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Harborne Record Fair 25th March 2023

Harborne Record Fair 25th March 2023

HARBORNE RECORD FAIR SAT 25TH MARCH 2023  We’re an independent record fair, with over 20 traders selling records and CDs across a range of genres including rock, punk,… Read more »

Dance with one of Little Mix’s backing dancers at an SOS Dance A-List Pop Up in March

Dance with one of Little Mix’s backing dancers at an SOS Dance A-List Pop Up in March

The world’s most empowering dance classes, SOS Dance, has launched a series of A-List Pop Up events for all dance levels, including absolute beginners A-List pop ups… Read more »

Brand new metal venue and bar opening in Digbeth

Brand new metal venue and bar opening in Digbeth

A new independent hardcore metal venue is coming to Digbeth this February. Devil’s Dog will be opening its doors on Adderley Street on Friday 24th February –… Read more »

Wing Wednesday at Yardbirds starting from Wednesday 22nd February

Wing Wednesday at Yardbirds starting from Wednesday 22nd February

From Wednesday 22nd February, Yardbirds are introducing Wing Wednesdays to their restaurant in Stirchley. A dedicated wing menu will be on offer which includes customer favourites, Buffalo… Read more »

Roxy Leisure opens second Roxy site in Birmingham

Roxy Leisure opens second Roxy site in Birmingham

Roxy Leisure has opened their second Roxy site in Birmingham. Positioned in 1 Victoria Square, previously the Kong site, the new Roxy Ball Room venue is located… Read more »

Crown Prince of Punk-Blues Bob Log III heads up Rock n Roll All-dayer at The Night Owl

Crown Prince of Punk-Blues Bob Log III heads up Rock n Roll All-dayer at The Night Owl

In this climate of homogenised and mass-marketed vanilla pop, we need mavericks like Bob Log III more than ever… so he’s coming to renowned Digbeth venue The… Read more »

Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has officially opened its doors in Brindleyplace

The neighbourhood pizzeria, Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, has officially opened its doors at its brand new Brindleyplace pizzeria. Rudy’s Brindleyplace sits inside the former Cielo venue at 6… Read more »

Becoming a part of Birmingham’s creative community

Becoming a part of Birmingham’s creative community

With the BBC, MasterChef and Steven Knight’s Loc Film Studios moving imminently to Digbeth and with unique venues such as The Floodgate, Golf Fang, The Mockingbird Cinema,… Read more »

Selfridges Birmingham invites customers to celebrate love in all its forms this Valentine’s Day

Selfridges Birmingham invites customers to celebrate love in all its forms this Valentine’s Day

Selfridges Birmingham invites customers to celebrate love in all its forms, from the romantic to the platonic, Valentine’s Day is about sharing something special with loved ones…. Read more »

BMusic & BIMM announce lunchtime sessions at BEats where performers and students take stage!

BMusic & BIMM announce lunchtime sessions at BEats where performers and students take stage!

B:Eats, the cafe located within Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, will host a series of live music performances between February and July as part of an ongoing partnership with… Read more »

CODE Hospitality has opened nominations for its annual Hospitality’s Women of the Year list

CODE Hospitality has opened nominations for its annual Hospitality’s Women of the Year list

CODE Hospitality has opened nominations for its annual Hospitality’s Women of the Year list. Now in its sixth year, the list – previously known as 100 Most… Read more »

Birmingham’s plant-based fine dining restaurant Land, has been included in 2023’s Michelin Guide

Birmingham’s plant-based fine dining restaurant Land, has been included in 2023’s Michelin Guide

Land, the plant-based fine dining restaurant based in Birmingham, has been featured in the Michelin Guide for 2023. Run by co-owners and Head Chefs Adrian Luck and… Read more »

You can now buy the nation’s favourite takeaway – in burger form!

You can now buy the nation’s favourite takeaway – in burger form!

Plans with your burger-half this Valentine’s? The season of love is well underway, with the UK spending on average 1.4 billion pounds on Valentine’s cards alone each… Read more »

Plans for transformation of Smithfield Birmingham submitted for approval

Plans for transformation of Smithfield Birmingham submitted for approval

Designs for a landmark scheme that will regenerate Smithfield Birmingham have been submitted to the City Council, following an extensive consultation on the proposals. The site played a… Read more »

Cosy up around the fire this Valentine’s Day at The Manor House of Whittington

Cosy up around the fire this Valentine’s Day at The Manor House of Whittington

Cosy up around the fire this Valentine’s Day at The Manor House of Whittington and treat your special someone to a night to remember with a host… Read more »

Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, brings relaxed dining to Oozells Street 6th February

Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, brings relaxed dining to Oozells Street 6th February

The neighbourhood pizzeria, Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, will bring its relaxed dining concept to the former Cielo venue on Oozells Street from Monday 6th February. Serving the perfect… Read more »

The Bun & Barrel, offering bone marrow-infused burgers and barrel-aged cocktails now open!

The Bun & Barrel, offering bone marrow-infused burgers and barrel-aged cocktails now open!

The brand new restaurant serving burgers made with the finest ingredients against a rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack has opened its doors to the public The Bun &… Read more »

Dirty Bingo at The Actress & Bishop review by Ning-ning Li

Dirty Bingo at The Actress & Bishop review by Ning-ning Li

I’d like to take a quick moment to shout out about my success of the night – I won the dildo race! Yes, I’m very proud, thank… Read more »

First Aid Training For Employees: What To Look For First Aid Courses

First Aid Training For Employees: What To Look For First Aid Courses

As a British business owner, do you feel there’s a lack of safety awareness in your organization? Is your business at risk of frequent accidents due to… Read more »

Digbeth Dining Club are back in town!

Digbeth Dining Club are back in town!

Digbeth-based party venue Luna Springs is set to host Digbeth Dining Club every Friday and Saturday, from 27th January – 1st April. This time round, expect to… Read more »

The Bun & Barrel, new burger restaurant to open in Harborne 20th January

The Bun & Barrel, new burger restaurant to open in Harborne 20th January

The walk-in-only restaurant will bring burgers made with the finest ingredients, barrel-aged beverages and a rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack to Harborne from 20th January The Bun &… Read more »

Join Fat Hippo to celebrate ALL THINGS VEGAN for the month of Veganuary!

Join Fat Hippo to celebrate ALL THINGS VEGAN for the month of Veganuary!

Fat Hippo and vegan aren’t necessarily words you expect to see in the same sentence. But don’t worry, you didn’t read it wrong! They have a whole… Read more »

Land and 670 Grams to collaborate on special 8-course menu this January

Land and 670 Grams to collaborate on special 8-course menu this January

On 22nd January, Birmingham-based fine dining restaurants Land and 670 Grams will collaborate on a special 8-course menu, taking place at Land’s premises. The menu will offer… Read more »

Roxy Leisure to open second site in Birmingham adjacent to Victoria Square

Roxy Leisure to open second site in Birmingham adjacent to Victoria Square

Roxy Leisure have announced plans to open their second site in Birmingham in February 2023 whilst their Digbeth site will be re-branded and become a Roxy Lanes,… Read more »

Michelin-star chef Brad Carter opening One Star Doner Bar at Hare & Hounds

Michelin-star chef Brad Carter opening One Star Doner Bar at Hare & Hounds

Michelin-star chef Brad Carter is set to launch his One Star Döner Bar in Birmingham in early 2023. Due to be located inside the much-loved Hare &… Read more »

Birmingham’s Creative Content Hub ‘The Bond’, launches in Digbeth February 2023

Birmingham’s Creative Content Hub ‘The Bond’, launches in Digbeth February 2023

The Digbeth Estate (Oval Real Estate) is set to re-launch The Bond on Fazeley Street, Digbeth, as a home for the best creative talent in the West Midlands. Oval,… Read more »

B Eats has launched a brand new menu of festive specials including a Boxing Day Sarnie!

B Eats has launched a brand new menu of festive specials including a Boxing Day Sarnie!

B:Eats, a daytime cafe and evening eatery created by B:Music, the music charity responsible for Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has launched a brand new menu of… Read more »

Friendly Neighbourhood Cinema Life of Brian + more!

Friendly Neighbourhood Cinema Life of Brian + more!

Independent Stourbridge pop-up, Friendly Neighbourhood Cinema presents Monty Python’s anarchic, religious satire LIFE OF BRIAN screening inside of Stourbridge’s beautiful St Thomas’ Church on Sat 17th December,… Read more »

Crazy Pedro’s Celebrates The Festive Season With A Limited Edition Pizza

Crazy Pedro’s Celebrates The Festive Season With A Limited Edition Pizza

Late night pizza bar, Crazy Pedro’s have marked this year’s festive season with a limited edition pizza called ‘The Ghost Of Christmas Past(y).  The pizza flavour encapsulates… Read more »

New nightspot set to shake up Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

New nightspot set to shake up Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

A brand new bar, restaurant and late-night venue will open in the Jewellery Quarter later this week, just in time for Christmas. Set to shake up the… Read more »

A Night Out in The Independent Republic of Stirchley!

A Night Out in The Independent Republic of Stirchley!

A recent invite to attend the Birmingham-based spirits brand BeauFort pop-up press night at Kong Bar was a perfect opportunity to catch up on the current bar… Read more »

The Magical Winter Funland is Officially Open at the NEC!

The Magical Winter Funland is Officially Open at the NEC!

The Christmas extravaganza, that is Winter Funland, is officially open and has one aim, to bring a holly jolly Christmas to the people of the Midlands. The… Read more »

Esther Broomhall & Partners Growth Continues with New Premises

Esther Broomhall & Partners Growth Continues with New Premises

Esther Broomhall & Partners (EB&P), which is a bespoke agency offering a high-level service has moved into new premises in Knowle to cater for the continuous growth… Read more »

Secrets to my success Tony Matters, Faber Design by Mazzy Snape

Secrets to my success Tony Matters, Faber Design by Mazzy Snape

Tony Matters started Faber Design almost 10 years ago with the idea of creating a design agency focused on the restaurant sector.  Originally from Grimsby, Tony’s father… Read more »

Sunday Times names The Grand Hotel Birmingham  as one of the ‘Top 100 Best Places to Stay in Britain in 2023’

Sunday Times names The Grand Hotel Birmingham as one of the ‘Top 100 Best Places to Stay in Britain in 2023’

The Grand Hotel Birmingham has been featured in the official guide, ‘Top 100 Best Places to Stay in Britain in 2023’, by The Sunday Times. Housed in… Read more »

Gulp announce some delicious edible adventures with Mangia! Mangia! for 2023!

Gulp announce some delicious edible adventures with Mangia! Mangia! for 2023!

Gulp is delighted to announce some delicious edible adventures with Mangia! Mangia! next year. The Holy Palate Supper Club Thursday 23 Feb, 7.30pm and Friday 24 Feb,… Read more »

Dishoom Christmas Menu review 2022

Dishoom Christmas Menu review 2022

London’s trendy Indian staple Dishoom, exploded onto Birmingham’s food scene a hairs breadth before the Pandemic in 2020. Two years of rave reviews and consistently good media… Read more »

The Bodyguard at The Alexandra Birmingham from 4 to 30 December 2023

The Bodyguard at The Alexandra Birmingham from 4 to 30 December 2023

Producers, Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that the award-winning international smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD will arrive at The Alexandra Birmingham from 4 to 30… Read more »

Smoke + Ash pizzeria now open in Edgbaston

Smoke + Ash pizzeria now open in Edgbaston

A brand new pizzeria and bar has opened in the heart of Edgbaston to rave reviews. Serving up Neapolitan style pizzas, quality wines and seasonal twists on… Read more »

Rudy’s to open in Brindley Place February 2023!

Rudy’s to open in Brindley Place February 2023!

Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has announced it is due to open in Brindleyplace, Birmingham in 2023. The neighbourhood pizzeria will bring its relaxed dining concept to the former Cielo… Read more »

Albert’s Schloss launching new breakfast menu on 2nd December

Albert’s Schloss launching new breakfast menu on 2nd December

Albert’s Schloss Birmingham, the Bavarian style restaurant and bar, will open for breakfast at 9am on Fridays alongside launching a brand new breakfast menu on 2nd December. The Cook Haus is set… Read more »

The doors are now open at Yardbirds in Stirchley

The doors are now open at Yardbirds in Stirchley

Since 2018, Birmingham street food traders Yardbirds have been serving up American style buttermilk fried chicken at events across the UK. Their incredible fried chicken has been… Read more »

Lobster Shack Returns to the Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath

Lobster Shack Returns to the Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath

THE SHACK IS BACK! Lobster Shack returns to the Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath on Friday 2nd December after an eighteen month break. This is the first Lobster Shack… Read more »

Birmingham’s Best New Year’s Eve Nights Out

Birmingham’s Best New Year’s Eve Nights Out

New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and we’re all looking for the best way to celebrate and ring in 2023. Whether you want a traditional… Read more »

Italian Restaurant Tropea Set To Open For Weekend Lunch Bookings

Italian Restaurant Tropea Set To Open For Weekend Lunch Bookings

The Birmingham ‘neighbourhood restaurant’ will offer lunchtime bookings on Saturdays from 3rd December Birmingham neighbourhood Italian restaurant, Tropea, is set to open for lunch on Saturdays. Beginning… Read more »

BeauFort Spirit residency at Kong bar Stirchley this December + exclusive cocktail menu

BeauFort Spirit residency at Kong bar Stirchley this December + exclusive cocktail menu

Birmingham-based spirits brand BeauFort Spirit will be taking a month-long residency spot at Kong bar in Stirchley this December, with an exclusive cocktail menu. The pop-up menu… Read more »

Seventh Circle Launch – Introducing Daniel Lopez

Seventh Circle Launch – Introducing Daniel Lopez

Daniel López Villacañas often sees beauty where others may not, and he has even used the British rain to fuel his creativity. Originally from Andalusia, Spain, he… Read more »

Birmingham DJs Bring Stylish Cocktail Bar to the Jewellery Quarter

Birmingham DJs Bring Stylish Cocktail Bar to the Jewellery Quarter

Two of Birmingham’s notable DJ’s are set to make the already bustling nightlife scene in the second city even more fabulous, with the opening of an elegant… Read more »

MOHO Festive Events 2022!

MOHO Festive Events 2022!

MOHO: THE CHRISTMAS PARTY The Moho Christmas Party is back! Celebrating the festive season accordingly with a big Christmas party at Deadwax Digbeth on December 3rd! Expect… Read more »

Iconic grassroots music venue The Sunflower Lounge unveils 60s-influenced art refit

Iconic grassroots music venue The Sunflower Lounge unveils 60s-influenced art refit

The Sunflower Lounge, a staple independent venue on the Birmingham music scene, has recently undergone a refit with a new 60s-inspired, Op Art installation. The venue, which… Read more »