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 »
Jordan Mackampa at The Sunflower Lounge review
On Sunday 3rd December 2017, Jordan Mackampa performed an intimate gig at the Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham as part of a national tour. We were invited to attend… Read more »
Theatre review 101 Dalmatians at The REP
On Tuesday evening I headed to The REP for another press night, this time it was Debbie Isitt’s stage adaptation of Dodie Smith’s 101 Dalmatians, directed by… Read more »
Tyler Bryant Live at The Castle & Falcon review
My Saturday nights are usually set aside for catching up with friends, possibly a city centre bar, or just a hot cocoa and an early night, however,… Read more »
The Grind Live review by Ieva Staveckaite
When Winter nights seem cold and uninviting, warmth and refuge can be found at the very top floor of the Hare and Hounds pub situated in King’s… Read more »
The Prince of Nothingwood at The Electric Cinema review
I was invited to review The Prince of Nothingwood, which was recently screened at The Electric Cinema, Birmingham. I’ve watched a fair few movies at The Electric…. Read more »
Miss Moneypenny’s at Symphony Hall review by Lisa Evans
Last Friday, The Birmingham Symphony Hall, the most acoustically perfect venue in the UK, and amongst the top five in the world, was the prestigious setting of… Read more »
Tom Speight at The Sunflower Lounge by Sophie Bremner
On a windy, wintry evening in Birmingham, The Sunflower Lounge welcomed KIOL and Tom Speight to the stage for an intimate and memorable performance. Alessandro Bossi, the… 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 »
Medea Written in Rage review by Charlotte Burholt
Medea, Written in Rage is unrelenting in its formation of the alarming and disconcerting. A sustained sense of unease is what proves it to be so thought-provoking;… 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 »
Bitters n’ Twisted Venues Support Acorns Hospice with Acorns Friday
As we all know, November 24th is “Black Friday”, the day the internet and shopping centres go wild for pre-Christmas bargains. Bitters ‘n Twisted wanted to do… 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 »
The Best DJ Bars and Nightclubs in Birmingham
Birmingham has previously had numerous influential bars that successfully incorporated DJs into their brand, such as The Medicine Bar in Digbeth, Circo and The Yardbird. The right… 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 »
The Florida Project review by Charlotte Burholt
Amid a strained existence in a world of poverty, The Florida Project explores the experience of both adults and children living in the shunned outskirts of the… Read more »
Easy Day Trips From Birmingham by Train
Whether you’re a fresher just kickstarting your university adventure, an ardent globetrotter or a fellow local, Birmingham is one of the best gateways for some spectacular, easy… 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 »
MeMe Detroit releases next new single Ashes to Ashes
The new single | ‘Ashes to Ashes’ | November 2017 Following on from summer release ‘How she runs’, Midlands artist MeMe Detroit releases next new single; ‘Ashes to Ashes’ on November 10th… Read more »
Delightful at The Rep Review by Sally Jones
Delightful, a play about love, betrayal and how people remember is at The Rep as part of their New and Nurtured season until 28 October. Written by… Read more »
Desert Island Discs at 1000 Trades + Steve Bignell Q&A
What is Desert Island Discs On Saturday November 11th from 12pm until 8pm, Chris Bridge and Steve Bignell aka “Our Friends are Eclectic” launch their inaugural “Desert… 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 »
Grapevine Brum moves to Cool Highrise Office Space!
Grapevine Birmingham (London, Manchester & Worcestershire) have moved into a prestigious new collaborative office space high above Birmingham City Centre. Alpha Works recently opened across two floors… 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 »
I Knew You at The Rep review by Sally Jones
As part of the New and Nurtured season at The Rep, I Knew You, written by local spoken word artist Steven Camden, aka Polarbear, and directed by… 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 »
Film Birmingham is bringing Brum to the Silver Screen!
Last week marks the cinema release of Kingsman: The Golden Circle from director Matthew Vaughn and starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Halle Berry, Channing Tatum… 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 »
Student Discounts at Grand Central Today.. Register Here!
On Thursday, 12 October students of Birmingham will be able to enjoy splurging out on their favourite brands at discount prices as Grand Central joins the Bullring… Read more »
Digbeth Oktoberfest returns for its third year!
The Old Crown in Digbeth is getting ready to hold it’s third Oktoberfest on the 29th and 30th Sept and 6th and 7th October. Tickets available at… Read more »
Jane Eyre at The REP review by Isobel Owen
Arriving just before the play started at 7pm, I was excited to see so many faces filling up the tiered seating at the Rep on Monday night…. Read more »
Buffalo & Rye Review
Birmingham has a lot to offer the foodie these days, the variety is growing by the week, and with so many new chains arriving in the city,… Read more »
Grapevine Guide in Bloc Hotels Magazine
For those who venture into the Jewellery Quarter or who are likely to stay in the excellent Bloc Hotel this Autumn, we’ve provided a few must sees… Read more »
The Bull’s Head Indian Street Food Review
I was so excited to visit one of Birmingham’s oldest pubs, The Bulls Head, on a Saturday evening to try the food and drinks (specifically cocktails) on… Read more »
Big Cat Agency Top Of The Shops promoting New Retail!
Marketing communications agency, Big Cat have added not one but three new shopping centres to their retail portfolio. Based in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, Big… Read more »
Win a table for 2 at Two Cats Kitchen!
Craftspace have a wonderful prize draw opportunity with Two Cats Kitchen. Craftspace is a charitable arts organisation based in Birmingham creating opportunities to see, make and be… Read more »
Tamatanga Restaurant to open in Birmingham
Following the success of their Nottingham eatery, Indian restaurant tamatanga, loved for their hearty, home-style Indian food, have today announced the opening of a second site. Due… Read more »
Seasonal Markets Solihull Boundary Feast, 24th September!
For the first time, we are bringing Seasonal Markets to Solihull. On Sunday 24th of September, we will transform Catherine de Barnes Cricket Club into a family… Read more »
Indian Street Food Restaurant set to open in Grand Central
August 2017: Grand Central Birmingham has announced the latest addition to its impressive array of restaurant choices which will be opening in September, 2017. Mowgli, an Indian… Read more »
Dudley Castle After Dark review by Lisa Evans
Flatpack: Assemble presents Dudley Castle After Dark: An American Werewolf in London Saturday 5th August 2017 As the final fleeting rays of sunset bathed the ruined walls… Read more »
10th Midlands Fashion Awards Finalists Announced
Celebrating its 10th year the annual Midlands Fashion Awards (MFA), in association with Style Birmingham Magazine, continues to provide a much-needed platform for the diverse and exciting Midlands… Read more »
Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall
After the storming success of our inaugural (sold out) Independent Birmingham Festival, we’ve decided that you folks deserve another great event in your lives. On Sunday 17… Read more »