Plant and Pulse in central Birmingham is gearing up to celebrate its first year of serving hungry locals by increasing their opening hours and doubling their menu. Plant and Pulse, based in The Minories shopping centre off Bull Street, opened on October 28th 2019, unaware of the pandemic before them. And despite growing worries and…
Big news! A new site of popular restaurant Vietnamese Street Kitchen is due to open at Birmingham’s iconic Bullring next month. Independently owned and family run, the new VSK restaurant joins the Resorts World venue and replaces the (now closed) Brindleyplace venue. Due to open in November, the new Bullring site will be set over 2…
In light of the new tier 2 Covid restrictions, here’s a quick read list featuring bars, cafes, restaurants and pubs in Birmingham with outside space to mix households. I’ve split them into areas in a bid to be helpful but all types of hospitality venues are included. Some have lots of space and some have…
As this year continues to deal heavy blows to the various areas of hospitality and lockdown restrictions change again, many local businesses are adapting and diversify their offerings to include at-home food and drink kits. Today’s post is all about the meal kits, DIY packs, food parcels and booze boxes that are available for home…
Last weekend I’m pretty sure I had the best value lunch available in the city centre thanks to Pulperia at Brindleyplace. The £30 set lunch menu includes three courses with half a bottle of wine and is undeniably ridiculously good value – and I want you to know about it before owner Aktar realises this…
Exciting news: Zindiya in Moseley has some new menu items for you to try. I visited this pretty spot last week on a busy Friday night after owner Shivani offered to give me (and therefore you) a sneak peek at the new menu that’s coming at the start of October. While most of the favourites…
Stirchley has got various gems that make my city centre wanker heart green with envy, but the Tierra x Cork and Cage combo is right up there. There’s no denying Stirchley is thriving – pandemic or not. Even before the heady days of pubs reopening in July (remember that? When things seemed a bit less…
If you like cocktails, sexy soft furnishings and all day dining with a Spanish twist you’re probably going to love The Pineapple Club at Great Western Arcade. From the same people that brought you The Vanguard in Jewellery Quarter, this new opening has been a labour of love for owner Sam – and a long…
The new local lockdown rules in Birmingham come into play as of Tuesday 15th September. Here’s what you need to know re dining out: Please note the below info has been edited since publication in line with the updated government advice. Latest edit: 12/10/20. – As of 14/10/20 Birmingham is part of the high risk…
Offering a “no bourgeois bollocks” approach to vino, Wine Freedom has now officially opened its shutters in Digbeth. Found on Floodgate Street (right by The Ruin) this bar offers a wonderful selection of delicious natural wines and snacks to enjoy in a unique setting. If you like plants and getting drunk with nice people you’ll…
Gas Street Social is back open in Mailbox, serving up tasty brunches and lovely service. The story of how I came to know this is mildly ridiculous. In the typical haphazard fashion you’ve all come to know and love (she assumes) over the last few years, the reason for my visit was being a bit…
The Indian Brewery taproom has opened to the public. Serving up their in-house brewed beers and Indian street food, the taproom has been a long time coming for the family who are most known for their Snow Hill branch. The new opening is located on an industrial estate at the back of the Jewellery Quarter,…
Swish city centre restaurant Opus is offering a great deal for lobster fans. On Fridays and Saturdays during August guests can enjoy a two course lobster lunch for just £27.50. If you can go on a Tuesday it’s just £17.50 – yes, really. I took myself to Opus this week for some self care (BYB…
I think we may have a new contender for best lunch under £10 in Birmingham city centre thanks to Ngopi. If you’ve not visited this cafe you won’t be alone – it’s hidden away down a street on the (let’s say…) rougher end of town and is often overlooked. But that’s a big mistake, because…