There’s no denying it: Veganism is on the rise. As many individuals look to change their lifestyles to improve their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of the planet, eating a vegan diet (or at least reducing your intake of animal products) is something that many people across the country are starting to take an interest in. With the encouragement of “Veganuary” and “Meat-free Monday”, a once carnivorous nation is starting to turn to plant-based options with increasing regularity. And with demand comes supply – leading to a boom of plant-based options and solely veggie and vegan […]

Is there anything that screams ‘Great British Summer’ like sipping a cold pint in a sunny beer garden? We love a beer garden. It takes the classic British pub and the great outdoors and mashes them together into one glorious, blissful escape from every day life. Beer gardens come in all forms, from a classic grass garden behind a rural pub, to a concrete courtyard in front of a local microbrewery’s taproom, or a city centre rooftop, and we love them all. We think there’s no better way to while away a few lazy hours on a summer day than by enjoying a leisurely lunch or a few cool […]

We drink way too much. Like waaaay too much. We love cocktails, and we’re spoilt for choice here in Birmingham. Between new bars opening up to the sheer delight of cocktail enthusiasts, and our old favourites celebrating landmark birthdays, the independent cocktail scene in Birmingham is very, very strong. And very, very tasty. With so much choice (not that we’re complaining, variety is, after all, the spice of life), often it is a struggle to know just where to go to enjoy your next tipple. Thankfully we’ve managed to solve your cocktail-quaffing dilemma with a carefully curated list […]

‘He was a wise man who invented beer’ – Plato Time and again the pub has been there for us. It’s been there through the laughter, the spilled drinks, the late nights and the great nights, and it’s high time we stood up, raised our glasses, and took a moment to appreciate all that our favourite pubs have done for us. But it’s no longer just the humble pubs who offer us the chance to enjoy a pint. In recent years we have seen the rise of a new breed of beer drinking establishments: the microbreweries. As small-batch, craft beers become ever-more popular, we have seen Birmingham’s […]

IT’S ABOUT TO GET ALL KINDS OF MOUTH-WATERING UP IN HERE! Following on from our drool-worthy guide to 50 dishes you NEED to eat in Birmingham (part 1), we’re back for a second instalment! When it comes to incredible food in Birmingham, we really are spoilt for choice – and we love the fact that you can eat your way around the world without ever having to leave dear old Brum. To inspire you to get out there and support as many independents as possible during these difficult times – eating some incredible dishes and rediscovering your city in the process – we’ve compiled yet another […]