# Sense Cafe and Bar, Birmingham — Reviews & Opening Hours > Sense Cafe and Bar — Thrift Store in Birmingham with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 323 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/birmingham/restaurants/sense-cafe-and-bar (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Thrift Store # Sense Cafe and Bar Selly Oak, Birmingham [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9461994097923875646&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Sense TouchBase Pears](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/118381577702653890923) **In short:** Sense Cafe and Bar is a thrift store in Birmingham, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 323 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Sense Cafe and Bar Sense Cafe and Bar sits within a community centre on Bristol Road in Selly Oak. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and refreshments. There is an accessible toilet and bike storage. The wider venue houses a library with children's books, function rooms, and a play area. Regular activities include messy play, craft groups, dance and yoga classes, and an art studio. A noticeboard lists upcoming events. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Sense Cafe and Bar's own website](https://www.sense.org.uk/places/touchbase-pears/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM **Tuesday** 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM **Wednesday** 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM **Thursday** 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM **Friday** 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - KFC Birmingham - Selly Oak next door - Unite Students - Battery Park next door - Battery Retail Park next door - Sainsbury's 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (323 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Birmingham Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1496380). [More restaurants in Birmingham](https://staycation.co.uk/birmingham/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (323 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.sense.org.uk/places/touchbase-pears/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [0121 415 2720](tel:01214152720) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Birmingham **Plus Code** 9C4WC3R6+MX ### 🏨 Places to stay near Birmingham Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DBirmingham%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/birmingham/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/birmingham/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Sense Cafe and Bar? Sense Cafe and Bar is open Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm; Sat 9am–4:30pm; Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Sense Cafe and Bar any good? Sense Cafe and Bar is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 323 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### How do I contact Sense Cafe and Bar? 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