The Night Owl celebrates third birthday with big soul music weekender!
The Night Owl has been providing Birmingham soul fans with unforgettable nights for three years. The club, based on Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth have made themselves known… 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 »
Digbeth First Friday July 2018
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 »
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 »
BE FESTIVAL – The soul of Europe in the heart of Birmingham
BE FESTIVAL, Birmingham’s annual summer festival of international performing arts, returns to Birmingham Repertory Theatre from 3 – 7 July. Serving up Europe’s frontline artists to Birmingham… 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 »
Beware The Moon Returns to Dudley Castle this August
Dudley Zoological Gardens are again teaming up with Flatpack Projects and Film Hub Midlands to present the cinema spectacular BEWARE THE MOON. Dudley Castle will be transformed… 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 »
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 »
The Migrant Festival at Ikon 14th – 17th June 2018
Ikon hosts The Migrant Festival, a four day festival curated by Birmingham-born fashion designer Osman Yousefzada, fusing themes of migration, fashion, art and music. Events include a… Read more »
Being Somewhere Else at Ikon Gallery 6th – 29th June
This is the first solo exhibition by Birmingham-born fashion designer Osman Yousefzada. A leading light of London Fashion Week, Osman works at the intersection of art and fashion,… Read more »
The Night Owl brings Northern Soul and Disco to International Dance Festival
The soul and retro nightclub on Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth, is known to host all night parties of eclectic dancing and is now proud to bring some… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Digbeth First Friday 4th May 6pm until late
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 »
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 »
Midlands band The Lids return with new Single Delectable
After playing Y Not, supporting The Sherlocks and endorsed by Premiere League winning Christian Fuchs, The Lids return with ‘Delectable’ Combine songs about teenage love affairs and… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Teenage Cancer Survivor Launches Musical Campaign to Help Others
A 22-year-old Birmingham based cancer survivor who received a life-saving bone marrow transplant from her brother has launched a campaign to help others. Only two weeks before… Read more »
Banstock 2018 ft Miles Hunt and Ned’s Acoustic Dustbin
Miles, Jonn and Rat are appearing together on a 12-date UK tour with their respective full bands beginning in Liverpool and finishing with two nights in Birmingham… 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 »
West Midlands filmmakers sign up Game of Thrones star for their latest film production
Game of Thrones star James Cosmo will play the lead role in the upcoming supernatural thriller Off Grid from West Midlands production company Dark Matter Films. Award-winning actor Cosmo… Read more »
Surge In Spring II Festival Line-Up!
– WORLD PREMIERES FOR SID PEACOCK, JUICE ALEEM & SURGE ORCHESTRA, AND MARK SANDERS & RACHEL MUSSON – 15 YEARS OF SURGE ORCHESTRA CELEBRATED WITH 15 PERFORMANCES… Read more »
The Kite Runner Review at The REP by Charlotte Burholt
Matthew Spangler’s adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner is captivating from the moment the first kites grace the stage; free-flowing, dove-like and a reminder of the… Read more »
Free Things To Do In Birmingham by Imogen Burgoyne
Whether it’s stepping away from the city centre to the peace of the countryside that you’re looking for, or immersing yourself in fascinating history and culture, Birmingham… 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 »
Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival Announces 2018 Line-Up
– JIMMY CLIFF, CANDI STATON, SISTER SLEDGE TO HEADLINE 2018 EDITION OF SELLOUT FESTIVAL – DAVID RODIGAN AND CRAIG CHARLES TO HOST FESTIVAL AFTERPARTIES ON FRIDAY 6… Read more »
The Incredible Women of Digbeth’s Independents
Guest post by Bread Birmingham Ltd Yesterday was International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the triumphs and highlight the struggles of women and female presenting people… Read more »
Quarterworkshop Ring-Making review
Nestled in the heart of Birminghams thriving Jewellery Quarter lies a gem of a place. The Quarterworkshop is situated in the quirky old Coffin works museum and… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Brief Encounter at The REP review Charlotte Burholt
Kneehigh Theatre’s reimagining of Brief Encounter is a touching and refreshing look at a classic tale of love. It is the story of an impossible dilemma; the… Read more »
Birmingham Arts & Science Festival 2018
12 – 18 MARCH 2018, BIRMINGHAM, UK #ARTSSCIFEST The University of Birmingham’s Arts & Science Festival have announced the programme for the 6th edition of the festival,… 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 »
Wedding Rebels on The March to Brum
Rebel brides and grooms from across the UK are heading to Birmingham’s Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza 2018 show this March to defy tradition, decline the ordinary and push their personalities… 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 »
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 »