Category Archives: Area: Colmore Business District

Bar Opus at One Snow Hill

Posted on August 28, 2014 by outinbrum

The trio who brought you Opus Restaurant a decade ago, and then Cafe Opus last year, are bringing you Bar Opus at the One Snowhill development in the Colmore Business District. The venue will serve you breakfast and lunch, and then … Continue reading →

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The Old Joint Stock

Posted on August 4, 2014 by outinbrum

Opposite St. Phillips cathedral The Old Joint Stock pub takes prime position in an imposing Grade II listed building built in 1862.  Originally designed as a library, it was used as a bank until converted to a pub and hundred … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Colmore Business District, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Average, Price: Cheap as Chips - Inexpensive, Venue type: Pub, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Theatre | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pure Bar & Kitchen

Posted on March 19, 2014 by outinbrum

Purity have been up and brewing since 2005. They started out in some disused barns in Warwickshire shipping their wares to shops, festivals, and anyone who’d buy them.  Now they’ve moved to a new brewery and from there they’ll also … Continue reading →

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Edmunds Lounge

Posted on February 15, 2014 by outinbrum

Sometimes I want white linen and fine glassware, but sometimes I want somewhere to watch the rugby with a pint and a pie. On those latter occasions, recently we’ve headed to Edmunds Lounge on the corner of Newhall Street and … Continue reading →

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Chung Ying Central

Posted on February 6, 2014 by outinbrum

Let’s start with a horribly-misquoted line from Charles Dickens: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness ……….. it was the spring of hope, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Colmore Business District, Cuisine: Chinese, Price: Average, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bawlty Towers – Dinner at Isaac’s…

Posted on June 15, 2013 by outinbrum

Thai Orchid on Bennett’s Hill closed some months ago and Isaac’s have spent the time since glamming it up. The interior is bright, modern, luxe. I love the large spotlights, but the tacky wine bottle shaped candles add nothing and … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Colmore Business District, Cuisine: Indian, Price: Average, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Adam’s Restaurant – Is Birmingham Seeing Michelin Stars?

Posted on April 22, 2013 by outinbrum

I had quite a surprise when I popped in to Trenchers sandwich shop on Bennett’s Hill for an egg and cress last Friday evening: I ended up eating the 9 course taster menu from the Michelin starred chef that’s set … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Colmore Business District, Cuisine: Fine Dining, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Price: My eyes are watering - expensive, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Preview: Brum Prepares to Welcome Yet Another Michelin Starred Chef

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Outinbrum

Birmingham is soon to become home to its newest Michelin starred chef with the arrival of Adam’s restaurant on Friday 12th April, bolstering the city’s reputation as a world-class dining destination. Adam Stokes, who earned a Michelin Star and 4AA … Continue reading →

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Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market

Posted on December 6, 2012 by outinbrum

Having lived in the city centre for the past few years, I know it’s time to feel festive when I start to see wooden cabins, flat packed, being driven around the city. Over the course of a few days in … Continue reading →

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The Lost & Found – Birmingham’s best Victorian botanical hideaway…

Posted on December 1, 2012 by outinbrum

The National Provincial Bank building, most recently used as Bennetts Bar, was constructed in 1833, and in 1869 was refurbished to have the grand façade it has today, with tall Corinthian columns separating ceiling-high semi-circled topped windows. Its doorways are … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Colmore Business District, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Pub, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments