“The proper union of gin and vermouth is a great and sudden glory; it is one of the happiest marriages on earth, and one of the shortest lived.” — Bernard...
Two things that Birmingham does really well are Indian food and taprooms. Craft beer and Indian food are a match made in heaven. We can’t get enough of either of...
Some pairings are so iconic you can’t imagine that one ever existed without the other. We’re talking cheese and wine, fish and chips, gin and tonic, but most of all…...
We love pubs here in Birmingham. There are so many to choose from and all brim with their own individualistic character. We’re all about the local’s local at Independent Birmingham...
In recent years we have seen Japanese influences crop up more and more. From ingredients such as yuzu and miso to a love of ramen and sushi, and even a...
If you’re anything like us, you can’t function before your first (or third) cup of coffee in the morning. Coffee plays a huge part in people’s lives these days –...
Whisky – a Marmite drink (other spreads are available). You either love it or you hate it, right? Wrong! Chances are you just haven’t tried the right whisky. Whiskies are...
Cheese and wine, there hasn’t been a more iconic pairing since Hall and Oates – and maybe even they aren’t quite as awesome as cheese and wine. Maybe… In any...
To relax is the ultimate luxury these days. So rarely we get the chance to truly switch off and unwind, even just for a moment. Finding an environment that inspires...
The Jewellery Quarter is internationally renowned as a creative hub of jewellery designers, makers and retailers. The area is home to hundreds of jewellery and metalworking businesses, keeping the heritage...
We don’t often talk about fitness here at Independent Birmingham. More like fitness burger into our mouth, are we right? But health and fitness play vital roles in our lives,...
Birmingham is well-known for its Indian cuisine. We won’t bore you with the tired old facts about certain curries being invented here, but Indian cuisine in Birmingham is both traditional...
