Jewellery Quarter Alternative Gift Guide

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Looking for present ideas this Christmas? Shop locally in the JQ and support the businesses that make the Jewellery Quarter so special.

Browse all the amazing independents for specialist whiskeys, personalised gifts, delicious artisan chocolates, sustainable homeware and much more. There’s something for all your friends and family, including the dad who is hard to shop for and the sister who has everything.

Check out our suggestions below:

Life Story Gifts By PEGGY

Sentimental and personalised gifts for all occasions that can be treasured for many years to come. Whether it’s a personalised stocking, Christmas crackers, ornaments or a Santa sack, they can create the perfect gift for that special someone

Find them at: 45 Augusta St, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6JA

Open from 10:00am – 5:00pm (Monday to Friday)

Chocolate Quarter

Handmade intense and uniquely flavoured artisan chocolates from a small, luxury chocolatier

Find them at: 1A Spencer St, Birmingham, B18 6DD

Open from 10:00am – 4:00pm (Wednesday to Saturday)

Lily Jones Flowers

Providing fantastic, imaginative, bespoke floral designs and an efficient, reliable service

Find then at: 23 Augusta St, Birmingham B18 6JA

Open from 10:00am – 5:00pm (Monday to Saturday)

Honey Bee Home

Honey Bee Home is an online only independent boutique that offers a wide array of home accessories and gifts

Find them at: 42 Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6HF

Click & Collect available and free delivery on orders over £50

In Bloom Flowers

An independent florist located in the heart of Birmingham’s iconic Jewellery Quarter. They also sell gifts including candles and small stocking fillers and offer different workshops such as Christmas Wreath Making and Christmas Candle Painting

Find them at: 5 Spencer St, Birmingham, B18 6DD

Open from 10:00am – 4:00pm (Tuesday to Saturday)

The Pawn Shop

Your one stop shop for the latest designer sneakers, clothes and jewellery, as well as original art pieces for all you art lovers out there

Find them at: 34 Augusta St, Birmingham, B18 6JA

Open from 10:00am – 6:00pm (Monday to Saturday)

The Crafts Collective

The Crafts Collective offer bespoke craft workshops to individuals, organisations and groups from their beautiful studio. Craft kits and handmade gifts are also available to purchase or if you aren’t sure what to get, choose one of their gift vouchers

Find them at: 53A Frederick St, Birmingham, B1 3HS

Open from 9:00am – 8:00pm (Monday to Sunday)

Birmingham Design Shop

A directory of freelancers working in or around design selling books, clothing, pin badges, stationary, homewares, gifts and more

They are also hosting a Makers Market on Friday 15th November

Find them at: The Jointworks, 45 Frederick Street, Birmingham, B1 3EA

Open from 9:00am – 5:00pm (Monday to Friday)

E.A.G Engraving

Personalised engraved gifts in glass, precious metals, plastic and wood. A perfect and sentimental gift for any loved one

Find them at: 17 Pitsford St, Birmingham, B18 6LJ

Open from 10:30am – 3:30pm (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)

Hard to Find Whiskey

Specialising in rare and exceptional liquors which are hard to find elsewhere. You can also buy great gifts including tasting sets, advent calendars and gift sets

Find them at: No. 1 Spencer St, Birmingham, B18 6DD

Open from 10:00am – 6:00pm (Monday to Friday)

Geek Retreat

A café and local game store specialising in trading card games, like Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Digimon, as well as RPG’s like Dungeon’s & Dragons and more!

Find them at: 18b Hall St, Birmingham, B18 6BS

Open from 12:00pm – 10:00pm (weekdays) and 11:00am – 7:00pm (weekends)

Birmingham Stationary Company

A wide selection of unique, custom and personalised sketchbooks, journals and inserts. As well as desk pad, gift wrap and cards

Find them at: 20 Vyse St, Birmingham, B18 6NF

Online only

RBSA Gallery

The RBSA shop stocks a gorgeous array of craft pieces. All items in the curated gallery shop are created by independent designers and makers, so you know that each gift is truly special and unique

Find them at: 4 Brook St, Birmingham, B3 1SA

Open from 10:30am – 5:00pm (Tuesday to Saturday)

Pen Museum

The Pen Museum gift shop has an extensive range of writing implements for every occasion including pens, nibs, calligraphy sets, feather quills and bespoke souvenirs. Whether you want to treat yourself, a loved one, friend or colleague – they have something for all!

Find them at: The Argent Centre, 60 Frederick St, Birmingham, B1 3HS

Open from 11:00am – 4:00pm (Thursday to Saturday) and 12:00pm to 4:00pm (Sunday)

Ivy and Rose Gifts

Here you’ll find a curated selection of UK-based designers’ creations, ensuring you’ll discover unique presents for your loved ones

Find them at: 42 Caroline St, Birmingham, B3 1UE

Open from 11:00am – 6:00pm (Tuesday to Friday) and 10:00am – 4:00pm (Saturday)

The Coffin Works

Unusual gifts from this unique museum including Birmingham souvenirs, museum merch, art prints, jewellery and more. Or visit their Festive Market on Sunday 1st December to find a wonderful range of local artists and crafters

Find them at: 13-15 Fleet St, Birmingham, B3 1JP

Open from 11:00am – 1:15pm (Wednesday), 11:00am – 2:15pm (Thursday) and 11:00am – 3:15pm (Friday to Sunday)

Glaze Room

A brand new pottery painting experience! Choose a piece of pre-made pottery from the large selection, paint, fire, done! The perfect gift as you can really personalise it and make it special

Find them at: 59A Caroline St, Birmingham, B3 1UF

Open from 12:00pm – 8:00pm (Wednesday to Friday), 11:00am – 8:00pm (Saturday) and 11:00am – 6:00pm (Sunday)

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