Buffalo & Rye Review
Birmingham has a lot to offer the foodie these days, the variety is growing by the week, and with so many new chains arriving in the city,… Read more »
Grapevine Guide in Bloc Hotels Magazine
For those who venture into the Jewellery Quarter or who are likely to stay in the excellent Bloc Hotel this Autumn, we’ve provided a few must sees… Read more »
The Bull’s Head Indian Street Food Review
I was so excited to visit one of Birmingham’s oldest pubs, The Bulls Head, on a Saturday evening to try the food and drinks (specifically cocktails) on… Read more »
Big Cat Agency Top Of The Shops promoting New Retail!
Marketing communications agency, Big Cat have added not one but three new shopping centres to their retail portfolio. Based in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, Big… Read more »
Win a table for 2 at Two Cats Kitchen!
Craftspace have a wonderful prize draw opportunity with Two Cats Kitchen. Craftspace is a charitable arts organisation based in Birmingham creating opportunities to see, make and be… Read more »
Tamatanga Restaurant to open in Birmingham
Following the success of their Nottingham eatery, Indian restaurant tamatanga, loved for their hearty, home-style Indian food, have today announced the opening of a second site. Due… Read more »
Seasonal Markets Solihull Boundary Feast, 24th September!
For the first time, we are bringing Seasonal Markets to Solihull. On Sunday 24th of September, we will transform Catherine de Barnes Cricket Club into a family… Read more »
Indian Street Food Restaurant set to open in Grand Central
August 2017: Grand Central Birmingham has announced the latest addition to its impressive array of restaurant choices which will be opening in September, 2017. Mowgli, an Indian… Read more »
Dudley Castle After Dark review by Lisa Evans
Flatpack: Assemble presents Dudley Castle After Dark: An American Werewolf in London Saturday 5th August 2017 As the final fleeting rays of sunset bathed the ruined walls… Read more »
10th Midlands Fashion Awards Finalists Announced
Celebrating its 10th year the annual Midlands Fashion Awards (MFA), in association with Style Birmingham Magazine, continues to provide a much-needed platform for the diverse and exciting Midlands… Read more »
Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall
After the storming success of our inaugural (sold out) Independent Birmingham Festival, we’ve decided that you folks deserve another great event in your lives. On Sunday 17… Read more »
Canal House Opens its Doors for Business!
Calling all lovers of ale – The Canal House doors are officially open for business in the former James Brindley pub, within Gas Street Basin. Capturing the… Read more »
See Stadium on BBC iPlayer as the new football season starts
The drama of theatre meets the thrill of football in Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s production of STADIUM which can be seen on BBC iPlayer from today, coinciding with… Read more »
Pho Vietnamese Street Food review
Pho is a small chain of Vietnamese street food restaurants. The brand has been serving up its authentic fare in the UK for over a decade. The… Read more »
Q&A with Pete Jordan, founder of MADE Festival
The UK is well into the swing of festival season, with this year’s Glastonbury having been a huge success yet again, and other favourites like Boomtown and… Read more »
Byron Hamburgers Miami Slice review
Byron Hamburgers appeared on Birmingham’s New Street and in no time at all, the restaurant seems to have established itself, as a busy diner for those into… Read more »
What to do if you’re worried about a rough sleeper?
The immense rise in homeless people in Birmingham is no doubt as a result of government policy on cuts to essential services, mental health support, charity support… Read more »
Suzie Hunt’s ‘Universe of Oddities’ Q&A
Birmingham/Worcester-based artist Suzie Hunt is about to embark on an exciting residency at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. A top emerging Fine Art graduate, she will continue… Read more »
Haig Club Bar review by Mazzy Snape
Haig Club Bar is a brand new whisky bar set on the 25th floor of The Cube, just to the side of Marco Pierre White’s. It’s setting… Read more »
Pay by Picture at Cucina Rustica this month!
This month, Cucina Rustica will be encouraging diners to pay for their desserts by uploading a photo of their sweet course to their social channels. Are you… Read more »
The Canal House Confirms August Launch
The brand that brought us The Botanist, The New World Trading Company (NWTC), announced today that their second Birmingham site, The Canal House, will launch in August… Read more »
Grime Superstar Preditah goes BIG in Brum!
BRUM NATIVE AND GRIME SUPERSTAR, PREDITAH, GOES BIG IN BIRMINGHAM 29 JUNE 2017 – As part of their massive house party series, Desperados Clubhouse landed in Birmingham last night, headlined by… Read more »
Bobbie-Jane Gardener’s Sweet Selly review
You might have noticed us mention a project called for-Wards now and then over the past year or so. for-Wards is a two-year musical project right here… Read more »
1000 Trades’ First Birthday review by Iesha Thomas
Swapping Party Hats and Cake for Organic Wine and a Jazz Band: 1000 Trades’ First Birthday. Having rarely ventured beyond the areas of Moseley, Digbeth and Edgbaston,… Read more »
Midlands Fashion Awards call on Local Businesses for support!
Birmingham, June 2017: The 2017 Midlands Fashion Awards is inviting local businesses to sponsor this year’s event in a bid to support the wealth of fresh and… Read more »
YBAs: Young Birmingham Artists by Ruth Millington
This week I visited Birmingham School of Art to view (and review) the BA Fine Art degree show. Having moved to Birmingham not too long ago, it… Read more »
Trying out the new summer menu at Marmalade
For those who don’t know this already, Marmalade is one of the many jewels in the ever-growing Bitters N Twisted crown. Sharing similarities in the food and… Read more »
Has ‘Alternative’ Nightlife Become Mainstream in Brum?
A week ago from when I’m writing this, I was covered in glitter, dodging the pouring rain and dancing rather questionably beneath the strobe lights and rainbow… Read more »
New 100% Vegan, Plant Based eatery for Brum
100% Vegan, Plant Based eatery ‘Fressh’ brings fast-casual focus to Birmingham city centre. Set to open in the heart of Birmingham City centre at unit 5, City… Read more »
1000 Trades First Birthday ft DJ Phil Asher, Ross Jukes, Habanero Cafe & Wine Pop-up!
Bringing new life to our listed building, our place is home to local craft in all its forms and we’re opening the doors on Saturday June 17th… Read more »
Event review: Carnival Magnifico by Isobel Owen
Carnival Magnifico is the new brand grown from the humble yet renowned Seedy Sonics summer party held at the Rainbow every year in June. Each year music… Read more »
Bar Opus Food & Cocktail review by Claire Tucker
The fact that Bar Opus sits directly below my office means that I spend a lot more time there than I probably should. Scratch the probably; I… Read more »
Win a meal for 4 people at Pasta Di Piazza
PASTA DI PIAZZA INVITES FOLLOWERS TO NOMINATE A DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY To celebrate Father’s Day, Pasta Di Piazza is encouraging their social followers to tell them… Read more »
Breakin’ Convention REP review – Sally Jones
Sadler’s Wells Breakin’ Convention bought its tour to Birmingham last weekend. Over two days, there was a mixture of hip hop and break dancing, DJs, workshops and… Read more »
Gin Ahoy – Gin Tasting Cruise review
Carl Hawkins, aka ‘The Gintleman’, has come up with a genius idea: to offer gin tasting aboard an evening cruise through Birmingham’s network of canals. As a… Read more »
Taco Tuesdays at The Old Crown review
The Old Crown building has stood defiantly in Digbeth since the 14th century. It’s been through many phases during its existence, including being a backdrop for one… Read more »
The Alchemist review by Victoria Roberts
Even from the outside, The Alchemist looks to promise a good night out in Birmingham. The sleek, dark look is carried through to the interior which is… Read more »
The Victoria review by Lisa Evans
Dating back to the end of the 19th century, The Victoria is a jewel in the crown of the Bitters N’ Twisted family: a group of independent… Read more »
Gaucho Birmingham opens its doors to the public
The most anticipated addition to the Birmingham food scene has finally arrived, as Gaucho opened its doors at 55 Colmore Row last week. Situated in the heart… Read more »
The new menu train rolls on at Bitters ‘n Twisted!
Born To Be Smoked – New Menu At Buffalo & Rye Buffalo’s new menu has seen many of the classics staying put (16 hr home smoked brisket… Read more »
Birmingham welcomes musicians on the ‘My City Tour’
WELCOME TO MY CITY is all about showcasing the best sound of a new generation of artists from around the UK and showing love to each city… Read more »
Tweet For A Seat at Cucina Rustica This Week!
Jewellery Quarter based Italian restaurant offers exclusive evening in one off social campaign. For one week only, Italian restaurant, Cucina Rustica is offering up the chance for… Read more »
The Alchemist: smoke and mirrors and cocktails review
I’d been intrigued by the dark façade of the Alchemist – one of Birmingham’s most popular cocktail bars, which is situated on Colmore Row – for quite… Read more »
New Menu & Wine Tasting with Cucina Rustica
Mention Italian restaurants in Birmingham and one of the first names to pop-up will be Cucina Rustica. The large building in the heart of St Pauls Square is… Read more »
From Brumbeat with Love – Birmingham’s Best New Bands
The music scene in Birmingham is undeniably eclectic and full of brilliant talent and creativity. From award-winning DJs to old school family bands, we have it all…. Read more »
Clean Cut Kid Exclusive Interview by Angela Cascon
Liverpool based and indie pop band Clean Cut Kid hit Birmingham on the night of the 22nd of April as the support band for The Kooks during… Read more »
Birmingham’s Gambimi – Welcome To My City tour.
Punch Records hit the road in May for the first edition of the Welcome To My City tour. Known for their groundbreaking work with emerging artists and… Read more »
Mutes Release New Video Single ‘A Burial’
Fresh off the heels of their “blistering” (Clash) kraut-indebted single ‘Vanishing’, MUTES have wheeled out the immediate, gut-punching ‘A Burial’ as the second taste of their forthcoming… Read more »
The Edgbaston at Diageo World Class GB Semi-Finals
Last week saw the Diageo World Class GB Semi-Finals and our boys James Bowker and Thomas Matthews found themselves flying through to the GB finals in June!… Read more »
New Food & Drink Deals at The Crown
Food served here is far more than simply pub grub, with a tasty selection of light bites and sandwiches for those on the hop, and a more… Read more »