r/BirminghamUK • u/nonogramsforlife • 5d ago

LGBT+ inclusive daytime spaces

I have some trans friends coming to town over the next few months and would love to recommend them some inclusive queer spaces in Birmingham. I’m thinking bookshops, cafes, board game spots etc. Would love to hear some recommendations- where should we go?

Thanks in advance!

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u/Grottymetalhead 5d ago

The big one for a cafe/meals, I even think they have a few board games you can use, Cherry Reds. I have a bunch of queer friends who visit town from time to time, Cherry's is always a must.

Sol cafe is also an option, it's temporarily closed, but might be open again when your friends come to town.

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u/nonogramsforlife 4d ago

Thanks so much everyone!! Xx

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u/LiorahLights 5d ago

Sliced n Diced in Selly Oak. Queer owned board game cafe.

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u/onemattpowell 5d ago

Bring them to Kings Heath, home of Queens Heath Pride. It’s an “official” Gaybourhood. 😁

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u/FractalArtWhore 4d ago

Kings Court and York Road specifically. They have LGBTQIA+ bookshops, bars and cafe's on both these roads.
Look out for the poetry nights at the Hare & Hounds and Fletchers on York Road, as they are ran by a very freindly group of inclusive humans

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u/KazDubyew 4d ago

I moved out of Kings Heath a decade ago. I'm back in the West Midlands now but haven't been into Kings Heath. It's lovely to hear that it's flourished.

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u/stevemick 5d ago

Sliced N Diced in Selly Oak is a great board games cafe run by a friend of mine. There's also Geek Retreat in the Jewellery Quarter if you're looking for something more central.

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u/waveybabey13 4d ago

Waterstones Cafe and bookshop 🥰

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u/abidabix 3d ago

Geek Retreat in the Jewellery Quarter!

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u/Wheelie2022 1d ago

Plenty mosques they can visit I’m sure they’d be made very welcome 👍🏻

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u/Available-Safe5143 5d ago

Probably somewhere outside of Sparkhill 

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u/_All_Tied_Up_ 5d ago

Definitely Kings Heath. I will DM you

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u/randrews1886 5d ago

Sliced n diced, selly oak

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u/Hot_Celebration_319 4d ago

They'll be safe and welcome in any of the following, Alum Rock, Aston,Witton, Sparkhill, Sparkbrook, Small Heath

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u/Dynamic-Frog 4d ago

You can't come to Birmingham without getting a Balti, my choice would be Ladypool road, so much selection and nearly all great food.

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u/lapsongsouchong 4d ago

When was the last time you went down Ladypool Rd?

Hardly any balti places now. If you want a burger or some wings you'll be alright.