Reggae Caribbean Cookout Gimme A Buss Open Mic + authentic Jamaican Street Food!
Reggae Caribbean Cookout sponsored by VP Records and GreenSleeves Records has been transporting patrons to the Caribbean in Birmingham’s only regular street food event dedicated to Jamaican… Read more »
Sun and the city: Birmingham’s best rooftop gardens
I am like a stuck record currently, a Victor Meldrew, ‘I just can’t believe how hot it is!’ I am certainly not grumbling but after a hard… Read more »
Digbeth Dining Club Review June 2018
For those that don’t know, Digbeth Dining Club is a shining light, flying the Brummie ‘Forward’ flag every Thursday, Friday and Saturday across a complex of four individually… Read more »
Kings Heath Dining Club returns to Highbury Hall July 1st
Kings Heath Dining Club, the popular collaboration between the Hare & Hounds and Digbeth Dining Club, returns to Highbury Hall on Sunday 1st of July. We’re delighted… Read more »
The Blyth Farm Feast – Music, Food & Arts August 2018
Once again, Birmingham Seasonal Markets are teaming up with everyone’s favourite bus bar, Deckedence to bring you The Blyth Farm Feast. On 5th August 2018 we’ll be bringing… Read more »
Digbeth Dining Club and Craft Beer Rising to launch three day festival this Autumn
The UK’s largest craft beer festival is to team up with one of the UK’s most popular street food destinations for a three day celebration of beer,… Read more »
Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall on 21-22 July
The full food and drink line-up for the Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall on 21-22 July has been announced, and it’s unbelievably good! Full food/drink line-up: The… Read more »
Brand New Cocktail Bar 18/81 to open on Thorp Street!
A brand new cocktail bar is coming to Birmingham, in a secret location on Thorp Street. 18/81 is the new bar concept from Robert Wood (former head… Read more »
The Old Crown to reopen gin garden – and this year it’s even bigger!
The Old Crown in Digbeth is reopening it’s botanical gin haven as part of its 11 weeks of summer celebrations. As part of this transformation a new… Read more »
Peaky Blinders Immersive Festival To Launch
An historic corner of Birmingham’s celebrated Digbeth quarter is to be transformed into a major two day Peaky Blinders themed experience on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September… Read more »
Summer Market Veggie and Vegan Festival 2nd June!
Following on the success of the Spring Market Cheese Festival which saw 2000 people descend on Digbeth, Birmingham Seasonal Markets are welcoming in the British Summertime with… Read more »
New independent Irish bar D.J. Quinns to open on 1st June
Formerly known as Behan’s Bar, the large public house in Yardley Wood is being transformed by new owners and is currently undergoing an extensive renovation. Owned by… Read more »
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 »