Bursting with vibrant nightlife, Birmingham's pubs, clubs, restaurants and entertainment venues can rival anywhere else in the country.

Already a popular destination for Birmingham's social scene, Brindley place offers a host of Cafes, bars and restaurants overlooking the scenic canalside. The Arcadian Centre on Hurst Street is another fashionable location with both a Chinese and Irish Quarter. The Mailbox, Star City and Broad St all add to the menu of entertainment served up by a city that never sleeps.

There has been a spectacular rise in the number of bars and themed bars in the city including, O'Neills, It's a Scream, Wetherspoons, Firkin, Sports Café and the Australian Bar.

Live music continues to prove popular and wide ranging with a whole selection of clubs and venues across the city centre, featuring everything from rock and pop to classical and world music, at venues such as Symphony Hall, the NEC Arena and many others.