What is it?
The Jewellery Quarter has long-been the place to pick out a diamond ring. But this part of town offers far more than the bullion and gem shops of Warstone Lane.
Is it worth visiting?
The JQ’s museums offer serious quirk: the Coffin Works celebrates the Newman Bros business that crafted all things funereal for a century, while the Pen Museum pays homage to the not-so-humble writing implement that supported a major industry of steel nib-making.
Where should I eat?
Elsewhere, the JQ’s Victorian heritage is evident in its red-stone buildings etched with the names of traders-past, or the tiled interiors of the Rose Villa Tavern pub. But it’s also an area that’s kept up with modern trends.
If you’re looking for a spot of self-care, book in for an intricate manicure at Nails Bab or get a colour refresh at Hazel and Haydn, where you can sip a flat white from its coffee hatch as you sit in your foils. In need of a sunny spot for lunch or after-work cocktails? Try St Paul’s Square. For bottomless brunch, go no further than the Button Factory; for Sunday lunch, head to 1000 Trades.
How do I get there?
With its own railway station and tram stop, there’s no excuse not to while away any day of the week in the JQ. Very walkable and as cheap or as expensive as you want to make it, based on what you fancy doing.
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