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Custard Factory

Gibb St. | Digbeth, Birmingham B9 4AA, England
44-121-604-7777
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Ranked #9 of 17 shopping in Birmingham
3.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Art Galleries, Theatres
Traveller Description: The Custard Factory The Custard Factory is located in Digbeth, Birmingham, it has lots of independent shops and restaurants run by local people. On... more »
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Boston, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Thought it was a real custard factory...just an area of shops. And hidden from the rest of the city. More

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Birmingham, UK
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

anything retro, music outfits anything, just loved it.. More

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england
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86 reviews 86 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

converted Birds custard factory in Digbeth area. Now used for arts and cultural events. Has trendy bar/cafe. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

After hearing so many great things about this place, it was a little disappointing as several of the units seemed empty or shut. Doesn't have a great atmosphere in the day, but I've been there at night (when it is transformed in to a club) and had a great time. It definitely needs a bit of sprucing up. Would consider... More

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REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE,UK
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Clearly a failed renovation project. Nothing there, falling apart, just a few vintage outlets left. Horrible part of Birmingham. Don,t bother going More

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Rugby, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

Going here in the day is great and eating in a couple of the restaurants shopping etc- love the place. More

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Lichfield, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2011
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I don't know when the description was written, but my visit yesterday was somewhat disappointing. The implied plethora of boutique shops and galleries, was little more than a post apocalyptic wasteland. The most interesting part of the visit was a bit of scaffolding and some dead plants by the pool. The potential is there, but the shops and galleries simply... More

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birmingham
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2009

Amazing place. Full of interesting shops, Including a great second hand shop. Parking hearby. Digbeth itself is very unpleasant. So its a bit of an oasis, but worth a visit More

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