the chocolate's made (and eat plenty of it) at Cadbury World, then wander the leafy model village the Cadbury family built for their workers, round the green and the old Rest House.
Bournville, south Birmingham
Address: Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 1JR- Activity
- Mid-price
- Foodie
- Rainy day
Why it's a good date: It's silly, sweet and great fun together, and the village is a lovely walk afterwards. Book ahead, and finish with a cocktail at Couch in Stirchley, a short walk away.
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A balti on Ladypool Road
Ladypool Road, Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook
Address: Shababs, 163-165 Ladypool Road, Birmingham B12 8LQ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Head to the Balti Triangle, where Birmingham's balti was born, and share a curry served sizzling in the steel bowl it's cooked in, with a naan big enough for two.
Why it's a good date: Cheap, filling and a real taste of the city. Many places don't serve alcohol but let you bring your own, so check first and take a bottle.
Digbeth and the Mockingbird Cinema
Gibb Street, Digbeth
Address: The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham B9 4AA- Activity
- Cheap and cheerful
- Culture
- Big night
Wander Digbeth's streets of murals and old warehouses, through the Custard Factory where Bird's custard was once made, then catch a film at the independent Mockingbird Cinema.
Why it's a good date: Digbeth is where Birmingham goes out, with street food, bars and gigs all around. A film first, then see where the night takes you.
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Couch
Pershore Road, Stirchley
Address: 1466 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2NT- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Romantic
- Cosy
Settle in at the small neighbourhood cocktail bar in Stirchley that was named the best in the UK in 2026, with clever, unfussy drinks and a warm welcome.
Why it's a good date: It's relaxed and friendly rather than flashy, which makes it perfect for a date. Stirchley has good places to eat nearby, and it's handy for Cadbury World and Bournville.
