New Opening – Bundobust Birmingham to open Friday 2nd June
Birmingham residents can expect awesome Indian street food, craft beer, cocktails, and a chance to win a Year of Bundobust on launch day. Highly acclaimed Indian street… Read more »
Two local groups have been awarded funding through the Windrush Day Grant Scheme
45 COMMUNITY GROUPS AWARDED WINDRUSH DAY FUNDING 45 groups have been awarded funding through the Windrush Day Grant Scheme for arts, educational and sporting projects across England… Read more »
Bar + Block second steakhouse now open in Birmingham
There’s a new kid on the block as Bar + Block has now opened its second steakhouse in Birmingham. The nationwide steakhouse has brought its signature hand-cut steaks, spectacular… Read more »
Bundobust Pre-Launch Events
Ahead of their summer launch, Bundobust have lined up a series of Birmingham events that I thought might be of interest. Any help spreading the word would… Read more »
The Thai Classic Opens in China Town
Southside are excited to welcome a new restaurant located in the heart of the Chinese Quarter. The Thai Classic, owned by Zi Wen Boo and Jeremy Mun… Read more »
Birmingham’s leading residential events venue Conference Aston appoints new general manager
Kirpal Mehta has joined the ranks of Birmingham’s leading residential events venue, Conference Aston, bringing more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. Starting his… Read more »
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana to open in Harborne July 2023
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has announced it is due to open in Harborne, Birmingham in July 2023. The neighbourhood pizzeria will bring its relaxed dining concept to the former… Read more »
Revealed! Latest Midlands property trends
JOHN SHEPHERD PARENT COMPANY LOMOND LAUNCHES NEW MARKET-TRACKING RESEARCH TO HIGHLIGHT TRENDS ACROSS BIRMINGHAM AND WEST MIDLANDS PROPERTY SECTOR. THE gap between low supply and high demand… Read more »
Enhancing Cultural Connectivity, Grants for Arts and Cultural Organisations from Birmingham City Council
Not-for-profit organisations with arts or culture as their main object or purpose could receive between £20,000 to £30,000 to invest in infrastructure to ‘level up’ our city…. Read more »
The Farmer John’s Pub in Sutton Coldfield undergoing £120,000 refurbishment
The Farmer John’s Pub in the Streetly area of Sutton Coldfield will be undergoing a £120,000 refurbishment. Situated on the edge of Streetly, next door to 31st… Read more »
Bundobust To Open in Birmingham Summer 2023
Highly acclaimed Indian street food and craft beer specialists Bundobust are set to expand with the opening of Bundobust Birmingham in Summer ’23. The fifth restaurant from… Read more »
The Sunday Times names Digbeth.. “..the number-one spot in the land.”
Digbeth has been featured in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live list. The comprehensive guide, now in its 11th year, includes a total of 72 locations across… Read more »
Made to Measure – Selfridges welcomes a new bespoke tailoring service
Marking a fresh approach for SS23, Selfridges fashion tailoring offer has increased by 75 percent. This season, Selfridges menswear point of view brings together the best of traditional… Read more »
Concert for Ukraine hosted at Resorts World Arena nominated for two BAFTA Awards
Hosted at Resorts World Arena on the 29th March 2022, the two-hour live spectacular raised over £13.4 million in funds for the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. The show… Read more »
Brum bartender community unites to save a fellow bar owner from closure
The best of Birmingham’s bartenders have joined forces to help keep a popular Jewellery Quarter bar open after a health disaster struck its owner. When Amanjot Singh… Read more »
Local energy firm supports SIFA Fireside through energy crisis
With rising energy costs affecting many charities across the Midlands, The Student Energy Group (TSEG) has stepped in to halve the energy bills of the homeless charity… Read more »
Steakhouse Bar + Block opens its second site in Brum 27th March in Exchange Square
There’s a new kid on the block as Bar + Block gets set to open its second steakhouse in Birmingham this spring. Launching on Monday 27th March, the nationwide steakhouse will… Read more »
Be Inclusive Hospitality to launch in Birmingham on Monday 24th April
Be Inclusive Hospitality, founded by award-winning Birmingham-born hospitality veteran Lorraine Copes to launch in Birmingham on Monday 24th April at the Grand Hotel. The not-for-profit and social… Read more »
22nd March 2023 – Kamaal Williams and Koba-Ko Crowdfunding
Blow Water have an exciting opportunity to bring Kamaal Williams, SE London jazz musicians to Kings Heath Wednesday 22/3! Blow Water collaborated with Henry Wu in 2021, a… Read more »
The Digbeth Estate (Oval Real Estate) has re-launched The Bond on Fazeley Street, Digbeth
The Digbeth Estate (Oval Real Estate) has re-launched The Bond on Fazeley Street, Digbeth The £18million facility will become a focal point for television, film and all… Read more »
Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards’ Winners Announced
The winners of the 21st Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards have been announced with Fiona Farrell, Irwin Mitchell LLP scooping the award for Solicitor of the Year, Gowling… Read more »
Multimillion pound contract confirmed for West Midlands IT specialist as Midlands businesses plan opportunities for working on Palace of Westminster restoration
Businesses in the West Midlands are already benefiting from the programme to restore and renew the Palace of Westminster. Redditch-based IT services business Version 1 has won… Read more »
West Midlands colleges secure share of £2.5 million grant to improve FinTech education
Colleges West Midlands has secured a share of a £2.5 million grant designed to improve FinTech educational opportunities across the region. The consortium, which comprises of 18… Read more »
Three million pounds of Government and industry funding electrifies West Midlands’ chargepoint plans
Drivers in the West Midlands to benefit from £3 million of support to continue the expansion of electric vehicle charging Today’s funding supports growth of the charging… Read more »
Land & Andy Low ‘N’ Slow Collaboration
On Tuesday 14th March, Birmingham-based plant based restaurant Land and local Texan street food vendor Andy Low ’N’ Slow will collaborate on a special 6-course menu, taking… Read more »
Brand new metal venue and bar opening in Digbeth
A new independent hardcore metal venue is coming to Digbeth this February. Devil’s Dog will be opening its doors on Adderley Street on Friday 24th February –… Read more »
Roxy Leisure opens second Roxy site in Birmingham
Roxy Leisure has opened their second Roxy site in Birmingham. Positioned in 1 Victoria Square, previously the Kong site, the new Roxy Ball Room venue is located… Read more »
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has officially opened its doors in Brindleyplace
The neighbourhood pizzeria, Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, has officially opened its doors at its brand new Brindleyplace pizzeria. Rudy’s Brindleyplace sits inside the former Cielo venue at 6… Read more »
Becoming a part of Birmingham’s creative community
With the BBC, MasterChef and Steven Knight’s Loc Film Studios moving imminently to Digbeth and with unique venues such as The Floodgate, Golf Fang, The Mockingbird Cinema,… Read more »
News from Sustrans – Birmingham celebrates local heroes
Three individuals from the West Midlands have been immortalised in steel as figures on a local section of the National Cycle Network, Route Five. The ‘portrait benches’… Read more »
CODE Hospitality has opened nominations for its annual Hospitality’s Women of the Year list
CODE Hospitality has opened nominations for its annual Hospitality’s Women of the Year list. Now in its sixth year, the list – previously known as 100 Most… Read more »
Birmingham’s plant-based fine dining restaurant Land, has been included in 2023’s Michelin Guide
Land, the plant-based fine dining restaurant based in Birmingham, has been featured in the Michelin Guide for 2023. Run by co-owners and Head Chefs Adrian Luck and… Read more »
Plans for transformation of Smithfield Birmingham submitted for approval
Designs for a landmark scheme that will regenerate Smithfield Birmingham have been submitted to the City Council, following an extensive consultation on the proposals. The site played a… Read more »
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, brings relaxed dining to Oozells Street 6th February
The neighbourhood pizzeria, Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, will bring its relaxed dining concept to the former Cielo venue on Oozells Street from Monday 6th February. Serving the perfect… Read more »
109-year-old Aldridge business helping to remove a billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030
Engineers from Aldridge-based S Jones Containers have created the world’s first purpose-built, mobile laboratories designed to test a pioneering new carbon capture technology that is set to… Read more »
Vanti becomes first business of its kind to gain B-Corp Certification
Birmingham-based Vanti has become the first Master Systems Integrator in the world to become a certified B-Corporation, joining businesses globally to tackle some of society’s biggest challenges…. Read more »
The Bun & Barrel, new burger restaurant to open in Harborne 20th January
The walk-in-only restaurant will bring burgers made with the finest ingredients, barrel-aged beverages and a rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack to Harborne from 20th January The Bun &… Read more »
EB&P Selected By HCD Developments To Manage New Homes
Esther Broomhall & Partners (EB&P) has started the New Year with a bang and has been instructed to manage two new luxury home developments in Earlswood on… Read more »
The Energy Crisis Fund grant-giving initiative designed to support those struggling this winter
The Drinks Trust has opened applications to the Energy Crisis Fund, a grant-giving initiative to support industry colleagues struggling to pay gas and electricity bills and otherwise… Read more »
Michelin-star chef Brad Carter opening One Star Doner Bar at Hare & Hounds
Michelin-star chef Brad Carter is set to launch his One Star Döner Bar in Birmingham in early 2023. Due to be located inside the much-loved Hare &… Read more »
Birmingham’s Creative Content Hub ‘The Bond’, launches in Digbeth February 2023
The Digbeth Estate (Oval Real Estate) is set to re-launch The Bond on Fazeley Street, Digbeth, as a home for the best creative talent in the West Midlands. Oval,… Read more »
SHC Digital Goes from Strength-to-Strength with Business Growth and National Award Win
Progressive Performance Agency, SHC Digital which is based in Birmingham is not only expanding rapidly but it has recently been presented with its first national award. The company,… Read more »
Apres Ski Bar opens at Bullring
Those wishing they were on the slopes in Aspen or Val d’Isere are in for a treat as a cosy ski lodge style pop up bar has… Read more »
New nightspot set to shake up Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
A brand new bar, restaurant and late-night venue will open in the Jewellery Quarter later this week, just in time for Christmas. Set to shake up the… Read more »
Esther Broomhall & Partners Branches Out In Community By Joining In Tree Planting Initiative
Local estate agent, Esther Broomhall & Partners (EB&P) based in Knowle, Solihull is helping to reduce its impact on the planet and make a difference in the… Read more »
Esther Broomhall & Partners Growth Continues with New Premises
Esther Broomhall & Partners (EB&P), which is a bespoke agency offering a high-level service has moved into new premises in Knowle to cater for the continuous growth… Read more »