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 drink for students all day every day. Quiz Night on Wednesdays from 7.30pm
The Shakespeare 20% off for all college/university staff and students
Sunday Sessions at 1000 Trades. Live Music on the 3rd Sunday of the Month from 7pm. Students £5.
Actress and Bishop. Open Sun-Thurs: 12.00pm-2.00am Fri & Sat: 12.00pm-2.00am with Quizes, Open Mic Nights, DJs, Live music and more.
Tunnel Club. Open Fridays and Saturdays 10pm til 4am playing techno, rave and DNB.
Pub Quiz every Wednesday from 8pm
Friday and Saturday nights with a weekly changing set list and loads of live music
Bottomless Brunch and Darts at the 180 Club
Loads of events and themed parties in The Yard and weekly bottomless brunch
Events and live music throughout the year
Cafes and Restaurants
The Jewellery Quarter is full of great places to grab a bite to eat, a coffee to keep you fuelled up or go out for a meal to celebrate your wins. Here are some of our favourites, including places with free Wifi which are great for study sessions if you are sick of the library!
Viela JQ. Open from 10am til 3pm except Sundays with delicious Brazilian food. Great indoor and garden spaces.
Somewhere in Brum. Open Daily from 8am til 11pm Monday to Friday, 12noon- 12pm Saturdays. Free Wifi, loads of plug sockets and tasty plant based food. 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 Wifi.
Great food and drinks including bottomless brunches. Free wifi!
The best homemade cakes in the JQ - seriously!
Independent cafe - great choice of drinks and the best bagels
cafe and art gallery with free exhibitions and VR gallery!
new all day brunch café - perfect for a treat or after a trip to the gym!
affordable mouth-watering food from breakfast to lunch
JQ’s first Vietnamese coffee shop - the egg coffee is not to be missed
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 right on your doorstep.
50% off two months of Capoeira classes for new beginners at CDOB.
Introductory Membership at yogahaven just £39 for the first month.
Buy an 8 month pass at Birmingham Bouldering Centre for £225. Offer Ends 24.09.2023 with valid student or NUS card.
Student entry £5 every Wednesday at Birmingham Bouldering Centre
Student entry £5 everySaturday at Birmingham Bouldering Centre
The Spa at UCB offers a variety of beauty treatments, hairdressing, massage and sports therapy services, all at affordable prices provided by students.
The Pit Gym is the place to go for motivation!
Personal Training right here in the JQ
Martial Arts. Strength & Conditioning. Yoga. MetCon. Personal Training.
Hazel and Haydn - 20% student discount on Tuesday
beauty treatments including manicures, pedicures, lash, and brows.
Nails bab - for nails including BIAB treatments
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 a 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 usual product- coffin furniture made here in the Jewellery Quarter for and the 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 this industry once changed the world. Student admission is £5.50.
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Gallery. Free exhibitions. Student discount on all workshops
J W Evans Silver factory is a perfect time capsule. pen on Fridays and Saturdays depending on the season. Student entry £8.60 for guided tours.
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 tournements and to learn to play new games including Pokemon, 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 Pauls Church on Weekdays 11am - 2pm. Free monthly lunchtime concerts
Use code STUDENTESCAPE for 10% off any game Monday-Thursday with valid student ID
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.
35% off for students at Dominos Pizza when you sign up to Student Beans
Buy a sandwich lunch deal at Greggs and show your Student Beans ID or valid student card, you can get one of the following for free: sausage roll, vegan sausage roll, cheese & onion bake or sweet treat.
Services
Infinite Loop. Apple repair and refurbish specialists. Based on Warstone Lane, and half the price of Apple!