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About outinbrum

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

Otoro Sushi

Posted on June 3, 2017 by outinbrum

I’ll forgive you that Birmingham may not be your immediate thought when you think about Sushi. Perhaps your mind wanders to images of naked Japanese maidens decorated with crustaceans, rice, and tuna (that’s called Nyotaimori and there’s an interesting article … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Central Shopping, Cuisine: Japanese, Price: Average, Venue type: Cafe, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged birmingham sushi, eating out in birmingham, Out In Birmingham, out in brum, where to eat in birmingham, Where To Go In Birmingham, where to go out in birmingham | 3 Comments

£3 Million Restoration for Roundhouse

Posted on May 22, 2017 by outinbrum

One of Birmingham’s most interesting historic buildings, which we were lucky enough to recently have a peak inside, is set to be brought back to life after being awarded a £2.5m National Lottery grant. The funding will enable a partnership … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Brindley Place, Article | Leave a comment

Wok Chi Oriental Kitchen

Posted on April 28, 2017 by outinbrum

You may not have noticed last year that the rather bland and tired looking Chinese takeaway on Harborne High Street by the name of Splendour, which was ironically far from splendid, closed its doors. Luckily for the residents of Harborne, … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Harborne, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, Cuisine: Chinese, Price: Cheap as Chips - Inexpensive, Venue type: Restaurant | 2 Comments

JURASSIC KINGDOM BRINGS DINOSAURS TO LIFE IN BIRMINGHAM

Posted on April 25, 2017 by outinbrum

Prehistoric experience takes over Botanical Gardens from 20 May until 4 June Jurassic Kingdom: Where Dinosaurs Come To Life, is an extraordinary, new animatronic experience, which will see life-sized DINOSAURS taking over Birmingham Botanical Gardens from 20 May until 4 June, where … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Edgbaston, Article, Special Event, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Shucks! What a fizzy deal at Opus…

Posted on April 19, 2017 by outinbrum

It’s a magical mollusc, a beautiful bivalve, salty snack that is lauded as an aphrodisiac. There’s no doubt that oysters, once a peasant food, are now among the ultimate delicacies for foodies. They’ve long been linked to amour – Aphrodite … Continue reading →

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Paprika Grill House – Bearwood

Posted on April 18, 2017 by outinbrum

To counter those of you that say we only eat at and review upmarket venues, here’s one just for you- the cheap and cheerful Paprika Grill House in Bearwood. On a random friday evening we decided there was nothing on … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Bearwood, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Cheap as Chips - Inexpensive, Venue type: Cafe, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged bearwood restaurant, eating out in birmingham, Out In Birmingham, out in brum, OutInBrum, restaurant review, where to eat in birmingham, where to eat in brum, Where To Go In Birmingham, where to go out in birmingham | 5 Comments

Butlers Arms

Posted on April 17, 2017 by outinbrum

The Gileses have significant experience in hospitality which they brought to the struggling Butlers Arms pub near Four Oaks some years ago. It’s a proper family affair. Landlord Chris, with his head chef wife Paula, along with sous chef son Dan … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, Cuisine: English, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Pub, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, eating out in birmingham, sutton restaurant, where to eat in birmingham, Where To Go In Birmingham, where to go out in birmingham | 1 Comment

Izza Pizza by Lasan Group – Wood Fired Pizza in Selfridges

Posted on April 16, 2017 by outinbrum

Wood-fired artisan pizzas with an unusual sourdough base have arrived in Selfridges Birmingham this week with the launch of the Lasan Group’s latest venture, Izza Pizza. Local chef Aktar Islam, a regular face on BBC’s Saturday Morning Kitchen and Great British … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: The Bullring, Cuisine: Italian, Cuisine: Pizza, Price: Average, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged eating out in birmingham, Out In Birmingham, out in brum, Where To Go In Birmingham, where to go out in birmingham | 2 Comments

Cheval Blanc

Posted on April 6, 2017 by outinbrum

When Keith Marsden joined forces with the daughter of one of Birmingham’s other stalwart hospitality families there were high hopes that they would produce a knockout venue, and they have not disappointed. Keith Marsden, owner of the British Oak in Stirchley, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Moseley, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, Cuisine: French, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Cuisine: Tapas, Price: Average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Wine Bar | Tagged Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, eating out in birmingham, Out In Birmingham, out in brum, OutInBrum, where to eat in birmingham, Where To Go In Birmingham, where to go out in birmingham | Leave a comment

70s and 80s legends Boney M complete Birmingham Pride line-up!

Posted on March 29, 2017 by outinbrum

Organisers of Birmingham Pride have announced that 70s amd 80s legends, Boney M, who have notched up millions of record sales and No.1 hits worldwide, will be performing at the festival on Sunday 28 May. Boney M’s hit singles span … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Arcadian, Area: City Centre, Area: Hurst Street / The Gay Village / South Side, Article, Special Event | Tagged Birmingham Pride Acts | 1 Comment