Rebel Chicken – a bangin new chicken restaurant!
Rebel Chicken is a bangin’ new chicken restaurant, cocktail bar and beer garden opening June 1st, in the Jewellery Quarter. This is where you come for THE… Read more »
Birmingham Craft Beer: The Growing World of the Traditional, Original and Small Batch in the City.
Is the haze craze getting you in a daze? Can’t decode the blackboard of beers at your local bar? What is the craic with untapped? Want to… Read more »
Rum Night with Ian Burrell Global Rum Ambassador – MAC 26th May
Rum Night with Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador, this Saturday 26 May. It starts at 8pm, in the theatre at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) and tickets cost… Read more »
UK’s 1st Hip Hop Colour Festival Launches in Birmingham!
Throw your colour in the air like you just don’t care for the UK’s first Hip Hop Colour Festival! Brought to you by Multi-Award Winning Shaanti –… Read more »
Rum in Brum Festival at The Prince of Wales 9th & 10th June 2018
Rum in Brum 2018 is back, bigger and better than ever before. Food vendors include West Midlands Jerk Centre serving up authentic Caribbean jerk food, Nyam Nyam… Read more »
Plough Boca Grande Taqueria Summer Pop Up review
The Plough in Harborne has always been inventive with their food and drink offerings, and last summer saw the launch of their Boca Grande Tacos summer pop-up… Read more »
Cocktail evening inspired by Studio Ghibli review
What I love about this job, is quite simply it continues to expand my mind and knowledge of food, drink and culture, whilst meeting some fascinating people… Read more »
Big Fat Pizza Festival Returns To Birmingham!
The Biggest Big Fat Pizza Festival Returns To Birmingham! FREE SUMMER COCKTAIL FROM Aperol Spritz FREE BEER FROM Asahi Super Dry TOP DJS 8 OF THE UKS… Read more »
Boca Grande Pop Up – May Bank Holiday at The Plough
It’s back again folks, Barefoot In The Head DJ latin soulful vibes at The Plough this Bank Holiday 25th, 26th, 27th May 2018. DJs start at 6pm… Read more »
Connolly’s Wine Merchant Opens New Bar 10th May at Arch 13
Arch 13, the new wine bar at Connolly’s Wine Merchants has released images of its interior, ahead of its official opening on Thursday 10th May. Designed by… Read more »
Birmingham’s First Whisky Bar to Open in the Jewellery Quarter
Birmingham is set to get its first dedicated whisky bar on Vyse Street from the founder of The Birmingham Whisky Club and Festival. Set inside the Museum… Read more »
Brum Live Music & DJ Guide May 2018
Our Brumbeat live music & DJ guide for Birmingham offers original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings. We work with local promoters and venues each… Read more »
Ghetto Golf Industry Open Announced
Ghetto Golf have announced that a crazy golf tournament for Birmingham’s nightlife industry is to be held at their Birmingham venue on 22nd May. The tournament welcomes… Read more »
New Independent Beer Festival Comes to Digbeth 20th – 22nd July!
A New Independent Beer Festival for The Midlands Comes to Birmingham A brand new independent beer festival is coming to the second city this summer, celebrating the… Read more »
Original Patty Men open their second establishment, Kilder Bar!
Owners of Original Patty Men have opened their second establishment, Kilder. Situated next door to OPM, in one of the historic arches of Digbeth’s Shaw’s Passage, Kilder… Read more »
Boca Grande Taqueria Summer Garden Pop Up at The Plough
There’s a rather special weekend coming up this May Bank Holiday. The Plough Harborne is launching their Taco menu with a Boca Grande Taqueria Summer Garden Pop… Read more »
Taste and Liquor Brum Wing Fest 2018
Birmingham are you ready for the 2nd annual TASTE & LIQUOR’S BRUM WING FEST 2018? Battling it out to win BRUM WING FEST KING or QUEEN. Some… Read more »
Boca Grande returns to the Plough with a brand new menu + extensive drinks list too!
Taco pop-up “Boca Grande” returns to the Plough in Harborne with a brand new menu, extensive tequila & mescal list and selection of Mexican beers & frozen… Read more »
Birmingham’s Food Map Grows!
As the foodie map of Birmingham goes from strength to strength and the city’s streets become more excitingly laden with new places to try, Rhiannon Simpson founder… Read more »
Top 5 Birmingham Bakeries by Rhiannon Simpson
I have tried going carb free before, generally due to bikini times approaching but my down fall is always bread! The light fluffy delight that can be… Read more »
Birmingham Duo Launch New Craft Beer & Natural Wine Bar
Owners of Original Patty Men are opening their second establishment, Kilder on 20 April 2018. Situated next door to OPM, in one of the historic arches of… Read more »
Spring Market Cheese Festival at The Bond 21st April
On the 21st April 2018 Birmingham’s Seasonal Markets returns with their first ever themed market. The event will be taking place in our regular stomping ground –… Read more »
Digbeth Dining and Cafe Colette’s Sundown Club
Situated within Birmingham’s creative quarter, it’s no wonder that Digbeth Dining Club offers a unique experience- perfect for the foodies amongst you. Arguably one of the coolest… Read more »
Easter Weekend – Bitters N Twisted Venues
Bodega Cantina Central & Sutton Coldfield – Ready to take the challenge? Who’s ready to take the Double Bodega Burrito Challenge? From Thursday 29th – Monday 2nd April, all burrito fans are… Read more »
The Indian Streatery review by Lou Woodley
Myself and a friend were recently invited to review The Indian Streatery on Bennett’s Hill in Birmingham city centre. It was a busy Wednesday evening. We were… Read more »
The Wolf: St Patrick’s Day Irish Takeover review
Just a few minutes’ walk from Snow Hill Station, on the edge of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, is The Wolf. It’s a new independent bar, and a Birmingham… Read more »
The Best Steaks in Birmingham by Rhiannon Simpson
Carnivores rejoice here it is our top 5, independent sizzling steak spots in Brum town. The Red Lion This proper boozer set in the hub that is… Read more »
Birmingham’s oldest wine merchant announces expansion plans
Connolly’s Wine Merchants has announced plans to expand the business with the introduction of a wine bar. A family owned and run business, Connolly’s has a heritage… Read more »
Cafe Colette new weekly Sundown Club – Every Thursday!
Café Colette is a brand-new art-deco style bar which has recently opened on Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth. The venue has a 1920’s feel, with a modern twist,… Read more »
Celebrate Mother’s Day With Bitters ‘n Twisted Venues
Buffalo & Rye – Live music & beautiful home smoked food Mom deserves the best and they know it at Buffalo & Rye! On Sunday 11th March, Mom and… Read more »
Bitters N Twisted Venues Opens Fifth Bodega in Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham’s independent bar and restaurant operator Bitters ‘n Twisted Venues is set to open their newest Bodega Cantina in Sutton Coldfield this March. The new venue will be… Read more »
Project Birmingham presents Medicine Bakery Gallery 2 – 4 March
My first experience of Medicine was during the Frankfurt Christmas Market. I always enjoy the markets – well, for about a week, after which I’m all mulled-wined out. And… Read more »
The Old Crown goes green for St Patrick’s with week of events!
The Old Crown goes green for St Patrick’s launching a week-long programme of events! The Old Crown in Digbeth (www.theoldcrown.com) is being transformed into a Guinness village… Read more »
Reggae Caribbean Cookout paying homage to VP Records
Reggae Caribbean Cookout paying homage to VP Records contribution to 90s Dancehall era and also introducing Gimme A Buss (Jamaican meaning Give me a break) a spotlight… Read more »
Indico Indian street kitchen review
I’ve passed Parkgate Shopping Centre, Stratford Rd, Shirley many times and until now, I’ve only seen it as an inconvenience, as I always end up in the lane… Read more »
Natural Healthy Foods review by Kristin Guzder
With a 360% increase in British people adopting plant-based eating in the last decade it is undeniable that the life style choice is becoming increasingly mainstream. While… Read more »
Valentine’s Day – Bitters N Twisted Venues
Jekyll & Hyde – Gin, Cheese and Charcuterie Experience On Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th February, gin lovers are invited to a relaxing evening in the parlour… Read more »
Fressh Vegan Eatery review
I’d heard so many great things about Fressh, a plant-based food haven for veggies and vegans alike. Therefore, I was more than excited to go and try… Read more »
Food, Drink & Discovery on Birmingham’s Canals
The Birmingham canals have evolved from their role as the beating heart of the industrial revolution to be a charming hub of culture and relaxation for all… Read more »
The Best Student Bars in Birmingham
Birmingham is Britain’s second largest student city, with five universities: Aston, Birmingham City, the University of Birmingham, University College Birmingham and Newman University College. Aston (rated 33rd in… Read more »
The Best Wine Bars in Birmingham
With the growing number of cocktail bars and ale drinking establishments, it may be easy to overlook some of the plush wine bars in Birmingham. This list… Read more »
Digbeth Dining Club relaunches Thurs 25th Jan with new Cafe!
The Midlands’ premier street-food destination, Digbeth Dining Club, is returning to Digbeth on Thursday, 25th January. The multi-award winning street-food event based in Digbeth which brings together… Read more »
Mr Jerk serves up a Jamaican BBQ on Don’t Tell the Bride
Birmingham Street Food Trader Mr Jerk serves up a Jamaican BBQ for Black Country Couple on Don’t Tell the Bride Adrenaline junkie Mark wanted to fly high… Read more »
Rhiannon Simpson’s Top 6 value for money eats in Birmingham!
The season of twinkly lights and Christmas do’s is over, indulgence on all levels has occurred and you are looking to dine but not dent the bank!… Read more »
A UK Garage Daytimer is heading to Birmingham with Heartless Crew (DJ Fonti)
Immerse yourself in the world that put British clubbing back on the map as Brunch’in & UK Garage launches in January (27) with Fonti from The Heartless… Read more »
January Offers – Bitters n’ Twisted Venues
Buffalo & Rye – Lunch the Buffalo way It’s time to cure those January Blues with Buffalo & Rye’s smoked lunch deal. This January, from 12-6pm everyday, guests… Read more »
Best Restaurants with vegetarian options in Brum’s China Quarter
Being a foodie with dietary requirements, on some occasions, can; be a bane of one’s social life. However, the China Quarter in Birmingham is a food haven… Read more »
New Food Tours to Explore Brum’s Culinary Hotspots!
Food Tour Launched in Birmingham, a Tasty Explore of the City’s Culinary Hotspots and History. As a nation of foodie fanatics, Instagram dish uploaders and pursuers of… Read more »
New Menu and Opening Times for Fressh Vegan Eatery!
Get your Vegan gnashers around these! Breakfast 1) Sausage & Mushroom muffin 2) Sausage & Cheese muffin 3) Breakfast Pot Lunch 1) Releasing a sandwich category which… Read more »
Put A Spring In Your Step With The Plough!
A few pending dates for your diary at Harborne’s The Plough. Burns Night Glenfiddich Whisky Supper 25th January Och The Oh Noooo!!! Enjoy a delicious four course… Read more »