Birmingham’s Chip Shops and Fine Dining Unite in Plea for VAT Relief Friday, June 5, 2026 birmingham hospitality vat restaurants chipshop michelin support economy nightlife campaign The recent closure of Birmingham’s oldest Michelin-starred restaurant, Simpsons, coupled with warnings from Bedders—the city’s legendary 80-year-old chip shop—highlights a growing crisis in Birmingham’s hospitality scene. … Read More
Top Birmingham Food and Drink News This Week: Battle of Bedders and an Alabama Slammer Friday, June 5, 2026 birmingham hospitality simpsons bedders vat paradise sticksnsushi restaurant closure opening Hello, Food Club friends! Kirsty Bosley here, back with this week’s round-up—and first, a heartfelt apology for leaving you hungry for news last time. I was under the weather, and the recent closure of Simpsons—home to … Read More
Legendary Birmingham Fish and Chip Shop Faces Closure After 80 Years Amid Rising Costs Thursday, June 4, 2026 birmingham fish chips bedders inflation vat hospitality smallbusiness costpressures legacy After 80 years serving the Coventry Road community in Small Heath, one of Birmingham’s most iconic fish and chip shops is on the brink of closure. Ian Simmonds took over Bedders, a beloved chippy founded in 1946 by Doris and … Read More
Country Pub Unveils £10 Two-Course Carvery Near Birmingham Saturday, May 30, 2026 carvery pub chaddesleycorbett birmingham sundaylunch hospitality fooddeal community countryside discount For those seeking an affordable Sunday lunch getaway, The Fox Inn in the picturesque village of Chaddesley Corbett has introduced an enticing £10 two-course carvery offer. Located just a 40-minute drive from Birmingham via … Read More
Birmingham Hospitality Leaders Face Challenges Amid Tough Trading Conditions Friday, May 29, 2026 birmingham hospitality economy nighttime commerce independent business finance challenge recovery Birmingham’s hospitality sector is grappling with a challenging trading environment as economic pressures continue to mount. The recently published West Midlands Night-Time Economy Commission report outlines 25 … Read More
West Midlands Mayor Mourns Closure of Beloved Birmingham Restaurant Simpsons Thursday, May 28, 2026 simpsons birmingham hospitality michelin closure westmidlands mayor nighteconomy economy restaurant West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has expressed his deep sadness following the closure of Simpsons, one of Birmingham’s most iconic Michelin-starred restaurants. Owner Andreas Antona announced the permanent closure of … Read More