The Location
An eclectic mix of art, culture and fine dining, the area buzzes with its own perpetual energy.
The China Town district is close to the oldest parts of the city, historically attracting successive working communities looking for a place to express themselves and join in the city's economic success. Now at the centre of Birmingham's nightlife, the area is home to a huge variety of clubs, bars and restaurants.
Theatres such as the Hippodrome, the Alexandra and the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, offer a variety of performances ranging from world-renowned Royal Ballet and National Opera to musicals and major dramatic productions. The Electric Cinema on Station Street is the oldest working cinema in the UK. The Arcadian Centre is one of the city's main nightlife destinations and contains numerous bars, including the stylish 52 Degrees North and Poppy Red, together with Mexican, Indian, Chinese, Italian and modern English restaurants, shops, businesses, a comedy club, and a cinema. Outdoor music nights include everything from jazz to folk to brass bands and there are, of course, colourful Chinese New Year festival celebrations. Birmingham has an exuberant gay scene and much of the nightlife is centred on Hurst Street.
