New Listing Guidelines
Thank you for taking the time to update our directory. In order to keep the website as accurate as possible we ask that you adhere to these simple guidelines when adding a new listing.
1 - Before even worrying about any of the other guidelines below check IS THE BUSINESS ALREADY LISTED!
Some businesses may be listed in a different area than you are searching, e.g. because a pub serves food doesn't mean it will be listed in the restaurant directory. Please check all the directory areas (eating, drinking and sleeping) before posting a new business.
2 - Business Area
Our directory is split into 3 directory areas - eating, drinking and sleeping. Please select the correct area when adding a new listing. We ask that each business is only listed in one of the areas. Select which one best suits the business.
Venue Name
The name of the pub/restaurant/hotel you are adding. This should be spelt however the business name is listed. If the business begins with the word "The", then this should be be placed normally at the beginning of the name e.g.
'The Queen's Head", not "Queen's Head The" as some listing prefer.
Address
The first line of the postal address e.g. 123 Broad Street.
Address 2 (not required)
The second line of the postal address- if present. e.g. Erdington.
Area
The city or town of the business, e.g. Birmingham, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield. Please note that the County is not required as this is generated automatically.
Postcode
The Royal Mail postcode. (Click here to look up UK postcodes). Please note we accept all businesses within the Birmingham postcode area (B1- B99). Unfortunately businesses without a Birmingham postcode are not eligible for this directory.
Telephone
A land line telephone number for the business. Do not include mobile or premium rate numbers.
Description
A brief description of the business upto 250 words. Please write in the third person e.g. "They serve". We ask that the description doesn't contain any blatant promotional wording, e.g. "The best restaurant in Birmingham".
Opening Hours (not required)
Accurate details of when the business is open.
Email (not required)
A contact email address for the business.
Website (not required)
The full website URL of the business, e.g. http://www.2ndcity.co.uk
Manager (not required)
The name of the manager in overall charge.
Venue Checkbox Details
Each business area i.e. pubs, restaurants or hotels, has it's individual checkbox selection. However the same standard guidelines apply.
Please only tick a checkbox if you are 100% positive the business offers that service. The accuracy of this directory along with the users experience relies on these details. Details can be updated at a later time if more information is gathered.
Near Station
The venue must be within 5 minutes walk from a train station.
Near Bus
The venue must be within 2 minutes walk of a bus stop.
Smoking Area
The venue must have a designated, covered smoking area. Please note that the pavement outside the entrance does not class as a designated smoking area.
Wheelchair Access
Complete, independent access to the building and toilets
for wheelchair users.
Car Park
A designated off street parking area.
Family Friendly
The venue allows children whilst accompanied by an adult (in the case of pubs before 7pm).
Specific Directory Information
Pub Listing Check Boxes
Quiet Pub
The pub, club or bar plays no background music (if ticked then no music checkboxes should also be ticked).
Late License
Serves drinks (legally) after 11pm.
WIFI
Offers free WIFI internet access
Dogs
Allows dogs of all kinds (not just guide dogs).
AC
The venue is air conditioned.
Lagers
Offers 3 or more different largers on tap.
Real Cider
Offers traditional real cider (not keg cider i.e. Strongbow or Woodpecker).
Belgium Beers
Offer a selection of 3 or more belgium beers.
Real Ale
Offers at least one traditional cask real ale.
Single Malts
Offers a selection of 3 or more single malt whiskeys.
Wines
Offers a selection of 3 or more, red and white wines.
Champagnes
Offers a selection of 3 or more champagnes.
Restaurant Listing Check Boxes
Average Price
The average price for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service.
Average House White
The price for a bottle of house white wine.
Average House Red
The price for a bottle of house red wine.
Service Charge
The service charge (if any), on a meal.
Vegetarian Option
The restaurant offers at least one completely vegetarian meal. Including starters, main and desert.
Vegetarian
The restaurant is completely, 100% vegetarian. Not a piece of meat in sight!
Hotel Listing Check Boxes
Price Per Night
The price for a double room for one nights stay.
Star Rating
The official hotel's star rating. If unknown then please leave blank.
Extra Information
If you are unsure about any information we kindly ask that you choose not to add the listing. If you know of a business that belongs in the directory but are unsure about the correct information please let us know via our
contact form and we will do the research for you.
If these simple guidelines are followed the directory should be a comprehensive and user friendly resource for the people of this amazing city.