This weekend saw the return of Colmore Food Festival, with local bars, cafes and restaurants taking over Victoria Square. I managed to visit on both Friday and Saturday, trying a variety of dishes and drinks in the lovely summer sunshine. It was fun but I missed the live demos and would like to see them…
I seem to spend all my time (and money) at food festivals at the moment. Last Saturday it was BBQ Fest at The Bond in Digbeth, and because I’m a fat beast I couldn’t not go. I mean I could, obviously, but where’s the fun in that? This venue frequently houses street food vendors of…
Foodies Festival is returning to Birmingham next month, with plenty of stalls, demonstrations and tastings to keep visitors happy. Hitting Cannon Hill Park on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of June, the popular weekend festival offers food and drink, live music, workshops and masterclasses. Visitors can meet chefs such as Sunday Brunch presenter Simon Rimmer…
When Colmore Food Festival returns in July visitors are in for a treat, if the menu sneak peek is to be believed. As I told you in April, this popular free festival is due to return to Victoria Square 5-6th July, with over 30 Colmore based traders offering dishes and drinks. And we now know…
Last weekend saw the Independent Birmingham Festival take over The Bond in Digbeth for two days. With tickets to the Saturday session, a group of us headed to the event to eat and drink courtesy of some of Brum’s best independent businesses – and celebrate the birthday of my pal, George. Tickets cost £10 and…
Beer Central Festival is coming to Birmingham this summer, running from 5th to 6th July in Digbeth. The weekend event will be bringing beer and music to 119 in Digbeth, celebrating both local and international breweries. Festival goers will get an all-in ticket meaning all beer is covered during the event. You’ll get to explore, taste…
The fifth Birmingham Cocktail Weekend will take place 11-14th July 2019. With an extra date added to the festival, the summer event for cocktail lovers will now run for 4 days festival, the summer event for cocktail lovers will now run for 4 days (Thursday to Sunday inclusive) and includes more venues than ever. According…
If you’re a fan of gin or rum, I have the competition for you. The nice folks behind The Gin & Rum Festival have given me two pairs of tickets to giveaway. I’m running competitions on both Twitter and Instagram, so there’s two ways to enter to be in with a chance. The festival takes…
Today’s (very short) post is all about Cheese Fest, which took place at The Bond in Digbeth last weekend. I waffled on about this event back in Feb, and as promised there was plenty of street food vendors offering cheesy specials, plus stalls inside the main hall and live music. The food line up included…
Colmore Food Festival is back this summer and the dates have now been released. Taking over Victoria Square as usual, the food festival celebrates the best of the District’s venues. It will take place from Friday 5 and Saturday 6 July 2019, 11am-7pm. The festival is ideal for families and groups of friends, boasting lots…
Recently I enjoyed Birmingham Wine Weekend, so today I have a quick read for you about some of my favourite venues from the three day event. I popped a post up earlier this month to about the lineup, with 23 venues taking part including bars, hotels, restaurants and even a museum. The deal is simple:…
Food fans rejoice! The first Independent Birmingham Festival for 2019 has been announced. Taking place at The Bond in Digbeth, the weekend event will run from 18-19 May, and includes food, drink and live music. These events are ideal if you’re a lover of street food, with a (soon to be revealed) lineup of local…
I’ve got a little weekend giveaway for you guys. Over on my Instagram I have 2 free bowls of Pho to give to 1 lucky winner. All you have to do is TAG a friend to share with and both FOLLOW me to enter. You can enter multiple times to boost your chances, just make…
Last spring I had a jolly lovely time at Cheese Fest over in Digbeth, and it’s back again for 2019. Hosted at The Bond, the one day celebration of all things cheese takes place 12-6pm on Saturday 6th April. You’ll find plenty of street food vendors offering cheesy specials, plus stalls inside the main hall…