Latest news (2023) - Visit Birmingham

Four-legged friends can now enjoy a Christmas lunch with their owner’s courtesy of the new festive dog friendly menu at Bill’s.  

Haute Dolci is proud to announce the grand reopening of its refurbished flagship store as Haute Dolci Caffé this Thursday 21^st December, located on Ladypool Road.

The Michelin-starred restaurant and duo, Brad and Holly Carter, are relocating Carters to Birmingham’s city centre from 2nd February to 31st May 2024 to the private members club, Eighteen at 103 Colmore Row. 

The festive season is fast approaching so it’s time to get planning. Here are some of the city’s finest restaurants which promise a Christmas filled with fun, food and fabulous festivities.

With the countdown to Christmas now on, visitors to Bullring & Grand Central can shop and explore 12 new shiny stores.

Explore 26 gift ideas to make someone's Christmas special this year!

Make no mis-steak this festive season as Bar + Block in Birmingham and Leamington Spa serves up a menu for you to eat, drink and be merry. Showcasing quality steaks, cooked to perfection, the contemporary steakhouse is serving up a mouth-watering three-course menu from just £30.95, paired with a range of limited-edition cocktails.

Orelle restaurant, located on the top floor of 103 Colmore Row, will be offering a free bottle of Lanson champagne to each guest who spends £100 or more while dining between 1st - 31st January. 

Prepare to be enraptured by the many shows arriving at The Alexandra, Birmingham in late 2023 / early 2024, bringing laughter, suspense, romance and entertainment for all ages.

Birmingham’s world-famous collection of Pre-Raphaelite art will go on display in the city for the first time in more than five years in a special homecoming exhibition.

Roast Dinners are serious business in the West Midlands. Whether you're seeking modern takes on the classic, ethically sourced ingredients, or breathtaking views, we've curated a list of the region's top spots for roast dinners.

Evolution, an epic drone light show, brought to you by Yuup and Celestial, is coming to the skies of the UK in less than two weeks.

This January, Belly Laughs will be returning to Birmingham for one month only, supporting SIFA Fireside. 

The ultimate Big Night Out mass-social gathering of the festive season comes to O2 Institute Birmingham in the form of the largest mass-karaoke in the world.

From nostalgic retro-style arcades to thrilling competitive baking, captivating board game cafes, seriously crazy golf, and immersive sport experiences, here’s our local experts guide to some of the best fun to be had indoors in Birmingham.

Make no mis-steak this festive season as Bar + Block in Birmingham and Leamington Spa serves up a menu for you to eat, drink and be merry. 

You heard it here first — there’s a new trend in town and it’s all about elevated comfort food. 

Be transported to a Christmas Wonderland at avant-garde cocktail bar and restaurant, The Lost & Found, located on Bennetts Hill. 

Come together to share the love as contemporary steakhouse Bar + Block launches a new steak sharing experience that packs a real bite. 

New main stage productions for 2024 include Disney’s Aladdin and Blood Brothers.