Category Archives: Article

Twins to revitalise The Boathouse restaurant in Sutton Coldfield

Posted on August 29, 2018 by outinbrum

Twin brothers from Sutton Coldfield who trained under Michelin star chefs are to breathe new life into a landmark local restaurant. Scott and Steven Lewis, having worked for many years in some of London’s top restaurants including Quaglinos, La Tante … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Pride 2018 – The Photos

Posted on May 31, 2018 by outinbrum

Birmingham hosted an estimated 70,000 people at its two day Pride event that takes place in the gay quarter around Hurst Street each year. The parade kicked off at midday from the civic quarter with thousands of people lining the … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Pride 2018 – The Parade Photos

Posted on May 28, 2018 by outinbrum

What a weekend!  I don’t know where to start with writing it up!  I know you all love the photos, so here’s a few hundred to be getting along with.  I’m posting a gallery at a time so come back … Continue reading →

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The Vanguard Meadery & Cocktail Bar

Posted on February 21, 2018 by outinbrum

Independent venues have been opening at a rate of knots in the Jewellery Quarter over the past couple of years. It’s become a firm favourite location for Friday evening drinking and dining with everyone we know. From The Pig & … Continue reading →

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*** Not *** The Frankfurt Christmas Market: Skate Birmingham and City Social

Posted on November 22, 2017 by outinbrum

We’re told that The Frankfurt Market brings untold riches to our city, but no-one has been able to quantify it for me.  It certainly brings some cheer, but also hordes of tourists.  Pretty much everyone who lives or works in … Continue reading →

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Taxi Cop: Stay Safe on a Night Out

Posted on August 14, 2017 by outinbrum

We spent about eight years living in Brum City Centre, first near the top of Beetham Tower (that’s the top of the Radisson hotel building on Holloway Circus Roundabout aka “Pagoda Island”), and then near the top of the Orion … Continue reading →

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£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 →

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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 →

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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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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 →

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