Journeys Restaurant Indian Fine Dining review
These days most of my time spent eating out is situated within Birmingham, so the offer of a food review in nearby Oldbury felt like I was… Read more »
Buffalo & Rye Review
Birmingham has a lot to offer the foodie these days, the variety is growing by the week, and with so many new chains arriving in the city,… Read more »
The Bull’s Head Indian Street Food Review
I was so excited to visit one of Birmingham’s oldest pubs, The Bulls Head, on a Saturday evening to try the food and drinks (specifically cocktails) on… Read more »
Marco Pierre White Christmas in July review
If you’re a ‘Brummie’ like me, you’ll know that Marco Pierre White and his Steakhouse Bar and Grill on Level 25 of The Cube really is the… Read more »
Pho Vietnamese Street Food review
Pho is a small chain of Vietnamese street food restaurants. The brand has been serving up its authentic fare in the UK for over a decade. The… Read more »
Byron Hamburgers Miami Slice review
Byron Hamburgers appeared on Birmingham’s New Street and in no time at all, the restaurant seems to have established itself, as a busy diner for those into… Read more »
Haig Club Bar review by Mazzy Snape
Haig Club Bar is a brand new whisky bar set on the 25th floor of The Cube, just to the side of Marco Pierre White’s. It’s setting… Read more »
Trying out the new summer menu at Marmalade
For those who don’t know this already, Marmalade is one of the many jewels in the ever-growing Bitters N Twisted crown. Sharing similarities in the food and… Read more »
Gaucho’s Electro Brunch review
Argentinian inspired Gaucho, is already a success in London, Manchester, Leeds, Dubai, Hong Kong and Buenos Aires. In Birmingham, however, it is the new kid on the… Read more »
Bar Opus Food & Cocktail review by Claire Tucker
The fact that Bar Opus sits directly below my office means that I spend a lot more time there than I probably should. Scratch the probably; I… Read more »
Gin Ahoy – Gin Tasting Cruise review
Carl Hawkins, aka ‘The Gintleman’, has come up with a genius idea: to offer gin tasting aboard an evening cruise through Birmingham’s network of canals. As a… Read more »
Taco Tuesdays at The Old Crown review
The Old Crown building has stood defiantly in Digbeth since the 14th century. It’s been through many phases during its existence, including being a backdrop for one… Read more »
The Alchemist review by Victoria Roberts
Even from the outside, The Alchemist looks to promise a good night out in Birmingham. The sleek, dark look is carried through to the interior which is… Read more »
The Victoria review by Lisa Evans
Dating back to the end of the 19th century, The Victoria is a jewel in the crown of the Bitters N’ Twisted family: a group of independent… Read more »
The Alchemist: smoke and mirrors and cocktails review
I’d been intrigued by the dark façade of the Alchemist – one of Birmingham’s most popular cocktail bars, which is situated on Colmore Row – for quite… Read more »
New Menu & Wine Tasting with Cucina Rustica
Mention Italian restaurants in Birmingham and one of the first names to pop-up will be Cucina Rustica. The large building in the heart of St Pauls Square is… Read more »
The New Inn Restaurant Review by Lisa Evans
The New Inn is a place of comfortable contrasts located in the heart of leafy Harborne: a playground for medical professionals in addition to a reassuringly loyal… Read more »
Pasta Di Piazza review by Damien Wilkes
This long running and popular independent family run Italian restaurant has been a stalwart of the St. Paul’s area of Birmingham for a couple of decades, ideally… Read more »
Be At One review by Ollie ‘Yardbird’ Lloyd
No one ever said “I don’t like cellar bars”. What’s not to like..descending down steps from street level reality into an underworld of hospitality is an experience… Read more »
El Borracho de Oro review by Laura Bourne
A Spanish gold mine in the heart of Edgbaston, Birmingham, El Borracho de Oro is full of delicious food, exquisite décor, and brilliant staff. The restaurant’s owner,… Read more »
Boca Grande Taco review, The Plough Harborne (part 2)
Wednesday’s at The Plough Harborne have a new springtime menu effortlessly called Boca Grande Taco, which is available all day until 9.30pm. With a simple five-option menu… Read more »
The Old Crown ‘New Menu’ Review by Claire Tucker
The Old Crown is Birmingham pub royalty; it has been quenching the thirst of locals since 1368. And for good reason. The interior is cosy, packed with… Read more »
Boca Grande Taco review, The Plough Harborne (part 1)
Birmingham has really changed over the last twenty years. Once a clubbing mecca of the Midlands, these days the city is better known for its culinary offerings…. Read more »
Zindiya Indian Street Food Restaurant Review
My first introduction into Indian food was the humble Balti in the 1990s. My cousin would invite me up to Birmingham from darkest Herefordshire to sample the… Read more »
Chaophraya Christmas Lunch Review
As part of Chaophraya’s Christmas Menu launch, I was invited along with a guest to sample their delicious selection of starters and mains (with the odd cocktail… Read more »
The Best Pizza in Birmingham by Megan Matthews
When the moon hitting your eye looks like a big pizza pie, that’s probably your body telling you that you need a slice – or, more realistically,… Read more »
Bar + Block restaurant review
Bar + Block is a modern yet homely restaurant in the heart of Brum’s business district. I had heard good things about the food, so a chance… Read more »
Aria Restaurant review by Amy Stutz
Located inside the luxurious Hyatt hotel, situated on Broad Street in the heart of Birmingham’s city centre, is the Aria restaurant. Serving high-quality cuisine in a contemporary… Read more »
Carluccio’s Grand Central Review by Kathryn Byng
It had been some time since I had visited a Carluccio’s and appreciated the invitation to the new restaurant in Grand Central. We received a warm welcome… Read more »
Rofuto Japanese Restaurant Review
There are various sushi restaurants dotted around Birmingham, the most famous locally being Sushi Passion. However, the addition of Rofuto which is situated on top of Park… Read more »
The Botanist Review by Amy Stutz
Tucked away in central Birmingham is an absolute gem of a restaurant, the Botanist is located on Temple Street and Birmingham are lucky enough to hold one… Read more »
Best Tapas Restaurants in Birmingham
Being a picky eater can be hard sometimes; like, when you go to a restaurant, what do you go for? It’s a big commitment to pick just… Read more »
Best Places to Eat in Grand Central!
It’s not easy to squeeze in a lunch break, but it’s often necessary for our health and sanity. That’s why Grand Central’s restaurants and cafes have a… Read more »
El Borracho Exclusive Tasting Review
Emma Yufera-Ruiz, has a lot to celebrate this year, having successfully opened her 4th authentic Spanish restaurant in 6 years, this time in the upmarket area of… Read more »
Fried Chicken & Garage Rock Heaven at One Tricky Pony, review by Mazzy Snape
Every other Thursday local promoters ‘Killer Wave’ take over One Trick Pony Club in Moseley. The music is always good, with bands ranging from psychedelic indie to… Read more »
The Lord Clifden Sunday Roast Review
I’ve been exceedingly aware of The Lord Clifden’s reputation for good food for many years, way before the onset of sharp-witted food bloggers and self proclaimed foodologists… Read more »
El Borracho De Oro Tapas Restaurant Review by Ken Byng
You wait years for a decent Tapas restaurant and then several come along at once… Birmingham diners in search of some Hispanic cuisine in the city centre… Read more »
The best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Birmingham
Alternative eating choices seem to be pretty much the in thing nowadays; even Beyonce had a (short) go at cutting out all animal products from her diet…. Read more »
Bistro 1847 Vegetarian Restaurant Review
Bistro 1847 is a pretty trendy looking place, white painted wall panelling, grey chairs and white tables, and little corked flasks that you might last have seen… Read more »