Food & Drink News

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

Oktoberfest Food Fest 2023 – a Bavarian feast to get in to the Oktoberfest spirit!

Oktoberfest Food Fest 2023 – a Bavarian feast to get in to the Oktoberfest spirit!

Get ready to grab a stein and tantalise your taste buds! Birmingham Seasonal Markets proudly presents the highly anticipated Oktober Food Fest, taking place on October 7th… Read more »

Spice up your Hen Party with The Coconut Tree – coastal Sri Lankan celebrations await! 

In a series of exciting new offers, authentic Sri Lankan restaurant group The Coconut Tree (TCT) is inviting brides-to-be to celebrate their engagement in coastal island style for the first time.  TCT is known for its… Read more »

Sushido X Ollie Hilton-Johnson Sake Pairing Event 5th October 2023

Sake Pairing and Japanese Cuisine event returns for the second time at Sushido, where guests will experience the celebration of Japanese Cuisine and Culture. Sushido in Sutton… Read more »

Yardbirds Chicken to be an Official Vendor at The Ryder Cup 2023!

Birmingham’s very own fried chicken icons Yardbirds will be heading to Rome, Italy, to sling their juicy fried chicken at The Ryder Cup 2023, the prestigious international… Read more »

Gusto Italian serve favoured Bucatini Carbonara for only £8 on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd September

The Italian restaurant will serve their favoured Bucatini Carbonara for only £8 on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd September Contemporary restaurant Gusto Italian is all about ‘making… Read more »

Autumn 2023 at GULP

Autumn 2023 at GULP

To celebrate heading into our second year in the Jewellery Quarter, GULP has been beautifully redecorated and has a new website listing all our events. The next… Read more »

Luna Springs, launching a custom-built scare maze this Halloween

The Digbeth based party venue, Luna Springs, will undergo a full transformation this Halloween season, with a custom-built indoor scare maze.  This adrenaline-fueled, realm of terror will… Read more »

Orelle at Colmore Tower Review August 2023

Orelle at Colmore Tower Review August 2023

I have followed the development of 103 Colmore Tower from its very beginnings. With a clear view from the office, it seemed slightly sad when local architect… Read more »

A Birmingham Bank Holiday Bonanza! Four Amazing Events to enjoy this August

Owlstock, Birmingham’s Woodstock-inspired festival, returns to The Night Owl on Sunday 27th August for its fourth instalment. With live performances from tribute acts and local favourites, DJs… Read more »

Conor McGregor announces first ever Forged Irish Stout VIP Bar in the UK at Pairc Festival

Conor McGregor, MMA champion and owner of the award-winning Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin, has announced that the first ever Forged Irish Stout VIP Bar in… Read more »

Vagabond Launches New Rose & Small Plates Offer

Vagabond Launches New Rose & Small Plates Offer

The Birmingham wine bar now lets you sample 2 rosés before enjoying a bottle, alongside 3 small plates for just £45 Vagabond, the relaxed wine bar located… Read more »

National Burger Day is coming! Limited Edition Burger + Hunt The Hippo comp

Does a day dedicated to all things BURGER sound like a bit of you? Then we have the perfect date for your diaries, Thursday 24th August aka… Read more »

The Countdown is on Only a Matter Of Days Until Pairc Festival comes to Birmingham UK

Páirc Festival is set to bring the biggest names and best talent from Birmingham and Ireland to the outdoor grounds of the former Stadium Club, the New… Read more »

The Old Crown turns 655 years old and celebrates it’s landmark birthday!

The oldest pub in Birmingham, The Old Crown, turns 655 this September, and this year’s birthday party is set to be bigger and better than ever… The… Read more »

Local Birmingham Ice cream maker Odi + Moo pops up in Selfridges.

Local Birmingham Ice cream maker Odi + Moo pops up in Selfridges.

For a limited time you’ll be able to try the delicious locally handmade ice cream from Odi + Moo, in Selfridges Birmingham.. Could this be the best… Read more »

Midlands is home to the UK’s best burger

Burger innovators, The Beefy Boys, are set to conquer yet another TV milestone. After their recent appearance on BBC Two’s The Hidden World of Hospitality with Tom… Read more »

The Night Owl celebrates four years of Owlstock with live music and more this bank holiday

The Night Owl celebrates four years of Owlstock with live music and more this bank holiday

Owlstock, Birmingham’s beloved Woodstock-inspired festival, returns to The Night Owl on Sunday 27th August for its fourth instalment. With live performances from tribute acts and local favourites,… Read more »

Chicken Fest 2023 – Seasonal Markets presents their first-ever Chicken Fest!

Chicken Fest 2023 – Seasonal Markets presents their first-ever Chicken Fest!

Seasonal Markets is excited to present their first-ever Chicken Fest at The Bond, Digbeth on September 2nd, 2023. This event promises to be a finger-lickin’ experience for… Read more »

Purity Brewing Company Receive Fairtrade Status

Pure Booch Kombucha, the innovative offshoot of Warwickshire’s Purity Brewing Company, is delighted to announce that it has become the first kombucha brand in the UK to… Read more »

GULP and Mangia present ‘A lunch with MFK’

A lunch with MFK Sunday 20 August 2023, 1-3pm GULP and Mangia! Mangia! are delighted to announce a new fusion of food and art, as we celebrate… Read more »

The Indian Streatery Review August 2023

The Indian Streatery Review August 2023

I don’t really think The Indian Streatery needs any introduction, in such a central location and with the recent publicity of a royal visit, this restaurant is… Read more »

BEats cafe and eatery has launched children’s afternoon tea named ‘Tiger Cub Afternoon Tea’

B:Eats, a daytime cafe and evening eatery created by B:Music, the music charity responsible for Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has launched a brand new children’s afternoon… Read more »

Rudy’s pizzeria Harborne review

Rudy’s pizzeria Harborne review

An invite to check out the new Rudy’s pizzeria in Harborne coincided with a catch up with a good friend who lives nearby. For me, the trip… Read more »

Some of the best places to try during Birmingham Restaurant Festival 2023

Birmingham Restaurant Festival is a celebration and showcase of the fantastic restaurants across the city! Every year participating restaurants create a great value set menu for you… Read more »

Wine Freedom Pop Up at Atelier 25/08 + 26/08

Wine Freedom Pop Up at Atelier 25/08 + 26/08

Next event ☝️ – booking advised early as spaces are limited. It’s going to be fun.  Go, run, tell your friends! 25/08 17:00-20:3026/08 15:00-20:30Atelier, Newhall Sq, Newhall St,… Read more »

From Mexico to Bangkok Button Factory presents Summer In The City

This August and September Jewellery Quarter hotspot, The Button Factory, presents a series of global-themed parties in their secret garden space: Summer In The City. Starting with… Read more »

wagamama Launches Soul Sessions Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Talent

Throughout August, wagamama will be showcasing LGBTQIA+ artists at soulful outdoor performances titled, Soul Sessions. The live music sets will take place between 6:30-8:30pm on different weekdays,… Read more »

Birmingham Phoenix announces Smoke + Ash as winners of its brand-new food competition

Named as the ‘most exciting food destination’ for 2023, Birmingham is once again being celebrated for its vibrant hospitality scene following the launch of ‘Fire in your… Read more »

Manahatta, the New York-inspired cocktail bar has upgraded its iconic Bottomless Brunch and Bottomless Party.

Manahatta, the New York-inspired cocktail bar that seeks to ‘bring the beat of New York to Birmingham’ has upgraded its iconic Bottomless Brunch and Bottomless Party.    For… Read more »

MADE Festival Reveals Line Ups For Huge Weekend of Events, and a Return To Digbeth 

MADE Festival has announced its lineup as it returns to its original inner-city site of The Digbeth Triangle this summer, bringing with it a huge weekend of… Read more »

SWEET CAROLIN-A BURGER – Good times never tasted so good!

It sure has felt like a long 90 minutes (with nervy added time) but Fat Hippo’s iconic BurgerLabs are back with a last-minute screamer… to lift the… Read more »

Sushido Presents Sake and Japanese Cuisine Pairing Evening on 3rd August

Sushido Sutton Coldfield is hosting an exclusive Sake and Japanese Food Pairing Evening on 3rd of August. Renowned Japanese drinks expert Samuel Boulton and head chef/co-owner Gil… Read more »

Kilo Ziro Cafe and Cocktail Bar – Midlands Double Award Winners

Kilo Ziro triumphs with Two Prestigious Awards at the Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards Birmingham. Renowned café and cocktail bar in Birmingham, is ecstatic to announce… Read more »

Beavertown Brewery launches Oil Your Neck sunscreen for beer drinkers in Birmingham this summer

There’s no getting around it. People in Birmingham love the giant ball of blazing gas in the sky. Facts. The second we see it, our brain tells… Read more »

Summer at Bundobust Birmingham | New dishes, drinks, offers, and more land at Bennetts Hill

Summer at Bundobust Birmingham | New dishes, drinks, offers, and more land at Bennetts Hill

New kids on the block in Brum, Bundobust are keeping it fresh as we enter the heat of summer with a spicy selection of new dishes and… Read more »

A night out in Digbeth courtesy of Digbeth Estate review!

A night out in Digbeth courtesy of Digbeth Estate review!

Myself and a friend Emily, were recently invited on a mini tour of Digbeth courtesy of Digbeth Estates and The Relationship co. I was in the office… Read more »

TAMWORTH RESTAURANT HAS A GLOW UP AND OPENS AS ‘ZAAZU’

TAMWORTH RESTAURANT HAS A GLOW UP AND OPENS AS ‘ZAAZU’

A long standing Tamworth favourite has been renamed Zaazu, had a stylish new look and has expanded its offering with an enhanced modern menu. After a glittering… Read more »

BBQ Fest 2023 – celebrating sizzling flavours and summer vibes!

BBQ Fest 2023 – celebrating sizzling flavours and summer vibes!

Get your taste buds ready for a sizzling summer event like no other. Seasonal Markets proudly presents BBQ Fest, an ultimate celebration of mouth watering flavours and… Read more »

Tropea named best local restaurant in Central and East England by Good Food Guide

The Good Food Guide has published its list of Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants and its 8 regional winners, as nominated by the public and assessed by… Read more »

Beavertown is hosting the ultimate Summer Party in Birmingham

This summer Beavertown Brewery is taking its legendary Skulloon on a tour across the UK with its newly announced Summer Collaboration Sessions — a series of cosmic… Read more »

“12 Weeks of Summer” Food Experience Comes To The Jewellery Quarter

“12 Weeks of Summer” Food Experience Comes To The Jewellery Quarter

Mark your calendars and save the dates for the ultimate summer experience because “Twelve Weeks of Summer” is coming to the Jewellery Quarter. No21 Frederick Street, an elegant independent… Read more »

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2023 nearly here!

It’s a big weekend coming and we’d highly recommend getting a rough idea of where you want to be and when, so you don’t miss out! 5… Read more »

Sushido Sutton Coldfield Introduces New Food and Drink Menus

Sushido Sutton Coldfield Introduces New Food and Drink Menus

Sushido in Sutton Coldfield, the popular Japanese Sushi Restaurant, is excited to announce the launch of its new food and drink menus, which is now available! The… Read more »

Summer In The City Is Back With The ChicagoHouse Special This Saturday

The third instalment of the popular Summer In The City series is taking place this Saturday in the JewelleryQuarter, Birmingham. The Button Factory presents its third instalment… Read more »

Gusto Italian, introduces its Italian-inspired bottomless brunch

Gusto Italian, introduces its Italian-inspired bottomless brunch

Gusto Italian, the home of special occasions, has introduced its Italian-inspired bottomless brunch. For just £37 per person, the menu offers two courses and bottomless cocktails and… Read more »

Rudy’s Harborne is set to open on Saturday 8th July

The neighbourhood pizzeria, Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, will bring its relaxed dining concept to the former Hawkshead Taphouse, at 77 High Street, Harborne.  Serving the perfect and classic… Read more »

New Events by Blow Water inc Skybar Party!

Blow Water Cafe are working with local artists including Drink and Draw, candling making, indigo dyeing and Malaysian Batik Drawing plus many more… In addition, Blow Water… Read more »

Bloc Hotels and Michelin-starred chef, Aktar Islam, join forces to offer a unique gastronomic getaway.

Bloc Hotels and Michelin-starred chef, Aktar Islam, join forces to offer a unique gastronomic getaway.

Bloc Hotel, renowned for its stylish accommodation and Opheem, the Michelin-starred restaurant known for its innovative cuisine, are excited to announce a unique collaboration, creating an unforgettable… Read more »

Orelle restaurant launching new £42 three course menu – 1st July to 31st August

Orelle restaurant will be launching a new three course menu from 1st July to 31st August. The prix fixe menu can be enjoyed as a three-course offering… Read more »

FIRST LOOK: wagamama opens exciting new restaurant at Merry Hill

Scores of people gathered for the opening of the new wagamama restaurant in Merry Hill on Monday (26th June) as demand grows for the popular pan Asian brand… Read more »