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Crazy Pedro’s Digbeth Launch Party review

Crazy Pedro’s Digbeth Launch Party review

A recent invite to check out the new Crazy Pedro’s pizza bar in the Custard Factory sparked my interest, as I know this venue very well but… Read more »

Other World Bar review

Other World Bar review

Myself and a mate were recently invited to try out the new Other World gaming bar on Bennett’s Hill in Birmingham city centre. It’s usually £18pp which… Read more »

Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival Programme Launch

Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival Programme Launch

COME TO THE LAUNCH OF THE JAZZ FESTIVAL PROGRAMME AT HENRY’S BLUESHOUSE AT VELVET MUSIC ROOMS THIS TUESDAY 21st JUNE AT 7PM BE THE FIRST TO PICK… Read more »

Kings Heath coffee shop Pause launches brunch menu

Kings Heath coffee shop Pause launches brunch menu

Popular Kings Heath coffee shop, Pause, has launched a new light brunch menu after a successful opening month. Located in Kings Court (High Street) owners Farah Chaudry… Read more »

19th July, Fiona Bevan and Adam Beattie at Kitchen Garden Cafe

19th July, Fiona Bevan and Adam Beattie at Kitchen Garden Cafe

Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie ‘Uplifting Reveries of Love’ (Mojo Magazine) and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan ‘Startling odysseys’ (The Guardian) embark on a double headline tour of… Read more »

Crazy Pedro’s set to open doors at Custard Factory Friday 17th June

Crazy Pedro’s set to open doors at Custard Factory Friday 17th June

Crazy Pedro’s of the Liars Group is set to open its doors in The Courtyard, at The Custard Factory in Digbeth, Birmingham on Friday 17th June. The… Read more »

Best Music Festivals coming to Birmingham this Summer

Best Music Festivals coming to Birmingham this Summer

MADE FESTIVAL – SAT 30TH JULY 2022 The West Midlands’ biggest and best music and arts festival returns on Saturday 30th July for a huge 8th edition… Read more »

Fat Hippo Birmingham new restaurant opening for dine in on Friday 17th June – bookings now open!

Fat Hippo Birmingham new restaurant opening for dine in on Friday 17th June – bookings now open!

Fat Hippo, the independent UK restaurant group, has announced the opening date of their brand new restaurant in Birmingham city centre.The company, who specialise in ‘roll up your sleeves… Read more »

Celebrate the Jubilee Weekend at Jojolounge

Celebrate the Jubilee Weekend at Jojolounge

Amidst the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations this long bank holiday weekend in Birmingham, just a short walk from Victoria Square where a lot of the action will be… Read more »

Trombone Shorty at O2 Academy2 review by Wallis Brown

Trombone Shorty at O2 Academy2 review by Wallis Brown

The sound of New Orleans was brought to Birmingham in the form of Trombone Shorty and his phenomenal band of talent; from the breath-taking vocals of two… Read more »

Dig Brew Co planning Jubilee weekend with a difference

Dig Brew Co planning Jubilee weekend with a difference

Birmingham’s Dig Brew Co brewery is remaining faithful to its ethos and quirkiness with its plans for the Platinum Jubilee weekend (June 1-4). The brewery on River… Read more »

Bake your own Jubilee Crown Cake with The Big Bakes throughout June!

Bake your own Jubilee Crown Cake with The Big Bakes throughout June!

To celebrate the event on everyone’s lips, The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, The Big Bakes has revealed its fun baking theme for its ticketed baking sessions throughout June…. Read more »

Birmingham Music Awards review

Birmingham Music Awards review

The Birmingham Music Awards VIP Reception at Millennium Point was an event that had an impact on me in a way I hadn’t expected it to. Being… Read more »

The Big Bang Fair Unlocked Comes to Birmingham with an Exclusive Family Event

The Big Bang Fair Unlocked Comes to Birmingham with an Exclusive Family Event

Organisers behind The Big Bang Fair – the UK’s biggest celebration of science and engineering for young people –have announced an interactive evening event, giving families, community… Read more »

Flatpack ft Joe Lycett & Shaun Keaveny at the Town Hall review

Flatpack ft Joe Lycett & Shaun Keaveny at the Town Hall review

I had been eagerly awaiting comedian Joe Lycett at the Town Hall for the opening of The Flatpack Festival and was delighted at how laid back and… Read more »

The people of Birmingham cut the ribbon for the opening of Extrawurst in New Street

The people of Birmingham cut the ribbon for the opening of Extrawurst in New Street

Extrawurst, the leading German fast food bratwurst brand, was welcomed with open arms by the people of Brum who cut the sausage ribbon for the opening last… Read more »

Win a month’s worth of dance classes with School of SOS Birmingham

Win a month’s worth of dance classes with School of SOS Birmingham

If you’ve ever dreamed of strutting your stuff like Beyoncé, now’s your chance for free, as dance and fitness experience, School of SOS Birmingham, is giving away a… Read more »

Albert’s Schloss Summer menu and Baby Grand Slam review

Albert’s Schloss Summer menu and Baby Grand Slam review

Myself and a good mate were invited to check out the new Cook Haus Summer Menu and Baby Grand Slam Wednesdays at Albert’s Schloss in Birmingham city… Read more »

A female-led enterprise, Blow Water launches crowd funder

A female-led enterprise, Blow Water launches crowd funder

Blow Water is dedicated to Hong Kong Culture, connecting the far East with Birmingham through the arts and food. The team have secured a permanent space in… Read more »

SPINN at Deadwax review by Wallis Brown

SPINN at Deadwax review by Wallis Brown

It was another trip to Dead Wax Digbeth for a good night of live music and discovering talent that I feel sad to have not known sooner…. Read more »

Italian restaurant Tropea reopening + new al fresco terrace in June following refurbishment

Italian restaurant Tropea reopening + new al fresco terrace in June following refurbishment

Italian restaurant Tropea have announced that they are closing their cafe and undergoing a refurbishment just in time for the summer.  Tropea (pronounced Tro-Pey-Ah) is inspired by… Read more »

Balou Bullring Clothing Brand Launch review

Balou Bullring Clothing Brand Launch review

Balou has just opened it’s doors in the Bullring, located top floor next to Selfridges right by the doors leading out to the Bull and it’s a… Read more »

Lost and Found – The Lost Hours review

Lost and Found – The Lost Hours review

Lost and Found are reviving after work drinks with “The Lost Hours” and invited us to the launch to get a taste of what’s on offer. The… Read more »

The Durham Ox in Shrewley will host a FREE Jubilee Party on Thursday 2nd June!

The Durham Ox in Shrewley will host a FREE Jubilee Party on Thursday 2nd June!

On Thursday 2nd June, The Durham Ox in Warwick will be celebrating the Jubilee Weekend with a big Jubilee Party in collaboration with award winning street food… Read more »

The Big Bang Fair Unlocked – Thursday 23rd June, 4pm – 8pm

The Big Bang Fair Unlocked – Thursday 23rd June, 4pm – 8pm

The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair is the largest celebration of STEM for young people in the UK. Free to attend and aimed at… Read more »

Bonehead chicken – re-launch review

Bonehead chicken – re-launch review

Last Thursday, I attended ‘chicken shack’ legends Bonehead’s re-launch opening night. It had been a while since I’d tried some decent fried chicken. I think, it was… Read more »

Wine Freedom hosting pop up event with current champion of Masterchef – The Professionals, Dan Lee.

Wine Freedom hosting pop up event with current champion of Masterchef – The Professionals, Dan Lee.

Wine Freedom, Digbeth’s resident natural wine bar, will be hosting a pop up event in May with the current reigning champion of Masterchef: The Professionals, Dan Lee. Dan… Read more »

Louis Dunford review at The Sunflower Lounge

Louis Dunford review at The Sunflower Lounge

Louis Dunford is a North London singer songwriter that has the talent to bring you to tears with tortured but enlightening words. I cried in the crowd,… Read more »

KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar opens in Solihull

KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar opens in Solihull

On Monday 25th April, multi-award-winning KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar opened its fourth restaurant at 134 High Street, Solihull. The former Café Rouge site, which had been… Read more »

Mangia! Mangia! Goes to Gulp!

Mangia! Mangia! Goes to Gulp!

Saturday 30 April; 6pm & 8.30pm  Gulp, First Floor, 58 Spencer Street, Jewellery Quarter, B18 6DS On Saturday 30th April, Kaye Winwood Projects is hosting her first… Read more »

New festival comes to Birmingham – Hot Sauce Society!

New festival comes to Birmingham – Hot Sauce Society!

Hot Sauce Society lands in Birmingham this summer, bringing their inaugural Midlands festival to Digbeth’s iconic Custard Factory. The event will see over 25 independent hot sauce… Read more »

Albert’s Schloss’ new Summer food & drink menu + entertainment update!

Albert’s Schloss’ new Summer food & drink menu + entertainment update!

Albert’s Schloss Birmingham, the city’s resident Bier Palace, have launched a brand new Summer food and drink menu. The Cook Haus are serving up new Klassics for the warmer… Read more »

Psy-Fi Americana group Low Red Moon celebrate new album with headline show at The Night Owl

Psy-Fi Americana group Low Red Moon celebrate new album with headline show at The Night Owl

The weird and wonderful psy-fi Americana collective Low Red Moon are set to release their debut album Compañeros on Friday 15th April with a headline show at… Read more »

Rachael Sage at Symphony Hall review

Rachael Sage at Symphony Hall review

I can’t say I have every really had the pleasure of watching an artist like Rachael Sage perform before and I am elated that I have had… Read more »

Street Kitchen Brothers bring taste of Greece to Moseley Village this Easter!

Street Kitchen Brothers bring taste of Greece to Moseley Village this Easter!

Since November 2021, the wonderful Greek street food vendor, Street Kitchen Brothers, have taken up a monthly residency in the kitchen at The Village in the heart… Read more »

Bad Nerves at Deadwax Digbeth gig review

Bad Nerves at Deadwax Digbeth gig review

When it comes to music, any type of rock bands are an essential to me. I grew up with a dad who introduced me to some of… Read more »

Forum Birmingham announces global names and further investment as music industry bounces back

Forum Birmingham announces global names and further investment as music industry bounces back

One of the UK’s newest venues and club spaces has announced a series of major new shows along with further investment in its historic building, in line… Read more »

Crazy Pedro’s late night party bar is coming to The Custard Factory

Crazy Pedro’s late night party bar is coming to The Custard Factory

CRAZY PEDRO’S CHOOSES DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM The late-night party pizza concept will open its fourth site in a 4-storey venue in the Custard Factory This summer, Crazy Pedro’s… Read more »

GO DEEPER yoga workshops designed to deepen your practice, launch at I AM YOGI Moseley in Feb

GO DEEPER yoga workshops designed to deepen your practice, launch at I AM YOGI Moseley in Feb

GO DEEPER is a series of focused workshops for yogis to explore and advance their practice through expert teacher knowledge combined with the time, guidance and support… Read more »

St. Patrick’s celebrations return to Digbeth with a host of events at The Old Crown

St. Patrick’s celebrations return to Digbeth with a host of events at The Old Crown

The Old Crown will be bringing their St. Patrick’s festival #DigbethStPats back to Birmingham this March for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing the celebrations… Read more »

Birmingham to welcome a new Japanese Cocktail & Sake Bar!

Birmingham to welcome a new Japanese Cocktail & Sake Bar!

Shibuya Underground, Birmingham’s much awaited Japanese cocktail and sake bar, has now opened reservations for from 18th March 2022. Shibuya Underground is set to take you on… Read more »

Albert’s Schloss launches its In-Haus Bakery in Brum city centre!

Albert’s Schloss launches its In-Haus Bakery in Brum city centre!

FRESH OUT OF THE OVEN: SAY HELLO TO ALBERT’S SCHLOSS BIRMINGHAM’S IN-HAUS BAKERY The Bavarian palace’s team of Master Bakers are set to bring sweet treats to… Read more »

Upcoming Live Music with Henry’s Blues

Upcoming Live Music with Henry’s Blues

Henry’s Blues at The Bulls Head January 18th LOL GOODMAN BAND January 25th GREY GOOSE BLUES BAND February 1st SUNJAY February 8th THE SHAKEDOWN BROTHERS Brum Beat… Read more »

Isaac’s Restaurant launches menu of Veganuary specials with twist on American classics

Isaac’s Restaurant launches menu of Veganuary specials with twist on American classics

More people than ever are pledging to join Veganuary, with a whopping 582,000 opting to go plant-based in the UK last year. New York-inspired Isaac’s Restaurant is… Read more »

50% off all food Monday to Friday at Birmingham’s oldest pub!

50% off all food Monday to Friday at Birmingham’s oldest pub!

The Old Crown in Digbeth are blowing away your January blues with 50% off ALL food from the Bop Kebabs crew running until Friday 21st January! The… Read more »

It’s the Return of Le Freak Soul Train!

It’s the Return of Le Freak Soul Train!

Birmingham’s most-anticipated soul night is back! The Night Owl’s disco, soul, funk & boogie dance off returns this January 28th with Le Freak: Soul Train. Get ready… Read more »

Birmingham’s City Centre Bar The Pineapple Club named one of 50 best in the UK!

Birmingham’s City Centre Bar The Pineapple Club named one of 50 best in the UK!

The award winning team behind The Pineapple Club, have had it announced today that they have reached the UK’s Official Top 50 list. Last year the bar… Read more »

Welcome in 2022 at The Village, Moseley with disco all night long!

Welcome in 2022 at The Village, Moseley with disco all night long!

Everybody wants to be… BOURGIE BOURGIE! And this year, to welcome in the new year, you can be! The Village will this year be saying a welcomed… Read more »

Kodawari X Shibuya Underground at The Pineapple Club

Kodawari X Shibuya Underground at The Pineapple Club

New Japanese bar to host tasting evening with local Japanese foodies Kodawari, not to be missed for any lovers of Japan! The award winning team behind The… Read more »

Wunderbar! Bavarian party palace Albert’s Schloss has arrived in Birmingham

Wunderbar! Bavarian party palace Albert’s Schloss has arrived in Birmingham

Albert’s Schloss Birmingham officially opened its doors to the public on Monday December 6 £700 million Paradise Forum development is the home of the brand new ‘pleasure palace’, which… Read more »