Rai Wine Shop

Head down to Harborne Lane and you'll find Rai tucked into this quietly affluent corner of Birmingham. It's the kind of place where the staff actually know their stuff—no corporate wine-speak, just genuine enthusiasm about what's on the shelves. Whether you're after a crisp white for a midweek dinner or something more adventurous, there's a real sense of curation here rather than just volume. It's become the go-to spot for locals who take their wine seriously but don't want the pretension.