Going out:  Broad Street is the place to be if you like it big and noisy, Digbeth is becoming more popular. Brindley Place near the canal is very trendy.

Avoid the no. 11 bus route, it's full of nutters.

Best shopping to be found in the new Bull Ring.

Best cafe is the Edwardian tearoom in the Museum and Art Gallery.

The Central Library really is as ugly as they say, worth a visit just for that.

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