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If you haven't heard of Chef Jacques Van Der Merwe, you will now. The acclaimed South African Chef is opening his new venture in Knowle in Spring 2020. Jacques Restaurant is by all accounts going to be very special indeed. Van Der Merwe and his team have purchased a prime ...

The team behind Craft Dining Rooms and Aktar Islam will be launching this beautiful new space in January 2020. Craft English Garden, will be a stunning garden terrace and inside dining room located on the Canalside at the ICC alongside the critically acclaimed Craft Dining Rooms. The site will be ...

A new pan-Asian restaurant and cocktail lounge joins the Arcadian late November adding glamorous vibes to the forever-growing Birmingham food scene. Founded by Rory May, the 70-cover restaurant is setting up home on the upper balcony of the Arcadian Centre. Inspired by the glamour of Ibiza, London and Dubai, it ...

Aktar Islam, who won Gordon Ramsay's F-Word back in 2009, picks up the city's fifth star for his progressive take on Indian cooking.

Sadler's Brewing Co. has announced the launch of Brewer's Social Harborne, the third venue in its expanding roster which includes Sadler's Brewhouse & Bar in Lye and Sadler's Taproom Quinton. Alongside Sadler's award-winning ales and spirits, the all-day venue will offer collaborative and special edition brews; craft spirits and cocktails ...

With over 20 stalls with everything from Sri Lankan, Eastern European, Indian, Spanish, Turkish and American food, there is plenty to taste and enjoy. Once you've chosen your food of choice, grab a seat in Lower Central and enjoy live music from across the world. Oozells Square will have a ...

Turtle Bay launches a new menu with more options than ever before, including Caribbean brunch for the very first time Curry Aubergine, Mr Fabulous' Jamaican Patties, Five Alarm Chicken Curry - just some of the mouth-watering dishes you can get your hands on - and sink your teeth into - ...

The August Bank Holiday will see the launch of a second The Alchemist with a late-night offering in the heart of Birmingham's bustling Brindleyplace. The Alchemist, famed for its distinctive cocktails and food offering is also known for its iconic interiors, which are unique to each location. The second Birmingham ...

Summer cocktails have become more environmentally friendly, thanks to an exclusive summer menu now available at San Carlo Fumo in Selfridges Birmingham. Sitting neatly alongside Selfridges' commitment to sustainability, the chic Italian restaurant's exclusive 'Nature Kind' cocktail menu reuses, recycles or upcycles ingredients that would otherwise be discarded as waste. ...

Taste of the Mailbox is returning this weekend and it's offering a weekend of delicious dishes, tasty tipples, expert master classes and complimentary treats. Visitors can expect demonstrations from their favourite chefs, a taste of the finest produce from a farmers' market curated by Ludlow Food Festival, complimentary treats from ...

Get ready for Birmingham Beer Week 2019, an annual calendar of events that unites the city's finest breweries, pubs, bars, bottle shops and restaurants, in creating a whole array of fun and exciting events with good music, food and of course GREAT BEER! Over 60 events will be held across ...

This July will see Craft Dining Rooms, a new British restaurant, open at Birmingham's International Conference Centre (ICC). Celebrating British culinary craft, Craft Dining Rooms will shine a light on British artisan producers with a menu that brings together the best produce from British farmers, cheese mongers, brewers, distillers and ...

Birmingham Cocktail Weekend returns to the city this year to celebrate its fifth birthday. To mark the occasion, the event will take place for an by an extra day and will follow sister event Birmingham Wine Weekend, so revellers can enjoy even more exclusive drinks, masterclasses, and more. This year, ...

The Colmore Food Festival 2019 takes place in Victoria Square on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6 from 11am - 7pm. Arranged by Colmore BID, the Business Improvement District for Birmingham's commercial quarter, the annual Colmore Food Festival showcases the brilliant food, drink and hospitality venues in the area. ...

Last chance to get tickets for tomorrow's Birmingham Rum Festival which is back this summer for its 4th year, offering the city another opportunity to discover new rums, as well as the people and stories behind each brand and bottle. There will be a fantastic line-up of rum brands to ...

Use code DINE30 for 30% off tickets at www.foodiesfestival.com Join in the fun at Birmingham's favourite food festival! With a mouth-watering summer festival, live music, workshops, masterclasses and of course Top Chefs such as C4's Sunday Brunch Presenter Simon Rimmer & Michelin starred Yummie Brummie Chef Glynn Purnell. At Foodies ...

It isn't always easy to find the perfect Father's Day gift, so why not take Daddy dearest out for a classy dining experience instead? We've rounded up our top choices for treating your top Dad to a top day. What do Fathers love more than an all-you-can-eat feast of their ...

The eagerly anticipated arrival of Indian Brewery is upon us with its second taproom and street food venue opening in the heart of Solihull town centre on Station Road. The overall vibe very much embodies their first establishment in Snow Hill. There is seating for 100, Birmingham brewed craft beers ...

SECRET GARDEN NOW OPEN AT RESORTS WORLD Following the multi-million pound transformation of their rooftop bar & restaurant Sky By The Water in January, Resorts World have now unveiled the latest addition to the venue, the Secret Garden. The outdoor rooftop garden is home to 8 cosy covered pods, featuring ...