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 Shop till you drop |
Coventry Road Small Heath Birmingham B10 0HH United Kingdom +44 121 766 7374 |
Asda is one of Britain's largest supermarket chains, and has now been taken over by American giant Wal*Mart. Its prices are generally reckoned to be keen and the Small Heath branch is open for 24 hours a day (with the exception of Sundays, owing to UK trading laws). Asda doesn't only sell groceries, having a well-regarded clothes section too, and offering various other items such as kitchenware, pharmaceuticals and electronic goods. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Healthfood and treatments |
54-55 The Pallasades Birmingham B2 4XH United Kingdom +44 121 633 0104 |
Holland and Barrett is a health food store that sells pulses, nuts, tofu, organic food, snack bars and drinks as well as imaginative vegetarian patés and Thai curry crackers. This is also the place to buy soya milk and non-dairy goods. There is a chilled food section where you will find soya sausage rolls and Linda McCartney products amongst other vegetarian offerings. Holland and Barrett also sells toiletries and a wide selection of vitamins. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Harrods of the Midlands |
Corporation Street Birmingham B2 5JS United Kingdom +44 870 160 7225 http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/ |
House of Fraser's collection of men's designer labels is impressive: Diesel, DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger, YSL, Calvin Klein, and Dior; women's designer offerings include Jaeger, Planet, Hobbs and Liz Claiborne. Everything from casual wear to day dresses, smart suits to evening gowns, millinery and lingerie are offered. There is a cosmetics department, confectioners, food hall, furniture department, cafes, beauticians and more. This is a great Birmingham institution and a must-see venue for the serious shopper. See website for online shopping and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Berlin.Ng |
 Photo: Berlin.Ng |
 Photo: deepindercheema |
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Best of high street wine merchants |
41 Colmore Row Birmingham B3 2BS United Kingdom +44 121 236 3051 |
Wine of any sort was once enjoyed only by the few in Britain, a traditionally beer drinking country, but that has changed dramatically in recent years. Chains such as Oddbins (widely regarded as the best in its field) have been credited with spreading the wine gospel in the UK, providing decent wines at sensible prices. This branch is sited close to the heart of Birmingham's financial quarter, near to the city centre. A wide range of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is also sold. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cupboard of delights |
2-4 Lonsdale Road Birmingham B17 9RA United Kingdom |
This fantastic little deli is hidden away in a side street, next door to an organic fruit and veg place and an excellent butcher's. It's only small, but sells an enviable range of cheeses—many organic and most quite rare—as well as hams, fresh bread, preserves, wines, pastries and the eponymous pickles. Everything is deliciously tasty and certainly worth the little extra you'll have to pay. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Huge range of Chinese products |
334-339 Bradford Street, Digbeth Birmingham B5 6ES United Kingdom |
The large Sing Fat Supermarket offers a huge range of value for money Chinese products. Examples of oriental items sold here include noodles, crackers, seafood, sauces and a wide selection of exotic teas including Ginkgo, Magnolia, Jasmine and Osmanthus Oolong. It's worth a look around even if you aren't after anything in particular and offers a fascinating insight into a much-loved cuisine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Andrew Mackay |
 Photo: Andrew Mackay |
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Online and 24hr groceries |
1505 Stratford Road, Shirley Solihull Birmingham B90 4EN United Kingdom http://www.tesco.com/ |
Tesco is Britain's largest and most successful supermarket chain and this store is one of their branches that is open for 24 hours a day, except Sundays. Tesco caters for all grocery needs and also sells a selection of items such as kitchenware and clothing. On-line supermarket shopping has also been largely pioneered by Tesco in Britain - details are available on their web site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Maisie Pike,nee Pinder |