The Night Owl August Listings
Saturday 1st August – Liars club 6 punk All Dayer – pm till 11 – Liars Club is heading to The Night Owl on 1st August with… Read more »
Flight Club Announces Family Summer Sessions
With the summer holidays in full swing and parents everywhere looking for ways to entertain their kids, Flight Club has some very good news. Throughout the summer, tweens and teens aged… Read more »
My Delhi Announced As New Custodians Of Fine Dining Indian Restaurant Itihaas
One of Birmingham’s most celebrated Indian restaurants is set for an exciting new chapter, as the team behind the award-winning independent restaurant group My Delhi takes ownership… Read more »
BarEsca launches in Sutton Coldfield
Nottingham’s much-loved neighbourhood tapas restaurant Baresca brought the Barcelona vibes to Birmingham with the opening of its newest restaurant in Mere Green Sutton Coldfield. This marked the company’s third opening by the… Read more »
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM LAUNCHES £15 MILLION INVESTMENT PROGRAMME TO OPEN 3 NEW VENUES ACROSS THE CITY
University College Birmingham (UCB) has announced the acquisition of the former The Cube Hotel and Marco Pierre White restaurant as the first stage of a major investment programme… Read more »
LA BELLEZZA AND LA-POP! ARE BRINGING ITALIAN SUMMER TO BIRMINGHAM
La squadra at La Bellezza has joined forces with Birmingham favourites LA-POP! to create the ultimate summer mashup: three limited-edition Italian gelato lollies inspired by Big Mamma’s… Read more »
International Day of Birmingham returns for third year – with biggest programme to date
Annual global celebration of Birmingham will take place on Thursday 24th September 2026, with a second day of activities on Friday 25th September In a first for… Read more »
£1M INVESTMENT BRINGS NEW O’NEILL’S VENUE TO BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE
Mitchells & Butlers has invested more than £1 million in transforming the former Windsor pub on New Street into a new O’Neill’s venue, creating 11 new jobs… Read more »
The Ivy launches new ‘Golden Summer’ Menu
New research reveals Brits are craving long lunches, Mediterranean flavours and everyday moments of escapism this summer. This summer, The Ivy Collection is inviting guests to embrace… Read more »
Flight Club’s Turning Brunch Into A Festival For One Weekend Only
Bottomless pizza, buckets of White Claw and a Limbo showdown, this is brunch with the volume turned all the way up. Forget the wellies and the queue… Read more »
Maneki Ramen launches small plates summer menu
Following a culinary exchange in Barcelona between Pete Dovaston, Head Chef and Owner of Maneki Ramen and Mike Davies, Head Chef at Umami Plant Based, Maneki is… Read more »
TASTE FILM ANNOUNCES BIRMINGHAM DEBUT – TICKETS AVAILABLE
Taste Film, the immersive cinematic dining experience, is launching its first Birmingham season this autumn with two of its sold-out favourites: Ratatouille in October and Pulp Fiction in November…. Read more »
Digbeth businesses vote YES to a new Business Improvement District
Digbeth businesses have voted YES to establishing a new Business Improvement District (BID), unlocking over £3m of investment in the area over the next five years The… Read more »
The Two Pigs by Liam Dillon Added to the 2026 Michelin Guide
Just two years after opening its doors, The Two Pigs by Liam Dillon has been recognised in the prestigious 2026 Michelin Guide, marking another milestone for one… Read more »
Baresca Tapas opens next week
New Barcelona-inspired bar and restaurant in Mere Green, Baresca Tapas, opens to the public next Wednesday, 22nd July and is now available to book. The opening is… Read more »
KIDS EAT FREE AT ALFRED WORKS THIS SUMMER
Blend Family offers food from around the globe at its Digbeth-based food hall. For kids with every kind of taste bud, from picky eaters to fearless food… Read more »
The long wait is over, Sǣl is opening at The Goodsyard
Jonny Mills to Launch Intimate Birmingham Counter Restaurant, Sǣl, This Autumn Birmingham is set to welcome an extraordinary new addition to its dining landscape with the opening… Read more »
Kids eat three-course meal free during the summer holidays at Zizzi
Kids eat free this summer at Zizzi, with every child receiving a complimentary three-course meal at restaurants across England and Wales. Whether it’s a family lunch, midweek dinner… Read more »
CELEBRATE GRADUATION WITH COMPLIMENTARY FIZZ AT COW & SOW
Cow & Sow is offering graduates a complimentary glass of fizz to toast to the occasion, available Monday-Friday from 6th-31st July Cow & Sow is offering all graduates a complimentary glass of fizz to… Read more »
Greek Aura Brings Authentic Mediterranean Experience to Birmingham Restaurant Festival 2026
Moseley’s family-run Greek restaurant joins festival’s milestone fifth anniversary with exclusive menus and Mediterranean garden dining Greek Aura, a beloved family-run restaurant in Moseley, has announced its… Read more »
Celebrate Graduation Season in Style with San Carlo’s New Set Menu
This graduation season, remember the moment at San Carlo, where special memories are made gathered around exceptional Italian food and elegant interiors. At San Carlo, graduation is about bringing… Read more »
Birmingham Diners Raise £32,000 to Help Transform Children’s Brain Surgery
Independent restaurant group, Enchanted Ventures, is rewarding customers with an exclusive 20% off their bill after a landmark charity initiative helped raise more than £32,000 for Birmingham… Read more »
Liam Dillon Named Restaurant Chef of the Year
Liam Dillon, Chef Patron of Michelin-starred restaurant The Boat and neighbourhood pub The Two Pigs, has been named Restaurant Chef of the Year at the British Culinary… Read more »
ZIZZI GIVES AWAY 3390 FREE LASAGNE
Zizzi is giving away a total of 3,990 free lasagnes across its 133 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, with the first 30 guests through the door… Read more »
The Ivy Birmingham celebrates Wimbledon with new Centre Court Bombe and Casamigos cocktails
From strawberries and cream-inspired desserts to sporting season cocktails, The Ivy Collection is serving up a taste of Centre Court this summer [June 2026] As tennis fever… Read more »
World Kebab Day next week: German Doner Kebab to offer 50% off mains all next week
3 July 2026: With World Kebab Day fast approaching (Fri 10th July), kebab leaders German Doner Kebab (GDK) are turning this national day into a week long celebration, (World Kebab… Read more »
Birmingham-founded creative studio gives back to local independents
To mark Keane’s 30th anniversary, they’re launching Made in Brum – an initiative giving one Birmingham independent food & drink business the opportunity to receive free brand support… Read more »
Celebrate Graduation at The Ivy Birmingham
The Ivy Temple Row, Birmingham 6th July – 31st July Join The Ivy for a special graduation celebration. The Ivy’s special Class of 2026 set menu offers… Read more »
ONE WEEK ’til Mostly Jazz Festival | Fabio & Grooverider, Jalen Ngonda + more
It’s just seven short days until Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival returns to Birmingham’s Moseley Park, featuring drum’n’bass legends Fabio & Grooverider and The Outlook Orchestra, plus international British… Read more »
’SIX WEEKS OF SUMMER’ SHOWS LAUNCHED AT DOWNSTAIRS AT THE GRAND
Downstairs At The Grand has announced ‘Six Weeks of Summer’, a new entertainment series running for 6 weeks, featuring Ibiza classics, nostalgic summer anthems and more This… Read more »
INDEPENDENT RESTAURANTS LEAVEN PIZZA WINS BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN THE MIDLANDS
The Midlands Food, Drink & Hospitality Awards 2026 saw double success for ART Hospitality group for both Independent businesses Celebrating the very best of the Midlands hospitality… Read more »
The Night Owl July Listings
Wednesday 1st July – Fruit Punch – 6PM-LATE Black and POC Queer Social Thursday 2nd July – Eyes of an Enemy (Paul Ryan and Olivia Thompson Live)… Read more »
Piccolino Birmingham Shares Complimentary Dining Offer For Graduates
With graduation season just around the corner, classic Italian restaurant, Piccolino, is sharing a special celebratory dining offer for graduates. For those looking for a post-ceremony lunch, a celebratory dinner… Read more »
Rum cocktails galore as Apache Indian Brings Boom Shack-A-Lak Energy to Birmingham Rum Festival
Heatwave alert. The countdown is on. This weekend, Birmingham Rum Festival is turning up the heat with a tropical celebration packed with rum, live music and one very… Read more »
Summer Lands at Flight Club with NEW Limited-Edition Cocktail Menu
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Baresca Tapas is set to open in July bringing a taste of Barcelona to Mere Green
Baresca Tapas will open a new bar and restaurant in Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield, in July 2026, bringing its Barcelona-inspired dining experience to the West Midlands for… Read more »
Flight Club Marks Graduation Season with Free Fizz
Flight Club, the lively cocktail and Social Darts bar, is inviting all of Birmingham’s graduating students to bring their family, friends, and course mates for the ultimate… Read more »
Award-winning Japanese Kitchen & Bar, KIBOU, is coming to Birmingham.
Award-winning KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar is to open its seventh restaurant in Birmingham this autumn. The new site at 61-63 Temple Row, currently home to Riva Blu,… Read more »
TREATING DAD MADE EASY THIS FATHER’S DAY, WITH COW & SOW’S NEW PREMIUM HOME DELIVERY SERVICE
Cow & Sow at Home will allow customers to order restaurant quality meat to doors across the UK, making treating dad simple this Father’s day Looking for… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT FESTIVAL CONFIRMS FINAL LINEUP WITH EXCLUSIVE MENUS FROM 60 RESTAURANTS
Food lovers can now explore the exclusive festival menus from 60 participating venues as Birmingham Restaurant Festival prepares to take over the city this August Birmingham Restaurant… Read more »
LA BELLEZZA WILL TAKE YOU TO ITALY AND BACK IN 60 MINUTES
Guests can enjoy three courses from either the à la carte or set lunch menu, with all dishes designed to take you to Italy and back in… Read more »
ALFRED WORK’S BLEND CULINARY FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH LOCAL FOOD BANK
Blend Culinary Foundation, based at Alfred Works, will donate essential food parcels to local charity, Feedo Needo, through Corporate Pledge Days, supporting vulnerable families and people experiencing… Read more »
FREE GIFTS FOR DADS AT ZIZZI THIS FATHER’S DAY
Zizzi has partnered with Peroni to surprise the first 50 fathers through the doors at each of its 133 UK restaurants on 21 June with a Father’s… Read more »
Birmingham’s Gosta Green Reopens in Time for England’s World Cup Campaign
New independent owners bring fresh energy to one of the city’s best-loved pubs ahead of England’s opening World Cup fixture One of Birmingham’s most recognisable pubs is… Read more »
Harborne’s First Neighbourhood Food Tour Launches to Champion Local Restaurants
As independent restaurants across the UK continue to face unprecedented economic pressures, a new Birmingham-based venture is calling on local people to rally behind their neighbourhood food… Read more »
ZIZZI OFFERS FREE MEALS TO ITALIANS DURING THE WORLD CUP
Italy may have missed out on qualification for the World Cup for the third tournament running, but Zizzi is turning its restaurants into the unofficial embassy for… Read more »
Momenti Con Papà: Toast To Dad This Father’s Day at Piccolino
This Father’s Day, Piccolino invites families to gather around the table to celebrate Momenti con Papà. Combining the warmth of Italian hospitality with the much-loved tradition of the British Sunday roast, Piccolino’s Father’s Day menu offers the perfect way to treat dad on his special day. Guests can also enjoy… Read more »
The Peroni Piazza Returns To Bullring For A Hot, Hot Summer
One of Birmingham’s favourite summer drinking spots is making a welcome return, as the popular Peroni Piazza reopens at St Martin’s Balcony for the season. Overlooking the… Read more »
NEW MENU AT COW & SOW WITH FARM-GROWN PRODUCE AND ENGLISH WAGYU
Cow & Sow is launching a new menu in time for summer featuring fresh, organic produce delivered straight from their Kitchen Farm and English Wagyu beef sourced… Read more »
CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY WITH 24 STORIES
24 Stories is ready to celebrate Father’s Day, offering sophisticated dining in the sky or quality beers served in tankards in their downstairs bar, Stories Tavern Looking for the perfect… Read more »