Category Archives: Article

The Edgbaston – Toby Takes Home Ysabel Regina Trophy

The Edgbaston Boutique Hotel & Cocktail Lounge have added yet another award to their ever straining awards cabinet.  Toby Heap, their youngest Bartender competed in The Ysabel Regina Fusion Competition held at Ysabel Regina Bodega in Jerez Spain. There were … Continue reading

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Bardolino Pizzeria

The Out In Brum usual roving correspondent was busy so on being invited to Bardolino’s for a pizza making evening we sent a substitute, so thanks to Andrew for popping along.  This was a freebie event – please see our … Continue reading

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Made on the Canal – Brill Brum Art

Designer Thomas Parry produces commission pieces and hand finished modern prints of Birmingham’s iconic buildings and landmarks all from his narrow boat – thus the business name ‘Made on the Canal’ that he’s chosen. Continue reading

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

‘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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JQ Drinking

For many years the Jewellery Quarter, or JQ to the initiated, has been described as “up and coming”. With the recent additions to the drinking and dining scene I think it’s more “up and come”, and is now a real … Continue reading

Posted in Area: Jewellery Quarter, Article, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Pub, Venue type: Restaurant | 1 Comment

“Mirror Mirror on the Wall…The World’s Biggest Pantomime is the fairest of them all!”

Hot on the heels of the phenomenal success of 2015’s ‘Cinderella’, The World’s Biggest Pantomime is back at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham, with the wickedly enchanting tale of Snow White with a twist! Headlining the star cast is Spice … Continue reading

Posted in Area: Brindley Place, Article, Special Event, Uncategorized, Venue type: Entertainment, Venue type: Theatre | Leave a comment

‘A Lost Society’ Pop-Up at 6/8 Kafe

It seemed to be year of the pop-up in 2015.  We had wonderful food in random locations from chefs that are now establishing themselves in permanent homes in the Birmingham food scene.  To name but a few: Nathan Eades now Head … Continue reading

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Birmingham Pride 2016 Preview

In a little over a month Birmingham will once again play host to the UK’s largest two day LGBT Pride festival which is sure to be the city’s biggest, loudest, most outrageous party of the year. With the US passing … Continue reading

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Rofuto Raises Birmingham Dining to New Heights This April

Renowned restaurateur, Des McDonald is set to shake up the Birmingham dining scene with his latest venture Rofuto, a restaurant set high in the City skyline at over 141 f eet in the sky with incredible 360 degree views. Opening … Continue reading

Posted in Area: Broad Street, Article, Birmingham Restaurant, Cuisine: Japanese, Uncategorized, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant | 2 Comments

Opus Brings Sustainability to the Table with Special Dinner Series

One of the Midland’s most sustainable independent restaurants will be taking the topic of seasonal and ethical farming from the field to the table in its unique series of ‘Source Dinners’. Opus at Cornwall Street will be hosting five Source … Continue reading

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