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Head downstairs for the great little Polish food store (good vodka and sausages) and the interesting restaurant. This place serves seriously authentic Polish food. Anyone who has eaten Polish food will know that it is an acquired taste, but for those who already know they like it, this place is excellent. Beware - the menu is in Polish and many of the staff do not speak English.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15485 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15484 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15484 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15483 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15483 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15482
Opening Times:
Open from 31st March to 28th October
Tuesday to Sunday 11.30am - 4pm
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There a few galleries, shops and showrooms that are also worth a visit.

You don't feel like you're in Brum when you visit this place, which for most people is a good thing.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15481 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15480
As with the Anchor, this isn't a cosy gastro pub, but a genuine old fashioned Brummy boozer. In no ways rough, but probably not somewhere to take a date. Authenticity is a real rareity in Brum though, so this place should be appreciated by those who appreciate these kinds of places. If that makes sense.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15480 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15479
This is not some National Trust pub, but a proper old fashioned Brummy boozer. Don't expect to be seduced first time. This is the kind of genuine and authentic pub rarely found in the city. Worth a visit.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15479 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15478 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15478 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15477 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15477 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15476
Several acres of charming gardens and glass houses in the grounds of an old Victorian house. Adjacent to a small lake and woodland in the heart of Edgbaston. Absolutely delightful.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15476 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15474
The pub serves Oakham's award-winning real ales, guest ales from the region and across the country and imported bottled beers from around the world. Authentic freshly cooked Thai food is served from 12 noon-2.30pm and 5.30-10pm Tuesday to Sunday.

One of Birmingham's true gems.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15474