Shop Local. Celebrate The Unique. Believe In Birmingham.
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, their stories and their quirks, so as to inspire you to rediscover your city, one hidden gem at a time.
And now you can enjoy up to 50% off (alongside exclusive 2-for-1 offers, freebies, and more) at over 170 of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull, right at your fingertips, with the Independent Birmingham App – all for just £2.99 a month.
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.
If you’re looking to get out and about and support local, then downloading the Independent Birmingham App is an absolute no brainer. You can use the IB App to discover a whole host (over 170) of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull, using our list and interactive map – but best of all, you can save money at each of these venues whilst supporting local.
You can save £5, £10, £20, £30, even up to hundreds of pounds off (at certain venues), and at pretty much every venue listed you can save your whole month’s membership in one go – all while having fun AND supporting Brum’s ace indie businesses.
IB Membership is just £2.99 a month (or £29.90 a year) and it helps to keep this vital platform alive and allows us to keep doing what we do best – supporting Brum’s marvellous independents, and shining a light on our wonderful city.
With an average readership of over 100,000 unique visitors a month and a highly-engaged social media platform of over 160,000 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 new (and old) independent businesses to blossom in the city and championed a revolution of local.
Believe in Birmingham. A tagline coined on the first day that Independent Birmingham began it’s journey – a dig at those on the outside who have, over the years, shot our city down in magazines and newspapers and on social media. Once perceived as a concrete jungle where no innovation took place, our city is now home to an incredibly exciting food and drink scene, spearheaded and championed by our independents, and all eyes are on us. Independent culture is coming to the forefront. Now, more than ever, we are starting to believe in Birmingham.
In addition to IB App, we regularly host massive food and drink festivals, held at iconic locations and attended by thousands of people – with many more great events to follow. In the process of writing this love letter to Birmingham, we’ve created a whole platform for celebrating independent culture. Reigniting the fire for Birmingham independence and helping people to rediscover their city, one hidden gem at a time.
Here’s a list of every business offering discounts and deals for Independent Birmingham Members, lovingly curated and helpfully categorised by area (with many more set to join).
Go forth and conquer Brum with your IB App!
City Centre
Plates By Purnell’s – 10% off the bill
BoneHead – 20% off the bill (Tuesday – Friday, 12pm – 5pm) OR 10% off the bill (anytime)
Purnell’s Restaurant – 10% off the bill (Tuesday – Thursday)
The Mayan – 50% off food (Monday – Friday, 12pm – 4pm) + 10% off the bill (Sunday)
Qavali – 50% off food when you book a table at 12pm (Monday – Wednesday) or 15% off the bill (Sunday – Thursday, anytime) + a FREE glass of prosecco with your meal for reservations made in the Bar & Lounge (Friday – Saturday)
Dil Se – 50% off food when you purchase a drink (when you book a table at 12pm – 1pm, everyday) or 20% off food + 2-for-1 cocktails (Monday – Wednesday, 12pm – 5pm) or 15% off food (Sunday – Thursday, anytime) or 10% off food (Friday – Saturday, anytime)
EN Steak – 12.5% off the bill (Sunday – Thursday, all day + Friday – Saturday, lunch) [valid for up to tables of 4] + a FREE £100 restaurant voucher when you use your IB App 5 times
Ramen Don – 15% off the bill (Sunday – Friday, lunch) + ramen/katsu curry and a beer/cocktail/glass of wine for just £15 (Friday dinner + Saturday lunch and dinner) + a veg curry and a beer/cocktail/glass of wine for just £12 (Friday dinner + Saturday lunch and dinner)
Noel’s Bar & Restaurant – 15% off the bill when you order a main meal from the A La Carte menu (anytime) or a FREE glass of Prosecco/half a pint of Peroni with your Sunday Roast (please mention your IB App when booking to redeem the offer)
Ju Ju’s Cafe – A FREE pint of beer/small glass of house wine/soft drink when you purchase a main meal or 3 small plates (Thursday – Saturday, after 5pm) or with your Sunday Roast
Cherry Reds – A free pint of cask ale, lager, cider, or draught soft drink with your main meal
At The Woods – 50% off food during the first hour of opening (Monday – Thursday, excluding the takeaway window) + 30% off food (Monday – Thursday, 2pm – 4pm) or 10% off the bill (anytime)
Damascena – 10% off the bill when you spend £10 or more
Stu Deeley At Laghi’s – a FREE glass of sparkling wine when dining
Medicine Bakery And Gallery – 10% off takeaway baked goods
Adam’s – 10% off the Tasting 7 Menu (Tuesday – Thursday)
The Oyster Club – 15% off the bill (excluding caviar and set menus)
Seafood City – 10% off the bill
Tiger Bites Pig – 10% off the bill when you spend £10 or more (Sunday – Thursday)
Roundhouse Birmingham – Concession rates (saving up to £5 off) on all guided tours
Itaewon – A FREE pint of draught beer/soft drink when you spend £15 or more
Sommar Brewing Company – 10% off all beer and food + 25% off brewery tours + 15% off tasting events
Shokupan – 10% off the bill
Loki Wine – 10% off purchases in-store and online (excluding gift vouchers, use the code: IndependentBirmingham to redeem)
Kuula Poké – A FREE Miso Soup (vegan or salmon/prawn) when you purchase a Sumo Poké Bowl
Snobs – 20% off food (anytime) and £1 off entry (before midnight)
Theatrix – 10% off the bill OR any small plate and a cocktail for £12
The Indian Streatery – 10% off the bill or 2 Cocktails For £12
The Indian Streatery Express – 10% off the bill, 20% off Mango Pale Ale Beer, and Exclusivity On Specials (IB Members will be able to try specials first before they go on general sale)
Wayland’s Yard – 10% off the bill
Fox & Chance – 10% off the bill
Staying Cool – 15% off any apartment using the code: INDBHAM
All Greek Street Food – 10% off food
The Coffee Bar – 15% off takeaway coffee when you use your own cup, and a FREE slice of cake on your birthday when you present your IB App (no purchase required)
Hookway’s – A FREE pistachio Baklava when you purchase any regular/large wrap
Jamaya – 20% off the bill (Sunday – Thursday)
Indico Street Kitchen – 20% off the bill (Sunday – Thursday)
Tilt – 15% off coffee, tea and cakes
Tin Tin Food Court – 15% off food at select traders
Gas Street Social – A FREE cocktail, craft beer or glass of wine when purchasing any main course (Three Social Plates is equivalent to a main course)
Shepherds – 10% off all services and 5% off products
Ikon Bookshop – 10% off all purchases (excluding magazines and limited edition prints)
Purecraft Bar And Kitchen – A FREE half pint of any Purity beer when you purchase a main meal (Sunday – Thursday)
The Barber House – 10% off all services
Land – 10% off food
Driftroom – 15% off all full priced items
Yakinori – 20% off the bill
Ngopi – Any rice dish + a coffee for just £10
Twist – 10% off all drinks
Liquor Store – 10% off full price purchases (exclusions apply, please check in-store)
The Sun On The Hill – 25% off all food
The Victoria – 10% off drinks (Sunday – Thursday)
Morridge – 10% off the bill
Habaneros – A FREE drink with your meal
Swordfish Records – 10% off second-hand/used and vintage LPs and CDs
Bodega Cantina – A FREE Nacho Platter To Share When You And A Friend Each Purchase A Main Dish (Street Food/Large Plates) From The Menu (Sunday – Thursday)
Jewellery Quarter
Opheem – Your choice of a FREE glass of English sparkling wine, a super chilled dry martini, or a non-alcoholic mixed drink when dining on the 5 or 10-course tasting menu (Wednesdays and Thursdays only – see IB Profile for essential booking info)
The Wilderness – 20% off Tasting Menus (Wednesday – Thursday, excluding supplements)
Arch 13 – 50% off food when you purchase a drink (for tables booked between 12pm – 12:30pm, Wednesday – Friday) or 10% off all food + cheese and wine pairing flights (anytime)
The Barrel Store – Any pizza + a pint of Attic Brew Co’s core beers (Forward/Signals/Intuition) for just £12
Trentina – a FREE soft serve ice cream when you spend £10 or more (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday)
Somewhere In Brum – a FREE hot/soft drink when you order any dish from the brunch menu (Monday – Thursday) + a FREE pint of beer/glass of wine/soft drink when you purchase any burger or curry bowl (Monday – Thursday) + 20% off the bill (Friday – Saturday)
The Church – 20% off food (Monday – Saturday)
40 St Paul’s – 2 Cocktails For £15 On Selected Cocktails
Indian Brewery Snowhill – 15% Off A Pint Or Can Of Birmingham Lager (anytime) OR 10% off food (Sunday – Thursday)
Damascena – 10% off the bill when you spend £10 or more
One1 – A FREE cake/pastry when you spend £10 or more
Restaurant Folium – 10% off the tasting menu (excluding Saturday evening)
Quarter Horse Coffee Espresso Bar – 10% off the bill
The Pig & Tail – 10% off brunch + 10% off draught beer and craft beer cans
Saint Pauls House – 20% off food (Sunday – Thursday)
Minima – 10% off all purchases
The Wolf – 15% off the bill
Saint Kitchen – 50% Off A Side Or Salad When You Purchase Any Bagel (Monday – Friday).
BLACC + BLOND – 15% off colour services (please book in for a free skin test/consultation first) + 10% off hair/lifestyle products
Milan Indian Cuisine – 10% off the bill (when dining from the A La Carte menu)
The Chocolate Quarter – 10% off all purchases (to redeem online, use code: INDBIRMINGHAM2021)
Burning Soul Brewing – 10% off takeaway craft beer cans
The Hive Bakery And Cafe – 10% off the bill
1000 Trades – 10% off drinks (excluding Friday and Saturday evening, after 6pm)
The Whisky Club – The Club Old Fashioned or The Whisky Drummer for just £5 (instead of £8 – one per visit)
The Quarterworkshop – £5.50 Off The ‘Make A Ring In An Evening’ Workshop (Using The Code: INDEPENDENTBHAM) And Free Engraving Of Initials/Date When Booking A ‘Make Your Own Wedding Ring’ Workshop
Connolly’s – 10% Off The Wine Of The Week
BLOC Hotel – 15% off the best available rate
Digbeth
670 Grams – 50% off the Signature Tasting Menu when you book a table at lunchtime or 6:30pm and 7pm (valid for up to 4 people – excluding Saturday evening + excluding supplements)
Cafe Lovelife – 15% off the bill (valid for up to 4 people – each person in the party must purchase a drink to redeem the offer)
Birides Bar – 2-for-1 cocktails (5pm – 7pm + after 11pm on Fridays, and 12pm – 2pm + after 11pm on Saturdays) or 20% off drinks when you spend £15 or more (anytime) + an exclusive IB cocktail of the month
Passing Fancies – a monthly exclusive IB cocktail for just £8 (only available to IB App Members)
Chance & Counters – 15% off the bill
Baked In Brick – 15% off the bill
AutoBrew – 15% off cocktails and coffee + 10% off beer
Kilo Ziro – 40% off drinks on Fridays when you book a table (5pm – 7pm, valid for up to 2 people) or 15% off drinks (Friday and Sunday, anytime – valid for up to 2 people)
Nortons – 20% off the bill (Monday – Friday) + a pizza and a pint for just £10 (Saturday – Sunday)
Pip’s Hot Sauce – 10% off all purchases in Red Brick Market + exclusivity on new products
DropShot – 50% off games (Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday) AND 10% off food and drinks (anytime)
Mama Roux’s – 2 cocktails for just £10 (instead of £19 – Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday)
The Night Owl – 2 Cocktails For £10 And £1 Off Entry
Mockingbird Cinema And Kitchen – 10% off tickets (purchased in person at the venue) + 10% off food and drink
The Ruin – Any 2 burgers + 2 drinks (lager/cider/wine/soft drink) for £30
The Anchor – 12.5% off all drinks
Zen – 10% off all gifts and jewellery
Solihull
Smoke At Hampton Manor – 10% off food (Tuesday – Wednesday)
Bakery At Hampton Manor – 10% off the bill
Grace & Savour – 10% off food (Wednesday – Thursday)
Fox, Hampton Lane – 10% off the bill
Boho Bakehouse – Any hot coffee/tea and a cupcake for £6 + a box of 4 cupcakes for £10
Burger Me Up – 10% off the bill at their Taste Collective pop-up
The Woods – 10% off the bill
Stripclub Streetfood – 15% off the bill
Shaking Hand – 15% off all draught beers and cask ales (Sunday – Wednesday)
Sommar Brewing Company – 10% off all beer and food + 25% off brewery tours + 15% off tasting events
Liv’s – 10% off purchases in-store
Loki Wine – 10% off purchases in-store and online (excluding gift vouchers, use the code: IndependentBirmingham to redeem)
Yakinori – 20% off the bill
Indico Street Kitchen – 20% off the bill (Sunday – Thursday)
Cleopatra’s Kitchen – 10% off the bill
Jamaya – 20% off the bill (Sunday – Thursday)
1683 Chocolate Place – 10% off all purchases (to redeem online, use the code: IB10)
Connolly’s – 10% Off The Wine Of The Week
Perios – 20% off the bill (Sunday – Thursday)
Moseley
Peacer – 15% off the bill
Halawaat – 15% off the bill
Lisa & Pann – 10% off the bill (Wednesday – Friday, lunch and dinner + Saturday – Sunday, lunch)
Chakana – 30% off the bill (for tables seated up to and including 6:30pm on Wednesday – Thursday + up to and including 12:30pm on Saturday) or 10% off the bill (excluding Friday and Saturday evenings, after 6pm)
Zindiya – 50% off the curry menu (Tuesday – Thursday, 5pm – 6pm) or 20% off the bill (Tuesday – Thursday, anytime)
Brum Mi – 15% off the bill (excluding Wing Wednesdays)
The Dark Horse – 15% off craft beer (please ask for a member of staff to redeem)
Damascena – 10% off the bill when you spend £10 or more
The Jungle Club – a FREE baby houseplant when you spend £10 or more
The Cuban Embassy – 15% off food
RIGS Fitness – a FREE Bootcamp class
Moseley Road Baths – 15% off the adult swim price
The Village – 10% off food (Monday – Friday)
Cafephilia – 10% off the bill
Maison Mayci – 15% Off The Bill
Southside
Gaijin Sushi – 10% off the bill (Monday – Thursday) + a FREE glass of house sake or soft drink with your meal (Friday – Sunday) – excluding the Omakase menu
Ocha – 2-for-1 on takeaway coffees and fruit teas (Monday – Wednesday, after 10am) + Basque cheesecake and a coffee for £7.50 (Friday – Sunday, takeaway only)
Seafood City – 10% off the bill
Indian Cafe Racer – 10% off food (Sunday – Thursday, anytime) + 10% off food (Saturday – Sunday, lunch only)
The Ivy Lounge – a FREE dim sum of your choice and a pot of tea when you purchase 5 dim sum or more (Monday – Friday, before 3pm) + 15% off the bill (Monday – Friday, after 3pm) + 10% off the bill (Saturday – Sunday)
Chung Ying Cantonese Restaurant – 20% off the bill (Monday – Thursday)
Malaysian Delight – 10% off the bill when dining-in (Monday – Friday) OR 15% off takeaways (anytime)
Birmingham Hippodrome – Seasonal discounts (£3-5 minimum off tickets) to select shows and 10% off food and hot drinks at the Coffee Bar
Quarter Horse Coffee – 10% off the bill + 10% off coffee beans and merch (excluding brewing equipment and subscriptions) using the code: IB4ever
Kings Heath
The Early Bird Bakery – 10% off the bill
Pause – The Cinnabundle (a flat white/Americano + original Cinnabuffin) for just £5
Gorilla Coffee Cafe – a FREE coffee or tea when you purchase any item from the main brunch menu
The MilkCake Man – 10% off the bill
Hare & Hounds – 10% off food
Levain & Cherry – 10% off all purchases (Wednesday – Thursday)
La Santé – 10% off when you purchase a carafe of wine + any cheese/charcuterie board
Blow Water – Dumplings + Gwei Lo Beer for just £10 OR Dumplings + any hot drink for just £8
The Juke – 20% off all takeaway cans (anytime) AND 10% off all draught beers (Sunday – Thursday)
Borough & Fox – 10% off all purchases
Harvest – 10% off all purchases (to redeem online, use the code: IndieBrum10)
Kitchen Garden Cafe – 10% off the bill + 10% off workshops
Fletchers Bar And Eatery – 10% off the bill when dining
Harborne
Harborne Kitchen – 10% off the Tasting Menu (lunch only)
The Plough – 10% off food
Damascena – 10% off the bill when you spend £10 or more
Edgbaston
Baloci – 15% off dinner and drinks (Sunday – Thursday) + 15% off breakfast (anytime)
Simpsons Restaurant – 10% off the Prestige Tasting Menu (Wednesday – Friday) + 10% off the Classic Tasting Menu (Sunday)
Smoke + Ash – 2 pizzas + a bottle of wine + 2 mini desserts for £45 (Wednesday – Thursday) or 10% off the bill (anytime) or 20% off takeaways (collection only)
Fogo Bar & Kitchen – 2-for-1 pizzas (Monday) + 2 pizzas and a bottle of house wine for £40 (Tuesday, Wednesday) + 10% off the bill (Thursday – Sunday)
LA-POP – 10% off the bill
Chapter – 10% off the bill
Damascena – 10% off the bill when you spend £10 or more
Loki Wine – 10% off purchases in-store and online (excluding gift vouchers, use the code: IndependentBirmingham to redeem)
Midlands Arts Centre – 10% off purchases in the MAC gift shop
Stirchley
Soi 1268 by Buddha Belly – 50% off the bill (Wednesday – Thursday, before 6pm) or 10% off the bill (Wednesday – Thursday, dinner) + 10% off the bill (Friday – Saturday, lunch)
Yardbirds – 15% off food
Birmingham Brewing Company – 10% off beer in the taproom
Attic Brew Co. – 25% Off All Take-Away Cans Purchased In The Taproom
GlassHouse Beer Co – 10% off all draught beer + 10% off all takeaway cans purchased in the taproom
Stir Stores – £6.50 Tommy’s Margaritas (Wednesday – Thursday) or 10% off the bill (anytime)
Ikigai – 10% off the bill
Stirchley Wines And Spirits – 10% Off Growlers Fills, 10% Off A Mixed Case Of Any 12 Bottles/Cans Of Beer/Cider, 5% Off Any 3 Bottles Of Wine (75cl or above), 5% Off Any Single Bottle Of Spirits (50cl or above)
British Oak – £1 off cocktails
Enamel Shades – 20% off purchases and repairs
Bournville
The Clean Kilo – A choice of FREE zero waste gifts when you spend over £30 (Moseley and Bournville – see profile for details)
Bearwood
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TAMU – a FREE hot drink of your choice when you purchase any breakfast or brunch dish
A La Mexicana – A FREE side of your choice when you purchase a main dish (breakfast and lunch only)
Oak Ca Phe – 2-for-1 Vietnamese coffees (Monday – Thursday, 3pm – 6pm) or 10% off the bill (anytime)
Hello Cafe – 20% off the bill when you spend £10 or more
Sutton Coldfield
The Bracebridge – 15% off food (Monday – Thursday) OR a FREE pint of beer/glass of house wine/soft drink with your main meal (Friday – Sunday)
Silver Tree Bakery – Any hot drink and pastry/bun for just £4.50 (Wednesday – Friday) + 10% off the bill (Saturday – Sunday)
OnTheBreadLine – A FREE coffee and cake when you spend over £10
Inji – 25% off the bill (Monday – Thursday, 12pm – 5pm) or 10% off the bill (anytime)
Sip & Slice – 10% off the bill
Sushido – 10% off the bill
Leviathan Brewing – 10% off all draught beers/ciders + 10% off merch purchased in the taproom
Sparkbrook
Shababs – 10% off the bill (Sunday – Thursday, anytime) + 10% off the bill (Friday – Saturday, lunch)
Hall Green
Raja Monkey – 15% off the bill (Sunday – Thursday, anytime) or 15% off the bill (Friday, 5:30pm – 6:30pm + Saturday, 5pm – 6pm)
Selly Oak
Hey Brew Espresso – Any hot drink/cold drink + cinnabun for just £5.50 (excluding syrups)
Deli 17 – 20% off the bill (until 4pm) + 10% off the bill (after 4pm) + 30% off takeaway bottles of wine
Royal Watan – 15% off the bill (Sunday – Thursday) + 10% off the bill (Friday – Saturday)
Download the Independent Birmingham App now and enjoy up to 50% off (alongside exclusive 2-for-1 offers, freebies, and more) at over 170 of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull – all for just £2.99 a month!
Download the IB App here.
The IB App features a list of over 170 terrific independents across Birmingham and Solihull for you to discover and support (with more added all the time), alongside an interactive map, filters (so you can filter by category, day, and area) and a Wish List so you can create your very own bespoke ‘to visit’ list. IB Membership is just £2.99 a month and it helps to keep this vital platform alive and allows us to keep doing what we do best – supporting Brum’s marvellous independents, and shining a light on our wonderful city.
