Independent
Liverpool

Independent Birmingham is your go-to guide to discovering Birmingham’s independent culture.

Dedicated to unearthing the very best of Birmingham’s hidden gems and best-kept secrets, we tour the city in search of the unique and the inspiring – shedding light on these wonderful establishments so as to inspire you to rediscover your city, one hidden gem at a time.

And now you can enjoy up to 20% off (alongside exclusive 2-for-1 offers, freebies and more) at over 110 of Birmingham’s very best independent cafes, bars, restaurants, theatres, pubs, cinemas, hotels, shops and experiences – right at your fingertips – with the Independent Birmingham App. 

Available to download now on Apple and Android, the IB App is your key to the city – allowing you to explore Birmingham like never before, and making you fall in love with this city all over again.

With a readership of 80,000-90,000 unique visitors a month and a highly-engaged social media platform of over 100,000 followers across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – with mentions in national newspapers (The Guardian, The Independent), named by Twitter UK as one to follow to discover Birmingham, named by The Birmingham Post as one of the 250 most influential people in the region, and named as one of Birmingham Live’s 30 Under 30 – Independent Birmingham has helped pave the way for independent businesses to blossom in the city and championed a revolution of local.

Look out for our online guides and articles chronicling our journey of discovery, and then join our mission and support your independents with the Independent Birmingham App.

Shop Local – Celebrate The Unique – Believe In Birmingham