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Birmingham Wine Weekend back for 2022 – for a whole week!

Posted on February 18, 2022February 17, 2022 by Laura

(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….

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Vagabond opens on Colmore Row

Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 by Laura

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,…

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20 of the best happy hours in Birmingham city centre

Posted on October 9, 2021October 9, 2021 by Laura

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,…

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Restaurants and pubs in Birmingham for walk ins

Posted on April 24, 2021April 28, 2021 by Laura

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…

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Pulperia: the best value set lunch in Birmingham?

Posted on October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 by Laura

Last weekend I’m pretty sure I had the best value lunch available in the city centre thanks to Pulperia at Brindleyplace. The £30 set lunch menu includes three courses with half a bottle of wine and is undeniably ridiculously good value – and I want you to know about it before owner Aktar realises this…

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Wine Freedom opens in Digbeth (and it’s ace)

Posted on September 13, 2020September 14, 2020 by Laura

Offering a “no bourgeois bollocks” approach to vino, Wine Freedom has now officially opened its shutters in Digbeth. Found on Floodgate Street (right by The Ruin) this bar offers a wonderful selection of delicious natural wines and snacks to enjoy in a unique setting. If you like plants and getting drunk with nice people you’ll…

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Exploring Edgbaston Village – Loki Wine & The High Field

Posted on July 13, 2019August 5, 2019 by Laura

* Collaboration with Edgbaston Village Earlier this week I teamed up with the guys from Edgbaston Village to show you what’s available at two of the venues in the area. I’m a big fan of this part of the city centre, mainly because it’s home to several of my favourite places to eat. Living just…

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Dinner for meat lovers | Fazenda, Church Street

Posted on July 7, 2019August 5, 2019 by Laura

If you enjoy eating like a caveman but want to feel a bit fancy, you probably need to pay Fazenda a visit. Situated next to Gaucho (you can eat other things than beef around Colmore Row, I promise) this Brazilian restaurant aims to give you the full rodizio experience in the heart of the city….

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Best beer gardens in Birmingham city centre (and beyond)

Posted on June 28, 2019August 5, 2019 by Laura

I have had approximately 173920 messages in the last few days asking me for the best beer gardens in Birmingham. In a bid to save me some time this weekend and to help people out, I’ve put together a list of some of my favourites. I’m aware this isn’t an exhaustive list (before the Twitter…

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Country pub lunch | The Peacock, Warwick

Posted on May 31, 2019June 5, 2019 by Laura

My mum is a brilliant woman. She’s a hard working nurse, a great mother and friend, and one nicest human beings on the planet. She’s also prone to accidents. Our girly lunch at The Peacock in Oxhill started with a slightly bizarre ‘incident’ in the almost empty country pub carpark. I won’t go into full…

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Menus revealed for Colmore Food Fest

Posted on May 28, 2019June 5, 2019 by Laura

When Colmore Food Festival returns in July visitors are in for a treat, if the menu sneak peek is to be believed. As I told you in April, this popular free festival is due to return to Victoria Square 5-6th July, with over 30 Colmore based traders offering dishes and drinks. And we now know…

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What and where I ate during my birthday week

Posted on May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 by Laura

Good day, fellow food lovers. Today I have a quick round up post for you regarding how I spent my birthday week – or more specifically what I gobbled and guzzled during it. If you follow my social channels you’ll have seen me oversharing much of the below, but I was asked a few questions…

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A bank holiday of food and drink

Posted on April 29, 2019May 1, 2019 by Laura

This week’s roundup contains mainly places I ate or drank at during the Easter bank holiday. A lot of these have featured on the blog before but it’s always nice to shout about places you like and big up some lesser known indi offerings that rely on word of mouth. Well, I think so anyway…

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Birmingham Wine Weekend 2019 roundup

Posted on March 31, 2019April 1, 2019 by Laura

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:…

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Well, March… you were really bloody lovely. A mo Well, March… you were really bloody lovely. A month of good food with great friends, parties and birthdays, meet ups, Swifties, gigs and shows, exhibitions, new client wins, celebrations, book launches and a whole lotta laughs. Even saw some sunshine, briefly. Grateful ♥️🥰
Another visit to @wearerudyspizza at @brindleyplac Another visit to @wearerudyspizza at @brindleyplace last week - such a fan of the new venue on Oozles Square. Also a fan of the amount of olives and anchovies I got on my Tarantina. All the salty joy. Have you been yet? 👀
If you’re pondering where to eat this weekend I If you’re pondering where to eat this weekend I have a suggestion for you that I guarantee will make your heart and belly happy. Step forward @gaijin_sushi_uk. 

If you like your sushi this is without a doubt the best place to get your fix. What @michal_gaijin_kubiak can’t do with a piece of tuna (pic 3) and a blow torch.. honestly. Beautifully presented food, an interesting sake selection and a gorgeous space to enjoy a meal. 

Booking is advised over the weekend as it gets quite busy and the venue itself is only dinky. Don’t forget you can use your @independentbirmingham app here for a cheeky discount or free drink. 

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Heads up: you can still get your hands on the deli Heads up: you can still get your hands on the delicious @koba_ko_bham ramen at @1000tradesjq for the next few weeks. It’s very very nice and you should go try some if you haven’t. Public service announcement: complete.
Hadn’t been to @stationkingsheath for ages but w Hadn’t been to @stationkingsheath for ages but while hungover to hell last weekend (and in desperate need of gravy and carbs ahead of @kingsheathartisan) I booked a table for Sunday lunch. 

This is the trio roast with lamb, beef and chicken - for about £15 it’s a huge plate of food. There’s many fancier and ‘prettier’ roasts (that also cost a lot more) about but sometimes you just want a mum-style dinner that makes you want a nap. Wouldn’t bother with the extra cauliflower cheese again but we enjoyed the rest and left very full. 

Special shout out to literally everyone working there, too. Honestly, they are some of the nicest, most welcoming FOH staff I’ve ever met. Won’t leave it so long before visiting again 🙂

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You’ve probably seen this kebab posted on your f You’ve probably seen this kebab posted on your feed about 3174839 times this week already, but that’s because it’s a really, really good kebab. 

@onestardonerbar is now open at @hareandhoundsbrum and you best believe that the lamb shawarma is sexy. Chicken and paneer also available, along with some sides. 

Available Wed-Fri evenings and all day Sat/Sun. Think you can order for take out too. Order at the bar and grab from the hatch 👍🏼

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ad/ Did you know every weekend @albertsschloss hos ad/ Did you know every weekend @albertsschloss hosts breakfast at the show bar? On Saturday and Sunday you can sip on brunch cocktails (here they’re called Liveners) like Bloody Marys while indulging in dishes such as salmon royale, Turkish eggs and the Haus cooked breakfast. There’s also loaded pancakes and pastries if you have more of a sweet tooth. The breakfast service runs until 12 - it’s a pretty laid back affair so best to choose this if you’re looking for something relaxed to kick start your weekend 👍🏼

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This one goes out to the lunchtime focaccia sandwi This one goes out to the lunchtime focaccia sandwiches from @laghisedgbaston. Available as takeout or on delivery apps, there’s two to choose from: ham and cheese or mozzarella, tomato, rocket and pesto. I got both for about £9 (using my trusty @independentbirmingham app discount) and can safely say you don’t need two - they’re massive 🤣👌🏼

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A few weeks ago I spent a lush few hours at @jukeb A few weeks ago I spent a lush few hours at @jukeboxersbar for their Taylor Swift themed bottomless brunch event. Over 2 and a bit hours I did a lot of cat-like singing to some proper bangers, got suitably tipsy and ate a lot of food. 

(I also led a very ‘passionate’ dance off to You Belong With Me at the end, but that’s a story for another day…)

Tickets to these themed brunches are around £40 and include food from @hopeyourehungry_ (lots of choice such as mixed platters, breakfast bao, rice bowls etc), unlimited drinks including cocktails, beer and fizz plus all the entertainment. 

The vibes are immaculate - Shannon and the gang make you feel super welcome and it’s a really fun way to spend a few hours on a weekend lunchtime. Check the website for the upcoming themes (I think there’s Disney and Adele coming next) and dates✌🏼

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ad/pr | If you’re still looking for a place to t ad/pr | If you’re still looking for a place to take your mums for Mother’s Day later this month you might like to know @bank_birmingham is running set menus, including lots of choice for veggies and vegans. There is a nice mix of starters, mains and desserts across the two menus on the day, making it super accessible. The restaurant has also not long had a refurb and looks rather smart - ideal for impressing the mums. 

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The weather is shite. The world is going to hell i The weather is shite. The world is going to hell in a hand-basket. This is your sign to eat cinnabuffins at @pausebirmingham and pretend everything is bon. You’re welcome ✌🏼
Last week I enjoyed a relaxed evening with friends Last week I enjoyed a relaxed evening with friends at @ucbrestaurants. We ate delicious things and quaffed nice wine while putting the world to rights - a dreamy way to head into the weekend. If you haven’t given dining at UCB a go yet please, please do. The students do such an amazing job, and honestly that lamb is just divine. A new spring menu drops soon to reflect the change in season so keep an eye out to see what dishes are available. The lunch and dinner menus are different so you’ll have lots of options. Enjoy!

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I’m stuck on a stationary train full of football I’m stuck on a stationary train full of football wankers so here’s a photo of a burger to remind me there’s better days ahead 🤣✌🏼Onwards!
Bye bye February 🥶 A month of roast dinners, m Bye bye February 🥶

A month of roast dinners, many gigs, friends galore, piercing things, a lot of booze, freezing walks and being a massive emo. 

Roll on March, mainly because I’m over winter and I’d like this Seasonal Affect Disorder to fuck off now. 

Onwards!
Here’s a few snaps from my first visit to @plate Here’s a few snaps from my first visit to @platesbypurnells earlier this week. 

I’m going to pay a second soon to try more dishes before popping a review up on the blog, but first impressions were good. 

We’ve all been whinging there’s no good tapas places in the city centre for ages and I’m sure this will be popular. 

Swipe through to get an idea of what you can expect (there’s a venue pic at the end) and I’ll get something more cohesive up soon. 

Happy Saturday ✌🏼

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Big love for the new @tierratacos happy hour 🫶🏼

Between 5-6pm Monday to Thursday you can now get various dishes and drinks (inc the fab margaritas) for just £5. When I visited the ‘5 for £5’ offering included hush puppies, padron peppers and totopos with 3 salsas. Added some tacos because.. well, when in Tierra and all that. 

Nice little after work deal to brighten up the week. Bookings welcome and walk ins are fine too. Lovely people, lovely food. 

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The best of the basic bitch lunches (butter/cheese The best of the basic bitch lunches (butter/cheese/beans/cheese… obviously) and I’ll fight anyone who disagrees. Only joking… I’ve just spent thousands having my teeth sorted, can’t be fighting in car parks now can I? Anyway, feel free to change my mind and comment with your favourite BB tea. Unless it’s tinned tomatoes on toast, in which case you need therapy. Go!
A little @trentinajq appreciation post for you tod A little @trentinajq appreciation post for you today. We had dinner here last week and despite a few menu items being unavailable this might have been one of my favourite visits yet. The woodland mushroom agnolotti is by far my favourite pasta dish I’ve had there so far and the anchovy oysters (from the specials menu) made my salty happy receptors tingle. Attentive service even when totally packed to the rafters and well priced from start to finish. Got a free soft serve ice cream too thanks to the @independentbirmingham app - happy days ✌🏼🖤
ad/ Have you heard about the new Sunday Sessions a ad/ Have you heard about the new Sunday Sessions at The Junction in Harborne? Each week there’s a different food or drink theme (last week was cask ale; others include Bloody Mary’s etc) to go with their updated Sunday food offering. We went for roasts but there’s also burgers, steak, fish and chips and more. The perfect anecdote to that heavy Saturday night or if, like me, you just like to spend a lazy Sunday in a relaxed boozer playing good music while surrounded by dogs 🖤
ad/ Pizza fans! This one is for you. From 17th to ad/ Pizza fans! This one is for you. From 17th to 23rd Feb the most excellent @ploughharborne is offering 50% off all pizzas exclusively via Deliveroo. Every one of their gorgeous pizzas for half the price: winner winner that’s what you should have for dinner etc. No code needed, just hop on the delivery app and choose your fighter. Personally, I’m a big fan of the goats cheese with pesto and caramelised onion but you do you, hun. Happy scoffing 🍕
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