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Victorian pub near Digbeth Coach Station. Grade II listed.

Listing from Wikivoyage: Birmingham, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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O2 Institute
Digbeth Institute
O2 Institute (formerly The Institute, HMV Institute, etc) is a new name. Focusing on alternative, pop and urban music, the venue has 3 stages, hosting gigs from local and touring bands. Also hosts regular club nights.
Tickets £6-25 (price varies with band fame)
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The Custard Factory
Self-styled "Birmingham's Creative Quarter" this eclectic venue plays host to various events, as well as club nights on weekends and some weekdays in what was an actual custard factory in its former life. On bigger nights the large pool at the centre of the venue is drained and turned into a dancefloor with a heated marquee over it.
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The Old Crown
The Old Crown lays claim to being the oldest building in Birmingham (purportedly there since 1368, although almost all of the present timber-framed building dates from the early 16th century). Saved from demolition multiple times, it remains an operational pub, also serving food.
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Bull Ring Markets
The markets comprise the original trading centre that Birmingham was built upon. There are hundreds of stalls, and you'll be able to get everything from food to underwear to gaffa tape relatively cheaply.
Indoor Market: Mon-Sat 9AM-5:30PM, Rag Market: Tue Thu-Sat 9AM-5PM, Open Market: Tue-Sat 9AM-5PM