Category Archives: Area: Harborne

Hengata

Posted on March 21, 2023 by outinbrum

Some weeks ago in dreary January (so yes I’m aware this is overdue, I’ve been busy) we booked in with friends for a wintry Saturday dinner at Hengata.  Opening in 2021 the restaurant menu originally felt a bit Scandi, but … Continue reading →

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Brewer’s Social: Harborne

Posted on September 28, 2019 by outinbrum

Sadler’s have been part of my drinking repertoire since 2006 when the brewing dynasty of 150 years opened The Windsor Castle on Lye Cross, close to where I use to drink at The Shovel.  They were, to my knowledge, the … Continue reading →

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Sadler’s Become All Social in Harborne

Posted on September 10, 2019 by outinbrum

Sadler’s Brewing Co. has announced the launch of Brewer’s Social Harborne, the third venue in its expanding roster which includes Sadler’s Brewhouse & Bar in Lye and Sadler’s Taproom Quinton. A place to be social no matter what time of … Continue reading →

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Tiffin Indian Cuisine, Harborne

Posted on May 24, 2018 by outinbrum

Occasionally our friends R&M knock a review up for us, so thanks to them for this one. We’re quite partial to a curry on a Friday night.  Indeed we can often be tempted on a Saturday night as well. Having sampled … Continue reading →

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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 →

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@ 21 Restaurant, Edgbaston

Posted on February 16, 2017 by outinbrum

We were outraged when Birmingham planning officers decided that the wonderful Comida tapas restaurant on Gordon Road in Harborne was to be denied a permanent licence when its temporary use licence expired.  Much to our relief the resilient proprietors, Jade and Stewart, … Continue reading →

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Harborne Kitchen

Posted on November 18, 2016 by outinbrum

After almost a year of mourning the closure of The Butchers’ Social on Harborne High Street, Wednesday night we were able to celebrate the opening of its replacement – Harborne Kitchen.  Co-creator of The Butchers’ Social, Jamie Desogus, is now … Continue reading →

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Peel & Stone Bakery, Bar, and Kitchen – Harborne

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Outinbrum

As Harborne locals we are still mourning the loss of The Butchers Social (their decision on the missing apostrophe, not mine). In the middle of the week, when work was grinding and the weekend stubbornly refused to make an appearance, … Continue reading →

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Goodbye (for now) Butchers Social, hello Harborne Kitchen

Posted on December 22, 2015 by outinbrum

It would appear to have escaped the attention of many people that The Butchers Social, on Harborne High Street, closes on New Year’s Eve. The pop-up venture that was opened by chefs Jamie Desogus and Mike Bullard initially for just … Continue reading →

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Umami Indian Kitchen and Cocktail Bar

Posted on May 31, 2015 by outinbrum

Harborne welcomes another Indian restaurant to the scene this last weekend as Umami Indian Kitchen and Cocktail bar has opened next to Boo Boo Coffee at the top of War Lane. There is some competition in Harborne for Indian cuisine … Continue reading →

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