Students Welcome
With six colleges and universities in the Jewellery Quarter, the area is a great place to study, socialise and shop.
Welcome to student life in the Jewellery Quarter, whether you are just starting out or back for another year, we've got a round up of offers and recommendations tailor-made for students in the JQ.
You can always keep up to date with the latest offers and events locally by downloading the DiscoverJQ app.
You can always keep up to date with the latest offers and events locally by downloading the DiscoverJQ app.
Pubs and Nightlife
There's over 20 bars and pubs in the Jewellery Quarter, with loads going on from brunch until late at night, there's always something happening including live music, DJs and pub quizzes.
Somewhere in Brum: 20% off food and drinks for students all day, every day. Quiz Night on Wednesdays from 7.30pm
Actress and Bishop: open Sun-Thurs (12:00pm-2:00am), Fri-Sat (12:00pm-2:00am) with quizzes, open mic nights, DJs, live music and more
Cafés and Restaurants
The Jewellery Quarter is full of great places to grab a bite to eat, a coffee to keep you fuelled up. or to go out for a meal and celebrate your wins. Here are some of our favourites, including places with free Wi-Fi, which are great for study sessions when you get sick of the library!
Viela JQ: open from 10:00am - 3:00pm (except Sundays) with delicious Brazilian food and great indoor/garden spaces
Somewhere in Brum: open daily from 8:00am-1:00pm (Monday to Friday), 12:00pm-12:00am on Saturdays. Free Wi-Fi, lots of plug sockets and tasty plant based food plus craft beers and cocktails for when your work is done!
Affordable vegetarian and Vegan food with a focus on sustainability. Open 7:30am-3:30pm, Tuesday to Friday in term time. Free Wi-Fi
Health, Beauty and Fitness
It's important to look after your physical and mental health while you are studying, and we all feel more confident when we look our best too. Here are some great offers for students that are right on your doorstep.
The Spa at UCB offers a variety of beauty treatments, hairdressing, massage and sports therapy services, all at affordable prices provided by students
Get to know the area
The Jewellery Quarter is one of Birmingham's most historic areas, packed full of museums and culture, it's a great place to learn about Birmingham and the story of the city.
The Hive is hope to heritage hub, makers studio and gallery. Tonnes of free exhibitions, regular craft workshops and artistic events.
The Coffin Works is a unique museum telling the story of an unusual product - coffin furniture which was made here in the Jewellery Quarter for by people who made a living out of dying! Concession on self-guided entry is £7.50 with student ID
The Pen Museum tells the story of pen making and how the industry once changed the world. Student admission is £5.95
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Gallery. Free exhibitions with student discount on all workshops
Things to Do
Family visiting? Looking for something different to do with friends? Want to take up a new hobby? Here are some ideas of things to do in the Jewellery Quarter.
Play Blackmail at Escape Brum, with up to 6 players, for £40. Any time, Sunday to Friday only, use promo code STUDENT. All players should be able to provide a student ID on request
Geek Retreat is the place to be for tournaments. Learn to play new games too including Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, plus loads of great lunch offers. Click for the weekly schedule
Pop in or take a tour of St. Paul's Church on Weekdays 11:00am-2:00pm, plus free monthly lunchtime concerts
Takeaways and Chains
We love our independant shops and cafes here in the JQ but sometimes you just want to grab a quick sausage roll or get a pizza delivered.