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About outinbrum

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

Lasan Restaurant

Posted on November 11, 2016 by outinbrum

A few weeks back, to celebrate my parents’ ruby wedding anniversary (that’s 40 years!) we took them to Lasan restaurant.  Run by Birmingham restaurateur Aktar Islam and his business partner Jabba Khan, the eatery has picked up many awards over … Continue reading →

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6/8 Kafe Kraft Beer Festival – DISCOUNT

Posted on November 2, 2016 by outinbrum

City centre kult koffee venue 6/8 Kafe on Temple Row (at the back of Rackhams aka House of Fraser) have finally had the mass of scaffolding removed from its frontage. To celebrate this unveiling, and the installation of a permanent … Continue reading →

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Gavino’s Italian

Posted on October 16, 2016 by outinbrum

We wouldn’t normally head to Wylde Green for dinner, it’s not known for its culinary excellence.  Our friends however said we must try the 80’s dining experience that is Gavino’s Italian Restaurant, promising Cinzano and melon boats aplenty.  Understand though … Continue reading →

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Canal Square – Fine Indian Dining

Posted on October 2, 2016 by outinbrum

Having been brought up a couple of miles from Lye High Street, which for thirty years now has had over a dozen Indian eateries on it’s short half mile stretch, I’ve always been used to having tasty and cheap Indian food. … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Brindley Place, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, Cuisine: Indian, Price: Average, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Syriana

Posted on September 16, 2016 by outinbrum

We seem to be going a bit Jewellery Quarter mad lately. Virtually all of this year’s new venues have opened that side of the city. It’s fair to say though that not all of the JQ is as salubrious as … Continue reading →

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The Pig & Tail

Posted on September 4, 2016 by outinbrum

As we pointed out recently, the Jewellery Quarter seems to finally be finding its feet with new and exciting venues opening all over it, and not just on St. Paul’s Square.  We’ve already given you a review of basement cocktail … Continue reading →

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The Butchers’ Social – Henley-in-Arden

Posted on August 28, 2016 by outinbrum

Few places in Birmingham attracted such an immediate cult following as The Butchers’ Social in Harborne did. Within weeks of Chefs Jamie and Mike getting the keys to the closed Walter Smith’s butcher’s shop on the high street in April … Continue reading →

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The Wilderness (née Nomad)

Posted on August 24, 2016 by outinbrum

After a legal spat about naming rights with a restaurant of the same name some three-thousand miles away, Chef Proprietor Alex Claridge’s Nomad Restaurant and his similarly named projects shut down, immediately reopening as The Wilderness. His restaurant hasn’t moved … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Central Shopping, Area: China Town, Area: City Centre, Area: The Bullring, Birmingham Restaurant, birmingham restaurant review, birmingham review, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Average, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, restaurant review, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rare Chance to See & Dine Upon ‘FLYING SCOTSMAN’ Whilst In Steam in Birmingham

Posted on August 12, 2016 by outinbrum

‘FLYING SCOTSMAN’ TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT TYSELEY LOCOMOTIVE WORKS AS PART OF BIRMINGHAM HERITAGE WEEK Birmingham’s vibrant history and buzzing culture will be celebrated this September as Birmingham Heritage Week takes over the city again. This year the week … Continue reading →

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Pride 2016

Posted on June 20, 2016 by outinbrum

Pride 2016 went off seemingly without a hitch, as it has done over the previous few years. Happy people danced and made merry in the streets to a background of artists that any music festival, let alone gay pride event, would … Continue reading →

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