Bar Opus Food & Cocktail review by Claire Tucker
The fact that Bar Opus sits directly below my office means that I spend a lot more time there than I probably should. Scratch the probably; I… Read more »
Win a meal for 4 people at Pasta Di Piazza
PASTA DI PIAZZA INVITES FOLLOWERS TO NOMINATE A DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY To celebrate Father’s Day, Pasta Di Piazza is encouraging their social followers to tell them… Read more »
Seasonal Market’s Summer Market 10th June
The Summer Market, 10th June, The Bond Company, a festival of street food, artist and makers, and music. Seasonal Markets return for the second time this year… Read more »
Gin Ahoy – Gin Tasting Cruise review
Carl Hawkins, aka ‘The Gintleman’, has come up with a genius idea: to offer gin tasting aboard an evening cruise through Birmingham’s network of canals. As a… Read more »
May Bank Holiday at Bitters N’ Twisted
Marmalade – A perfect way to start the long weekend! A new summer menu was launched this month – why not join them in their theatrical surroundings for a delicious… Read more »
Taco Tuesdays at The Old Crown review
The Old Crown building has stood defiantly in Digbeth since the 14th century. It’s been through many phases during its existence, including being a backdrop for one… Read more »
The Alchemist review by Victoria Roberts
Even from the outside, The Alchemist looks to promise a good night out in Birmingham. The sleek, dark look is carried through to the interior which is… Read more »
The Victoria review by Lisa Evans
Dating back to the end of the 19th century, The Victoria is a jewel in the crown of the Bitters N’ Twisted family: a group of independent… Read more »
Gaucho Birmingham opens its doors to the public
The most anticipated addition to the Birmingham food scene has finally arrived, as Gaucho opened its doors at 55 Colmore Row last week. Situated in the heart… Read more »
The new menu train rolls on at Bitters ‘n Twisted!
Born To Be Smoked – New Menu At Buffalo & Rye Buffalo’s new menu has seen many of the classics staying put (16 hr home smoked brisket… Read more »
Birmingham welcomes its 1st BBQ and Beer Festival!
Pairing local, regional and national breweries with BBQ street-food traders putting out their best BBQ-inspired dishes, Taste and Liquor’s BBQ & Beer Festival is where gluttony and… Read more »
Tweet For A Seat at Cucina Rustica This Week!
Jewellery Quarter based Italian restaurant offers exclusive evening in one off social campaign. For one week only, Italian restaurant, Cucina Rustica is offering up the chance for… Read more »
The Alchemist: smoke and mirrors and cocktails review
I’d been intrigued by the dark façade of the Alchemist – one of Birmingham’s most popular cocktail bars, which is situated on Colmore Row – for quite… Read more »
Forthcoming Events at The Custard Factory!
Joseph Sample Sale – June 1st-4th Another fantastic fashion sale comes to the Custard Factory in June. The Joseph Sample Sale will see thousands of items from… Read more »
intoxicATE by Dionysus & Pasithea Productions
Friday 26 May 2017, from 6:50pm An immersive dining experience that aims to overwhelm the senses in every way possible, transporting guests to a divine world amongst… Read more »
New Menu & Wine Tasting with Cucina Rustica
Mention Italian restaurants in Birmingham and one of the first names to pop-up will be Cucina Rustica. The large building in the heart of St Pauls Square is… Read more »
Whiskies Galore! At The Electric This May
The Birmingham Whisky Club has teamed up with The Lost Distillery Company (TLDC) to present an exclusive ‘taste-along’ screening of the remake of ‘Whisky Galore!’ ahead of… Read more »
May Bank Holiday with Bitters N’ Twisted
New Inn, Harborne – Join your favourite local pub! The New Inn will be running Happy hour all weekend so you can make the most of the new… Read more »
Be At One’s 1st Birthday Party!
Celebrate our 1st birthday with the team at Be At One Birmingham! It’s been a fantastic year and we want to party with you in style! Help… Read more »
The Edgbaston at Diageo World Class GB Semi-Finals
Last week saw the Diageo World Class GB Semi-Finals and our boys James Bowker and Thomas Matthews found themselves flying through to the GB finals in June!… Read more »
New Food & Drink Deals at The Crown
Food served here is far more than simply pub grub, with a tasty selection of light bites and sandwiches for those on the hop, and a more… Read more »
Reggae Caribbean Cookout returns to Jewellery Quarter May Bank Holiday
Following the successful launch moving to a new location on Easter Monday at St. Paul’s Square Church, 876 Street Foods Reggae Caribbean Cookout returns for a early… Read more »
The New Inn Restaurant Review by Lisa Evans
The New Inn is a place of comfortable contrasts located in the heart of leafy Harborne: a playground for medical professionals in addition to a reassuringly loyal… Read more »
Opus Restaurant Carlingford rock oysters offer!
Opus Restaurant are offering a dozen complimentary Carlingford rock oysters with every bottle of champagne purchased on Fridays and Saturdays, lunch and dinner. (half dozen oysters with… Read more »
The Independent Birmingham Festival 2017
On Saturday 13th May (12pm – 6pm), The Independent Birmingham Festival will be taking place at The Bond Company, Digbeth, showcasing the very best of Birmingham’s independent… Read more »
Fly someone special home to the UK for a holiday!
Pasta Di Piazza, one of the Jewellery Quarter’s favourite Italian restaurants, is determined to reunite family and friends from across the world in a one off social… Read more »
Pasta Di Piazza review by Damien Wilkes
This long running and popular independent family run Italian restaurant has been a stalwart of the St. Paul’s area of Birmingham for a couple of decades, ideally… Read more »
Easter Weekend with Bitters N Twisted
Easter Weekend at The New Inn – Thursday 13th Monday 17th April – Happy Hour cocktails from Thursday 4pm – Monday Close – Their new food menu… Read more »
Seasonal Markets return to The Bond 22nd April!
The Spring Market, 22nd April, The Bond Company, a festival of street food, artist and makers, and music. Seasonal Markets return for it’s 4th year to The… Read more »
Reggae Caribbean Cookout Jewellery Quarter Easter Special!
Following the successful launch last year at Newman Brothers Coffin Works Museum, 876 Street Foods Reggae Caribbean Cookout returns for a Easter Special. Birmingham’s Street food trader… Read more »
Be At One review by Ollie ‘Yardbird’ Lloyd
No one ever said “I don’t like cellar bars”. What’s not to like..descending down steps from street level reality into an underworld of hospitality is an experience… Read more »
Digbeth Arts Market returns to Lower Trinity Street
Following its success from last year, Digbeth Arts Market will return to Lower Trinity Street to showcase a collective of independent Birmingham based artists, makers, and street… Read more »
All Vegan Eatery makes debut in Brum
After months of anticipation, Birmingham has become the home of a vegan-friendly, sugar free eatery – the first of its kind in the city. Last weekend, Natural… Read more »
The Ceol Castle re-launches as The Castle & Falcon
The Castle & Falcon re-launches on Friday 31st March as a live music venue and late night bar on Moseley Road in Birmingham. Performing on the opening… Read more »
Yogiyo present Korean Kitchen Supper Club
We’re delighted to announce that Yogiyo will be continuing with their hugely popular kitchen takeover at the Hare & Hounds this April with their Korean Kitchen Supper… Read more »
Bartender from The Edgbaston wins Ysabel Regina Fusion Competition in Jerez!
The Edgbaston Boutique Hotel & Cocktail Lounge are delighted to announce that Toby Heap, their youngest Bartender competed this week in The Ysabel Regina Fusion Competition held… Read more »
El Borracho de Oro review by Laura Bourne
A Spanish gold mine in the heart of Edgbaston, Birmingham, El Borracho de Oro is full of delicious food, exquisite décor, and brilliant staff. The restaurant’s owner,… Read more »
Get A Taste Of Tokyo With The Birmingham Whisky Club & Nikka
Be whisked away to Japan, without leaving Birmingham this April. To celebrate the start of springtime and ‘Sakura’ (cherry blossom) season, The Birmingham Whisky Club have teamed… Read more »
Boca Grande Taco review, The Plough Harborne (part 2)
Wednesday’s at The Plough Harborne have a new springtime menu effortlessly called Boca Grande Taco, which is available all day until 9.30pm. With a simple five-option menu… Read more »
The Old Crown ‘New Menu’ Review by Claire Tucker
The Old Crown is Birmingham pub royalty; it has been quenching the thirst of locals since 1368. And for good reason. The interior is cosy, packed with… Read more »
Boca Grande Taco review, The Plough Harborne (part 1)
Birmingham has really changed over the last twenty years. Once a clubbing mecca of the Midlands, these days the city is better known for its culinary offerings…. Read more »
All Female-Chef Line-Up for Gin and Meat Festival
Taste and Liquor, is hosting a formidable line-up of some of Midland’s best Female Street Food Chefs in celebration of International Women’s Day! For years women have… Read more »
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Bitters N’ Twisted venues
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Bitters N’ Twisted venues. Below is a round up of what’s on offer this Sunday 26th March. New Inn – Traditional Sunday Roast and a… Read more »
Easter Fayre – Saturday 15th April at The Custard Factory!
Huge Family Egg-stravaganza coming to the Custard Factory! Championing alternative ideas to weekend days out, the Custard Factory’s independent Easter Fayre will take place on Saturday 15… Read more »
A special celebration of Irish Whiskey this St Patricks Week
Join The Old Crown Digbeth for a three hour whiskey tasting and traditional Irish meal as they taste and trace the history of the Emerald Isle. One… Read more »
Swingamajig Festival 2017
Take a stroll under the railway arches of Digbeth and discover an immersive, seven stage wonderland of vintage sights and sounds. Produced by the team behind Shambala… Read more »
The Old Crown in Digbeth to celebrate St Patrick’s Day all week!
Birmingham’s oldest inn, The Old Crown in Digbeth High Street, (theoldcrown.com) is celebrating St Patrick’s Day with a week long program of events celebrating the best in Irish… Read more »
Digbeth First Friday March 2017
DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY Friday 3rd March 5pm until late Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent… Read more »
Birmingham’s First All Vegan Eatery to Arrive in the city!
Birmingham is getting ready for the arrival of a vegan-friendly, sugar free eatery right in the heart of the City Centre. Following the success of their Digbeth… Read more »
Zindiya Indian Street Food Restaurant Review
My first introduction into Indian food was the humble Balti in the 1990s. My cousin would invite me up to Birmingham from darkest Herefordshire to sample the… Read more »