In light of the hospitality restrictions changing on April 12th (allowing you to mix with up to 6 people outdoors) here’s a quick read list featuring bars, cafes, restaurants and pubs in Birmingham with outside space to mix households. I’ve split them alphabetically into areas in a bid to be helpful but all types of hospitality…
Sad to be missing out on the annual pancake eating marathon at Cherry Reds this year? Me too! But don’t worry – Jen and the gang have a cunning plan in the shape of at home pancake day hampers. From 13th – 16th February Cherry Reds is bringing its annual ‘all-you-can-eat Pancake Day’ and Gal/Pal/Valentines…
Have you heard of Birmingham’s first zero-waste sustainable shop on two wheels yet? Say hello to Pedalling Pantry. Launched last spring and run by Jas and her family, this unique proposition offers high quality groceries from local producers and independent businesses all delivered to your door on an environmentally friendly cargo bike (called Babs) or…
And just like that – lockdown 3. As the Covid situation 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…
Veganuary gets more popular every year but as we hit 2021 heading straight into a lockdown, this year most of us will be following plant based eating from home. I’m personally choosing to eat plant based 2 days a week this year, rather than veganuary only, but whatever your plan or reasons for it you…
Happy new year! Would you like some good news to break up the seemingly endless horror? There’s a new addition to the Jewellery Quarter: say hello to Roots Market. Located on Warstone Lane – opposite Damascena – Roots Market opened in December and sells both fresh and dry goods, as well as sustainable household necessities….
Tis the season to be jolly. Tis also the season to give up on 2020 and get someone else to do the hard work for you this Christmas. A few people this week have asked me about at home Christmas dinner kits that can be delivered prepped and ready to go. If you’re looking for…
Way back in October I was asked about a Christmas gift guide to help you guys support local and spend your money with smaller independent businesses, especially when it comes to food and drink. I’m not going to bleat on and I’ll keep the following concise, because let’s be honest you just want to see…
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…
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…
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…
*UPDATE 25/11/20: BIRMINGHAM IS CURRENTLY IN TIER 3 AND PUBS, BARS AND RESTAURANTS ARE CLOSED* 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…