We love a hidden gem on this page, but more importantly we love a local business driven by community and helping others – including the planet. Located in Jewellery Quarter, Hive Cafe is part of a community hub that offers organic, ethically sourced brunches and lunches at decent prices, all from a friendly space with…
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…
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…
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,…
Digbeth just got a little bit sexier as Zumhof and Bonehead have joined forces to bring you lot a great Wings Wednesday deal. Oh yes! If you like gobbling wings covered in sauce and sipping on cold beers (who doesn’t?!) this one is for you. I know it’s good too because I’ve tried it for…
A new Tex-Mex restaurant has arrived at Brindleyplace. Say hello to Perios. If you think you’ve heard this name before that’s because this is actually the second venue in Brum of the same name, with the original restaurant located up in the depths of Shirley. To be quite honest, until a few months ago I’d…
Italian restaurant Cielo is now offering ‘Fizz Fridays’ alongside its Bottomless Brunch option on Saturdays. The popular Brindleyplace venue will be offering unlimited Prosecco when you dine from the set menu for £39 per person. A great way to kick start your weekend, Cielo’s Fizz Fridays start at the end of July and will run…
(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…
One of various Thai restaurants to open in post-apocalypse Birmingham, I’ve recently given Rosa’s Thai a try. In fact, I gave it a go twice before writing this. The first visit was during the launch week, while the half price offer was on, and the second was 2 weeks later. I wanted to give them…
(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…
It’s been a long time coming but Grand Hotel Birmingham has finally opened its doors in the city centre. I was invited to have a preview tour before it officially opens to the public on 18th May and let me tell you: it is gorgeous. Having been closed for over 20 years it’s undergone an…