Dishoom’s Festive Breakfast review by Ollie Lloyd
A brisk Thursday morning in Birmingham city centre, the German Market already firing on all cylinders and the recently renovated Paradise stretch bustling with a mixture of… Read more »
1000 Trades – Christmas at T’Pub review by Ollie Lloyd
It’s a cold, wet and dark early December evening, the streets are bare, Christmas is brewing but not in full swing. You enter 1000 Trades in Birmingham’s… Read more »
Aluna Christmas Menu Review 2024
I’ve only ever had drinks in Aluna cocktail bar, and I’ve visited on quite a few occasions – for drinks with friends, date night, and at a… Read more »
Cajun Soul’s ‘Reggae Roast’ at Temper & Brown review
There’s a new pub in town, well, to be accurate, there has been a pub in this building (George & Dragon) on Dayus Square Jewellery Quarter since… Read more »
Kilo Ziro Digbeth review
A £50 voucher for Kilo Ziro bar had been floating around above my horizon of ‘far-off thoughts’ for some time, a constant temptation – I just needed… Read more »
Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul 2024 Festival Review
It’s been a couple of years since I last spent the weekend at Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul in Moseley Park. Prior to that I’d been involved… Read more »
Seasonal Markets BBQ Fest Brings Smoky Delights to The Bond, Digbeth!
Get ready to fire up your tastebuds as Seasonal Markets presents the ultimate BBQ Fest on August 3rd at The Bond in Digbeth. This mouth-watering event will… Read more »
Chapter 2 ‘Air’ from The Enchanted Tales story review at Lulu Wild
Other than walking past admiring the floral décor, my only experience of Lulul Wild was a marketing meeting in 2023. The dishes we tasted that day were… Read more »
Hockley Social Club & Artum review
Birmingham’s music scene has, like most other UK towns and cities, suffered some serious blows in recent years. From austerity to lock-downs, train strikes to cost of… Read more »
The Plough kitchen at The Hare & Hounds review
The guys at The Plough Harborne have recently taken over a kitchen residency at The Hare & Hounds in King’s Heath and I was invited along to… Read more »
Bundobust’s Christmas menu review
An invite to taste Bundobust’s Christmas menu was something I did not want to miss out on. Having attended the launch, and visited a few times since,… Read more »
Six By Nico ‘The Chippie’ Press Preview Review
Myself and a guest were recently invited to try out the brand new Six By Nico restaurant on Birmingham’s Colmore Row. The Birmingham branch is the brand’s… Read more »
The Plough Harborne 241 Mondays Pizza Review
If you asked me where my favourite pub in Birmingham is, I’d have a short list, and on that list would always be The Plough Harborne. From… Read more »
Attic Brew ‘Forward Launch Party’ at The Bun & Barrel!
Myself and a colleague were recently invited to The Bun and Barrel for the Attic Brew Co. Forward launch party. We hope you had a great time… Read more »
Orelle at Colmore Tower Review August 2023
I have followed the development of 103 Colmore Tower from its very beginnings. With a clear view from the office, it seemed slightly sad when local architect… Read more »
The Indian Streatery Review August 2023
I don’t really think The Indian Streatery needs any introduction, in such a central location and with the recent publicity of a royal visit, this restaurant is… Read more »
Rudy’s pizzeria Harborne review
An invite to check out the new Rudy’s pizzeria in Harborne coincided with a catch up with a good friend who lives nearby. For me, the trip… Read more »
A night out in Digbeth courtesy of Digbeth Estate review!
Myself and a friend Emily, were recently invited on a mini tour of Digbeth courtesy of Digbeth Estates and The Relationship co. I was in the office… Read more »
Moseley Community Festival 2023
The plans for this year’s Moseley Community Festival have been revealed. This year’s festival in the lively Birmingham suburb will include everything from a pirate-themed party to… Read more »
48 Hours in Birmingham – Two Kids on the Bloc
Living in Worcester, it’s a pretty easy commute to Brum. I’ve lived in The Jewellery Quarter, the worst parts of Wolverhampton & West Bromwich, and was born… Read more »
A Night Out in The Independent Republic of Stirchley!
A recent invite to attend the Birmingham-based spirits brand BeauFort pop-up press night at Kong Bar was a perfect opportunity to catch up on the current bar… Read more »
Dishoom Christmas Menu review 2022
London’s trendy Indian staple Dishoom, exploded onto Birmingham’s food scene a hairs breadth before the Pandemic in 2020. Two years of rave reviews and consistently good media… Read more »
GULP & Crazy Gin review by Ning-ning Li
As if you didn’t love Brum enough already, this one concretes that very feeling. We happened upon something special that Saturday evening, owing to Birmingham-based artist Kaye… Read more »
North Brew Taproom Birmingham – Welcome Beer and Bao Buns review by Maddie Booth
Grapevine (and others) were invited to visit North Brewing Company at their signature site in Leeds to get a feel for their soon-to-open Birmingham Taproom – the… Read more »
The Big Birmingham Bakes Halloween review by Wallis Brown
The Big Birmingham bake invited us along to a Halloween themed, fun evening of creating our own ghostly, gory and delicious cakes. How could I turn down… Read more »
Beer Central Festival 2022 review by Wallis Brown
Beer Central Festival, an event filled with more types of beer than I thought possible. Along with cheerful crowds of enthusiasts and those who just want to… Read more »
Jojolounge ‘Jojolapa’ menu review Sept 2022
I’ve walked past Jojolapa in the Jewellery Quarter a few times and paused to read the menu, wondering if it was worth a try – I know… Read more »
Jungle Bird review – plant based restaurant and tropical cocktail bar
With news of the Jungle Bird plant based restaurant and tropical cocktail bar opening, I was keen to check out the menu, especially when I realised it… Read more »
The Big Birmingham Bake review by Ning-ning Li
I have a confession. Aside from seeing a segment here and there, I’ve never…ever…watched a Great British Bake Off series! I know I’m missing out on some… Read more »
Qavali Review by Ning-ning Li
It feels quite mystical when first entering Qavali. Immersed in an interior of dark greens and golds, the room I realise, is accompanied by a distant deep… Read more »
Bakehouse Sutton Coldfield Review by Wallis Brown
The Bakehouse located in Sutton Coldfield is a cosy rustic cafe, that offers sweet treats and savoury dishes. We were definitely spoilt for choice, I was eyeing… Read more »
The Best View In The City? – Vinoteca Review by Maddie Booth
Perched opposite the well known MAG, and famous Chamberlain Memorial Fountain – home to a number of well-known bars and restaurants, Vinoteca sits in a perfect location… Read more »
Gulp Drink & Draw (Dine) with Flic Review by Wallis Brown
Art comes in many forms, at varying skill levels and with sometimes extremely different points of views. The night that Gulp gave us, was definitely all of… Read more »
Kibou Solihull review by Wallis Brown
Solihull Touchwood is now home to Kibou, a stunning Japanese kitchen & bar that caught my attention before it even opened it’s doors. With its leafy exterior… Read more »
Extrawurst New Street food review
An invite to try out the recently opened Extrawurst take-away on New Street in Brum city centre, was a welcome prospect, having missed a few opportunities of… Read more »
Crazy Pedro’s Digbeth Launch Party review
A recent invite to check out the new Crazy Pedro’s pizza bar in the Custard Factory sparked my interest, as I know this venue very well but… Read more »
Heidi’s Bier Bar Review by Wallis Brown
Broad street has welcomed the UK’s second Heidi’s Bier Bar and it can boast to be the largest of the two. We were invited to the opening… Read more »
Albert’s Schloss Summer menu and Baby Grand Slam review
Myself and a good mate were invited to check out the new Cook Haus Summer Menu and Baby Grand Slam Wednesdays at Albert’s Schloss in Birmingham city… Read more »
Lost and Found – The Lost Hours review
Lost and Found are reviving after work drinks with “The Lost Hours” and invited us to the launch to get a taste of what’s on offer. The… Read more »
Bonehead chicken – re-launch review
Last Thursday, I attended ‘chicken shack’ legends Bonehead’s re-launch opening night. It had been a while since I’d tried some decent fried chicken. I think, it was… Read more »
Albert’s Schloss new Haus Breakfast review
Albert’s Schloss opened in Birmingham’s Paradise development last year. With its Bavarian style live music bar, and large array of drinks set across two rooms. The venue… Read more »
The Oyster Club review October 2021
I had been meaning to try out The Oyster Club in Birmingham city centre for some time. I had heard mixed reports, my brother and also a… Read more »
Rosa’s Thai Cafe review September 2021
A few months ago, I was invited to review Rosa’s Thai Cafe, however life was pretty manic with work and some big DIY projects, so I had… Read more »
Beluga Martini Matchmaker Experience at The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Team Grapevine were invited to try out Beluga Vodka Martini Matchmaker experience ‘The Golden Hour’ cocktails with a brioche toast, to accompany the cocktail, at Madeleine Bar… Read more »
The Mug House Inn & Restaurant Review
This evening we took a stroll through Bewdley, Worcestershire’s most picturesque small town, past Georgian terraced houses and along the verdant banks of the River Severn, until… Read more »
Bodega Cantina Review 2021
Bodega Cantina was one of the first independent bars and restaurants to open in Birmingham city centre during the city’s cuisine renaissance. The owners, Bitters N Twisted… Read more »
The Best Indian Restaurants and Balti Houses in Birmingham
Birmingham has its fair share of Indian Restaurants, Desi Pubs and Baltis. In fact, it’s claimed the humble Balti was invented here, or at least made popular… Read more »
Flamin’ Patties Ladypool Rd Review Sept 2020
Brum is home to some of the best burgers in the UK, that is a fact no one can argue with. From Original Patty Men to Indico‘s… Read more »
Dishoom Birmingham full review
Dishoom arrived in Birmingham with terrible timing, just as lockdown was taking place, the grand launch had to be postponed. In fact, some were questioning whether the… Read more »
Digbeth Dining Club Take-Over Digbeth Arena August Bank Holiday 2020 review
Last August Bank Holiday, myself and three guests made a bee-line for the Digbeth Dining Club take-over of Digbeth Arena. Digbeth Dining Club started out life in… Read more »