🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom
The Briar Rose
📍 25, Bennett's Hill, Birmingham, B2 5RE
Photo: official website
Your stay — The Briar Rose
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Cathedral Church of Saint Philip (113 m · ~1 min walk)
- Place of worship: Peace Hub (287 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: The Priory Rooms (344 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: The Metropolitan Cathedral and Basilica of St Chad (548 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
City Plaza — 292 m · ~4 min walk
Cathedral Square — 112 m · ~1 min walk
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery — 380 m · ~5 min walk
The Old Joint Stock Theatre Company — 164 m · ~2 min walk
Thinktank Science Garden — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 209 m · ~3 min walk
Boots — 485 m · ~6 min walk
Sainsbury's Local — 157 m · ~2 min walk
Colmore Row Bus Station — 51 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Birmingham Airport or tourist spots like the Bullring as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Contactless debit/credit cards are widely accepted everywhere, from corner shops to restaurants; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) works fine, but carry a little cash for small market stalls or cash-only cafes.
In restaurants, 10-12.5% is standard for good service (check if service charge is already added). Taxis – round up to the nearest pound. Hotel staff – £1-2 per bag for porters, no need to tip housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or a flat white from a takeaway cafe costs about £2.80-£3.20.
A sandwich or a filled jacket potato from a local deli or market stall runs £5-£6.
A main course at a curry house or pub (like a chicken tikka masala or a burger and chips) costs around £11-£13.
Digbeth Dining Club market has rotating street-food stalls offering burgers, wings and bao buns from £6-£9 on weekends.
Tesco Express, Sainsbury's Local and Co-op are the main budget supermarkets here; Aldi and Lidl are slightly further out but cheaper.
Tk Maxx on High Street carries discounted brand-name clothing; Primark in the Bullring is the budget high-street option.
A single bus ride is £2.80 (capped at £4 per day with contactless); from Birmingham Airport, take the X1 bus to the city centre for £2.80 (about 30 minutes) instead of the train (£3.70).
Use your contactless card on buses and trams – daily caps limit spending to £4 on buses and £5.50 on trams. Eat lunch at market stalls or a pub special (often £5-£7) rather than sit-down restaurants. Walk or rent a bike (West Midlands Cycle Hire bikes cost £1 for 30 minutes) – the city centre is compact.
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Emergency Contacts
BirminghamIn the UK, dial 999 for all emergency services (Police, Ambulance, Fire). For non-emergencies, contact local police on 101. Birmingham is served by West Midlands Police.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Birmingham, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Briar Rose
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 209 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 485 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Birmingham City Centre (via train/bus) → New Hall Hotel, Walmley
💡 Midland Metro currently doesn't reach airport or hotel directly; use for city exploration only; combine with other transport for hotel access
Birmingham Airport (BHX) → New Hall Hotel, Walmley
💡 Pre-book through hotel concierge for guaranteed rates; avoid peak hours (8-9am, 5-6pm) for faster journey
Birmingham Airport → Birmingham City Centre (then local bus)
💡 Coach to city centre, then transfer to local bus 60/61 heading north; slower but cheapest mass transit option
Birmingham Airport Station → New Hall Hotel, Walmley
💡 Take train to Birmingham New Street or Aston, then X51 bus or local taxi; most economical option for budget travelers
About Birmingham
Wikipedia ↗
Birmingham ( BUR-ming-əm) is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands County, of England. It is the largest local authority district in England by population and the second-largest city in Britain – commonly referred to as the second city of the United Kingdom – with a population of 1.2...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Briar Rose?
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Where can I eat cheaply near The Briar Rose?
A sandwich or a filled jacket potato from a local deli or market stall runs £5-£6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Briar Rose?
A single bus ride is £2.80 (capped at £4 per day with contactless); from Birmingham Airport, take the X1 bus to the city centre for £2.80 (about 30 minutes) instead of the train (£3.70).
Top Attractions in Birmingham
💡 Head to the Round Room on the first floor for a quiet spot with a view over Chamberlain Square; it's usually empty.
💡 Take the lift to the 7th floor for the outdoor terrace; on a clear day you can see the Malvern Hills.
💡 Visit on a weekday afternoon (Tue-Thu) for the free organ recitals at 13:05; lasts about 30 minutes and the acoustics are superb.
💡 Park at the Boldmere Gate car park (pay and display, £2-3) and walk the 2-mile circuit around Powell's Pool; it's the quietest route on weekends.
💡 Visit on the first Wednesday of the month for free entry for Birmingham residents with proof of address and a library card.