Art of the underground.
If you found yourself in the New York City subway in the 1960s, you were probably lost. Signs didn’t help you find your way, standards didn’t exist, even handmade lettering was common. Mass confusion was the status quo.
Boutique Birmingham Festivals.
6 cool, boutique festivals in Birmingham for 2021 that you simply cannot miss.
Birmingham's Best Beer Gardens.
Make the most of the Great British Summer with a trip to one of the Second City's best beer gardens.
Exploring the Jewellery Quarter.
Check out the best the Jewellery Quarter has to offer... all within a stone's throw of Bloc.
Discovering Digbeth.
The delights of Digbeth have been covered in just about every national newspaper around the globe and it’s hard to keep up with all the new openings.
Brum's Best Burgers.
We discover the best Birmingham has to offer stuffed between two buns.
Brum's Best Baltis.
Birmingham, self-proclaimed 'home of the balti' has it all when it comes to South Asian food.
Keeping you Covid-safe.
At Bloc, we're taking your Covid safety very seriously and have introduced a number of measures including contactless check-in through your mobile device and treating surfaces with HeiQ Viroblock.
Digital Care Package
Hand-picked goodies to help you stay better connected and entertained while at home.
Bloc out stress. 6 simple yoga stretches.
And relax! It is possible to find inner peace while travelling without even leaving the comfort of your hotel bed…
Free Bloc magazine.
Download the summer 2025 issue of Bloc magazine for free.
We have curated a wealth of interesting articles to enjoy on your travels.
Plus the usual features; Meeting the Bloc team, our favourite shows to stream, and much more.