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.
Birmingham must’ve been built for the birds because you can’t truly appreciate its majesty until you get up into the clouds. Yet, there are only a handful of spots we recommend to soak up the sky-high views of the Secon...
When the sun occasionally creeps out during British summertime, there’s only one place we want to be. A drink at one of the many magnificent rooftop bars in Birmingham is definitely overdue—offering insane views of the...
An estimated six billion packets of crisps are eaten annually in the UK, which sounds like a lot, but that’s only 86 packets each a year, or one packet every four days..! If you, like me, are consuming far more than you...
There’s nothing I love more than a proper country pub, but I’ve never come across anything like this before. The Pub in the Woods does exactly what it says on the tin. Serving pints in a campfire-like setting, the&helli...
After somewhere with just the right amount of opulence and grandeur? Look no further than Regina’s. Birmingham’s newest Mediterranean eatery only opened on Newhall Street in March and was instantly celebrated for its “r...
Birmingham is basically a second Ireland abroad at this point. Okay, maybe that’s a bit extreme, but from the iconic St Patrick’s Day Parade to the UK’s biggest celebration of Irish culture, Pairc Festival, you can&hell...
Wings lovers of the West Midlands, unite! Wing Fest—the world’s largest chicken wing festival—once again lands at Hockley Social Club to celebrate the simplest yet most delicious street food ever created. From August 15...
1981 was a noteworthy year for Birmingham. Jamelia was born, the first Handsworth riots broke out, and Chung Ying opened off Ladywell Walk. 44 years later, only one remains a huge talking point in Birmingham; the belove...
Earlier this year, Condé Nast Traveller named Birmingham “the most exciting foodie destination in the UK.” But should people still be excited when our food hygiene ratings are so low? I’m not sure I am anymore. Look awa...
Brum Brew Fest. If you couldn’t guess, it’s a celebration of Birmingham’s independent beer scene—with 35 of the city’s best independent pubs, bars and taprooms coming together for a five-day, beer-fuelled exploration of...
