We’ve often dreamt of retiring in Cuba. Sipping on mojitos and daiquiris every sunset, driving around Havana’s colourful streets in classic cars and blasting rumba from the stereo. Of course, dreams like this rarely com...
We love The Pineapple Club here at . From its always surprising signature cocktails to fabulous recreations of stone-cold classics, and bespoke décor. It stand-outs in Birmingham’s densely populated cocktail scene. Its...
Three signs you've been playing too many computer games recently: fatigue, migraines and achy hands. If this sounds like you, you might want to consider stepping out of the house for a bit. Try heading to north Birmingh...
Not every cocktail is a work of art. We consider even fewer mixologists as true artists. Robert Wood might be one of the few exceptions. The man is responsible for some of Birmingham’s most beloved cocktail bars, such a...
Birmingham’s green spaces are worth celebrating anytime of year. They kept us sane during lockdowns, offering respite and escape during those stressful times. We gained a new appreciation for our green spaces, as we dis...
The problem with crazy golf is that it is rarely… crazy. Frustrating? Yes. But crazy? Not so much. Trying to putt a golf ball between the blades of a spinning windmill becomes rather tedious after awhile. But Golf Fang...
We can’t quite believe it. We’ve been pinching ourselves all morning. Next year, it will be 25 years since Birmingham hosted the Eurovision Song Contest. Now we have the opportunity to do it again. Friday morning (Augus...
Flat, warm and overpriced. Beer is rarely the highlight of any festival. That’s not the case at the Beer Central Festival in Birmingham where craft beer takes the main stage. The very best West Midlands breweries are co...
I’m not sure we'll ever get over England winning the Women’s Euros. We keep pinching ourselves to check we’re not dreaming. After decades of heartbreak, it was a celebration the whole nation could get behind. Hopefully,...
It takes some confidence to wrestle in on . Birthplace of the balti, locals will know instantly if your food isn’t up to scratch. But that’s exactly what Dishoom did when it opened its Birmingham branch in 2021. It hasn...