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
Visiting Your Uni Student: A Parents and Family’s Guide to Birmingham and Beyond
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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
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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
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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
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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…
Learn MoreLet’s Go Alfresco: Top Outdoor Dining Spots in and around Birmingham
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With Birmingham's vibrant and varied dining scene, finding the perfect outdoor dining spot can feel a tad overwhelming. While you could embark on an alfresco adventure to try them all, it might leave you feeling rather full. To save you from that fate, we've compiled a list of some of the best…
Learn MoreTop Independent Restaurants You Need to Try In and Around Birmingham
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Birmingham’s buzzing food scene is powered by passionate independents, from flavour-packed street food spots to Michelin-starred marvels. Whether you’re grazing on bao or indulging in a tasting menu, these gems are serving up something seriously special. Here are some of our top picks to eat your…
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