Food & Drink News

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

Pub fireworks favourite returns for Halloween

There were plenty of spooky surprises at an annual Halloween fireworks event at The Fleur de Lys, near Solihull. Some 500 people soaked up the seasonal fun… Read more »

Santa is coming to Birmingham as San Carlo announce magical breakfast for the festive season

Santa is swapping the North Pole for Birmingham this Christmas as San Carlo on Temple Street invite families to join him for a very special Breakfast with… Read more »

THE GRAND HOTEL CURATES THE PERFECT NIGHT SLEEP FOR INTERNATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS WEEK

The Grand Hotel Birmingham continues to celebrate its fifth birthday in style, joining forces with three independent brands to give their guests the perfect nights’ sleep  In… Read more »

Moseley’s Hidden Greek Gem Celebrates First Anniversary as Visitors Travel from Across the UK

Family-run Greek Aura has become such a destination that guests are now travelling from across the country to visit, with some journeying from as far as London… Read more »

SUTTON COLDFIELD’S THE FOLEY ARMS IS BACK OPEN FOLLOWING EXCITING REFURBISHMENT

The Foley Arms in Sutton Coldfield reopened on 28th October. It is the next local Marston’s pub to be relaunched under the new sports concept, Grandstand, with… Read more »

B Music partners with local roastery Ithaka

New partnership will bring locally roasted coffee to Birmingham’s Town Hall and Symphony Hall, with beans sourced from a community of smallholder farmers in Mexico. B:Music, the… Read more »

SOCIETY LAUNCHES £30 CHRISTMAS PARTY PACKAGES INVITING EVERYONE TO TAKE A SEAT

This year, Society is bringing Birmingham together around its famous long tables for festive street food and brand-new Christmas party packages offering exceptional value. Designed for big,… Read more »

Thursdays and Fridays at Fumo Just Got Better with a new line up of Cocktails, DJ nights and spellbinding style.

Fumo Waterloo Street is turning up the energy this autumn with a new Autumn/Winter cocktail menu, a spooktacular Halloween party and weekly DJ nights every Thursday as… Read more »

LA BELLEZZA BRINGS A SLICE OF ITALY TO LUNCH BREAKS WITH NEW PANUOZZO SANDWICHES

La Bellezza, Big Mamma Group’s twinkling trattoria located at Paradise, Birmingham, is launching a new Panuozzo sandwich menu, encouraging guests to swap meal deals and desk lunches… Read more »

Comedy fans can bag a free Moth cocktail by bringing their best Halloween looks to Glee Club Birmingham on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October

Fancy a Halloween night out with a difference? Iconic Birmingham comedy venue The Glee Club, which first opened in Birmingham’s city centre in 1994, is serving up… Read more »

Great things from the JQ Birmingham’s experimental food art studio

Above image: Sam Masters, GULP From eating without cutlery to experimental glassware travelling internationally, Kaye Winwood is putting Birmingham on the map for food art and sensory… Read more »

KINGS NORTON’S BULLS HEAD IS BACK OPEN FOLLOWING EXCITING REFURBISHMENT

The Bulls Head in Kings Norton has undergone an exciting refurbishment, reopening as a ‘Grandstand’ sports pub, following an investment of £300,000.  The refurbishment included the installation… Read more »

MARSTON’S AND THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION LAUNCH LIMITED-EDITION POPPY GLASSWARE DESIGNED BY ARMY VETERAN JANE WILKES FROM THE WEST MIDLANDS

More than 1,134 Marston’s pubs will take part in the Raise a Glass campaign this November, including 273 pubs in the West Midlands, helping to raise funds… Read more »

KIDS EAT FREE THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM AT AWARD-WINNING ALFRED WORKS

For kids with every kind of taste bud, from picky eaters to fearless food explorers, this October half term, little foodies can feast for free at Alfred Works. Whether… Read more »

ROAST SEASON RETURNS TO COW & SOW BIRMINGHAM

Cow & Sow welcomes back Roast season with their Sunday menu, featuring sharing cuts with indulgent options of English Wagyu and Chateaubriand As Autumn rolls in, the… Read more »

Society wants to hear Brummies’ most chaotic ‘Sunday Scaries’ stories this Halloween

Forget ghosts and ghouls – this spooky season, Society Birmingham is taking on something far more frightening: the Sunday morning fear of checking last night’s sent messages…. Read more »

Hands-on festive fun lined up at The Fleur

Visitors are being invited to get creative for Christmas thanks to a new series of workshops at The Fleur de Lys pub near Solihull. The village pub,… Read more »

A Night of Whitney Houston at The Ivy Temple Row Birmingham

Following the launch of its first A Night Of…, The Ivy Collection is turning up the volume once more with a tribute to Whitney Houston – the… Read more »

Indian Cafe Racer is bringing a taste of India to Saint Paul’s Market

Saint Paul’s Market in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, has just announced that Indian Cafe Racer, a firm favourite among local foodies and beyond, will be joining its lineup… Read more »

BLIND BOX BRACELETS, FREE BUBBLE TEAS AND OVER £1,000 OF ROSA’S THAI UP FOR GRABS FOR STUDENTS 

Rosa’s Thai is giving away thousands of their brand new ‘bestie bracelets’ to students, with three designs to collect. One extra-special, lucky bracelet will also win a student Black… Read more »

IS SPONTANEITY DEAD? NEW RESEARCH REVEALS 89% OF BRITS PLAN EVERY NIGHT OUT IN ADVANCE

New national research by cocktail bar Manahatta revealed that more than a quarter of Brits would rather stay in bed than say yes to a last-minute invite… Read more »

SNAKE OIL NEW BAR FROM PERRO’S MATT WILDEN OPENS IN BIRMINGHAM

A new intimate bar serving cocktails, Modelo on tap and late-night drinks is opening on Friday 16 October at Kings Court, rubbing shoulders with Wilden’s Mexican restaurant PERRO… Read more »

KIBOU Japanese kitchen and bar is now open on Birmingham’s Temple Row!

Award-winning Japanese restaurant and bar KIBOU has opened its seventh restaurant at 61-63 Temple Row, nestled in the heart of the Colmore Business District and facing onto… Read more »

ORIGINAL PATTY MEN TO JOIN SAINT PAUL’S MARKET

Saint Paul’s Market in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, celebrated its first birthday just last month, having welcomed over 300k visitors in its first year. Continuing to grow as… Read more »

Enjoy a Sunday Roast at The Ivy Birmingham

The Ivy Birmingham’s Sunday Roast is back for autumn, and it’s worth cancelling your Sunday plans for. Served with all the trimmings you know and love, The… Read more »

THE FIELD FARMSHOP & KITCHEN ANNOUNCES LAUNCH DATE, WITH BOOKINGS NOW LIVE

Ahead of its official opening on Thursday 22nd October, Cow & Sow’s sister brand, The Field Farmshop & Kitchen has opened bookings, and given guests a sneak… Read more »

BROCKS ANNOUNCED AS NEXT PHASE OF UCB INVESTMENT

Brocks, a 60-cover neighbourhood restaurant, will open on Harborne High Street later this year with UCB alumni Matt Nicholls at the helm Brocks has been named after… Read more »

KIDS EAT FREE AT ZIZZI – OCT HALF TERM

Families are invited to make a spook-tacular trip to Zizzi this October half term, where kids get a three course meal free Kids eat free over the October half term… Read more »

“An absolute disgrace”: beer drinkers react to Carlsberg plans to close Burton brewery

CAMRA has reacted with anger to the news that Carlsberg intends to close its Burton brewing site in 2027.  The consumer giants have renewed demands for the… Read more »

Yoki Social Table to give away free Korean Fried Chicken to celebrate launch at Society Birmingham

Independent food and drink destination Society Birmingham will welcome Korean soul food legends Yoki Social Table to its line-up of street food traders on 12th October, bringing… Read more »

Celebrate Halloween at The Ivy Birmingham Brasserie

This Halloween, The Ivy Birmingham Brasserie is getting into the spooky spirit with a week of wickedly tempting treats, from an eye-catching limited-edition cocktail and dessert to… Read more »

MAJOR £270K INVESTMENT FOR SUTTON COLDFIELD PUB

The Foley Arms in Sutton Coldfield is the next Marston’s pub to undergo a major transformation, closing temporarily on 5th October as it prepares to relaunch on… Read more »

BIG EVENT ATMOSPHERE TO ARRIVE AT THE WINDING WHEEL IN CANNOCK FOLLOWING EXCITING REFURBISHMENT 

The Winding Wheel in Cannock is the next Marston’s pub to undergo a major transformation, closing temporarily on 5th October as it prepares to relaunch on 28th… Read more »

Pub fireworks favourite returns for Halloween

A fireworks spectacle and spooky surprises will be central to the Halloween fun at an annual event at The Fleur de Lys near Solihull this month. The… Read more »

£4 GUINNESS UP FOR GRABS AT SAINT PAUL’S MARKET THIS SUNDAY

Saint Paul’s Market in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, has recently installed a self-serve Guinness station, giving guests the opportunity to grab a pint without needing to head to… Read more »

ALFRED WORKS AND THE BLACK CURRICULUM PARTNER FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The food hall is donating 50% of profits from the exclusive £12 cocktail to The Black Curriculum; the funds will support young people’s travel, workshop materials and… Read more »

The best Christmas party spots – cocktails and Social Darts

Flight Club’s Christmas line-up is on point Flight Club is the classic British pub and fairground-inspired cocktail and Social Darts® bar. Cameras track every throw and keep… Read more »

Dockworks Waterfront marks six months of success with culture, food and business collaborations

– Dockworks continues to support the Black Country community, collaborating with noted local artist Tom Hicks on a major space for local creativity – Digbeth Dining Club’s… Read more »

FREE GLASSES OF WINE AT LA BELLEZZA THIS OCTOBER 

Guests dining from Sunday to Wednesday, from 8PM to 10:30PM will receive a free glass of house wine with their meal throughout October The summer holidays may… Read more »

MAJOR £300K INVESTMENT FOR KING’S NORTON PUB

The Bulls Head in King’s Norton is the next Marston’s pub to undergo a major transformation, closing temporarily on 28th September as it prepares to relaunch on… Read more »

San Carlo welcomes Autumn with a new menu of truffle, pumpkin and Italian comfort food

The city-centre favourite unveils its new Autumn/Winter menu, bringing richer flavours, seasonal ingredients and a little Italian indulgence to Temple Street As the nights draw in and… Read more »

Thousands celebrate Birmingham Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival

Thousands celebrate Birmingham Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival

Thousands of people came together for the Birmingham Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival, bringing two days of Chinese culture, music, dance and family celebrations to The Arcadian in Birmingham’s… Read more »

Chakana x sem fronteiras

Chakana x sem fronteiras

Chakana holds a special place in the story of Chef Leonardo Diogo and Chef Jordan Scott. It was here in Birmingham that the two chefs first met, worked side by… Read more »

24 STORIES IS TAKING LUNCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH THEIR NEW £28 SET MENU

24 Stories, one of Birmingham’s highest restaurants with unrivalled views of the city and beyond, has launched a new set menu, taking weekday lunchtimes to the next… Read more »

Fat Hippo – Cut prices and increase burger size by 40%

NO SHRINKFLATION HERE: FAT HIPPO CUTS PRICES AND UPGRADES BURGER SIZES BY 40% NATIONWIDE As households navigate the cost of living crisis, independent burger group Fat Hippo… Read more »

San Carlo Birmingham celebrates Negroni Week with three twists on the Italian cocktail classic

Birmingham cocktail lovers have a new reason to raise a glass, as San Carlo Birmingham celebrates Negroni Week with three seriously tempting takes on one of Italy’s most iconic… Read more »

SOCIETY BIRMINGHAM TO HOST OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION WITH LIVE BAVARIAN BAND, BEER STEINS AND STREET FOOD SPECIALS

Society Birmingham is raising a stein this October, as the city centre food and drink destination will transform into a Bavarian-inspired celebration for Oktoberfest, bringing a taste… Read more »

100 DAYS UNTIL XMAS – ZIZZI RELEASES XMAS AD

The countdown to Christmas has started, and with just 100 days to go, Zizzi is getting into the festive spirit and sharing the Christmas feeling with the… Read more »

CELEBRATE NEGRONI MONTH AT 24 STORIES WITH THREE NEW COCKTAILS

24 Stories, Birmingham’s iconic sky-high rooftop bar, is celebrating Negroni month with a limited-edition cocktail menu, featuring three new playful twists on the classic cocktail.  Last month,… Read more »

DEALS FOR FRESHERS AT ALFRED WORKS & ALFRESCO THIS SEPTEMBER

Students can enjoy 10% off food at Alfred Works’ Digbeth food hall throughout September, and 10% off the bar at Alfred Works and Alfresco Sunday – Thursday… Read more »