Latest news (August 2019) - Visit Birmingham

Six years ago, a little-known project called Independent Birmingham was born. Initially a website designed to shine a light on Birmingham’s marvellous independent culture, and champion the city as a whole, it quickly evolved into a movement - a revolution of local. 

With summer coming to a close, there’s more than one reason to look forward to the new season as contemporary Chinese restaurant Tattu has revealed details of its latest à la carte menu launching on Monday 9^th September.

On September 14th and 15th, join some the stars of the world-renowned BBC series, Peaky Blinders, as 1919 comes crashing into 2019 Digbeth. Over 200 actors and musicians will blend with the crowd recreating our favourite scenes and immersive experiences.

Black Country based Sadler’s Brewery is raising a glass to West Midlands Railway’s discounted evening train services with the launch of its session pale ale.

The British Science Festival is Europe’s longest-established science festival, travelling to a new city in the UK each year.  Join them this year, 10-13 September in Warwick and Coventry where they will be bringing an exciting events programme of 100+ events to the West Midlands.

Iconic French bistro, Café Rouge, has turned the big 3-0 this year. To celebrate, the restaurant will be rolling back the years and prices, inviting bank holiday goers in Birmingham to Dine Like it’s 1989.

If the summer holidays are a daunting time, particularly when it comes to sorting childcare, juggling work and also making sure the children don’t get bored, then Escape Live could have the answer.

Eager heritage fans can now begin planning as the tremendous list of over 100 Birmingham Heritage Week events has launched and can be found at birminghamheritageweek.co.uk. 

Craft Dining Rooms, a new modern British restaurant opened its doors on 15th July 2019 at Birmingham’s International Conference Centre (ICC). Celebrating British culinary craft, Craft Dining Rooms, shines a light on British artisan producers bringing together the best produce from British farmers, cheese mongers, brewers, distillers and vintners.