It’s not something you think about when you first come to university. You might have had the same barber for years at home, they know how you like your hair down to a T. Now, you’ve moved to a new … Continue reading Best barbers in Birmingham

Before coming to uni, you might have heard all sorts of scary stories about dealing with student lettings agencies. Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be a complete minefield if you plan ahead and be patient with the process of … Continue reading The best student letting agents in Birmingham

When moving to a new city, it’s important that your student accommodation feels like a home away from home, and with Birmingham being a hotspot due to its three major universities, there’s plenty to choose from. Whether you’re looking for … Continue reading 7 of the best student halls in Birmingham

It isn’t something that immediately springs to mind when you’re planning your uni activities, but wine tasting can be a really fun activity, especially if you are looking to try something new (being from a small town, I know I … Continue reading Wine tasting ideas in Birmingham

We all love it – date night. Picture a glossy restaurant with leather-bound menus or a darkened cinema, and you’ll be about right. Dinner and a movie is the go-to for all would-be romantics and long-term couples, but it can … Continue reading The best date ideas in Birmingham

Birmingham is something of a beacon of live music venues, with everything from big names at the O2 Academy to newcomers in Digbeth, there’s something for all tastes here. Live music in Birmingham is always an experience, unforgettable for the atmosphere and the community that the music scene has inspired. Of course, you don’t have to get involved in every aspect to enjoy the music, as it caters for hard-core fans and casual concert-goers alike.  Resorts World Arena Address: Resorts World Arena, Perimeter Rd, Birmingham B40 1NT Formerly known as the Genting Arena, Resorts World is the largest live music … Continue reading 8 of the best places to watch live music in Birmingham

Best Brunch Places in Birmingham It’s a staple of living it up as a student. It’s something to do in the middle of the day when your lectures don’t start until 5 or a great way to spend a Saturday … Continue reading Best brunches in Birmingham

We all love brunch, and in the UK’s second city there is no shortage of places to go, but what exactly are the best places in Birmingham to go for brunch? Here they are as a whirlwind roundup: Gas Street … Continue reading The best bottomless brunch in Birmingham revealed

It’s a student’s favourite pastime – avoiding cooking. What better way to do that than by treating yourself to a healthy and budget-friendly meal with all of your favourite foods? Being vegetarian in a restaurant is often a difficult and … Continue reading Best vegetarian restaurants in Birmingham

Last year, there were just over 600,000 vegans living in the UK. That number had gone up four times in five years, since 2014 and it is a diet particularly popular among students. It’s unsurprising, then, that Birmingham is home … Continue reading Top 7 Vegan Restaurants in Birmingham