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…
*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…
I’ve not written a blog post since March. It didn’t feel right, relevant or particularly useful to anyone, including myself. So hello, welcome back (sort of) and I hope those of you reading this are healthy and doing ok. It’s been a wild ride, hasn’t it? I’m not going to write a barrage of trite…
I do this post about restaurant deals in Birmingham every year, so I won’t bother with a snazzy intro or some insightful chat about how my Christmas was. I got drunk and fat like the rest of you – thanks for asking anyway. Here’s the list of January 2020 restaurant deals in Birmingham that may help…
Get over to Instagram, folks – I’ve got a giveaway and a half for you this weekend. The lovely folks at Aria (the restaurant in the Hyatt hotel) have given me a Sunday lunch experience to give to one lucky winner. If you win you and a pal will bag a table at the new…
Recently I took my mum for afternoon tea in a building that a friend once referred to as “the one that looks a bit like a blue penis made from Lego.” I know – lovely isn’t it? Hello and welcome to my award-winning food blog, where I take the most important woman in my life…
A few weeks ago I mentioned on Twitter that I’d spent an afternoon eating and drinking around the city centre on my own. Yes, shock/horror people do that now. I happen to do it quite a bit, and in some ways I prefer it. Quite a few people asked me for recommendations for where to…
Recently I enjoyed Birmingham Wine Weekend, so today I have a quick read for you about some of my favourite venues from the three day event. I popped a post up earlier this month to about the lineup, with 23 venues taking part including bars, hotels, restaurants and even a museum. The deal is simple:…
The Sunday lunch is a staple for many of us, but with lots of restaurants, bars, hotels and cafes across the city cooking up a storm, why bother making it at home? Here’s my top 10 venues for all you hungry folk looking for a decent bit of grub come Sunday – without the washing…
If there’s one thing in life I love, it’s a weekend getaway with great friends and good food. With one of my close girlfriends due to bring a ‘mini me’ into the world, it seemed only right to whisk her away for an overnight pampering treat. After researching into West Midlands-based rural retreats that offer…
The last time I visited the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Broad Street it was a birthday. My husband had organised the stop over for me, and I remember the great views from our room at the top of the hotel. I also remember falling off my high heels as I exited the lift but that’s…
Last weekend I spent a glorious 24 hours at Hatherley Manor Hotel and Spa in the Gloucestershire countryside. My lovely mum, Deborah – who enjoys a spa break and glass of plonk almost as much as me – kindly booked the overnight break for us as a belated birthday present. Having just moved house I…
Recently I joined a group of food bloggers at Bistro du Vin on Church Street to meet the new GM and test run the summer menu. Moving over from Malmaison, the boutique hotel’s new manager is Tom Gallimore. He’s tall and likes to drink wine, so I instantly warmed to him. His invitation to dine…
Football might not have come home this year (I still love you Gareth) but Birmingham Cocktail Weekend did, bringing with it some excellent drinks and both new and old venues across our glorious city involved. Taking place over the (very sunny weekend of) 13-15th July, 40 bars and restaurants took part, including venues around The…