Tag Archives: Out In Birmingham

South-East Asian Flavours at The Blue Piano

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

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Adam’s Restaurant – Is Birmingham Seeing Michelin Stars?

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

Oh, Spuds, at Opus – Potato Dinner 26th April

Boiled, baked, chipped, fried, mashed, sautéed – everyone loves a good spud. On April 26th you could book in for a special 4 course potato dinner at Opus Restaurant in Colmore Business District. The Carrolls of Northumberland, specialist producers of … Continue reading

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The Pickled Piglet

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

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

Preview: Brum Prepares to Welcome Yet Another Michelin Starred Chef

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

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

Café Opus

After working out at The Cube on a dreary Saturday morning, I thought there was no better way to refuel than take a short walk along the canal to Brindley Place and pop in to one of Birmingham’s newest offerings … Continue reading

Posted in Area: Brindley Place, Cuisine: English, Price: Average, Price: Cheap as Chips - Inexpensive, Venue type: Cafe | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Upstairs and Downstairs at Fleet Street Kitchen, Summer Row

Town&Country Inns have been around the Birmingham entertainment scene for at least a couple of decades, and as well as the successful Aprés and Mechu venues, they’ve just added another jewel to their Summer Row crown – Fleet Street Kitchen. Upstairs … Continue reading

Posted in Area: Summer Row, 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, Venue type: Wine Bar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Downstairs at Fleet Street Kitchen, Summer Row

Friday sees the launch of Summer Row’s latest venue, Fleet Street Kitchen. They’ll be lighting their Barbacoa Grill for diners, mixing cocktails, and the House Jammerz will be playing Downstairs at FSK’s inaugural Friday Night Live. The House Jammerz have … Continue reading

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Discount Dining and Entertainment in Brum

As it feels like about 3 months between the December and the January pay packets it’s no surprise that we can all end up a bit skint.  We didn’t like to think of you going hungry, or not being able … Continue reading

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