Tag Archives: Out In Birmingham

Le Monde Fish Bar & Grill

Posted on August 7, 2014 by outinbrum

UPDATE FEB ’16: We’ve since been back to this restaurant and it was much better. No missing about with the counters, staff were friendly and new what they were doing.  Original review below… Being one of the UK’s most landlocked … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Brindley Place, Cuisine: Fish, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Price: My eyes are watering - expensive, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Wine Bar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Old Joint Stock

Posted on August 4, 2014 by outinbrum

Opposite St. Phillips cathedral The Old Joint Stock pub takes prime position in an imposing Grade II listed building built in 1862.  Originally designed as a library, it was used as a bank until converted to a pub and hundred … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Colmore Business District, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Average, Price: Cheap as Chips - Inexpensive, Venue type: Pub, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Theatre | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Bluebell at Henley-in-Arden

Posted on July 6, 2014 by outinbrum

Betwixt Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon lies the sleepy town of Henley-in-Arden. It’s 30 minutes by train from the city centre through glorious postcard perfect English countryside, and on a summery Saturday we headed there to try out a Michelin recommended pub … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Out of Birmingham, Cuisine: English, Cuisine: Fine Dining, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Average, Price: Cheap as Chips - Inexpensive, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Pub, Venue type: Restaurant, Venue type: Wine Bar | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Birmingham Wine Festival 2014

Posted on June 24, 2014 by outinbrum

Amy Seton has brought you lucky people of Brum not only The Whisky Festival for the last two years, but this year also Birmingham’s first large scale two-day Wine Festival.  Held in the upmarket Hyatt Hotel on Broad Street the … Continue reading →

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The Deli in Boldmere

Posted on June 15, 2014 by outinbrum

Just 20 minutes on the train from New Street Station towards Sutton Coldfield lies the leafy suburb of Boldmere, where in 2011 Pippa Goode opened a foodie haven, The Deli in Boldmere.  How she managed to avoid the obvious name … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Boldmere, Cuisine: Spanish, Price: Average, Venue type: Cafe, Venue type: Gourmet Shop, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Revolution – Mixology and Mains

Posted on June 4, 2014 by outinbrum

Guest review… We all love drinking cocktails but perhaps we don’t make them as often as we could do. Erm, actually perhaps YOU don’t make them as often as YOU should.  I’m drinking a Negroni as I type. Anyway, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Broad Street, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Average, Venue type: Bar, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Five Guys – Foil wrapped disappointment

Posted on May 30, 2014 by outinbrum

To much fan fayre Five Guys have opened their latest restaurant in the bullring in the unit vacated by Del Villagio. From humble beginnings in 1986 Arlington, Virginia, where the Murrell brothers founded their first burger joint, their brand has … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Central Shopping, Area: City Centre, Area: The Bullring, Areas in Birmingham, Cuisine: English, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

The New Inn, from Bitters ‘n’ Twisted

Posted on May 5, 2014 by outinbrum

by Pinkie & Mike. Bitters ‘n’ Twisted opened their sixth venue nearly two years ago, venturing away from their usual city centre locations and opting instead to refurbish a traditional pub in the leafy suburb of Harborne. Located on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: Harborne, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Average, Venue type: Cocktail Bar, Venue type: Pub, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bun & Bowl

Posted on April 28, 2014 by outinbrum

On Friday evening we were trying to decide what we were going to do for dinner when we saw a tweet that Bun & Bowl, a new restaurant in The Cube, had opened its doors. The obvious choice then! It … Continue reading →

Posted in Area: The Cube, Area: The Mailbox, Cuisine: English, Cuisine: Modern Mixed, Price: Average, Price: Get your dad to pay - above average, Venue type: Restaurant | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Turtle Bay

Posted on April 24, 2014 by outinbrum

Turtle Bay has brought to Birmingham its Caribbean island vibe with its seventh UK branch which opened last week on John Bright Street. The area is becoming a popular spot for those who fancy an artisan drink and a bite … Continue reading →

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