The best independent coffee shops in Birmingham city centre

The best independent coffee shops in Birmingham city centre

Birmingham has some fabulous independent places to stop off for a coffee, tea and more. And there are certainly plenty of them dotted across the city centre and the suburbs. But what’s great is the increasing number of fine independent alternatives to the ubiquitous chains. Here are our favourites […] Including: Soda Bread Cafe St…

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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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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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We’re a Locale pub for all the people!

We’re a Locale pub for all the people!

We’re happy to say that that the Gunmakers Arms is a CAMRA accredited locale pub. What does that mean we hear you cry? Well it doesn’t mean Edward and Tubbs are taking over, so don’t worry! Simply put LocAle is all about promoting pubs that sell locally-brewed real ale. […] Click here to view original…

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Quarter Life Magazine Issue 11 – out now!

Quarter Life Magazine Issue 11 – out now!

The new issue of Quarter Life is now out! It’s a bumper summer edition, featuring the ‘Dine in the JQ’ supplement which provides some recommendations for your next meal in the Jewellery Quarter. Our cover star Roni Ferro is the owner of Pasta Di Piazza and Cucina Rustica, two […] Click here to view original…

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Acclaimed Birmingham restaurant Two Cats Kitchen to close

Niki Astley

But being acclaimed as one of Birmingham’s best restaurants , chef director Niki Astley says trade has been volatile for the quirky restaurant and he has been forced to close, although he still plans to be a chef in Birmingham. The concept began as Two Cats Roaming Kitchen in April 2014 serving ‘New Baltic’ food…

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Exclusive: Birmingham’s iconic Custard Factory has been sold

Original web page at Exclusive: Birmingham’s iconic Custard Factory has been sold The Custard Factory has been sold to a partnership of three young real estate developers. Former owner Lucan Gray has sold his share in the family firm to Oval Real Estate, a privately owned investment and asset management company in London. The deal…

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PASTA DI PIAZZA’S GUIDE TO A NEW YEAR DETOX

Original web page at PASTA DI PIAZZA’S GUIDE TO A NEW YEAR DETOX With the New Year comes healthier lifestyle choices, but just because you’re on a diet, attempting to detox or trying a new fitness regime, does that really mean you have to stop eating out altogether? Jewellery Quarter’s favourite Italian restaurant, Pasta Di…

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Variety the spice of life for new brewery

Original web page at Variety the spice of life for new brewery INDIAN Brewery, the latest addition to the Jewellery Quarter, is spicing up Birmingham’s food and drink scene bringing a combination of street food, artisan coffee and locally-brewed craft beer to Snow Hill. The Indian Brewery company – which supplies Birmingham lager, Indian Summer,…

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