M&S Discontinues Beloved Salt & Vinegar Mayo with No Plans for Return Friday, May 15, 2026 ms marksandspencer condiments mayonnaise saltandvinegar bbq beer lowalcohol discontinued foodhalls Marks & Spencer has announced the permanent discontinuation of its popular Salt & Vinegar Mayo, much to the disappointment of fans. Introduced in 2023, this unique mayo, infused with malt and cider vinegar, quickly … Read More
New Birmingham Bar Offers £5 Pints and a Taste of 17th-Century Tavern Life Tuesday, May 5, 2026 birmingham tavern ale guinness british history bar pub beer food A fresh addition to Birmingham’s vibrant nightlife, Stories Tavern is making waves with some of the city’s most affordable pints, including a classic Guinness for just £5. Housed at 103 Colmore Row beneath the renowned … Read More
33 Birmingham and Black Country Pubs Immortalized in Nostalgic New Book Saturday, April 25, 2026 pubs birmingham blackcountry happyhours beer nostalgia realale community history landmarks Over 30 pubs from Birmingham and the Black Country are featured in the evocative new book Happy Hours – A Great British Pub Diary, authored by Mike Critchley. This captivating tribute chronicles a 42-year adventure through … Read More
Brummie Expat Shares Unfiltered Benidorm: From Cheap Pints to Upscale Lifestyle Friday, April 24, 2026 benidorm expat alicante lifestyle travel spain holiday resident beer resort Adrian Moore, originally from Birmingham, moved to Alicante close to Benidorm with his then-wife in 2003. Over the years, he has returned frequently, giving him a unique insight into the true character of one of Spain’s most … Read More
Best Pub Crawl in Birmingham Returns with Record-Breaking Weekend Expected Thursday, April 16, 2026 birmingham pubcrawl jqbeerweekend jewelleryquarter pubs beer independent hospitality food community Birmingham’s much-loved pub crawl, the JQ Beer Weekend, is back for its fourth year, promising another exciting celebration of the city’s vibrant hospitality scene. Running from Thursday, April 16 to Saturday, April 18, this … Read More
Major UK Brewery BrewDog to Close Distillery and Discontinue Spirits Production Thursday, January 29, 2026 brewdog distillery spirits closure gin vodka cocktails beer scotland brands BrewDog, a leading Scottish brewery known for iconic beers like Punk IPA and Elvis Juice, has announced it will cease production of its spirits brands and close its distillery in Aberdeenshire. The brewery’s distilling … Read More