Brindleyplace Reviews Summary

Category: Cultural landmark

Address: Brunswick St, Birmingham, B1 2JF, United Kingdom

Phone: +441216436866

Rating: 4.5
based on 282 reviews.

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

  • "The beautiful canals are a highlight of Brindleyplace, offering a peaceful and scenic backdrop for a relaxing walk or a jog."
  • "Stunningly beautiful Brindley Place Birmingham at night, also during the day."
  • "Amazing atmosphere by the water fountain! Big screen showing the commonwealth games, sun shining, everyone rooting & cheering for all the athletes, table tennis for everyone to enjoy!"
  • "A beautiful open ground for people to sit and enjoy or for the kids to simply run around."
  • "Gorgeous views from bridges of the fabulous canal system and loads of beautiful hanging baskets."
  • "It's really nice to walk around this area, such a happening place."
  • "The most perfect time to make the most out of Brindley place Is spring/summer because you can sit outside and really enjoy what it has to offer."

Cons:

  • "It's ok here but it's all starting to look very dated."
  • "Doesn't have the same vibe since the pandemic but that doesn't surprise me especially as the ICC centre looked closed up."
  • "The only downside is there isn't much greenery."
  • "It's basically very trashy, very down at heel and devoid of any soul whatsoever."

Accessibility & Transportation

Pros:

  • "It's not too far from New Street Station either."
  • "It is very well connected with respect to city transportation. It is very centrally located within city center."
  • "Brindleyplace Tram Stop opened on Broad Street in July 2022."
  • "It's also got the new tram on which when sorted out will go up to 5 ways to Morrison's hopefully that will be soon they have done a really nice job of broad Street."
  • "All within close proximity to public transport."
  • "Now more convenient to get to since the new metro stop was placed nearby."

Cons:

  • "Parking isn't very cheap and you are also in Birmingham's congestion charge zone which is £8 a day per car."
  • "All very elaborate but not ideal for pushchairs, wheelchairs, those with walking difficulties as a lot of the ground area is 'cobbled'."
  • "Parking is expensive here. The restaurant choices are reasonably decent (not cheap though - think city centre prices, then add a bit)."
  • "Parking is extremely expensive and disabled bays are limited but also not sign posted."
  • "Parking near area is pricey and still you'll need to walk. Surrounding areas are cobbled so bad for wheelchairs and buggies."
  • "Originally getting to the car park there was simple. However over the past couple of years it appears that Birmingham council have been progressively strangling access."
  • "Getting out of there from parking is a nightmare currently with constant road layout changes and road works."

Dining & Entertainment

Pros:

  • "Sunday roast at Pulperia was lovely my only criticism would be the starters are limited."
  • "Fantastic spa day at Bannatynes Health club, massages are expensive but a great experience."
  • "Very nice place to visit lots of bar's and restaurants, when the weather is good nice to have a stroll around."
  • "Brindleyplace has a great selection of restaurants, bars and cafes to choose from for most tastes."
  • "You can get free tickets for the sea life centre by using your Tesco clubcard points converted into vouchers."
  • "Plenty of places to eat and drink and places to visit for the kids too."
  • "Visited the Water's Edge in Brindley Place to listen to a jazz performance that was part of the Birmingham, Solihull & Sandwell Jazz Festival."

Cons:

  • "With the present state of things, you would expect the entertainment sector to be trying extra hard, but no."
  • "Its a nice place good vibe but totally overpriced flat beer."
  • "Really poor restaurants that don't even know their food is awful."
  • "The girls had a bottle of wine for £35 it was very poor."
  • "Now it's full of chain restaurants with questionable quality of food."
  • "Sadly, the Pizza Express that used to be here has closed, and that was a big part of its draw."
  • "Various places had no menu posted outside, or nothing we wanted on the menu."

Facilities & Services

Pros:

  • "Been here lots of times over the year's and today's visit was no exception. Plenty of staff to point you on the right direction."
  • "good lighting in most areas. However section 4 (car park) lacks lighting and is very gloomy and dull."
  • "Visited The Tap and Spile on the canal and it was an excellent place."
  • "Great mixed-use development by the canal with restaurants, bars, and lots of entertainment options such as table tennis."
  • "Really tidy area, good to see a lot of security around although there is no signs of any trouble."
  • "The highlight of the visit was to meet the gentleman with the push cart who helps keep Brindley Place spotless."
  • "A very nice square to visit with a number of hotels, bars, and restaurants posted around."

Cons:

  • "The car park is supposed to be best in class, think again! It's expensive and appears not to even have the technology to know when it's full."
  • "To anyone thinking of joining Bannantyne gym make sure your have a mask or else they won’t let you in."
  • "Visited for the free film festival, saw the Greatest Showman which was fantastic, but there were problems with the sound."
  • "I have knocked off one star for the toilet facilities which are a bit lacking - there's only one - and it isn't.... erm... as well looked after as the main shop is."
  • "The sides would benefit from hot dishes as they lost temperature quiet quickly."
  • "Not enough disabled parking."
  • "Why have they cordoned off all the disabled parking spaces."

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