Food & Drink News

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

Mother’s Day and Valentine’s with Bitters n Twisted

Mother’s Day: Buffalo – This Mother’s Day treat your mom to the meal she really wants 😉 Can’t match Mamma’s famous roast? Don’t even try….. Come and grab… Read more »

Arch 13 Launch Toastie Menu and Paired Wines

Arch 13 Launch Toastie Menu and Paired Wines

Arch 13 elevate the humble toastie! Arch 13, the wine bar under the arches of Livery street in the Jewellery Quarter, has announced a new addition to… Read more »

A movement that can’t be ignored – The Best Vegan Cuisine in Birmingham

Christmas over indulgence true to you? Vegetarian but considering vegan? Embarking on Veganuary for a challenge? As the fastest growing food movement in the world, restaurants are… Read more »

New Kids on the Culinary Streets of Brum

Our city is paired in Michelin goodness with Edinburgh to have the most accoladed dining spots outside of the big smoke. Our homegrown talent continues to grow… Read more »

Wine Freedom Launches Festive Pop-Up!

Natural wine purveyors Wine Freedom have taken over Arch 21 at the Custard Factory for an exclusive pop-up.140 varieties of red, white, pink, orange and fizzy wines… Read more »

The Gentleman & Scholar Pub Menu Review

The Gentleman & Scholar Pub Menu Review

Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to sample the food at the Gentleman & Scholar Pub inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Guests can enjoy a… Read more »

Festive Things to do in Brum by Rhiannon Simpson

Tis the season to… Buy Local Medicine Bakery– Market Place 1-14 Dec As if I needed more of an excuse to visit the alchemists of buttery goodness… Read more »

All Greek Street Food review by Ollie Lloyd

All Greek Street Food review by Ollie Lloyd

Tucked down Stephenson Street just by the Grand Central Station mirrored ‘eye’ entrance is a little food outlet that has brought authentic Greek kebabs to another level…. Read more »

The Birmingham Hospitality Christmas Party

Bartenders, servers, chefs, bar backs, bussers, hosts and (some) managers, we know how hard you work over Christmas. Now it’s your turn to party! The Engine Room… Read more »

Ocho Tapas Review by Ollie Lloyd

Ocho Tapas Review by Ollie Lloyd

We all need tapas in our lives, so when I was invited to the launch of Ocho in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, my brain and belly did a… Read more »

The UK’s biggest street food destination DDC is closing off its best ever year in STYLE!

The UK’s biggest street food destination Digbeth Dining Club is closing off its best ever year in STYLE! Expect a full four-venue takeover from the following: Spotlight:… Read more »

Jump aboard the time traveling funk bus for Major Flaphard’s Psychedelic New Years Eve party at The Plough!

Jump aboard the time traveling funk bus for Major Flaphard’s Psychedelic New Years Eve party. Take a trip to swinging 60’s with Dj’s, complementary welcome drink, shisha… Read more »

Dares Tamworth Opening this December!

DARES TAMWORTH OPENING 7TH DECEMBER Dares is Coming to Tamworth. Davenports Brewery is proud to announce its latest Dares Bar to open in Tamworth taking over the old… Read more »

The Prince of Wales Cambridge Street has reopened its doors after being closed since early 2018

The Prince of Wales Cambridge Street has reopened its doors after being closed since early 2018. The pub was once a cornerstone of Birmingham’s cultural history, and… Read more »

Digbeth Apres Ski is back this season for another weekend of Alpine fun!

Digbeth Apres Ski is back this season for another weekend of Alpine fun!

Missed out on a ski trip this year? Seasonal Markets and Independent Birmingham have got you covered. Don’t miss out on the Winter pop up of the… Read more »

Ocho, a new pop-up Mediterranean dining experience to open in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

Ocho is a brand-new pop-up dining experience coming to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, serving up a carefully curated tapas menu inspired by Portuguese and Spanish family recipes. The… Read more »

Wine Freedom Announces Natural Wine Party

Wine Freedom, the Midlands-based natural wine supplier, is hosting a Wine Party at Digbeth brewery and tap room, Dig Brew Co, on Friday 30th November. The night will… Read more »

Get that warm and fuzzy feeling with Bitters n Twisted Venues and Acorns Childrens Hospice

Get that warm and fuzzy feeling with Bitters n Twisted Venues and Acorns Childrens Hospice For the third year running all Bitters n’ Twisted Venues will donate… Read more »

Q & A with Local Photographer Jack Spicer Adams

Hello Jack, We have been rubbing shoulders so to speak since my early days with Grapevine. You were photographer at the first Dine Birmingham event at Millennium… Read more »

Seasonal Markets proudly presents Winter Market Chilli and Spice Festival

Date – 1st December Times – 12pm – 6pm Venue – The Bond Company, Fazeley Street, Birmingham, B5 5SE. Tickets – £6.50 (early bird £5) available from… Read more »

Aluna restaurant review by Rhiannon Simpson

A golden Tuesday autumn evening had us delighting in the new menu launch at Aluna restaurant in the Mail Box. Arriving as the sun began to glisten… Read more »

The Pint Shop Food & Drink Review

The Pint Shop Food & Drink Review

When I heard there was yet another bar to open, top of Bennett’s Hill, off New Street, I immediately thought large chain, commercial, cheesy decor and somewhere… Read more »

Halloween at Bitters N Twisted venues

Halloween at Bitters N Twisted venues

Halloween at The Vic This Halloween get your broomstick out early as we’re gonna party so hard it’ll wake the dead! Join us on Saturday 27th October… Read more »

The Rebel Chicken review

The Rebel Chicken review

For the last few weeks, I have been dreaming of a chicken burger. Don’t ask me why.. not something I normally crave, but it was there, lodged… Read more »

Pint Shop opening 10th October!

There is now an official opening 10th October for Pint Shop Birmingham – bookings are now live – woohoo! pintshop.co.uk/book-table

Are you going to TAPS Food and Drink Fest this weekend?

Are you going to TAPS Food and Drink Fest this weekend?

– Norman Jay MBE, Daddy G (Massive Attack), Heavy Beat Brass Band, 45 Live ft Boca 45 and Pete Isaac, Jon Moore (Coldcut, Ninja Tune) and more… Read more »

TV Stars Stir It Up For Brum Charity Event

TV Stars Stir It Up For Brum Charity Event

Fresh from their recent national television appearances, two of Britain’s best loved comedians are heading to Brum for a good cause. Scottish legend Hardeep Singh Kohli and… Read more »

The Edgbaston Team Cycle From London To Paris To Raise Funds For Cure Leukaemia

The Edgbaston is to host a charity Champagne Afternoon Tea party to fund treatment for Leukemia patients, with all of the proceeds going to Cure Leukaemia.  In… Read more »

The Kings Heath Street Festival September 9th from 11am

The Kings Heath Street Festival September 9th from 11am

The Kings Heath Business Improvement District (Kings Heath BID) are pleased to announce an end-of-summer bonanza with the return of the much loved Kings Heath Street Festival. The vibrant area of… Read more »

Seasonal Markets proudly presents Burger Fest!

Seasonal Markets proudly presents Burger Fest!

Seasonal Markets proudly presents… Burger Fest Date – 6th October Times – 12pm – 6pm Venue – The Bond Company, Fazeley Street, Birmingham, B5 5SE. Tickets –… Read more »

Lifest 2018 returns to The Actress and Bishop

Join us, once again, for this years annual LIFEST at The Actress & Bishop! Each year, since Lifest was born, its got bigger and better with more… Read more »

Digbeth Oktoberfest returns for its fourth year!

Digbeth Oktoberfest returns for its fourth year!

Digbeth Oktoberfest returns for its fourth year – bigger, better and more bavarian than before! Fancy a trip to Germany this winter? Seasonal Markets and the team… Read more »

Zero Waste Week kitchen takeover at 1000 Trades

Zero waste with incredible taste. Slow Food Birmingham is taking over 1000 Trades to mark international Zero Waste Week from the 3rd to 8th September. A special… Read more »

Bitters N Twisted Aug 2018 Bank Holiday

Bitters N Twisted Aug 2018 Bank Holiday

Bodega- Tropical Bank Holiday Join the festival vibes this Bank Holiday at Bodega Cantina. Over the long weekend you will experience the fresh taste of South America…. Read more »

Pint Shop Birmingham to open October 2018

Pint Shop Birmingham to open October 2018

Pint Shop will open it’s doors this October on Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham bringing it’s brand of fresh, seasonal British produce and fantastic selection of local and national… Read more »

The Best Brunches in Birmingham

The Best Brunches in Birmingham

We have Brum Brunch Covered. I had always been lead to believe that brunch, that delightful meal that is sandwiched between breakfast and a late lunch was… Read more »

Jailbird brings an evening of cool beats, fresh eats & cocktail treats!

Welcome to Jailbird, Birmingham’s only New York seafood & steak restaurant and cocktail lounge. Whether you do business or crave pleasure, you’re free to impress, romance, entertain… Read more »

Take part in The Rebel’s Hot Wing Challenge!

Take part in The Rebel’s Hot Wing Challenge to be crowned King O’ The Wings. Can you handle the heat? The Jewellery Quarter’s popular new rotisserie chicken restaurant,… Read more »

The Old Crown Celebrates 650 Years of Service

The Old Crown Celebrates 650 Years of Service

Birmingham’s oldest pub The Old Crown celebrates 650 years in the making, with six days of live music, tours, quizzes and birthday parties. Situated on Digbeth High… Read more »

A Summer of Soft Shell Tacos at Bodega

A Summer of Soft Shell Tacos at Bodega

Summer of Soft Shell Tacos A Summer of Soft Shell Tacos – During the summer weeks, the Chefs at Bodega will be showcasing their favourite vegetarian tacos… Read more »

Kids Eat Free returns to Bodega

Kids Eat Free returns to Bodega

Kids Eat Free is back.. Kids Eat Free returns to Bodega once more, offering fresh homemade South American flavours for everyone to tuck into in. For every… Read more »

A cocktail evening inspired by Studio Ghibli the second chapter!

A cocktail evening inspired by Studio Ghibli the second chapter!

After the huge success of An evening inspired by Studio Ghibli (read the review here>>) The Vanguard are bringing you “An evening inspired by Studio Ghibli the… Read more »

Weekend Live Music at 1565 Bar + Happy Hour!

Park Regis are now bringing you Live Music every Friday. Why not enjoy a chilled out Friday night up above the city hustle and bustle. The performance… Read more »

Digbeth Dining Club takes on London in UK’s first ever street food battle!

Digbeth Dining Club takes on London in UK’s first ever street food battle!

One of the UK’s most popular street events team, Digbeth Dining Club, will be celebrating its 6th Birthday by ‘battling’ it out with London’s KERB to prove… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean Cookout 2nd birthday Jamaican independence celebration

Street food trader Mr Jerk is taking the Reggae Caribbean Cookout Jamaican Jerk BBQ event to Brierley hop house , Brierley Hill to celebrate it’s second birthday… Read more »

The Juke bar and eatery opening on York Road in Kings Heath

The Juke bar and eatery opening on York Road in Kings Heath

Brand new bespoke bar & eatery opening on 27th July on York Road in Kings Heath. Coming soon to Kings Heath is a brand new bespoke bar… Read more »

Comedy Duo Serves Up an Evening of Fun in Brum!

A Brummie and two Scottish legends are joining forces for an evening of curry and comedy in September. Birmingham-born Shazia Mirza and Scottish legend Hardeep Singh Kohli,… Read more »

Mostly Jazz, Funk and Soul Festival review – Sunday!

Mostly Jazz, Funk and Soul Festival review – Sunday!

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival was founded in 2010. Since that time this mini-music-festival has welcomed some of the world’s most legendary musicians to the leafy… Read more »

Watch England v Croatia on the Park Regis Beach Terrace via a Big Screen

Watch England v Croatia on the Park Regis Beach Terrace via a Big Screen

The England football team are set to play their most important game for decades this Wednesday, but where will you watch the match? How about Park Regis’… Read more »

The Jailbird Cocktail Masterclass Review

The Jailbird Cocktail Masterclass Review

The Jailbird is Birmingham’s New York seafood & steak restaurant and cocktail lounge. Situated facing onto the beautiful Victoria Square, this cool establishment is the latest offering… Read more »