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The Best Hidden Gems in the West Midlands 📍

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POV: You’re looking for the best spots in the West Midlands that actually live up to the hype. 📍 From the most aesthetic brunch spots in Birmingham to the 'hidden gems' near Merry Hill, this is your local plug for an elevated weekend. I’ve also link...

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The "It" Spots (Dining & Drinks)

Local Shopping & Essentials

Beautiful Views

The "It" Spots (Dining & Drinks)

Where to go when you want good food and even better lighting for the 'gram.

The ambience is stylish and elevated — the décor, lighting and setting give it a “special occasion” feel. The menu has a broad appeal: premium cuts (steakhouse style) mixed with global/ fusion influences. The portions are generous, making it good va...

The Farmhouse, Coventry

The best breakfast in the city, period. The Bacon Naan Roll is legendary. It’s always busy, but the vibe and the incense make it feel like a total escape."

Dishoom, Birmingham

If you want a pastry that looks like a piece of art, go here. The gallery setting is so calm and aesthetic. Perfect for a Saturday morning catch-up.

Medicine Mailbox Birmingham | Brunch, Lunch & Cocktails

The ultimate 'dress up' spot. The cherry blossom decor is insane. It’s expensive, but for a birthday or a big night out, there’s nowhere better in the West Mids.

Best Chinese Restaurant in Birmingham - Tattu

Widely known as the most Instagrammable cafe in the world. Think floor-to-ceiling pink, floral walls, and neon signs. You go here for the "Instagram-worthy" lattes and cakes. It’s located right by the Rotunda, making it a perfect shopping break.

El & N New Street, Birmingham

A Bavarian-style beer palace that is constantly buzzing with live music, cabaret, and roaring fires. The interior is rustic-luxe and perfect for video content. It’s one of the few places that transitions perfectly from a boho brunch to a high-energy...

Birmingham German bar - Albert's Schloss

A neon-pink wonderland with mirrored ceilings and sassy slogans on the walls. This is the "Main Character" bar. If you’re planning a girls' night, this is where you go for the cocktail trees and the glitter-wall selfies.

Welcome to Tonight Josephine

Located at the top of The Cube. It has a wrap-around terrace and a retractable roof, making it the best spot for a high-end dinner with a 360-degree view.

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse

Perched on the 24th floor of 103 Colmore Row, this is the highest bar in the city. The floor-to-ceiling windows give you a bird's-eye view of the entire Birmingham skyline.

24 Stories: Rooftop Restaurant & Bar with 360° City Views

Local Shopping & Essentials

You can't hit the city without the right kit. These are the essentials I always have in my bag for a day out in the Midlands.

Because taking photos at The Farmhouse will kill your battery by 2 PM. This sticks to the back of your phone and keeps you charged while you're roaming the Bullring. A total lifesaver.

Anker Wireless Power Banks

For your Medicine Bakery oat milk latte. Better for the planet and looks way cuter in your hand while you’re walking through the city.

Reusable Glass Coffee Cup (Aesthetic version)

It’s the West Midlands—it will rain. This one is tiny enough to fit in a small shoulder bag but strong enough to survive a Birmingham wind tunnel.

Mini Portable Umbrella (Windproof)

Beautiful Views

POV: You’re chasing the best views in the West Midlands. 📸 From panoramic hilltop sunrises to 360-degree city skylines, these are the most Instagrammable spots in Birmingham and the Black Country. Grab your camera—you’re going to need it.

The ultimate local escape. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Welsh mountains. It’s famous for the "Four Stones" at the top which look like a mini Stonehenge—perfect for a moody photoshoot.

Clent Hills | Worcestershire - National Trust

The ultimate panorama. Head straight to the top of Beacon Hill where you’ll find the mini castle-like toposcope. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Cotswolds and even the Malvern Hills. It’s the best place in the Midlands to watch the cit...

Lickey Hills Country Park | Birmingham City Council

A unique sandstone ridge with views over the Shropshire Hills. The cave houses carved into the rock are a hidden gem that looks incredible in photos.

Kinver Edge And The Rock Houses

Don't sleep on this—the Secret Garden on the 7th floor and the Terrace on the 3rd floor are free and offer some of the best views of Centenary Square.

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