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One of the most up and coming neighbourhoods in 探花直播, Stirchley (less than 15 minutes out of the city centre) has quickly become a haven for independent businesses. From breweries to bakeries, there鈥檚 plenty on offer to make a visit to the area worth your while鈥�
Here's our guide to 10 reasons to visit Stirchley
1) Brunch and baked goods
On the high street you'll find聽聽- a local bakery and cookery school all about wholesome food and community spirit (a running theme in Stirchley). And not far away, you can grab one of the best brunches in the city at聽. Their menu is constantly changing but always boasting seriously tasty grub and amazing homemade cakes.
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Stirchley is now so infamous for beer establishments that is has it's very own beer mile - a tour of eight fantastic bars and breweries between Bournville and Kings Norton stations. You'll find a total of three craft breweries along the way - ,听听补苍诲听.
Other pitstops en route are 听补苍诲听 as well as bottle shop聽.
3) Street-food-style independent restaurants
Feeling peckish? You'll be spoilt for choice on Stirchley high street. From artisan pizza at聽听迟辞听umami-packed traditional Vietnamese food聽at聽, there's聽a range聽of cuisines on offer.聽And don't miss the newest member of the Stirchley food scene, .
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4) Chippy tea
Just a 5 minute drive from the high street and widely regarded as the best chip shop in 探花直播, Dad's Lane Fish Bar is both takeaway and sit-in restaurant!聽
5) Award winning bars
聽has recently been named as the 37th best cocktail bar in the UK, making it a must-visit venue with a menu inspired by iconic movies. Other quirky bars that are definitely worth a visit include聽 - which you won't miss for it's neon lights and gorilla emblem, and聽 - which doubles up as an art gallery!
6) Curry
After all that bouncing around, you're bound to have worked up an appetite and by now you'll know that Stirchley isn't short of good food. With more than a dozen curry houses in the vicinity of Stirchley, we reckon it's a contender for one of the best areas in the city to get a good balti.聽 recently had a full refurb making it one of the trendiest venues around to enjoy an evening with friends.
7) Cotteridge Park
This 22 acres of Victorian park is perfect for when you鈥檙e in need of a little fresh air. If you fancy something a little more active, join their community Tai Chi classes, SwingFit or Couch to 5k.
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8) Sustainable shopping
If you're interested in ethical products, look no further than . This part floristry studio, part concept fancy goods and gift store has sustainability at its core. And while we're on the subject of cute independent shops, make sure you drop by聽 who make some of the聽tastiest fudge in the Midlands.
9)聽Get active
If you鈥檙e after a high, head to聽 to blow off some steam. Check out their 鈥榓fter dark鈥� sessions and student nights at discounted rates.
10) And chill...
After all that shopping, eating and drinking, take some time to re-set at聽 - a purpose built yoga studio running in-person and online classes for all levels.
