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 »
Low N Slow’s El Borracho Kitchen Takeover review
Part two of my Sunday pop-up tour, took me to the exquisite surroundings of Emma-Louise Yufera’s ‘El Borracho de Oro, Tapas and Wine Bar’ in Edgbaston. The… Read more »
Eat Vietnam pop up at The Plough review
The Plough Harborne, is one of Birmingham’s huge success stories. Always ahead of the game, Adam Johnson (formerly of Global Grooves Records, 52 Degrees North and Circo… Read more »
Hooked on Hookways Healthy Lunch Options In The Heart Of Brum
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to try some of the delicious, freshly made food on offer at Hookways; an independent, healthy food-haven, tucked… Read more »
Celebrate NYE with Cava & Canapes at El Borracho!
Celebrate New Year with El Borracho de Oro, and party the Spanish way! Dinner reservations as normal – last table available at 9.30pm. Then from 10pm the… Read more »
See in the New Year 2017 with Bitters n Twisted!
The Victoria – Back To The 90’s At The Victoria, it’s all about the best tunes of the 90’s with DJ Dan Kelly from Free Radio &… Read more »
Low n’ Slow at El Borracho Sunday 17th December!
This Sunday Low n Slow take over the amazing El Borracho for a festive wood fired two or three course Sunday lunch featuring some of the best… Read more »
Winter Sessions with Eat Vietnam and Leftfoot DJs at The Plough!
The Plough Harborne, continues its Winter Sessions with a pop-up kitchen hosted by Eat Vietnam on December 17th 2018. Eat Vietnam offers up umami-packed traditional Vietnamese food… Read more »
Tom’s Kitchen Deli unwraps ultimate Christmas hamper
Tom’s Kitchen Deli at the Mailbox has revealed two mouth-watering luxury Christmas hampers designed by Tom Aikens and the restaurant’s head chef, Tom Wells. Full of festive… Read more »
Grapevine Guide In Print – Bloc Magazine Winter 2017
We help the awesome Bloc Magazine out with what’s going on in Brum every season, here’s Winter 2017. Bloc is produced by Bloc Hotels and gies to… Read more »
San Carlo Gran Cafe to open in Selfridges Birmingham
San Carlo Group today announces it is to open a second dining concept at Selfridges in Birmingham. Gran Cafe, a patisserie, ice cream bar and cafe is… Read more »
Digbeth First Friday Dec 1st 2017
Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to offer! On offer this month:… Read more »
Bottomless Brunch at Lost & Found Review
Nestled deep in the heart of the city, Victorian hideaway, The Lost & Found launches an enticing new Bottomless Brunch menu, brimming with Bloody Mary’s, Bellinis and show-stopping, sumptuous… Read more »
Get 20% Off Your Total Bill at Cucina Black Friday!
To celebrate Black Friday, Cucina Rustica is encouraging diners to indulge in their delicious menu and enjoy 20% off their total food bill. One of the city’s… Read more »
Be At One Mixes It Up With VIP Event!
Birmingham has long been known as a bustling, lively city, boasting some of the best nightlife in the UK. This week, cocktail bar Be At One in Piccadilly Arcade,… Read more »
Best Places to Book Your Christmas Party in Birmingham!
Christmas is just around the corner, and with so many restaurants and eateries to choose from in Birmingham these days, it can be a headache thinking about… Read more »
Medicine to launch Artisan Bakery, Cafe & Gallery 12th Nov!
Medicine, a new style of artisan bakery, café and gallery, will open on Birmingham’s prestigious New Street on 12 November 2017. Rooted firmly within its Midlands heritage,… Read more »
San Carlo Launches Unique Menu with Grana Padano
As part of its 25th birthday celebrations, San Carlo, Birmingham’s iconic Italian restaurant, has teamed up with Grana Padano, one of Italy’s most celebrated cheese producers to… Read more »
Don Diego Restaurante review
Don Diego is a newish Mediterranean restaurant, small, yet perfectly formed. This beautifully appointed dining space, promises a rustic fine dining experience, in the heart of the… Read more »
Funky Lobster review at 1000 Trades
After many dormant years, The Jewellery Quarter is beginning to thrive. 1000 Trades pop-up kitchen is at the heart of that burgeoning food & drink scene. With… Read more »
Discovering Birmingham’s Heritage over a Pint!
There are several historic pubs still standing in Brum, but many have lost any local identity with original features long since replaced. However, some gems do still… Read more »
Fressh will now be serving breakfast at 5 City Arcade
Fressh will now be serving breakfast at 5 City Arcade. With everything 100% plant based you can except breakfast burritos, Egg Muffins, Cream Cheese Bagels, Smoothie… Read more »
Gindependent Brum Presents Gin Battle
Following on from the huge success of our Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall (which saw 2000 people descend on the iconic heritage site for a day… Read more »
Pasta Di Piazza Gets Scary For Half Price This Halloween
One of Birmingham’s favourite pizza pasta restaurants is getting spooky this Halloween and offering a half price discount for kids on selected ‘Halloween’ pizzas. To celebrate Halloween,… Read more »
The Old Crown goes Digbeth Apres Ski
If you are looking for a unique way to celebrate the festive season in Birmingham then look no further than The Digbeth Apres Ski Lodge – Birmingham’s… Read more »
The Vanguard Cocktail Bar and Meadery
Samuel Boulton is excited to announce a new venture The Vanguard Cocktail Bar and Meadery. This is a collaborative venture between Samuel Boulton, a professional cocktail consultant… Read more »
Halloween Highlights at Bitters N Twisted Bars!
Bodega Birmingham – Lucha Libre dia de los muertos special Friday 27th October from 5pm – late in Sugarloaf Bar Authentic South American music, DJs, Spooky Drinks,… Read more »
Fumo Now Open in Selfridges Birmingham!
San Carlo Group’s latest venture in the Midlands, Fumo Selfridges Birmingham, is now open. Following a lavish £1million redevelopment, including the arrival of a stunning feature marble… Read more »
Dine with brand new Fressh Vegan Eatery for Free!
A new Vegan Eatery is offering a tasty giveaway to celebrate their opening in Birmingham city centre on Saturday 21st October 2017. Four lucky winners will receive a… Read more »
The Alchemist Birthday review by Ollie Lloyd
If Alchemy is a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation or combination then The Alchemist have truly embedded this philosophy into creating a wonderfully unique environment in… Read more »
The Plough Launches Fab Cocktail List with a Twist!
The Plough in Harborne has launched a cocktail list in collaboration with Robert Wood, one of the best bartenders in the UK. Taking in seven carefully curated… Read more »
It’s a Jam Packed October at The Custard Factory!
It’s a hugely exciting time in Digbeth and October sees a host of fabulous events at the Custard Factory and other venues nearby. Here’s what’s happening: BIRMINGHAM… Read more »
Dine with Michelin starred Tom Aikens and the Lake District Farmers
Highly acclaimed award-winning chef Tom Aikens will be joining forces with his meat suppliers, Lake District Famers, next month (October) to create an exclusive menu for his… Read more »
Dinner for Two at The Stable by Izzy Owen
After what seemed like a particularly long and tiring week, my friend Alice and I were feeling more than ready to indulge in delicious pizza and cider… Read more »
Cocktail Masterclass as Be At One gets Bigger!
Be At One, a cocktail institute that has been bringing a lively party atmosphere to Birmingham since May last year, is preparing to be even bigger and… Read more »
Independent Festival dedicated to the Kebab!
Birmingham get’s it first Independent Festival dedicated to the Kebab! Get your napkins on the ready as there’s a new festival in town and it promises to… Read more »
Warm Up Your Winter With A Whisky
As the mercury falls in Birmingham, it’s time to grab a glass and get toasty with The Birmingham Whisky Club. The city’s only whisky tasting company have… Read more »
Birmingham’s Best Cocktail Bars & Their Signature Cocktails
It’s more than fair to say that in the last few years drinking cocktails has become one of our favourite pastimes. As a result of a surge… Read more »
Pasta Di Piazza invites corporates to Biggest Business Lunch
One of the city’s longest running restaurants has announced it is set to host Birmingham’s Biggest Business lunch, this week. The Jewellery Quarter’s Pasta Di Piazza, one… Read more »

















































