Gas Street Basin
Gas Street Basin
4.5
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Once a thriving port, this area where several canals meet offers colorful canal boats, bars, cafes and restaurants.
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- Jennifer LIreland11 contributionsCharming canals, an escape from the hustle and bustleSo peaceful to walk alongside the canals here. We went from brindleyplace through the bustling pubs and restaurants onto the gas street basin and it was fabulous. The little bridges connecting each side are charming.Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 9 March 2024
- Matt S5 contributionsCanal CharmA stroll along Gas Street Basin is to walk through Birmingham's industrious heart, now reborn as a picturesque canal-side haven. With boats bobbing gently and the clink of glasses from nearby bars, it’s a scene that captures the city's unique blend of history and modernity. The towpaths offer serene walks, and the views at sunset are particularly mesmerising.Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 2 April 2024
- Liv L2 contributionsMillie thankyou for your serviceMillie’s service was amazing throughout our visit at gas street social, she was an absolute credit to this place. The food and drink was amazing for an amazing price! Millie was quick and helpful throughout our service and helped us create girly brunch memories! it was our first visit at this restaurant and it was amazing no thanks to millie and her amazing service! thanks so much millie you don’t go unnoticed!Visited May 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 4 May 2024
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Agatha D
Chester, UK230 contributions
Feb 2020
On a short break in Birmingham, we had planned to enjoy some drinks and a meal out in the city somewhere. As we were not saying in the city centre, but a little out in the suburbs, we needed to choose somewhere to walk to from the city centre. The Jewellery Quarter or Gas St Canal Basin seemed to be the two options.
We chose Gas St, but I was disappointed.
The canals are lovely, and if we'd been visiting in Spring/Summer and enjoying warmer weather, it would be a much nicer area to wander.
However, the vast array of restaurants on offer were all chains - the kind of place where you can eat anywhere else in the country. We have Wagamama, Cafe Rouge, All Bar One, Prezzo and all the rest back in our home city. I was really hoping for some character. The one pub we found was extraordinarily expensive too. It cost me £19 for a round of drinks, two beers and two non-alcoholic, and two crisps.
It left me wondering where is the real heart of Birmingham, in terms of bars/restaurants - as it defintely isn't here.
We chose Gas St, but I was disappointed.
The canals are lovely, and if we'd been visiting in Spring/Summer and enjoying warmer weather, it would be a much nicer area to wander.
However, the vast array of restaurants on offer were all chains - the kind of place where you can eat anywhere else in the country. We have Wagamama, Cafe Rouge, All Bar One, Prezzo and all the rest back in our home city. I was really hoping for some character. The one pub we found was extraordinarily expensive too. It cost me £19 for a round of drinks, two beers and two non-alcoholic, and two crisps.
It left me wondering where is the real heart of Birmingham, in terms of bars/restaurants - as it defintely isn't here.
Written 19 February 2020
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,315 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
If you are a railway enthusiast you will know that Clapham Junction is one of the main railway focal points with railways meeting and heading off in different directions.
Gas Street Basin in Birmingham city centre is much like this. As a former industrial centre the canals were one of the best ways to get materials to the city and finished goods out of the city.
Canals meet here to take you to Worcester, Wolverhampton and North, Fradley and London so it would have been quite a busy location back in the day.
Nowadays it has been redeveloped and is an entertainment hub with lots of bars and restaurants nearby as well as the Sea Life Centre and Discovery Centre so it has been rejuvenated.
Well worth going to on your visit to the city.
Gas Street Basin in Birmingham city centre is much like this. As a former industrial centre the canals were one of the best ways to get materials to the city and finished goods out of the city.
Canals meet here to take you to Worcester, Wolverhampton and North, Fradley and London so it would have been quite a busy location back in the day.
Nowadays it has been redeveloped and is an entertainment hub with lots of bars and restaurants nearby as well as the Sea Life Centre and Discovery Centre so it has been rejuvenated.
Well worth going to on your visit to the city.
Written 5 August 2023
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bennydinesout
Greater London, UK567 contributions
Feb 2023
A surprisingly short walk from the city centre (less than 10 minutes) bought us to this canal side district full of restaurants and bars. One of the more pleasant areas of Birmingham. We were there on a Saturday and the area was quite busy.
Written 1 March 2023
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ShaunH290
London, UK2,937 contributions
May 2022
Good to see the old industrial heritage developed into a great community and tourist resource. We walked from the Mailbox, passing the BBC building and the old canal buildings, looking at the plaques and maps on the way on a very sunny day. We took a few photos and noted the recent addition of a "possible Banksy" painting on a wall.
Written 23 May 2022
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Julie P
United Kingdom1,996 contributions
Sept 2022
What a great job they've done on restoring this area of the city and giving back an important part of the industrial past. We walked from the basin both ways to the Mailbox and then to the Roundhouse and Farmer's Locks to get different perspectives. There were boats moored and using the canals, boat trips, walkers, joggers and visitors. There are also places to eat. You can cross over via a number of footbridges to get different views.
Written 26 September 2022
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Wombling_Free_7548
Bristol, UK2,138 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Picturesque initially and made a nice change from the surrounding tower blocks. But two things to be aware of. The paths are very slippery in the rain so not good if you are unsteady on your feet. And it’s quite dirty, with rubbish strewn around. Perhaps we caught it on an off day.
Written 31 July 2022
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L_K1509
London, UK1,651 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
The canal paths are interesting and in places have historic buildings. I was expecting the area to be considerable bigger and not so commercial, most of the restaurants are chains.
MAILBOX is just a small shopping mall. With some chain restaurants outside.
Okay if passing through. Probably better in the summer.
MAILBOX is just a small shopping mall. With some chain restaurants outside.
Okay if passing through. Probably better in the summer.
Written 10 March 2022
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Jennifer L
Ireland11 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
So peaceful to walk alongside the canals here. We went from brindleyplace through the bustling pubs and restaurants onto the gas street basin and it was fabulous. The little bridges connecting each side are charming.
Written 9 March 2024
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Richard Harbroe W
Seaford, UK35 contributions
Aug 2020
It's always been historic, this near-mythical thing called Gas Street Basin. Back in the 1970s it was quite run down and very trad in fact and feel, so much so that emerging into Broad Street was a culture shock.
Now it's tidied up, well lit, safe, well visited. there are very modern buildings contrasting with the old. Narrowboats abound. It has a charm and there's history still there.
Now it's tidied up, well lit, safe, well visited. there are very modern buildings contrasting with the old. Narrowboats abound. It has a charm and there's history still there.
Written 9 October 2020
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Tubbytummy
London, UK661 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Nice enough location with pleasant walk around the canals. Could be quit romantic if on a date. Visited during the day and noticed lots of bars so not sure what night time feel is. Visit if your are in the area
Written 13 March 2022
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Sono ora a Birmingham, desidero fare un piccolo tour in battello sui canali. Dove trovo l'imbarco? Grazie!
Written 22 August 2018
How many overnight mornings for visitors are there at the Brmingham Gas Street Basin? Is there a way of booking one of them, or is a "first come, first served" basis?
Written 10 January 2016
Try contacting the rivers and canal trust they should be able to help
Written 8 July 2018
Can you go on a long boat for the day or a few hours or do you have to hire a barge for a few days? Family of 4
Written 3 April 2015
how far from pisa airport? it looks so beautiful .We are travelling to lucca in july and thought it would be nice to visit this lovely hotel first.
Written 21 March 2015
it's not very near. in fact it's in another country. hope you have a good time in Italy.
Written 12 February 2018
haryhubba
Leicester, United Kingdom
I wish to organise a trip on the canal (and with a meal included (if possible) for 30/40 PROBUS MEMBERS.
CAn you HElp ,please?
THankyou
HArry Hubbard
Written 24 February 2015
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