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

Hogan’s Cider House

Posted on October 24, 2015 by outinbrum

Birmingham has gone craft beer mad over the last few years with the opening of specialist bars like Brew Dog and Purecraft Bar & Kitchen, and other beery venues like the Wellington, The Post Office Vaults, and the Craven Arms, … Continue reading →

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Meating

Posted on October 9, 2015 by outinbrum

The last couple of years have been very carnivorous for the city as many meaty venues have opened, from Fiesta Del Asado, Fleet Street Kitchen, lots of pop-ups from Andy Low ‘n’ Slow, and several chain burger joints. There’s another … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Arcadian, Area: Hurst Street / The Gay Village / South Side, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Cuisine: Steakhouse, Price: Average, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tapas Revolution

Posted on October 3, 2015 by outinbrum

Now Grand Central shopping centre has opened there’s a host of new eating possibilities to try out in the city. The transformation at New Street Station has provided the airy light space for more than a dozen venues, and we’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Central Shopping, Area: Grand Central, Area: The Bullring, Cuisine: Spanish, Price: Average, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Selfridges LIVE+LOUD 2015 – FREE events Fri/Sat/Sun

Posted on October 2, 2015 by outinbrum

Hot on the heels of Birmingham’s “Super Saturday” which saw the city host the South Africa v Samoa rugby world cup game at Villa Park, the opening weekend of Grand Central shopping centre and John Lewis, Style Birmingham, and the … Continue reading →

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Grand Central Eateries

Posted on September 17, 2015 by outinbrum

We thought we’d bring you a round-up of the eateries currently due to be opening in the shiny new Grand Central Shopping Centre due to open its doors to the public on 24th September.  We hear that not all will … Continue reading →

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Food by Nomad: the Man and the Myth

Posted on September 13, 2015 by outinbrum

I feel a little like I stalk chef Alex Claridge as this will be the fourth, and not final, review of his food I’ll post having followed him around from The Warehouse Cafe, to Bistro 1847, then on to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Central Shopping, Area: Colmore Business District, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Average, Price: Cheap as Chips - Inexpensive, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nosh & Quaff

Posted on September 3, 2015 by outinbrum

UPDATE FEB ’16: We’ve eaten here again since this review and had a much better meal – succulent Beef Ribs, massive pork ribs, and truffle laden gooey macaroni and cheese. However we’ve had mixed reports from brilliant to terrible in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Central Shopping, Area: Colmore Business District, birmingham restaurant review, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Average, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Wine Bar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rico Libre

Posted on August 26, 2015 by outinbrum

I don’t know if you’re familiar with the side streets off Digbeth High Street, but if you are then you may well drive down them at 40 with the doors locked and windows closed. They do not feel salubrious, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Digbeth, Cuisine: Spanish, Cuisine: Tapas, Price: Cheap as Chips - Inexpensive, Venue type: Cafe, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Wine and Dine at Harvey Nichols

Posted on August 13, 2015 by outinbrum

The Mailbox’s flagship store, the temple to luxury that is Harvey Nichols, has at last reopened its doors to the public after a move, resize, and refit. While we’ve not yet managed to have a mooch around the store, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: The Mailbox, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, Cuisine: English, Cuisine: Fine Dining, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, restaurant review, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Gourmet Shop, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Wine Bar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

It’s Hotting Up at The Highfield

Posted on August 6, 2015 by outinbrum

One of our favourite gastro pubs in Brum, The Highfield in leafy Edgebaston, invited us along to test out their latest offering. Making the most of their large rear garden, head chef Dean Jeffer has created an outdoor menu well-suited … Continue reading →

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