Digbeth
Alfred Works street food and drinks
A good choice for visitors who want somewhere lively without planning too much. Best for groups, couples and evening plans, with different food options and drinks in one place.
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Updated weekly for Birmingham visitors
Updated weekly for Birmingham visitors
Things to do in Birmingham this weekend.
Quick ideas for guests, visitors and people who do not know the city well. Find food, drinks, date ideas, free plans, rainy day options and easy things to do nearby.
Last updated: 28/06/2026Weekend picks
Quick ideas for visitors who want to explore Birmingham this weekend.
Digbeth
Canals
Canal walk to Brindleyplace
Simple free plan near the city centre. Good before food, after coffee, before drinks or as a relaxed afternoon idea. Start around Brindleyplace and walk towards Gas Street Basin or the Mailbox.
Digbeth
Roxy Lanes Digbeth
Good backup plan if the weather is bad. Works for dates, groups and older families who want bowling, pool, shuffleboard or games instead of just sitting in a restaurant.
Jewellery Quarter
Pasta Di Piazza then relaxed drinks
A relaxed Jewellery Quarter plan for couples who want somewhere less hectic than the main city centre. Start with Italian food, then go for a calmer drink nearby afterwards.
Museum
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Easy daytime plan if you want something cultural, affordable and simple to get to. Good for families, couples, rainy days and visitors who want a central indoor stop.
City Centre
Fox & Chance cocktails
Good for visitors who want somewhere better than a random pub near the hotel. A strong central option for proper cocktails, date nights or one or two drinks before carrying on elsewhere.
Edgebaston
Cannon Hill Park walk
A low-effort daytime plan if you want fresh air before heading back into the city. Good for families, couples and visitors who are happy to travel a little outside the centre.
New Street
Medicine Bakery brunch
Useful for guests leaving Birmingham who want somewhere simple before travelling home. Good for coffee, pastries, brunch and a slower start close to New Street.
Mailbox
Everyman cinema and food
Easy fallback plan when you want something simple, warm and close to food options. Works well for date nights, rainy evenings or visitors who want a comfortable plan near the Mailbox.
Need a quick plan?
Use these simple routes if you do not want to think too much.
2-hour plan
Canal walk, coffee or quick food, then drinks around Brindleyplace or the city centre.
Rainy evening
Food hall, indoor games or cinema, then a relaxed bar nearby.
Cheap day out
Free museum/gallery, city walk, street food or a budget-friendly food spot.
Fresh ideas without the overwhelm.
This page focuses on a small number of useful things to do in Birmingham this weekend, so you can choose a plan quickly.
The aim is to keep it simple: a few good options for food, drinks, activities, rainy days, dates and easy visitor plans.
How ideas are chosen
Timing, location, value, visitor-friendliness, ease of planning and whether the idea is actually worth considering this weekend.