Birmingham Utilita gig help!

[OhCobblers]

Taking DD and a friend to a gig at Birmingham Utilita and hoping for some suggestions for a fun dinner nearby?
I’m not going in with them so is there somewhere I can hang around inside the Arena that doesn’t require a ticket?
thank you!

It’s right next to Brindley Place which has lots of bars & restaurants so plenty of places you can go & grab a bite to eat & drink. Can’t think of anywhere ‘fun’ tho sorry!
unfortunately you won’t be able to wait inside the arena. They won’t let you in the doors without a ticket.