Last week saw the official launch of The Canal House on Bridge Street, and to celebrate a party was held to mark the occasion. Over recent months the former James Brindley pub has been transformed in to The Canal House; a sizeable city centre bar and restaurant overlooking Gas Street Basin. New World Trading Company … Continue reading The Canal House opening party
Events
Cocktails and pampering @ Malmaison
As you know I get married in just two months, so I've been busy booking my pre-wedding beautification. Being the lazy tomboy I am, I require some serious sprucing prior to getting hitched, so I've got a whole 4 hours of exfoliation, massages, manicures and pedicures (and a fizzy lunch, obviously) planned at Hotel du … Continue reading Cocktails and pampering @ Malmaison
All you can eat pizza @ Rub Smokehouse
My wedding diet has gone completely to pot in the last few weeks, it has to be said. With a busy month of foodie events coming to a close I thought I was back on track last week, but then I ended up at Rub Smokehouse - at an all you can eat pizza event. … Continue reading All you can eat pizza @ Rub Smokehouse
Cocktail month @ 1565 in Park Regis
Throughout August, 1565 (the bar located in the Park Regis hotel) is running a glorious cocktail promotion. From classics to more daring choices, a different cocktail special is being offered every day for just a fiver. Every day this month a specific cocktail is available for the bargain price of £5 - instead of £8.50 … Continue reading Cocktail month @ 1565 in Park Regis
Bloggers Banquet @ Chung Ying Garden
I have a confession: before the Blogger Banquet event recently I hadn't actually eaten at Chung Ying Garden. I've walked past it a million times over the years as I've trundled through China Town, (usually on my way to Nightingales after too many adult lemonades) but had never made it through the bright red doors. That … Continue reading Bloggers Banquet @ Chung Ying Garden
Christmas in July @ Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
A few weeks ago an invite arrived in my inbox to visit Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill on Level 25 of The Cube. The reason? Christmas.. obviously. Despite being July, and about 25 degrees on the day I got the email, the invitation was to come to Chez Marco for a summer lunch … Continue reading Christmas in July @ Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
Smoking Bagels launches new Birmingham store
Smoking Bagels has opened a permanent Birmingham store, and celebrated the launch with an all day event at the end of July. Starting life as a mobile food van, Smoking Bagels has been growing and evolving in recent months, resulting in the opening of a full time shop. Most recently you might have spotted the … Continue reading Smoking Bagels launches new Birmingham store
The Gin Lab @ Jekyll & Hyde
With Birmingham Cocktail Weekend** on the horizon, an invitation popped up in my inbox recently that got me rather excited. Did I want to come to an event at Jekyl & Hyde to meet the Edinburgh Gin team and create my own gin? Errr, damn right I did! As anyone who follows my ramblings will know, … Continue reading The Gin Lab @ Jekyll & Hyde
Boston Tea Party opens a new cafe in Edgbaston
A new cafe has opened in Edgbaston as part of the popular Boston Tea Party chain; the 20th UK opening for the group. I have a well documented love affair with BTP (read my thoughts here) so I was delighted to be invited to the Edgbaston soft launch to try some food and meet the … Continue reading Boston Tea Party opens a new cafe in Edgbaston
Trust Your Senses cocktail tasting @ The Botanist
One unseasonably wet Tuesday not so long ago I made my way to The Botanist for an illusive event simply called #TrustYourSenses. Having had one of those days (it started with me throwing a chocolate protein shake down my top en route to a meeting; excellent adulting) I was hoping to try some of the … Continue reading Trust Your Senses cocktail tasting @ The Botanist
