Want to find the best restaurants in Birmingham? We’ve scoured the city’s food scene to find amazing dishes, delicious deals and the hottest pop-ups, plus cute cafés, Michelin-star spots, and food festivals. Oh, and don’t forget the drinks either – we cover cocktail bars, hidden speakeasies, and relaxed taprooms too! You’re sure to find somewhere fabulous with our guide to eating and drinking in Birmingham.
The former Cuban Embassy in Moseley has re-opened as The Bull’s Head and is now serving a Sunday Roast with a Caribbean twist. Located at 23 St Mary’s Row, it is now also home to some seriously good burge...
When Joe Lycett, Birmingham’s self-appointed ambassador, shows up at your cafe to film, you’ve got to be doing something right. The Hall Green-born comedian took advantage of the award-winning Bournville...
When Kanteen opened 12 years ago, who knew it’d become a Digbeth institution at the heart of the neighbourhood? Sadly, what started as a pop-up, before officially opening at the Custard Factory in 2017, w...
Not every train station comes with its own pub, but I like to keep a note of those that do—and it looks like I might be planning a family day out to Codsall some day soon. Staffordshire’s Codsall Station...
Times are tough; money is tight. I expect moths to fly out of my wallet each time I open it, and I know I’m not the only one feeling the pinch. The cost-of-living crisis is affecting us all, but we all d...
This winter, as the season of giving fills us with joy and happiness, thoughts turn to those who might not be as lucky. And if you're among those who can afford to dine out this winter, perhaps spare a th...
If you live in Birmingham, you probably don’t need a hotel; you’re probably here just to learn about this magnificent building. But if you are looking for a room for a night or two in the heart of the UK’...
It’s almost time to start buying Christmas gifts, and if you’ve got foodies in your family, there’s only one spot you should be shopping this winter—and it’s taking over the NEC Birmingham for four days o...
The University of Birmingham has had its fair share of unusual student societies—including The Cheese Society and the Bad Film Society—but none of them has taken off in popularity like this one: UoB’s Mea...
Silver Tree Bakery is undoubtedly one of Birmingham’s best ‘hidden gems’. To get there, you have to trek out to the edge of Sutton Coldfield near Water Orton. Where you will find a charming Scandinavian-s...