Opheem

by Independent Birmingham Published:

Surprising, delightful, stimulating. This is fine dining with a difference. Introducing Opheem. Located on Summer Row (Jewellery Quarter), Opheem is the two Michelin-starred restaurant from highly-celebrated chef Aktar Islam, bringing...

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The Wilderness

by Independent Birmingham Published:

If you live and work in Birmingham, it would have to be some miracle by which you haven’t heard of this particular restaurant. Reputations don’t come much bigger than this…...

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Arch 13

by Independent Birmingham Published:

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...

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Restaurant Folium

by Independent Birmingham Published:

The tasting menu. The chance for a chef to showcase their talents, techniques and training in a way that ultimately expresses what they’re all about. The dishes often take weeks,...

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Trentina

by Independent Birmingham Published:

How many times have you thought to yourself “I’m really craving an incredible plate of pasta” but not known where to go? We’re talking proper pasta – freshly-made, hand-rolled, sauces...

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40 St. Paul’s

by Independent Birmingham Published:

“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...

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The Barrel Store

by Independent Birmingham Published:

Birmingham’s craft beer scene is just going from strength to strength, and it’s a glorious thing to behold when one of Brum’s finest indies proves so popular that they’re able...

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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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Bloc Hotel

by Independent Birmingham Published:

“Only in our dreams are we free. The rest of the time we need wages” – Terry Pratchett. A good night’s sleep can do wonders for the soul and waking...

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Somewhere In Brum

by Independent Birmingham Published:

Veggie and vegan Indian street food? Mouth-watering and distinctly different brunch offering? Craft beer and thoughtfully crafted cocktails? If only there was somewhere in Brum where you could get it...

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Minima

by Independent Birmingham Published:

OK, so maybe we talk about food and drink a little too much. Maybe… Here at Independent Birmingham we aim to shed a light on all aspects of Birmingham’s vibrant...

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The Church

by Independent Birmingham Published:

It’s no secret we love a new opening. But something we love just as much (if not, more) is an old favourite re-opening and coming back better than ever. (Re-)Introducing...

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