Living in Birmingham

A quirky, independent neighbourhood bar and kitchen with a shabby aesthetic and ethos for championing ‘craft’ in all forms. Craft beer, sure, but also local art, and a funky soundtrack compiled in partnership with Birmingham’s music community.

At first look you might mistake this stripped-back, windowless haunt for a post-office -- but venture inside for a selection of 400 first-rate keg and cask beers, plus real ciders.

Powered solely by wind farm-generated electricity, Suki10c is a surprisingly green independent music venue offering all manner of high-octane nights out. Its graffiti covered exterior can be found bursting at the seams with everything from live indie bands to psytrance house and speed garage.

A vibrant warehouse, home to a gallery, cafe and general art space -- or a ‘destination for free-thinkers’. Centrala is run by the Polish Expats Association, and is internationally recognised for its championing of Central and Eastern European art projects.