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Your guide to the most fabulous festivities in Birmingham’s most vibrant district

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Bullring

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Arcadian

Alfresco dining with a rangeof bars, restaurants and clubscreating a vibrant nightlife.

Chinatown

A colourful, vibrant setting formany Chinese restaurants andfood stores; the focus for theChinese New Year celebrationsand home to the BirminghamHippodrome Theatre.

The O2 Academy

BirminghamHippodrome

BirminghamBack to Backs

RadissonBlu

The LeisureBox

NightingaleClub

The VillageInn Jubilee

Centre

MatthewsElectronics

Boltz

The Fox

Eden

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The Glee ClubThe

Old Fox

Milano

The GreenRoom

Las IguanasMr

Chill’s

ReflexBar

Sence

Mono BarArcadian

CafféChino

Miyako Teppanyaki

SobarArca Bar

MissingBar

LadbrokesClone Zone

UrbanKitchen

MissKorea

MinMin

EquatorBar

Sidewalk

Brum Rhino

Tesco Express

Jacky’sKitchen

Rileys

Saint Salons

Subway

TheWellington

The Fountain Inn

TheDiskery

The LoftLounge

LeTruc

Moo::BaaNostalgia & Comics

Formal Affair

Centre City

Richer Sounds

The SunflowerLounge

High &Mighty

Go Bridal

Printing.com

FairdealMusic

BigWok

Day InSupermarket

China Court

Superfi

MalaysianDelight

Mr Egg

Ming MoonGentingCasino

Hurst StNews

Stageside

DanceXchange

BirminghamRoyal Ballet

Bank ofChina

Honey Club

ChicNightclub

BarJester

LGBT Health & Wellbeing Centre

Caribana

Chung YingGarden

Chung Ying

Maharaja

TheElectric

The OldRep

PershoreStreet

APCOACar Park

Hurst Street

NCPHollowayAlbany

Markets

For southeast bound bus services.

One square representsapproximately 2 minutes walk

BirminghamCoach Station

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Arc Apartments

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Holiday Inn

Premier Apartments

New Street Station

Gay Village

A vibrant neighbourhood with many pubs restaurants and barswith its busy night-time mix ofclubs and cabaret venues. Thestreets host the city’s annualPride event.

Bars and clubs Arca Bar C2Bar Jester Lounge & Nightclub B3Boltz D5Chic Nightclub B3Eden D5Equator Bar D4Honey Club & Lounge B4Missing Bar D3Mono Bar D3Nightingale Club D4Refl ex Bar C2Rileys Pool & Snooker Club C3Sence C2Sidewalk D4Sobar D2The Core D5The Fountain Inn C5The Fox D4The Loft Lounge C4The Old Fox C3The Village Inn D4The Wellington B4

Car ParkingAPCOA Car Park D3Hurst Street Car Park D4NCP Holloway Albany B2Pershore Street Car Park D3

EntertainmentBirmingham Hippodrome C3Birmingham Royal Ballet B3DanceXchange C3Genting Casino Chinatown C2The Electric C1The Glee Club C3The Leisure Box D3The Old Rep Theatre C1The O2 Academy B4The Sunfl ower Lounge C1

Food on the goCaffé Chino D2Caribana B2China Court Restaurant C2Moo::baa B2Mr Egg C2Subway C3Tesco Express C3Urban Kitchen D3

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RestaurantsBig Wok C2Chung Ying C2Chung Ying Garden C2Jacky’s Kitchen C3Las Iguanas D3Le Truc C2Maharaja C2Malaysian Delight C2Milano Restaurant C2Min Min D3Ming Moon C2Miss Korea D3Miyako Teppanyaki D2Stageside Bar & Restaurant B3The Green Room Café Bar C3

ServicesBank of China B3Centre City C2Ladbrokes D3LGBT Health & Wellbeing Centre B2Printing.com C2Saint Salons C3Second City Suite E5

ShoppingClone Zone D3Day In Supermarket C2Fairdeal Music C2Formal Affair B2Go Bridal C1High & Mighty C1Hurst Street News C3Matthews Electronics D5Nostalgia & Comics B2Richer Sounds B2Superfi C2The Diskery B4

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For national and regional rail services and southwest boundbus services.

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BullringMarkets

Arcadian

Alfresco dining with a rangeof bars, restaurants and clubscreating a vibrant nightlife.

Chinatown

A colourful, vibrant setting formany Chinese restaurants andfood stores; the focus for theChinese New Year celebrationsand home to the BirminghamHippodrome Theatre.

The O2 Academy

BirminghamHippodrome

BirminghamBack to Backs

RadissonBlu

The LeisureBox

NightingaleClub

The VillageInn Jubilee

Centre

MatthewsElectronics

Boltz

The Fox

Eden

The Core

The Glee ClubThe

Old Fox

Milano

The GreenRoom

Las IguanasMr

Chill’s

ReflexBar

Sence

Mono BarArcadian

CafféChino

Miyako Teppanyaki

SobarArca Bar

MissingBar

LadbrokesClone Zone

UrbanKitchen

MissKorea

MinMin

EquatorBar

Sidewalk

Brum Rhino

Tesco Express

Jacky’sKitchen

Rileys

Saint Salons

Subway

TheWellington

The Fountain Inn

TheDiskery

The LoftLounge

LeTruc

Moo::BaaNostalgia & Comics

Formal Affair

Centre City

Richer Sounds

The SunflowerLounge

High &Mighty

Go Bridal

Printing.com

FairdealMusic

BigWok

Day InSupermarket

China Court

Superfi

MalaysianDelight

Mr Egg

Ming MoonGentingCasino

Hurst StNews

Stageside

DanceXchange

BirminghamRoyal Ballet

Bank ofChina

Honey Club

ChicNightclub

BarJester

LGBT Health & Wellbeing Centre

Caribana

Chung YingGarden

Chung Ying

Maharaja

TheElectric

The OldRep

PershoreStreet

APCOACar Park

Hurst Street

NCPHollowayAlbany

Markets

For southeast bound bus services.

One square representsapproximately 2 minutes walk

BirminghamCoach Station

IbisBudget

Arc Apartments

Second CitySuite

TravelodgeIbis

Holiday Inn

Premier Apartments

New Street Station

Gay Village

A vibrant neighbourhood with many pubs restaurants and barswith its busy night-time mix ofclubs and cabaret venues. Thestreets host the city’s annualPride event.

Bars and clubs Arca Bar C2Bar Jester Lounge & Nightclub B3Boltz D5Chic Nightclub B3Eden D5Equator Bar D4Honey Club & Lounge B4Missing Bar D3Mono Bar D3Nightingale Club D4Refl ex Bar C2Rileys Pool & Snooker Club C3Sence C2Sidewalk D4Sobar D2The Core D5The Fountain Inn C5The Fox D4The Loft Lounge C4The Old Fox C3The Village Inn D4The Wellington B4

Car ParkingAPCOA Car Park D3Hurst Street Car Park D4NCP Holloway Albany B2Pershore Street Car Park D3

EntertainmentBirmingham Hippodrome C3Birmingham Royal Ballet B3DanceXchange C3Genting Casino Chinatown C2The Electric C1The Glee Club C3The Leisure Box D3The Old Rep Theatre C1The O2 Academy B4The Sunfl ower Lounge C1

Food on the goCaffé Chino D2Caribana B2China Court Restaurant C2Moo::baa B2Mr Egg C2Subway C3Tesco Express C3Urban Kitchen D3

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Places to visitBirmingham Back to Backs C3Brum Rhino D3Mr Chill's Traditional Sweet Emporium

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RestaurantsBig Wok C2Chung Ying C2Chung Ying Garden C2Jacky’s Kitchen C3Las Iguanas D3Le Truc C2Maharaja C2Malaysian Delight C2Milano Restaurant C2Min Min D3Ming Moon C2Miss Korea D3Miyako Teppanyaki D2Stageside Bar & Restaurant B3The Green Room Café Bar C3

ServicesBank of China B3Centre City C2Ladbrokes D3LGBT Health & Wellbeing Centre B2Printing.com C2Saint Salons C3Second City Suite E5

ShoppingClone Zone D3Day In Supermarket C2Fairdeal Music C2Formal Affair B2Go Bridal C1High & Mighty C1Hurst Street News C3Matthews Electronics D5Nostalgia & Comics B2Richer Sounds B2Superfi C2The Diskery B4

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HOLLOWAYCIRCUS

DIGBETH

DERITEND

SOUTHSIDE

New Street Interchange

For national and regional rail services and southwest boundbus services.

Bullring

BullringMarkets

Arcadian

Alfresco dining with a rangeof bars, restaurants and clubscreating a vibrant nightlife.

Chinatown

A colourful, vibrant setting formany Chinese restaurants andfood stores; the focus for theChinese New Year celebrationsand home to the BirminghamHippodrome Theatre.

The O2 Academy

BirminghamHippodrome

BirminghamBack to Backs

RadissonBlu

The LeisureBox

NightingaleClub

The VillageInn Jubilee

Centre

MatthewsElectronics

Boltz

The Fox

Eden

The Core

The Glee ClubThe

Old Fox

Milano

The GreenRoom

Las IguanasMr

Chill’s

ReflexBar

Sence

Mono BarArcadian

CafféChino

Miyako Teppanyaki

SobarArca Bar

MissingBar

LadbrokesClone Zone

UrbanKitchen

MissKorea

MinMin

EquatorBar

Sidewalk

Brum Rhino

Tesco Express

Jacky’sKitchen

Rileys

Saint Salons

Subway

TheWellington

The Fountain Inn

TheDiskery

The LoftLounge

LeTruc

Moo::BaaNostalgia & Comics

Formal Affair

Centre City

Richer Sounds

The SunflowerLounge

High &Mighty

Go Bridal

Printing.com

FairdealMusic

BigWok

Day InSupermarket

China Court

Superfi

MalaysianDelight

Mr Egg

Ming MoonGentingCasino

Hurst StNews

Stageside

DanceXchange

BirminghamRoyal Ballet

Bank ofChina

Honey Club

ChicNightclub

BarJester

LGBT Health & Wellbeing Centre

Caribana

Chung YingGarden

Chung Ying

Maharaja

TheElectric

The OldRep

PershoreStreet

APCOACar Park

Hurst Street

NCPHollowayAlbany

Markets

For southeast bound bus services.

One square representsapproximately 2 minutes walk

BirminghamCoach Station

IbisBudget

Arc Apartments

Second CitySuite

TravelodgeIbis

Holiday Inn

Premier Apartments

New Street Station

Gay Village

A vibrant neighbourhood with many pubs restaurants and barswith its busy night-time mix ofclubs and cabaret venues. Thestreets host the city’s annualPride event.

Bars and clubs Arca Bar C2Bar Jester Lounge & Nightclub B3Boltz D5Chic Nightclub B3Eden D5Equator Bar D4Honey Club & Lounge B4Missing Bar D3Mono Bar D3Nightingale Club D4Refl ex Bar C2Rileys Pool & Snooker Club C3Sence C2Sidewalk D4Sobar D2The Core D5The Fountain Inn C5The Fox D4The Loft Lounge C4The Old Fox C3The Village Inn D4The Wellington B4

Car ParkingAPCOA Car Park D3Hurst Street Car Park D4NCP Holloway Albany B2Pershore Street Car Park D3

EntertainmentBirmingham Hippodrome C3Birmingham Royal Ballet B3DanceXchange C3Genting Casino Chinatown C2The Electric C1The Glee Club C3The Leisure Box D3The Old Rep Theatre C1The O2 Academy B4The Sunfl ower Lounge C1

Food on the goCaffé Chino D2Caribana B2China Court Restaurant C2Moo::baa B2Mr Egg C2Subway C3Tesco Express C3Urban Kitchen D3

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Places to visitBirmingham Back to Backs C3Brum Rhino D3Mr Chill's Traditional Sweet Emporium

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RestaurantsBig Wok C2Chung Ying C2Chung Ying Garden C2Jacky’s Kitchen C3Las Iguanas D3Le Truc C2Maharaja C2Malaysian Delight C2Milano Restaurant C2Min Min D3Ming Moon C2Miss Korea D3Miyako Teppanyaki D2Stageside Bar & Restaurant B3The Green Room Café Bar C3

ServicesBank of China B3Centre City C2Ladbrokes D3LGBT Health & Wellbeing Centre B2Printing.com C2Saint Salons C3Second City Suite E5

ShoppingClone Zone D3Day In Supermarket C2Fairdeal Music C2Formal Affair B2Go Bridal C1High & Mighty C1Hurst Street News C3Matthews Electronics D5Nostalgia & Comics B2Richer Sounds B2Superfi C2The Diskery B4

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From carolling to clubbing, there is something to suit all tastes. Home to the Arcadian Centre, Chinatown, the Gay Village

and Birmingham’s theatre venues, Southside’s eclectic mix of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues will get you

feeling jollier than Santa on Christmas Day.

To make finding the festive fun even easier, we’ve condensed Christmas into this handy little book to take with you on your

festive adventures. It’s the perfect go-to guide for the Christmas season in Southside. Southside is conveniently located a short five

minute walk from Bullring shopping centre and Birmingham New Street station.

Keep-up-to-date on all the latest Southside news at www.enjoysouthside.co.uk

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BIDSouthside or follow us on Twitter at @EnjoySouthside.

SouthSide will Be home to an arraY oF jollY FeStivitieS thiS SeaSon, Spreading ChriStmaS joY to everYone in and around the diStriCt.

On Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd December Southside will be hosting its festive Southside Southpole weekends.

Santa will be welcoming visitors with some seasonal sweeties from Mr Chill’s Traditional Sweet Emporium.

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Visitors to the district will have the chance to pose with friends and family in festive cut-out boards whilst enjoying delightful toffee apples under the Christmas tree. Keep your eyes peeled because it might even be a white Christmas in Southside this year!

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This December, enjoy Christmas crafts and carols at Birmingham’s historic Back to Backs. Adorn your door with a festive must-have by joining the National Trust attraction for a Fresh Christmas Wreath Making workshop on Sunday 1st and Sunday 8th December. All materials and light ‘Christmassy’ refreshments are included. On Saturday 14th December, enjoy an atmospheric evening of carols sung by a local choir within the beautiful candlelit courtyard. Including a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, it’s the recipe for a perfect evening!

National Trust Back to Backs55 – 63 Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TE 0121 666 7671 // www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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For an icy cool adventure this Christmas, take a trip to the Leisure Box for a spot of ice skating. With ice toddler sessions to student nights, the Leisure Box has something for all ages and abilities to enjoy.

Leisure Box73 – 75 Pershore Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4RW0121 622 5207 // www.theleisurebox.co.uk

Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a bit of sparkle from Birmingham Hippodrome’s pantomime, and this year’s offering of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs promises to be a barrel of laughs for all the family. The star-studded cast includes John Partridge as the handsome Prince, Gok Wan as the Man in the Mirror and Gary Wilmot as the pantomime Dame.

Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB0844 338 5000 // www.birminghamhippodrome.com

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There’s a great selection of festive favourites on The Electric Cinema’s silver screen, which is also the UK’s oldest working cinema. Christmas favourites including It’s A Wonderful Life and White Christmas will be playing, so come and sit back, relax and make an occasion of it with The Electric Cinema’s comfy sofa seating and ‘Text Waiter Service’ available throughout the films.

The Electric Cinema47–49 Station Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4DY0121 643 7879www.theelectric.co.uk

Take a trip back in time to Mr Chill’s Traditional Sweet Emporium for some classic home-made delights, from traditional fudge to hard-boiled favourites. Mr Chill has been busy making some seasonal sweeties for Santa to hand out in the district too, so keep an eye out for him on our Southside Southpole weekends this December.

Mr Chill’s Traditional Sweet Emporium55 Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TE0121 622 5951 // www.mrchills-sweets.co.uk

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The Old Rep Theatre will be home to Birmingham Stage Company’s Christmas production of Tom’s Midnight Garden from 13th November 2013 until 25th January 2014. Tom has always believed it’s not possible to travel back in time, but when the grandfather clock in the hallway chimes thirteen times, he is transported to a secret garden from the past where he is taken on a strange but magical adventure. The critically acclaimed production adds the perfect feel-good factor to the season.

The Old Rep TheatreStation Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4DY0121 605 5116www.oldreptheatre.org.uk

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Join Missing’s resident DJs and friendly bar staff for a night of great music and entertainment. Playing the biggest party tunes from across the decades, there’s even a spot of karaoke to indulge in every Tuesday. Missing is the perfect place to kick start your night or party the whole night away.

Missing48 Bromsgrove Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 6NU0121 622 4256www.missingbar.co.uk

Reflex Arcadian is the ultimate retro party bar, taking you back to the 80s every weekend for a classic party! Famous for its giant partini cocktails, funky glittery hats, giant wigs and inflatable guitars, join the disco at Reflex Arcadian and let it take you on the ultimate nostalgic night out!

Reflex ArcadianThe Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TD0845 123 4169 // www.reflexbirminghamarcadian.co.uk

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One of the most vibrant venues in the Village, The Nightingale Club is well known for bringing the crowds to the dance floor. With a host of special events throughout the season, The Nightingale Club will also be home to perfor-mances from the X Factor live finalists from Saturday 19th October.

The Nightingale ClubEssex House, Kent Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 6RD0121 622 1718www.nightingaleclub.co.uk

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With a calendar of gigs from some of the UK’s biggest artists this season, you’re sure to find something to groove to this at O2 Academy Birmingham. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Come and have a giggle at The Glee Club this Christmas. With an award-winning line-up of premier comics from the Midland’s circuit, The Glee Club also boasts live music and tasty food and drink. What more could you want?

O2 Academy Birmingham

The Glee Club

Essex House, Kent Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 6RD0121 622 1718www.nightingaleclub.co.uk

16–18, Horsefair, Bristol Street, Southside, Birmingham, B1 1DB0844 477 2000www.o2academybirmingham.co.uk

The Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TD0871 472 0400 // www.glee.co.uk

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Sexy, stylish and chic is the best way to describe the multi award-winning Loft Lounge. Oozing charm, character and sophistication, The Loft Lounge is the ideal hangout to enjoy a drink or two with friends this season.

Set in the bustling atmosphere of the Arcadian Centre, Mono Bar is the place to be for a night to remember. With music from some of the UK’s top DJs, a busy dance floor and elegant décor, Mono Bar is a must for any party night out.

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Mono Bar

143 Bromsgrove Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 6RG0121 622 2444 // www.theloftlounge.co.uk

The Arcadian Centre, Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TD0121 622 7407 // www.mono–bar.co.uk

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Sence offers a stylish and relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a drink or two in the bustling Arcadian Centre, complete with a spacious balcony, canopies and heaters for when the temperature drops. Sence also has a state of the art sound and lighting system and top DJs playing everything from RnB and Funky House to Dance and Bhangra music. You can also unwind in its chic VIP area with waitresses serving cocktails, premium spirits and champagnes.

Sence Bar & ClubThe Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TD0121 622 4442 // www.sencebirmingham.co.uk

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This hotel restaurant features an aromatic fusion of flavours that is the trademark of Italian cuisine. With simple yet authentic cuisine, the restaurant’s menu has an appetising selection of plates for every palate, from the Super Buffet Breakfast to a la carte dinners. Located on the first floor of the Radisson Blu, Filini promises to be an unforgettable dining experience for all.

FiliniRadisson Blu, 12 Holloway Circus, Queensway, Southside, Birmingham, B1 1BT0121 654 6000 www.radissonblu.co.uk

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Southside’s newest addition to Chinatown, Shanghai Shanghai serves a variety of traditional tasty Chinese style food. Recently rated as one of the top five Chinese restaurants in Birmingham, the sophisticated venue is the ideal place for a tranquil lunch of Dim Sum or a memorable dinner party with famous fiery dishes.

Shanghai ShanghaiThe Arcadian Centre, Cathay Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TD0121 622 6060www.shanghai-shanghai.co.uk

Putting the ‘ooh’ in ‘ooh la la’, Southside’s little French fancy Le Truc Café offers the ultimate dining experience. Have a taster of its magnifique a la carte, prix fixe or nosh en France menu for some eclectic tasting treats that will guarantee to leave you wanting more.

Le Truc CaféArcadian Centre, Ladywell Walk, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4ST0121 622 7050 // www.letruc.co.uk

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This flavoursome hotspot prides itself on bringing food to life with an irresistible bolt of Latino energy. Using carefully sourced ingredients from around the world, Las Iguanas creates authentic tasting dishes made with passion. With delicious dishes like enchiladas, burritos

and gringas, come and discover new tastes and fall in love with new favourites on this spicy South American journey!

Las Iguanas Arcadian Centre, 70 Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TD0121 622 4466 // www.iguanas.co.uk

Serving a tasty mix of British classics and Mediterranean delights, the Green Room Café Bar is the perfect hang out for a bite to eat in a relaxing atmosphere. This trendy café also serves a great range of loose leaf teas, infusions, coffees and hot chocolates to keep you warm during the winter months.

The Green Room Café BarArcadian Centre, 70 Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4ST0121 605 4343www.thegreenroomcafebar.co.uk

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Serving fresh homemade Chinese and Vietnamese food, Min Min Noodle Bar is a great place to stop for a spot of lunch in Chinatown. Having built up a reputation for serving tasty and great value authentic cuisine, Min Min has an extensive menu to cater for those who like classic dishes, as well as those who are a little more adventurous.

The first Japanese restaurant to set up in Birmingham back in 1993, Miyako Teppanyaki has established itself as a leading restaurant in the district. Specialising in the Japanese art of Teppanyaki cooking, all the food here is freshly prepared in front of you on a heated steel plate. Watch on as the restaurant’s chefs dazzle you with their skills and theatrics as they flambé your food.

Min Min Noodle Bar

Miyako Teppanyaki

Unit 4, Latitude Building, Bromsgrove Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 6AB0121 622 5955

Arcadian Centre, 70 Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TD0121 622 5183 // www.miyakoteppanyaki.com

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This contemporary 39-storey glass skyscraper is great for business or leisure. Boasting 211 stylish guest rooms and suites with floor to ceiling windows, the Radisson Blu features two bars, a health and fitness centre offering spectacular views across Birmingham from the 18th floor, as well as its award winning Italian restaurant Filini.

If a home away from home is your idea of the perfect overnight getaway, then StayCity is a great alternative to a hotel. With 82 quality serviced apartments, these furnished pads come equipped with a fully functioning kitchen, dining room and lounge with either two or three bedrooms.

Radisson Blu

StayCity

12 Holloway Circus, Queensway, Southside, Birmingham, B1 1BTwww.radissonblu.co.uk

Arcadian Centre, Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TD0121 622 7020www.staycity.com

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The Holiday Inn is a popular choice for guests seeking comfort at an affordable price. Full of contemporary and stylish rooms, the hotel also serves a variety of delicious food any time of day at its Albany Restaurant.

The Ibis Birmingham City Centre hotel is located within the Arcadian Centre. With 159 bedrooms on offer, the hotel also has a lively bar which is great for a drink before your night out. To top it off, the hotel also serves snacks and light meals 24 hours a day, so you’ll certainly be well looked after!

Holiday Inn Birmingham City

Ibis Birmingham City Centre

Smallbrook Queensway, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4EW0121 634 6200www.ihg.com

Arcadian Centre, 21 Ladywell Walk, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4ST0121 619 9000www.ibis.com

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A unique alternative to hotels, Premier Apartments give you the comfort, space and convenience of your own home in a stylish setting. Available with up to two bedrooms, these self-catering apartments are fully furnished with family-sized kitchens, comfortable lounges to relax and unwind, and dining area with plenty of space to entertain.

At Travelodge you’ll get a pleasant fresh room at a great price. The hotel has recently been updated with Travelodge’s fresh new look and features, including a delightful Dreamer Bed so you can be sure of a great night’s sleep.

Premier Apartments

Travelodge

Upper Dean Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4SG0121 666 4444www.premierapartmentsbirmingham.com

Upper Dean Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4SG0871 984 6468www.travelodge.co.uk

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SOUTHSIDE IS HOME TO SOME OF THE MOST ExCITING AND DIVERSE ACTIVITIES

IN BIRMINGHAM AND 2014 STANDS TO BE NO ExCEPTION. KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR MORE

INFORMATION ON THESE ExCITING EVENTS COMING UP IN OUR VIBRANT DISTRICT…

CHINESE NEW YEARSunday 2nd February 2014

The 2014 year of the horse celebrations are taking place in the Arcadian Centre and will be entertaining thousands of visitors with lion dancing, Chinese inspired activities and fireworks.

BIRMINGHAM PRIDESaturday 24 - Sunday 25 May 2014

Birmingham Pride is the biggest LGBT celebration of the year and will be returning to Southside in May 2014. Visitors will flock to see the larger than life Carnival Parade, market stalls, fun fair and performances from some of the leading pop acts in the UK.

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