Sedgley is set to welcome a new gastro pub after Dudley Council planners approved the change of use for a vacant High Street unit. The premises, which includes a ground-floor shop with two floors of residential accommodation …
Staff at the Village Hotel in Walsall are preparing to protest outside the hotel during England’s opening match of the World Cup, escalating a pay dispute that will lead to over three weeks of strike action. The strike, …
As England gears up for the World Cup, fans are being warned that a common pub celebration habit could come with a hefty price. Tossing pint glasses into the air during celebrations—a popular way to mark goals or …
The Town Crier, a cherished ‘old-school’ pub situated on MacDonald Street in Birmingham’s vibrant Digbeth district, has been put on the market with a guide price of £430,000 following its permanent closure. Occupying a …
The Gunmakers Arms, a historic pub located in Birmingham city centre, has permanently closed its doors just six months after reopening, ending hopes that the venue would thrive again. The pub, known for its rich 200-year …
Pubs across Birmingham are sounding the alarm, urging the government to reduce VAT rates which they say are “cutting the oxygen off” businesses struggling to survive. Currently, all food and drink sold in pubs is subject to a …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Simpsons, the city’s longest-established Michelin-starred restaurant, is closing its doors, marking a significant loss for Birmingham’s culinary scene. The announcement was met with sadness by the restaurant’s chef, who …
A popular Birmingham city centre pub has spoken out against a recent train strike, describing it as “disgraceful” and blaming it for a significant drop in sales. The Victoria, located just a short walk from New Street station …
Excitement is building as Éimear’s, a traditional Irish pub, prepares to open its doors on Broad Street, Birmingham, on Friday, May 29. Situated in the former Players nightclub, this new venue joins the vibrant scene …