(Ad – press trip) My first visit to Docket No.33 had been a long time coming. About 2 years, actually. I met Stuart and Fran before the world turned upside down. When none of us knew what Zoom was and no one was under house arrest and playing Monopoly for kicks on a Saturday night….
We’ve got a new wine bar in town – and it’s a beauty! Say hello to Vagabond. Taking over the former Chilango space on Colmore Row, Vagabond is a gorgeous addition to the business district. Their first non-London location; it’s a stylish space with a mix of tables and chairs or high benches and stools,…
The working day is over. It’s someone’s birthday. Your hamster is pregnant. Whatever your reason for seeking out a happy hour in Brum there’s plenty of options for you. Like fancy cocktails? I got you. Prefer drinking wine like Keith Floyd? You got it. Want it to include a lamb curry? Well.. that’s oddly specific,…
Lockdowns have been responsible for many things; most notably bigger jeans, Matt Hancock somehow having more sex than any of us, and lots of people getting puppies. It’s no surprise that I’ve been asked to provide a list of dog-friendly pubs, cafes and restaurants in Birmingham city centre and beyond to enable you to happily…
(ad – freelance client) This month two much-loved independent businesses are joining forces to bring epic burgers and beers to the people of Birmingham. Stackz Burger Shack will permanently take over the kitchen at The Flapper from Friday 10th September, offering the same loaded burgers and fries that have been taking Brum by storm since April, plus…
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:…
Did you know on Thursday 26th August it’s National Burger Day in the UK? If you’re like me and love any excuse to scoff a burger, you’ll enjoy today’s post on where to grab a great one this week. They’re not in any order but it probably includes all your favourites. Onwards! The Meat Shack…
A new independent venue is coming to the heart of Edgbaston Village this winter. Say hello to Chapter. From the ace trio behind OPUS, Ann Tonks, Irene Allan and Ben Ternent are bringing their new concept to Edgbaston later this year. The kitchen, bar and terrace at 5-6 Greenfield Crescent on Calthorpe Estate will focus…
(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…
(Ad – freelance client) Iconic pub and alternative music venue, The Flapper, is set to reopen its doors in July, having been saved from demolition. Renowned for its canal side location, live music and events, The Flapper was a well-loved Birmingham independent until it closed in January 2020 – seemingly for good. With plans to…
(Sponsored post) Much loved coffee house Damascena has just turned 7 and is raising money for charity to celebrate. With four sites across Birmingham, the popular Middle-Eastern café group is celebrating another successful year with a fundraiser for Acorn’s Children’s Hospice. From 7thto 13thJune Damascena will be generously donating 10% of sales to Acorn’s Children’s…
The brilliant Harborne Kitchen is back open and the new menu is an utter joy to behold. Now with a choice of 8 or 11 courses (go for the latter, you won’t regret it) it offers one of the best priced tasting menus in Birmingham, as far as I’m concerned. Purposefully stripped back but packed…
People have started returning to offices and friends are meeting up to enjoy the sunshine in parks – nature is healing and all that. At last. Recently folk have started asking where’s good to grab some food without being constrained by table bookings and seating plans, so today’s post is a quick read offering you…
By the end of this week – the second week of hospitality being reopen since lockdown – I think I must have been asked which restaurants and pubs in Brum are offering walk ins about 50 times. Every time I check my messages there’s at least 3 people asking this, so in a bid to…