COLMORE & PARADISE Colmore Row is Birmingham’s power postcode. Running from Snow Hill Station to Victoria Square and looking out across St Philip’s Cathedral, it has been a symbol of the city’s prosperity for more than 150 years. What began in the 19th century as a cluster of banks, insurance houses and legal chambers has evolved into the commercial quarter, now home to international firms, ambitious start-ups and an ever-expanding food and drink scene. The architecture tells its own story. Ornate Victorian and Edwardian buildings give the district a sense of permanence, while modern landmarks like 103 Colmore Row show a city looking forward. The Grand Hotel still impresses with its marble staircases and chandeliers, while just a few steps away, sleek glass towers host rooftop restaurants, cocktail bars and co-working spaces. This mix of heritage and modern energy makes Colmore the most polished corner of Birmingham, where Michelin-starred tasting menus sit alongside bustling bao bars, and the city’s reputation for reinvention feels very much alive.
Colmore Row packs in an impressive 23 listed buildings, more than any other street in Birmingham.
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