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The Grand Hotel, housed in one of Birmingham's most iconic buildings overlooking the city's prestigious Colmore Row, will once again open its doors to the public in the summer of 2020 Guests will ceratianly be wowed following a dramatic restoration that will return the city centre landmark to its former ...

Turn that frown upside down with 50% off food this January at some big brand restaurants in the city. 50% off food at Gusto Italian on Colmore Row, Chaophraya in Saint Martin's Place by Bullring, The Alchemist on Colmore Row, Revolucion de Cuba on Temple Street and 30% off at ...

End 2019 on a high and start the new decade as you mean to go on. Be it with friends or family, Birmingham's bars and restaurants will be leaving their doors open a lot later than usual for you to say adieu to this year and celebrate in style. Here ...

Go Spice Up Your Life! The Westley Arms, part of the Best Western Westley Hotel in Acocks Green, has teamed up with The Covered Wagon, and will soon be offering their exciting mixed griils and Punjabi dishes as part of an exciting new menu. For many years, The Westley Arms ...

Fed up of the usual mulled wine and eggnog? Don't get your tinsel in a tangle and instead grab that mistletoe and let us inspire you with our recommendations for some of Birmingham's cracker cocktails. BAR + BLOCK Get into the Christmas spirit with Bar + Block Mistletoe Martini this ...

Bacardi the world's most awarded rum, has announced the launch of Bacardi Aventura, a brand new, limited edition rum made in partnership with Revolucion de Cuba. Combining a blend of dark rums aged for a minimum of three years in American Oak Barrels, BACARDÍ Aventura will go on sale from ...

Indico Street Kitchen has announced it will open the doors to its newest city centre venue on Monday 25th November, 2019. Already a firm favourite with diners in Shirley, Indico will pay tribute to the bustling streets of North India, adding an authentic and exciting experience to the ever-popular offering ...

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, ...