If 3 years ago you told me I would be happy to jump on a bus, travel into Birmingham in order to by some meat I would have laughed in your face.
Anybody who lives in or near Birmingham will know of the massive developements taking place in the Bull Ring in order to renovate the city centre and areas of Digbeth. The first part of the regeneration was the opening of the new indoor markets.
They sell absolutely everything, clothes, stationary, mobile phones, sweets, and of course food.
There is a very cheap multi story car park above the markets (50 pence per hour)which is normally enough time to get your provisions in, although most bus routes now stop near the markets.
Meat and Fish are available from around 30-40 independant market traders and is all at least half the price of Sainsburys and around 4 days fresher.
The atmosphere is brilliant, but not for the faint hearted, with traders ancious to make a sale they will shout at you to attract your attention.
I personally vist about once a fortnight, and tend to go back to the same people (Doherty the Butcher, and Barlow's for fish), as when your face becomes known to them they tend to look after you when it comes to price, and this only takes a couple of visits.
Going there at about 4 o'clock is another good move as they are often looking to unload excess stock, although if its been a busy day the fish mongers can sell out quickly.
Unlike the old bullring the markets are clean and tidy. There are cash points available in the markets as you have to pay cash.
Outside you can pick up your veg at very cheap prices aswell.
Its well worth a visit.
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