Council planners raise glass to Davenports’ Big Peg plans

Council planners raise glass to Davenports’ Big Peg plans

Plans by historic brewer Davenports to launch its first new bar in Birmingham for decades have been given the green light by the city council. The company lodged proposals to transform a unit at the former police station on Warstone Lane, known as The Big Peg, in December. It […] Click here to view original…

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So here’s what’s happening when Two Cats closes

So here’s what’s happening when Two Cats closes

The buzzing Jewellery Quarter is set to get a new restaurant in the space occupied by Two Cats. Two Cats’ chef-patron Niki Astley announced in July that he was closing the much-praised restaurant because of volatile trading conditions. He is handing over the running of the space in an […] Click here to view original…

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So here’s what’s happening when Two Cats closes

So here’s what’s happening when Two Cats closes

The buzzing Jewellery Quarter is set to get a new restaurant in the space occupied by Two Cats. Two Cats’ chef-patron Niki Astley announced in July that he was closing the much-praised restaurant because of volatile trading conditions. He is handing over the running of the space in an […] Click here to view original…

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Burning Soul Brewing Ltd

Burning Soul Brewing Ltd

Chris Small tells Mark at The Hockley Flyer “The name comes from us having the burning passion to open our own brewery and try to make the best beers we can (it’s been something we’ve wanted to do for the past five years). The company in its entirely consist […] Click here to view original…

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Alternative Tours

Alternative Tours

Alternative Tours offer bespoke ‘behind the scenes’ tours of the Balti Triangle , Jewellery Quarter and other areas of Birmingham, aimed at visitor groups . Alternative Tours have been operating for ten years and all tours are personally guided by their two business partners. Anna Gibson who was Marketing […] Click here to view original…

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The prominent city centre restaurant hidden from everyone

The prominent city centre restaurant hidden from everyone

The owners of a popular city centre restaurant said it is failing to reach its full potential because people don’t notice it’s there. Nosh & Quaff, which is part of the Lasan Group, specialises in lobsters, burgers and hot dogs but says it is not bringing in passing trade […] Click here to view original…

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Alternative Tours

Alternative Tours

Alternative Tours offer bespoke ‘behind the scenes’ tours of the Balti Triangle , Jewellery Quarter and other areas of Birmingham, aimed at visitor groups . Alternative Tours have been operating for ten years and all tours are personally guided by their two business partners. Anna Gibson who was Marketing […] Click here to view original…

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Birmingham city guide: How to spend a weekend in the UK’s second city

Birmingham city guide: How to spend a weekend in the UK’s second city

INDYGO Birmingham city guide: How to spend a weekend in the UK’s second city Why go now? Hurtling along at top speed on a hamster wheel of regeneration, Birmingham is constantly pulling out new attractions that make it a worthy weekend destination. Long regarded as a drab place and […] Click here to view original…

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JQ Festival, Incoming

JQ Festival, Incoming

The Jewellery Quarter is having a do . And you’re invited. Incorporating jazz festival, ale trail, backstage studio access, circus and a Digbeth Dining Club street food take over , the festival hubs are at St Paul’s Square and Golden Square, where you’ll also find a helter skelter. Of […] Click here to view original…

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