Cafe Lovelife

by Independent Birmingham Published:

This neighbourhood cafe is the perfect mix of amazing food and lovely décor. Inspired by the owners’ travels across the Mediterranean basin and their passion for relaxed, social dining, this...

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Plates By Purnell’s

by Independent Birmingham Published:

Small plates are having a big moment, and we love it. How often have you looked at a menu and wished you could try a little bit of just about...

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BoneHead

by Independent Birmingham Published:

Cluckin’ hell Birmingham, this fried chicken dive bar is good. And by good, we mean gooooood. Fried chicken. For some reason whenever someone utters those two words together, we collectively...

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ONE1

by Independent Birmingham Published:

We love a good coffee shop, and thankfully Birmingham isn’t short of them. They come in all shapes and sizes from big, bright and airy, to dark, moody and cosy,...

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Smoke + Ash

by Independent Birmingham Published:

Some foods come and go like the seasons. Trends change, tastes change, and we move on. But pizza is eternal. Pizza never goes out of style. Introducing Smoke + Ash....

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Raja Monkey

by Independent Birmingham Published:

One thing Birmingham isn’t short of is fantastic Indian restaurants. From your end-of-the-night curry houses, to your firm favourite Balti Triangle hangouts, Michelin starred fine dining and everything in between,...

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Levain & Cherry

by Independent Birmingham Published:

Flaky, buttery croissants. Crusty, warm baguettes. Deliciously decadent pastries. There’s no doubt about it, the French know how to bake. When you’re dreaming of those incredible neighbourhood boulangeries and the...

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The Oyster Club

by Independent Birmingham Published:

Love ’em or hate ’em, oysters tend to be quite a divisive topic. Whilst some could happily knock back dozens of the things, others are repulsed at the mere thought...

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Gaijin Sushi

by Independent Birmingham Published:

Do you ever just get hit with an urgent craving for sushi? Because, same. Luckily for you, we know THE place to go when you’re looking to satisfy those sushi...

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Pause

by Independent Birmingham Published:

We have a new favourite word: Cinnabuffin. Fun to say, fun to eat. This is our new favourite treat (we’re poets, and heck yes we know it). If you know...

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GlassHouse Beer Co

by Independent Birmingham Published:

Birmingham’s beer scene is on another level. It’s well recognised that Brum’s beer scene is absolutely terrific. Much akin to the Big Bang, where once there were only a small...

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The Early Bird Bakery

by Independent Birmingham Published:

There’s something romantically nostalgic about wandering down to the neighbourhood bakery and eyeing up all of the beautiful cakes and bakes, before selecting your favourite to enjoy over a cup...

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