Food and Drink Activities in Birmingham
Learn how to mix the perfect cocktail at a variety of masterclasses or if you fancy conjuring up something tasty with the raw ingredients, then try one of our outstanding cookery courses. Rediscover the lost kitchen arts of bread making, home dairy skill, butchery or even michelin-starred dining!
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Shakespeare Distillery
Shakespeare Distillery is an independent artisan producer based in Stratford Upon Avon…
Grain & Glass
Grain & Glass is a renowned whisky bar and tasting room located in Birmingham's…
Loki Wine Merchant & Tasting House
Loki takes the existing mindset of wine as something that we consume, and shifts it to one…
Loaf
Loaf is a worker co-operative in Stirchley, Birmingham. We want to build community through…
Eureka Kitchen at Simpsons
Simpsons is a Michelin-starred restaurant presenting light, modern dishes based on…
The Distillery
The Distillery is a relaxed pub, just a stone's throw away from Birmingham's…
Banks’s Brewery Tour
Take a trip around world famous Banks’s Brewery. Discover the 100% natural…
Lift your Spirits with Drinks Experiences in Birmingham and the West Midlands
The West Midlands is a vibrant hub for drinks lovers, offering everything from hands-on gin crafting…
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Birmingham Blog - Food and Drink
A Sparkling 2-Day Guide to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
- 10 minute read
If Birmingham had a crown, the Jewellery Quarter would be its brightest jewel. For over 200 years, this neighbourhood has been shaping the city’s identity – from master jewellers hammering out treasures that travelled the globe, to the craftsmen, artists, and storytellers who’ve kept its creative…
Learn MoreAlchemy on a Plate: A Day at Opheem with Chef Aktar
- 3 minute read
In the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, just a stone’s throw from the city centre, sits Opheem – the city’s first two Michelin-starred restaurant. But for head chef and owner Aktar, it’s more than a destination for fine dining. It’s a reflection of heritage, creativity, and a love for the…
Learn MoreVisiting Your Uni Student: A Parents and Family’s Guide to Birmingham and Beyond
- 7 minute read
So, your student has finally invited you to visit their new second home in Birmingham or the wider West Midlands. Whether they’re showing off where they call home, hoping for a food restock, or just missing your company (though they’ll never admit it), you’ll need a plan. To help you make the most…
Learn MoreTour of Britain 2025: Explore More of Warwickshire
- 4 minute read
Warwickshire is set to welcome the Tour of Britain 2025, as over 100 elite cyclists take on stage four of the UK’s premier professional race. On Friday 5 September, riders will set off from Atherstone and cover a challenging 116-mile route, culminating in a dramatic finish atop Burton Dassett Hills…
Learn MoreFeel-Good Food: Fresh, Nourishing Dining in Birmingham and Beyond
- 5 minute read
In Birmingham and the West Midlands, great dining is about more than taste – it’s about how good you feel after the last bite. The region’s best chefs are leaning into fresh, seasonal produce and quality ingredients that keep flavours vibrant and plates naturally wholesome. Whether it’s vegetables…
Learn MoreThe Ultimate Birmingham Hen Weekend Guide: Brunch, Bubbles and Big Nights Out
- 6 minute read
Birmingham isn’t just the UK’s second city – it’s a first-class playground for hens. Think bottomless fizz, sky-high selfies, outrageous games, canal-side cocktails, and just enough chill time to recover before round two. Whether your bride’s a glam goddess, a competitive queen, or the ultimate…
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