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 […]
Last week ended up being super greedy busy, so I thought I’d put together some of my food and drink highlights. I started the week with a quick mooch around the newly opened Baked in Brick, which of course included a spot of lunch. The full pizza menu doesn’t run during the day so I […]
A few weeks ago The Husband treated me to a Sunday packed full of food and drink. As part of my birthday celebrations, Ian planned a whole day of fun in the city centre; of course this mainly involved eating and booze. We had such a good time that I thought I’d share some of […]
I’m quite a fan of the cocktails at Lost and Found on Bennetts Hill, so much so a few weeks ago I spent an entire Sunday in there working my way through the new menu. The following Monday was brutal… The cocktail list has had a revamp as has the venue itself, which reopened during […]
I must admit was a bit baffled when I heard Revolución de Cuba was opening up right opposite Las Iguanas on Temple Street. Why would a Cuban-inspired bar and restaurant want to set up camp literally 5 metres away from a venue offering something so similar? Two chains going to war: be interesting to see […]
One for your diaries cocktail fans: Birmingham Cocktail Weekend will take place again on 13-15th July 2018. There’s 26 bars and restaurants taking part (with more to come) including venues around The Cube, Mailbox, Brindleyplace, Bennetts Hill and Colmore Row. With your £10 wristband, on sale here now, every venue will be offering a special […]
January is depressing enough without removing any more joy from it by going dry, so when I heard “cocktails at Tom’s Kitchen” I was happy to oblige. Situated next to Harvey Nichols, Tom’s Kitchen is an open plan restaurant with leather seating and low warm lighting for an upmarket yet intimate feel. There’s also a […]
Rejoice, fans of street food. The almighty Digbeth Dining Club has added an extra day to its weekly run. Happy new year! When the popular Birmingham street food destination reopens at Spotlight towards the end of January, you’ll now find your favourite vendors (plus some new ones) trading from Thursday through to Saturday. Remaining at […]
Hands up who overspent at Christmas and is now far from flush this month.. yup, I hear you. January is notoriously crappy for most people and a slow one for restaurants and bars, but to combat this many places across the city centre are offering substantial discounts and deals this month. You get a cheaper […]
Regular readers of my blog will be aware that I have a rather large life event on the horizon: I’m getting married in 4 weeks. Life has been incredibly busy of late – what with planning a Vegas wedding and my imminent hen do – so when I got an email from the folks at […]
It has to be said that I’m a bit of a purist when it comes to wine. I’m generally more a fan of red wine over white, and my previous experience with sparkling vinos hasn’t always been brilliant. Having said that I’m always open to trying new things (especially when it comes to alcohol) so […]
Last week I returned to the land of dirty ribs and lobster love, Nosh and Quaff, to celebrate the launch of a brand new beer now available at the bar and restaurant. The event saw the introduction of New Yorker Beer, a bottled lager which is already available across the world. Marketed as ‘a beer […]
Throughout August, 1565 (the bar located in the Park Regis Hotel) is running a glorious cocktail promotion. From classics to more daring choices, a different cocktail special is being offered every day for just a fiver. Every day this month a specific cocktail is available for the bargain price of £5 – instead of £8.50 […]
One unseasonably wet Tuesday not so long ago I made my way to The Botanist Birmingham for an illusive event simply called #TrustYourSenses. Having had one of those days (it started with me throwing a chocolate protein shake down my top en route to a meeting; excellent adulting) I was hoping to try some of […]
