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About outinbrum

Find out where to eat, drink, and be merry in Brum.

JQ Drinking

Posted on June 13, 2016 by outinbrum

For many years the Jewellery Quarter, or JQ to the initiated, has been described as “up and coming”. With the recent additions to the drinking and dining scene I think it’s more “up and come”, and is now a real … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Jewellery Quarter, Article, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Pub, Venue type: Restaurant | 1 Comment

“Mirror Mirror on the Wall…The World’s Biggest Pantomime is the fairest of them all!”

Posted on June 10, 2016 by outinbrum

Hot on the heels of the phenomenal success of 2015’s ‘Cinderella’, The World’s Biggest Pantomime is back at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham, with the wickedly enchanting tale of Snow White with a twist! Headlining the star cast is Spice … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Brindley Place, Article, Special Event, Uncategorized, Venue type: Entertainment, Venue type: Theatre | Leave a comment

Beer Brewsters – or Women in Beer

Posted on June 8, 2016 by outinbrum

Organisers of the Midlands’ biggest keg beer festival have collaborated with the women and beer group, Dea Latis (named after the Celtic goddess of beer and water), to run a special Brewsters’ Brunch, taking place at this year’s Birmingham Beer … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Dinner at Opus Restaurant Cornwall Street

Posted on May 12, 2016 by outinbrum

Opus Restaurant opened on Cornwall Street in the business district over a decade ago.  It’s seen times of boom and bust, and continued serving the local business community despite the ever smaller appetite for extravagant client lunches.  Of course it … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: City Centre, Area: Colmore Business District, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, Cuisine: English, Cuisine: Fine Dining, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Average, restaurant review, Venue type: Restaurant | Leave a comment

El Borracho De Oro

Posted on May 8, 2016 by outinbrum

When El Borracho De Oro opened as a Spanish tapas restaurant just off Five Ways at the end of Broad Street, we were initially unimpressed, mainly due to the interior decor.  However Emma, the owner and hostess, has made big changes … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Broad Street, Area: Edgbaston, Cuisine: Spanish, Cuisine: Tapas, Venue type: Bar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chef Nathan Eades’ Charity Dinner @ The Butlers Arms – a thankyou…

Posted on May 7, 2016 by outinbrum

As we’ve just about recovered from the hangover, we thought we better pen some thanks to everyone who made last Sunday’s black tie charity dinner at The Butlers Arms such a success, raising over £5,000 for Birmingham charities supported by Rotary … Continue reading →

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‘A Lost Society’ Pop-Up at 6/8 Kafe

Posted on May 7, 2016 by outinbrum

It seemed to be year of the pop-up in 2015.  We had wonderful food in random locations from chefs that are now establishing themselves in permanent homes in the Birmingham food scene.  To name but a few: Nathan Eades now Head … Continue reading →

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Hop on the Pride Bus!

Posted on May 4, 2016 by outinbrum

Not only is Pride 2016 welcoming the Venga Boys and their eponymous bus, the good folks at National Express have wrapped a bus that you’ll see driving around town over the coming weeks.  The wrapper celebrates the theme of “Generations … Continue reading →

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Birmingham set for its first ever pop-up Ice Cave experience

Posted on May 4, 2016 by outinbrum

Find your inner adventurer at the Coors Light Ice Cave this May Coors Light has announced the arrival of the Coors Light Ice Cave to Centenary Square from 20th – 29th May 2016. The first of its kind in Birmingham, the Coors Light Ice Cave is set to be the coolest bar … Continue reading →

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Rofuto Japanese at Five Ways

Posted on April 29, 2016 by outinbrum

We’ve watched with interest as the monstrosity that was Auchinleck House on Five Ways has been beautified in to the new Park Regis hotel and Rofuto Japanese restaurant and Kurabu bar. It is now open, and I’m fairly confident its … Continue reading →

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