ad/client | A brand new pizzeria and bar is set to open in the heart of Edgbaston this autumn. Due to launch in November, Smoke + Ash is a vision quickly becoming reality for owners Paul and Clare Collins who are thrilled to join the ever-growing Edgbaston hospitality scene. Serving up Neapolitan style pizzas, quality wines…
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The Pineapple Club celebrates second birthday with a new cocktail menu
One of my favourite cocktail bars in the city, The Pineapple Club, is turning two this month – and to celebrate owner Sam and the gang are launching a brand new drinks menu on 13th September. *AD – sponsored post* Titled ‘Faces of Our Industry’, this exciting new cocktail selection has been curated by the bar’s…
Gorilla Coffee Cafe opens at Brindleyplace
The second Gorilla Coffee Cafe has opened at Brindleyplace this week. Following on from their successful opening in Kings Heath, the gang behind this popular coffee and brunch spot have moved into the city centre with the their second venue. Taking up the space left by Maribel, the new addition to Brindleyplace is the first…
Freedom Brewery launching ‘Freedom Sessions’ stage at Big Feastival to support local music talent
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…
Ju Ju’s Café launches ‘Summer in the Square’ menu inspired by upcoming Commonwealth Games
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…
Birmingham Restaurant Festival coming to Brum in August
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…
New artisan market coming to Canal Square in June
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,…
Where to enjoy the Queen’s Jubilee in Birmingham (via food and drink, obviously)
I feel I should start this post by saying I’m not a royalist. I found out Liz doesn’t like garlic (true fact; Google it) and it put me right off her. I do, however, like long weekends and seeing people enjoying themselves, so (for the purposes of this here food and drink blog) I’ve pulled…
Plant-based restaurant and bar Jungle Bird opens
Sound the new opening klaxon! Jungle Bird has arrived. Found right by the Alex Theatre (ideal for pre show drinks and nibbles) this bar and kitchen is serving up cocktails and tasty vegan bites in a bright, tiki-style space inspired by the tropics. Food wise you’ll find plant-based small plates and snacks (3 for £18…
Pause makes Kings Heath its new home with first permanent coffee shop
(ad-client) A much-loved pop-up coffee shop, Pause, is set to get a permanent home this month as the owners unveil plans for a new residence in Kings Heath. Opening in Kings Court (High Street) on Wednesday 25th May, the bricks and mortar coffee shop is ‘a dream come true’ for owners Farah Chaudry and Rory McGhie…
Fancy coming to the BYB meet up?
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…
The app that helps you eat for less in Birmingham (and prevent food waste)
Bit of a different post for you today, featuring an app that will feed you for less and help prevent food waste in Birmingham. I discovered Too Good To Go about 3 years ago and, while I’ve mentioned it in passing over the years, I wanted to talk about it properly now the pandemic isn’t…
Birmingham Wine Weekend back for 2022 – for a whole week!
(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….
Freedom Brewery hosts Birmingham beer event as part of new local growth plans
(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…