Category Archives: Areas in Birmingham

The Mailbox – Shaken, not stirred, and Very Dry…

Posted on June 27, 2013 by outinbrum

Soon you’ll be able to leave your umbrellas at home when shopping in The Mailbox, as they’re having a roof fitted over the shopping area.  That means there’s going to be a bit of disruption while works are carried out … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: The Mailbox, Price: Average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cafe, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Wine Bar | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Farenheit Restaurant at Genting Casino Edgbaston

Posted on June 22, 2013 by outinbrum

After our recent foray in to Moseley to eat at the fabulous Carter’s, we thought we’d get another stamp in our passports by going out to Genting Casino at Edgbaston to eat at their newly refurbished Farenheit restaurant. Until recently … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Hagley Road, Cuisine: English, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Cuisine: Steakhouse, Price: Average, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Entertainment, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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

Le Drunch @ Le Truc

Posted on June 8, 2013 by outinbrum

May Bank Holiday weekend proved to be a busy one for us. After a Friday night at Carter’s of Mosely (review here) and a full Saturday at Birmingham Pride (review here) the hangover on Sunday morning was almost too much … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Arcadian, Area: China Town, Cuisine: French, Price: Average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Pub, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Wine Bar | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Carter’s of Moseley

Posted on June 4, 2013 by outinbrum

A week or two ago we picked up our passports, affixed our crampons, made sure we had the right inoculations, and headed out to Carter’s of Moseley. Moseley. Four whole miles away, I almost had a nosebleed. Those I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Moseley, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Birmingham Pride 2013

Posted on May 27, 2013 by outinbrum

In a week that saw parliament vote in favour of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, it was fitting that Birmingham Pride 2013 kicked off from Victoria Square, led by the inimitable LGBT activist Peter Tatchell. Modern UK prides are … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Hurst Street / The Gay Village / South Side, Special Event | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

South-East Asian Flavours at The Blue Piano

Posted on May 20, 2013 by outinbrum

South-East Asian flavours are hard to be found in Birmingham’s culinary scene – sure there are plenty of Chinese restaurants (some worse than others), and a couple of Thai joints that are passable, but that’s about it.  So enter The … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Hagley Road, Cuisine: South East Asian, Price: Average, Price: Cheap as Chips - Inexpensive, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

The Pickled Piglet

Posted on April 8, 2013 by outinbrum

Just last week another venue, The Pickled Piglet, quietly opened its doors to the Brummy public for the first time. Much to our horror we hadn’t known it was opening, but some of our foody friends (thanks Mr. & Mrs. Pope) … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Brindley Place, Area: Broad Street, Cuisine: English, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Cuisine: Tapas, Price: Average, Price: Cheap as Chips - Inexpensive, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cafe, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Wine Bar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

New Sunday Subterranean Delights at Anderson’s Bar & Gril

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Outinbrum

Regular followers will already know that Anderson’s bar & Grill, located just off the bottom of St Paul’s Square on Mary Ann Street is one of our favourite venues in Brum. The sumptuous feel of the low brick vaulted ceilings … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Jewellery Quarter, Area: Out of Birmingham, Cuisine: English, Cuisine: Steakhouse, My Favourite Places, Price: Average, Uncategorized, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment