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Independent cinemas will be essential post-isolation, but they need us now

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 Nick Griffin Independent Birmingham, Independent cinemas, The Electric, The Mockingbird

With Birmingham’s independent cinemas facing an uncertain few months, their livelihood will prove more relevant than ever.

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The best independent coffee shops and cafes in Birmingham

October 31, 2018March 16, 2020 Rhiannon Davies brunch, cafe, coffee, Independent Birmingham, independent coffee

The independent coffee shop scene in ever-growing, and Birmingham is proud to host some of the best in the UK. Here are our favourites!

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A round up of the best independent shops in Birmingham

June 15, 2019July 24, 2019 Aisling Bruce birmingham shopping, gift, Independent Birmingham

Whether you’re after fine wine, cheese, homeware or ethical beauty products, Birmingham’s buzzing independents have got you covered.

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Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath, Birmingham
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Save money at these music venues with an Independent Birmingham card

May 23, 2016July 19, 2019 Richard Franks Cuban Embassy at the Bull's Head, Hare & Hounds, Independent Birmingham, Island Bar, mac birmingham, Sunflower Lounge, The Dark Horse, The Victoria

Did you know that the Independent Birmingham card can save you money at some of your favourite independent music venues in the city?

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The best of Birmingham on Etsy.com

October 18, 2018July 19, 2019 Holly Carter Birmingham, birmingham art, craft, create, etsy, independent, Independent Birmingham

The second city has always been known as an industrial town, but what about its craft? We look into the artsy side of Birmingham on etsy.com

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Digbeth graffiti
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Birmingham home to coolest UK neighbourhood

October 10, 2018July 19, 2019 Holly Carter Birmingham, Digbeth, Independent Birmingham

Home to independent shops, cafes and warehouse spaces galore, Birmingham’s creative quarter tops Sunday Times list of coolest neighbourhoods

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Brummie independent Wayland’s Yard starts ‘pay it forward’ scheme

October 26, 2018February 12, 2019 Holly Carter Independent Birmingham, independent coffee, Let's Feed Brum, Pay It Forward, Wayland's Yard

Business district favourite, Wayland’s Yard, is the latest independent coffee shop to help out those in need in our city.

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Warehouse Cafe, Digbeth
food and drink 

Nine places to eat in Birmingham if you’re vegan

January 5, 2018February 7, 2019 Emily Doyle Birmingham, dining, eating out, food, Independent Birmingham, restaurants, vegan, vegetarian

Gelato, fry-ups and mac & “cheese” – in Birmingham, there’s plenty of vegan options to choose from.

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