Date spot in Birmingham
Digbeth and the Mockingbird Cinema
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.
Gibb Street, Digbeth
Address: The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham B9 4AA- Activity
- Cheap and cheerful
- Culture
- Big night
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.
Photo: Brianboru100, CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped and resized)
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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.
Opheem
Summer Row, city centre
Address: 48-65 Summer Row, Birmingham B3 1JJ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Foodie
Book the tasting menu at Aktar Islam's Michelin-starred restaurant, modern Indian cooking, on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter.
Why it's a good date: The one to save for an anniversary: Birmingham's love of spice at its most refined. Book well ahead.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Westbourne Road, Edgbaston
Address: Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR- Outdoors
- Cheap and cheerful
- Rainy day
Wander fifteen acres of gardens in Edgbaston and warm up in the Victorian glasshouses, from the steamy tropical house to the cactus-filled arid house.
Why it's a good date: A slow, pretty afternoon whatever the weather, with a tearoom for cake. Winterbourne's gardens are nearby for more.
Photo: Stephen McKay, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
