Food & Drink News

Information on the food and drink events in Birmingham, from wine to real ale, fine dining, food markets and more!

Seafood City is set to open this Spring in the Arcadian

This June, the brains behind Vietnamese Street Kitchen are launching an exciting new seafood boil restaurant called Seafood City in the Arcadian. The concept takes inspiration from… Read more »

SIX BY NICO ANNOUNCE ‘NEW YORK’ INSPIRED MENU FOR BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT

The Colmore Row restaurant will be taking guests on a journey inspired by New York’s culinary scene through its signature six course tasting menu from 8th April… Read more »

Birmingham Restaurant Festival – 1st to the 31st of August 2024

The preview list of restaurants taking part in Birmingham Restaurant Festival from the 1st to the 31st of August is revealed.  Every year, restaurants participating in Birmingham… Read more »

The Indian Streatery to launch brand new, innovative ‘Streatery Spring Specials Menu’ Monday 15th April

The Indian Streatery to launch brand new, innovative ‘Streatery Spring Specials Menu’ Monday 15th April

The Indian Streatery have created a brand new, innovative ‘Streatery Spring Specials Menu’ which the team are launching Monday 15th April 2024. Brand New. Innovative, Creative &… Read more »

EAT, DRINK AND SCORE: BOOKINGS ARE NOW LIVE AT TOCA SOCIAL

Guests are now able to book for groups of up to 12 players for the world’s first and only immersive football experience launching from 3rd June at the Bullring TOCA… Read more »

Shrewley Food Fest – Street Food, Live Music & Drinks, FREE ENTRY!

Monday 27th May, Bank Holiday, Noon at The Durham Ox 🐮 SHREWLEY FOOD FEST IS BACK FOR 2024! We are so pleased to announce that Shrewley Food… Read more »

B EATS LAUNCHES NEW SPRING MENU

B:Eats, a daytime cafe and eatery created by B:Music, the music charity responsible for Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has launched a new Spring menu, which is… Read more »

Birmingham based entrepreneurs set to open Pride of Africa Trade Cash & Carry for retailers, distributors, restaurateurs and caterers as they call for more businesses to support black communities.

A leading provider of authentic African-Caribbean food products is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Pride of Africa Trade Cash and Carry. Founded by Olusegun Akande and his wife,… Read more »

Burger Fest 2024 – The Burger Celebration of the Summer!

Get ready for a tantalising celebration of burgers like no other as Seasonal Markets presents Burger Fest on the 15th of June. Located at the renowned venue… Read more »

SIX BY NICO INTRODUCES NEW 10-COURSE DINING EXPERIENCE

Six by Nico Birmingham, introduces a new 10-course dining concept menu, TRUST, to their Colmore Row restaurant, which will only be available on Tuesdays, from 16th April… Read more »

Orelle Announce Collaboration With Simpsons Restaurant

Orelle’s Executive Chef Chris Emery will be welcoming in Spring with a limited edition seasonal menu in collaboration with Luke Tipping of Simpsons Restaurant on Tuesday 30th… Read more »

Launch of Lunch Club brings weekly street food residencies to Birmingham city centre

Launch of Lunch Club brings weekly street food residencies to Birmingham city centre

– City food mainstay Digbeth Dining Club will make its central Birmingham debut with a new lunch event for office and retail workers, visitors and residents – Disco… Read more »

Birmingham Association of Bartenders awards – BAB 2024

Birmingham Association of Bartenders awards – BAB 2024

Birmingham Association of Bartenders Since 2005 a free educational, informational and inspirational networking, signposting and training platform for the bar and hospitality community of Birmingham, the awards… Read more »

Teach Your Business How To Swim – Rise and Fall in Digtopia – A Celebration Of Digbrew Cos Legacy

Teach Your Business How To Swim – Rise and Fall in Digtopia – A Celebration Of Digbrew Cos Legacy

Celebrating the legacy of Dig Brew Co and the inclusion of most of its artistic material labels cans coasters memorabilia etc to Birmingham City Universitys ADM Archive we… Read more »

GUSTO ITALIAN WILL BE CELERBATING THE EASTER BANK HOLIDAY WITH A WEEKEND OF BOTTOMLESS BRUNCHES AND AN EASTER EGG HUNT

Gusto Italian, the home of special occasions, will be celebrating the Easter Bank Holiday with a weekend of bottomless brunches and an Easter egg hunt.  The contemporary… Read more »

TATTU BIRMINGHAM BLOSSOMS INTO THE NEW SEASON – Cherry Blossom & Easter Specials

This Spring, Tattu, the modern Chinese restaurant group, are thrilled to mark the start of Blossom Season with beautiful floral installations, the introduction of a new spring menu, terrace takeovers, bespoke cocktails… Read more »

SIX BY NICO ANNOUNCE NEW YORK INSPIRED MENU FOR COLMORE ROW RESTAURANT

The Colmore Row restaurant will be taking guests on a journey inspired by New York’s culinary scene through its signature six course tasting menu from 8th April… Read more »

London’s Thriving Jugad Indian Streetfood Expands to Birmingham with New Dark Kitchen Location

Jugad Indian Streetfood, a culinary sensation known for its authentic flavours and innovative dishes, is excited to announce its expansion to Birmingham with a new dark kitchen… Read more »

Chip Shop Specials coming to Fat Hippo 

As a nation fuelled by debating football, weather and shades of tea, there seems to be one thing we all agree on, and that is a quality… Read more »

Celebrate Easter at Selfridges Birmingham

Selfridges celebrates the best of Easter as the store is transformed into a fun filled destination with extraordinary experiences for all ages to enjoy. Taking place across… Read more »

National Sake Week 2024

UK’s Largest Sake & Shochu Activation: National Sake Week 2024 Unveils Exciting Events Across the Country UK – March 17th, 2024 – National Sake Week 2024, the… Read more »

Cheese Lovers Unite – Seasonal Markets Beloved Cheese Fest is Returning this Saturday!

Attention all cheese lovers! Brace yourselves for an homage to all things cheesy at Seasonal Markets’ Cheese Fest happening on March 23rd, 2024. Hosted at The Bond… Read more »

The Digbeth Challenge returns for 2024 with £1000 in amazing prizes

The Digbeth Challenge returns for 2024 with £1000 in amazing prizes

A whopping 45 of Birmingham’s ‘Creative Quarter’ hospitality venues are coming together this year to see who’s got what it takes to win the Digbeth Challenge! Make… Read more »

Hockley Social Club & Artum review

Hockley Social Club & Artum review

Birmingham’s music scene has, like most other UK towns and cities, suffered some serious blows in recent years. From austerity to lock-downs, train strikes to cost of… Read more »

Birmingham Restaurant Festival April Supper Club at Lulu Wild

Are you ready for the first Supper Club of 2024? Birmingham Restaurant Festival are starting as they mean to go on with a truly indulgent feast paired… Read more »

New Indo-Chinese specials at Bundobust

Some thoroughly delicious new Indo-Chinese specials landed at Bundobust Birmingham on Monday. The Indo-Chinese specials roll around but once a year and are a highlight in the… Read more »

GUSTO ITALIAN RAISE OVER FOURTY FOUR THOUSAND POUNDS FOR YOUNG LIVES VS CANCER

Gusto Italian, the collection of 14 casual dining Italian restaurants situated across the UK, continued its tradition of adding a voluntary £1 to every guest’s bill from… Read more »

The Plough kitchen at The Hare & Hounds review

The Plough kitchen at The Hare & Hounds review

The guys at The Plough Harborne have recently taken over a kitchen residency at The Hare & Hounds in King’s Heath and I was invited along to… Read more »

Sabai Sabai Restaurant Turns 20

Sabai Sabai Restaurant is thrilled to announce its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of serving authentic Thai cuisine and warm service in The Midlands. The faces behind… Read more »

DINE OUT AT GUSTO ITALIAN THIS MOTHER’S DAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

Gusto Italian, the home of special occasions, invites guests to celebrate the wonderful women in their lives to commemorate Mother’s Day on Sunday 10th March. Each Mother’s… Read more »

The Indian Streatery Pop-Up Kitchen at 1000 Trades (until 16th March)

Next in the pop-up kitchen at 1000 Trades is The Indian Streatery. Expect home style curries, chaats, some seriously loaded masala fries, platters for those who can’t… Read more »

Delivering 29 meals to Birmingham’s Women and Children’s Hospital maternity unit to celebrate leap day

As a way to give a little extra on this bonus day, TCT wanted to celebrate the workers bringing the next generation of ‘leaplings’ (those born on… Read more »

Fat Hippo x BrewDog collaboration creates cheesy stout gravy burger!

We all know burger’s one true soulmate? Beer! But what happens when you combine the two and things get a little saucy? That’s exactly what Fat Hippo, the… Read more »

Blossom Season – Celebrate Mother’s Day at Tattu

This Mother’s Day, celebrate at Tattu Birmingham the modern Chinese restaurant group, and enjoy a special Mother’s Day sharing menu and Divine Bloom Cocktail as the stunning interior blooms into the pinks and… Read more »

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Selfridges Birmingham

Selfridges celebrates motherhood in all its forms, whether that be mothers, mums-to-be or maternal figures. This year, Selfridges has curated a series of extraordinary workshops, events and… Read more »

Stuart Deeley, 2019 MasterChef Professionals Winner announces new venture Stu Deeley at Laghi’s

Laghi’s neighbourhood restaurant, nestled in the heart of Edgbaston is delighted to announce the exciting appointment of Executive Chef Stuart Deeley. With his innovative approach to flavour,… Read more »

Best Friends Reopen Iconic Burger Spot in Harborne

Best Friends Reopen Iconic Burger Spot in Harborne

Beloved Burger hotspot Bun & Barrel, on Harborne High Street, has reopened its doors after 5 months of closure. The restaurant known for the ‘Best Burgers In… Read more »

The Indian Brewery Expands Its Presence in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter with Exciting New Brewery and Taproom

The Indian Brewery Expands Its Presence in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter with Exciting New Brewery and Taproom The Indian Brewery is thrilled to announce its official expansion into… Read more »

CHEERS TO MUM THIS MOTHER’S DAY AT THE LOST & FOUND BIRMINGHAM

Available exclusively on Sunday 10th March, indulge in a three-course set menu, inspired by the best of British ingredients, for just £33 per person.  With a focus on… Read more »

Birmingham Rum Festival 2024

Rum lovers will be delighted to hear that the much-loved Birmingham Rum Festival will be returning to The Cuban Embassy, Moseley, this Summer.  The event, now in… Read more »

How to Enjoy the Coconut Tree’s Popular Iftar Menu this Ramadan

Sri Lankan restaurant group, The Coconut Tree (TCT) [https://www.thecoconut-tree.com/], is bringing back its popular Iftar menu to allow diners partaking in Ramadan to break their fasts in… Read more »

Birmingham’s restaurant in the sky Orelle, announces partnership with Rituals for Mother’s Day

Birmingham’s iconic restaurant in the sky invites mums to celebrate Mother’s Day with an exclusive three-course menu, a complimentary Rituals goodie bag and live music entertainment.  Guests… Read more »

The Malaya Classic opens in the Arcadian bringing authentic Malaysian flavours to the city

There’s a new gem in town. The Malaya Classic, has opened in the heart of Chinatown promising an exciting menu of authentic Malaysian dishes.  Featuring Halal authentic Malaysian… Read more »

Restaurant and music bar MoonCat opens at Utilita Arena

A brand new restaurant and bar concept has opened at Utilita Arena promising an exciting mix of Japanese food, cocktails and live music. MoonCat is open 7… Read more »

Bundobust Masala Dosa returns for Pancake Day & Valentine’s

For a very limited time only, Bundobust are serving up their much-loved Mysore Masala Dosa. This special dish has a cult following amongst Bundo fans and is… Read more »

CELEBRATE GRADUATION AT ORELLE RESTAURANT

Orelle restaurant, D&D London’s only Birmingham site, invites the class of 2024 to celebrate their graduation, above the city’s skyline, with a complimentary glass of Prosecco.  As a… Read more »

KIDS EAT FOR £1 AT B EATS THIS HALF TERM

B:Eats will be offering children’s meals for £1 throughout the February half term.  The eatery will run the week-long promotion from 13th – 17th February (11am –… Read more »

The Old Crown’s St. Patrick’s Programme Returns With 9 Days of Exciting Events

The Old Crown’s St. Patrick’s Programme Returns With 9 Days of Exciting Events

The Old Crown, Birmingham’s oldest pub is back with another year of St Patrick’s celebrations! With nine days full of exciting events, there is something for everyone… Read more »

Six By Nico Announce New Menu

Six By Nico Announce New Menu

Six by Nico, the unique six-course tasting menu concept that sees the menu evolve every six weeks, has announced its third menu is ‘Hanoi’, launching 26th February… Read more »

A Winter Romance – Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Tattu

This February, Tattu, the modern Chinese restaurant group, are thrilled to release their limited editionValentine’s Day offering across all five venues, which includes an exclusive partnership with… Read more »