A festive market is coming to The Flapper at the end of this month, as part of a campaign to encourage people to ‘shop small’ this Christmas – and beyond. * ad – this post includes a freelance client of mine * The iconic pub and alternative music venue will be the setting for a…
Staffordshire-based Freedom Brewery is set to host the first ever ‘Freedom Sessions’ stage at this year’s Big Feastival. *AD – this post contains information from a freelance client of mine* Helping to amplify and support local talent, the popular Midlands beer brand is launching the Freedom Session stage, with unsigned acts secured from across the…
Popular mother and daughter-run café bar, Ju Ju’s Café, has launched a new menu inspired by the upcoming Commonwealth Games. AD – this post contains information from a freelance client of mine* Located at Canal Square, owners Julia Pallister and Bea Douzjian have launched their ‘Summer in the Square’ menu to coincide with the biggest…
Exciting news incoming! The highly anticipated Birmingham Restaurant Festival is launching next month – and the line up is belting. * AD – this post contains information from a freelance client of mine* From the same organisers that bring you Birmingham Cocktail Weekend and Birmingham Wine Weekend, this brand new event will run from 22nd August…
A new community-focused market designed to bring neighbours together after the pandemic is launching next month. AD. Please note this post includes a freelance client of mine The first Canal Square Market will be held in June, with further dates in July and September with a Commonwealth theme to boost community involvement in the games,…
Fans of the unhelpful nonsense – your time has come! If you’ve ever wanted to get drunk with me, now’s your chance… As requested, I’m putting together some semi-regular meet ups and the first one is ready to go. Falling at the same time as BYB turns 5, the idea of these is for you…
If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know (as well as a lot of unhelpful nonsense) I’ve posted about the Brindleyplace street food pop up a fair few times now. Taking place every Wednesday and Thursday, it makes a welcome return to the main square for spring and summer, hosting popular traders from across the…
(ad – own client) Exciting news vino fans – the brilliant Birmingham Wine Weekend is back this year and it’s bigger and better than ever. Taking place over an entire week this time, the event will run from 4th to 10th April and includes the most participating venues (across more of the city) since its launch in 2018….
(ad – client/own event) Craft lager specialist, Freedom Brewery, is making steps to grow the brand across the West Midlands, having hosted its first event in Birmingham on Monday (7th Feb) at The Stable. The two-hour event featured a beer tasting master class with Head Brewer, Joe McCarrick, alongside food courtesy of the popular city centre bar, and entertainment from…
(ad-sponsored post) Pub in the Park is back for 2022, taking over St. Nicholas Park in Warwick 10-12th June. The ultimate food and music festival is returning to Warwick again this year with legendary chefs, outstanding restaurants, delicious food and drink and of course great music! Expect to see some of the hottest new talent…
I’ve teamed up with one of my favourites to bring you a great giveaway for 2. How does dinner and a bottle of wine to share at one of Brum’s most-loved venues sound? PRIZE: You’ll each get a main course of your choice and a pudding plus a bottle of wine to share at the…
Are you craving some of the finest quality food that your mouth can savour, mixed with a feel-good atmosphere? Well, you’ve come to the right place as we’ve compiled a list of some of the best food and drink events in Birmingham that you can’t miss. BaHa: Humane Disco Roast When: Sunday 12th September Where:…
(Ad – freelance client) Great news for cocktail fans as Birmingham Cocktail Weekend 2021 kicks off in just one month! Running from 6-8th August 2021, Birmingham Cocktail Weekend will bring some much-needed fun and frivolity to the city, with venues across the city centre taking part. Now in its 7thyear, it’s designed to celebrate the best…
Great news incoming! Victoria Square is set to be transformed for spring and summer to support Birmingham’s leisure and hospitality industry – and give us some much needed joy. Colmore BID has joined forces with Retail BID and Birmingham City Council to bring Summer in the Square to fun starved Brummies. Due to pop up…