Birmingham Food and Drink Weekly Briefing: Navigating the Birmingham Avalanche Friday, July 10, 2026 birmingham food drink venues closures hospitality drinks festival stirchley icedcoffee Hello Food Club friends, Kirsty here! After a power walk through the city in scorching 100-degree heat—complete with an Anderson and Hill sandwich mishap—I’m back with your latest Birmingham food and drink briefing. You might … Read More
Heartfelt Farewell as Caneat Cafe Closes in Stirchley Amid Pleas to Protect Local Icons Saturday, June 27, 2026 caneat stirchley cafe hospitality independent closure community vat businessrates support Stirchley bids a sorrowful goodbye to Caneat, a cherished café that has profoundly influenced the local community since opening in 2017. Celebrated for its signature seven-minute eggs, banana bread, and exceptional … Read More
Beloved Stirchley Bakery Faces Uncertain Future After 14 Years Serving the Community Saturday, June 13, 2026 stirchley bakery community pershoreroad localbusiness neighbourhood heritage food smallbusiness challenge For the past 14 years, the bakery on Pershore Road has been a cornerstone of the Stirchley community, contributing to the area’s reputation as one of the best places to live. Known not only for its delicious baked goods … Read More
Birmingham's Best Budget-Friendly Michelin Bib Gourmand Eats Saturday, June 13, 2026 birmingham michelin bibgourmand restaurants budget food dining harborne stirchley affordable Birmingham’s vibrant culinary scene is home to two standout Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants that deliver fantastic dining experiences without breaking the bank. Tropea, located in Harborne, offers an exquisite menu that … Read More
Beloved Birmingham Bakery Faces Closure Amid Stirchley Development Dispute Monday, June 8, 2026 loaf stirchley bakery birmingham community development greensquareaccord coop closure uncertainty Loaf, a cherished community bakery that helped put Stirchley on the map as the best place to live in the Midlands, now faces the threat of closure after nearly 14 years in operation. Founded in 2012 on Pershore Road, Loaf … Read More
Retired Lecturer Faces Homelessness at 80 Amid Housing Dispute in Birmingham’s Stirchley Community Thursday, June 4, 2026 homelessness birmingham stirchley cooperative housing community greensquareaccord development delays elderly At 80 years old, retired lecturer John Holmes, who spent decades training youth workers in Birmingham, finds himself homeless amid a prolonged housing dispute in Stirchley. A resident and advocate of the Stirchley Cooperative … Read More