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Enjoy up to 25% off (alongside exclusive 2-for-1 offers, freebies, and more) at over 135 of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull with the IB App. Independent Birmingham is your go-to guide to discovering Birmingham’s independent culture. Dedicated to unearthing the very best of Birmingham’s hidden gems and best-kept secrets, we tour the city in search of the unique and the ins

piring – shedding light on these wonderful establishments so as to inspire you to rediscover your city, one hidden gem at a time. And now you can enjoy up to 25% off (alongside exclusive 2-for-1 offers, freebies, and more) at over 135 of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull with the Independent Birmingham App. Available to download now on Apple and Android, the IB App is your key to the city - allowing you to discover and support independents across Birmingham like never before, and making you fall in love with this city all over again. With a readership of over 100,000 unique visitors a month and a highly-engaged social media platform of over 125,000 followers across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – with mentions in national newspapers (The Guardian, The Independent), named by Twitter UK as one to follow to discover Birmingham, named by The Birmingham Post as one of the 250 most influential people in the region, and named as one of Birmingham Live’s 30 Under 30 – Independent Birmingham has helped pave the way for independent businesses to blossom in the city and championed a revolution of local. Look out for our online guides and articles chronicling our journey of discovery, and then join our mission and support your independents with the Independent Birmingham App.

🤩🥃  ONE OF THE VERY BEST WHISKY BARS IN THE UK CAN BE FOUND RIGHT HERE IN BIRMINGHAM 🥃🤩When it comes to the wonderful an...
14/11/2024

🤩🥃 ONE OF THE VERY BEST WHISKY BARS IN THE UK CAN BE FOUND RIGHT HERE IN BIRMINGHAM 🥃🤩

When it comes to the wonderful and diverse world of whisky, we're super lucky here in Brum to boast one of the very best whisky bars in the UK: Grain & Glass, JQ (with visitors travelling across the UK to Birmingham to enjoy their fantastic tasting sessions and events). With a library of over 350 whiskies to taste, alongside a menu of delightful cocktails, wines, beers, spirits, deli sharing boards and more, this beautiful bar is a whisky-lover's paradise and great for newbies too!

They have a number of really terrific and informative tasting events and experiences that are ideal for both veteran whisky fans and newcomers to the world of whisky too - and you can find out more about them, and book a fun-filled whisky tasting experience for yourself and your friends/loved ones at: https://grainandglass.co

Grain & Glass make whisky more approachable and have definitely changed how people both in Brum and across the UK view it, through their incredible bar selection, super helpful staff and fabulous tasting events.

You can even enjoy The Club Old Fashioned for just £6 (instead of £9) at Grain & Glass with the Independent Birmingham App too - giving you EVEN more reason to go and enjoy this beautiful whisky bar experience.

Download the IB App at: https://www.independent-birmingham.co.uk/our-app/

So grab your mates, and be sure to go visit and support this brilliant (and Brum's only!) whisky bar. The glorious world of whisky awaits!

🎆🎄 FIREWORKS + FESTIVE MARKETS IN THE JQ 🎄 🎆 There's load of awesome stuff going on in the JQ this festive period (inclu...
13/11/2024

🎆🎄 FIREWORKS + FESTIVE MARKETS IN THE JQ 🎄 🎆 There's load of awesome stuff going on in the JQ this festive period (including multiple independent markets), but to kick the season off in style be sure to head to their annual Christmas Lights Switch On event and firework display on 15 November (5pm - 7pm). This year Marc Silk (the voice actor behind Aks Moe and Tey How in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, who has also voiced Cartoon Network's Scooby Doo and Shaggy, as well as everybody's favourite animated penguin Pingu - can I get a NOOT NOOT 🐧) will be doing the honours of flipping the switch and turning on the JQ's 100+ festive lights (including the giant 3m x 3m illuminated diamond ring and two 30ft Christmas trees). At the Lights Switch On event there will also be delicious vegan and veggie foodie treats from Notty Bites (the street food trader behind the popular Somewhere In Brum), plenty of festive tipples and nibbles (courtesy of Rose Villa Tavern, Lunchi and Urban), live music, and the aforementioned spectacular fireworks display (at 6pm). Sounds dreamy.

In addition to this fun event, we have 3 awesome festive indie markets to tell you about:

15 November - Birmingham Design + Friends Makers Market at The Jointworks (5pm - 9pm) where you can get your hands on anything from beautiful prints and Christmas cards to handmade jewellery, ceramics, clothing and more.

16 November - JQ Artisan Market by Birmingham Artisan Markets at Saint Paul's Square (10am - 3pm) where you can shop for wonderful, locally-made gifts, baked goods, houseplants and so much more.

1 December - Festive Market at The Coffin Works (11am - 4pm) where you can not only peruse their fantastic indie traders but also enjoy 25% off guided museum tours on the day too so it's a great chance to discover more from this fascinating museum.

Go support these terrific indie markets and the ace producers and makers of Brum, and grab some gifts handmade with love for your friends and loved ones (and for yourself, of course - you earned it). Viva JQ!

And if you need any more incentive to visit the JQ this festive season, have a read of our love letter to this very special part of town: https://mailchi.mp/independent-birmingham/11-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-the-jq-this-festive-season

🚨 NEW OPENING 🚨 Check out this brand new Mediterranean restaurant and bar opening soon in Brum called Regina's 🤩🤩🤩Openin...
12/11/2024

🚨 NEW OPENING 🚨 Check out this brand new Mediterranean restaurant and bar opening soon in Brum called Regina's 🤩🤩🤩

Opening at the end of January 2025 on Newhall Street (just off Colmore Row, where Purnell's Bistro and Ginger's Bar used to be), Regina's is the brand new modern Mediterranean restaurant and bar from the team behind the fantastic Noel's Bar & Restaurant, serving delicious Mediterranean dishes alongside cocktails, wines, beers and more - and if these visuals are anything to go by, it's going to look unbelievably stunning 😍🙌

All that's left to do now is to wait in eager anticipation for them to open in January - and then be sure to go visit and support when you can. Viva Brum!

🚨 YAKINORI ON NEW STREET IS FINALLY RE-OPENING AND GIVING AWAY £1 KATSU CURRIES 🚨 Finally, after what has seemed an eter...
11/11/2024

🚨 YAKINORI ON NEW STREET IS FINALLY RE-OPENING AND GIVING AWAY £1 KATSU CURRIES 🚨 Finally, after what has seemed an eternity (and in reality is 2 years), we're delighted to announce that the fantastic Yakinori on New Street will be re-opening this November - and to celebrate they're offering customers their Brum-famous Katsu Curries for just £1 🤩🙌

Having closed their doors in September 2022 due to severe flooding, it's wonderful to hear that they'll be back open again - with the official opening date being Friday 22 November, where Yakinori fans can go and stuff their faces with their fave sushi rolls, poké bowls, bento boxes, noodle bowls, bao, Katsu curry and more.

However, on Thursday 21 November (from 11am - 4pm) Yakinori will be inviting customers to come down and see the newly renovated digs and tuck into a mouth-watering and heart-warming Katsu Curry for just £1 (all you have to do in return is sign up to be a Yakinori Club Member). All proceeds will go to Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity, so it's for a very worthy cause and they're hoping for a great turnout and lots of support from the good folk of Brum.

Give Yakinori a follow to see what they're all about, and then be sure to go visit them on Thursday 21 November for a glorious £1 Katsu Curry - welcome back Yakinori, we've missed you!

🚨 NEW ADDITION 🚨 The awesome 1000 Trades On The Park have joined the Independent Birmingham App, offering members: 15% o...
06/11/2024

🚨 NEW ADDITION 🚨 The awesome 1000 Trades On The Park have joined the Independent Birmingham App, offering members: 15% off food (Wednesday - Thursday, excluding the prix fix menu) + 10% off all cask ales (anytime) + 10% off the exclusive house pale ale: 'Soul Trader' (anytime) 🤩💯

Read all about this fantastic neighbourhood tearoom, bar and kitchen located in Lightwoods Park at: https://www.independent-birmingham.co.uk/profile/1000-trades-on-the-park/

Then download the IB App at: https://www.independent-birmingham.co.uk/our-app/ and go enjoy a wonderful foodie experience for less - courtesy of your pal Indy B!

Download the IB App now to save up to £5, £10, £20, £30, even up to hundreds of pounds off (at certain venues) at 170+ of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull - all for just £2.99 a month or £29.90 a year 📱

🚨 NEW OPENING 🚨 The fantastic Bakehouse have opened a brand new bakery and cafe in the Jewellery Quarter 🤩🤩🤩 Located on ...
06/11/2024

🚨 NEW OPENING 🚨 The fantastic Bakehouse have opened a brand new bakery and cafe in the Jewellery Quarter 🤩🤩🤩

Located on Northwood Street in the Jewellery Quarter, Bakehouse is the latest addition to the JQ's amazing indie scene (which is set to get really exciting over the coming months with some really terrific new openings). Serving up tasty coffees from Quarter Horse Coffee alongside an array of mouth-watering pastries, cakes, freshly-made artisanal breads (including sourdough loaves and focaccia), sandwiches, soups, toastiest and more, we're certain Bakehouse is going to be a hugely popular addition to the Jewellery Quarter.

Be sure to go visit and support them when you can. Viva Brum!

🚨 NEW OPENING 🚨 The absolutely brilliant Greidy's Wings & Strips have opened a brand new street food venue in Stirchley ...
05/11/2024

🚨 NEW OPENING 🚨 The absolutely brilliant Greidy's Wings & Strips have opened a brand new street food venue in Stirchley called Greidy St and it looks incredible 🤩🤩🤩

Following the sad news of the closure of their previous restaurant, the news of this brand new venue was truly wonderful to hear. They have their street food truck outside for all of your mouth-watering fried chicken needs, and then inside the vibes are immaculate with plenty of seating, great tunes, great drinks (cocktails, craft beers including their very own Greidy's Lager, and more) - and most importantly, super friendly and passionate people doing what they love best. This is a brilliant new addition to Stirchley's incredible indie scene, and we know they're going to be hugely popular. Congrats on the opening gang, we know it's been a long road and it's great to see you smashing it!

In addition to this, soon there will be a Greidy's Deli within the venue where people can enjoy homemade sandwiches prepared from the counter, hot toasted baguettes, pork and stuffing sandwiches and more, alongside coffees from the excellent Quarter Horse Coffee. Sounds dreamy.

Be sure to go visit and support them when you can. Viva Brum!

Location: Waterside Business Park, Stirchley, B30 3DR
Open: Thursday - Sunday

Photo Credit: Tlosocial / Mark Everest / Jim Weston

🚨 NEW OPENING 🚨 A brand new bakery and cafe is set to open in Stirchley next week called Aphra Bakes 😍🙌Located on 1270 P...
01/11/2024

🚨 NEW OPENING 🚨 A brand new bakery and cafe is set to open in Stirchley next week called Aphra Bakes 😍🙌

Located on 1270 Pershore Road, Aphra Bakes plans to be a bakery and cafe serving up Quarter Horse coffees and real chocolate hot chocolates, alongside an array of delicious baked goods - the vibe being "cakes that your nan used to bake, if your nan baked" (think lemon drizzle, Victoria sponge, banana cake, chocolate Guinness cake - nice, super tasty, but not overly fancy). In addition to cakes, there will also be decorated cookies and other tasty treats (with a bespoke decorated gingerbread house service too) - with all baked goodies made in-house. Sounds dreamy!

Be sure to go visit and support them when they open next week. Viva Stirchley!

Check out this brilliant mural of Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) at Digbeth Loc Studios, created by Mr Murals 🙌💯📷 Twitte...
29/10/2024

Check out this brilliant mural of Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) at Digbeth Loc Studios, created by Mr Murals 🙌💯

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Great to see our beloved Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (UK) back open to the public again 🤩🤩🤩 Be sure to go visit an...
27/10/2024

Great to see our beloved Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (UK) back open to the public again 🤩🤩🤩

Be sure to go visit and support this amazing museum and art gallery when you can. It's a hugely important cultural asset for the city, and we're super lucky to have it ❤️

Just a selection of our favourite ever photos of Autumn in Brum, captured by the hugely talented Sam Henderson 🤩🍂🍁Follow...
10/10/2024

Just a selection of our favourite ever photos of Autumn in Brum, captured by the hugely talented Sam Henderson 🤩🍂🍁

Follow him on Instagram for more awesome photography at: https://www.instagram.com/samlhenderson/

🚨 NEW ADDITION 🚨 The brilliant Michelin starred Simpsons Restaurant have joined the Independent Birmingham App, offering...
06/10/2024

🚨 NEW ADDITION 🚨 The brilliant Michelin starred Simpsons Restaurant have joined the Independent Birmingham App, offering members: 10% off the Prestige Tasting Menu (Wednesday - Friday) + 10% off the Classic Tasting Menu (Sunday) - meaning you can save £10 - £13.50 off your visit with the IB App ⭐

Read all about one of Brum's brightest gems in its glorious culinary crown at: https://www.independent-birmingham.co.uk/profile/simpsons-restaurant/

Then download the IB App at: https://www.independent-birmingham.co.uk/our-app/ and go enjoy an incredible Michelin starred foodie experience for less - courtesy of the IB App 🙌💯

Download the IB App now to save up to £5, £10, £20, £30, even up to hundreds of pounds off (at certain venues) at 170+ of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull - all for just £2.99 a month or £29.90 a year 📱

🚨 50% OFF FOOD AT CHANCE & COUNTERS 🚨  Board-game fans and foodies of Brum, this one's for you. You can now enjoy 50% of...
02/10/2024

🚨 50% OFF FOOD AT CHANCE & COUNTERS 🚨 Board-game fans and foodies of Brum, this one's for you. You can now enjoy 50% off food when you purchase a drink (Monday - Friday, 3pm - 5pm) or 15% off the bill (anytime) at the fantastic Chance & Counters with the Independent Birmingham App - meaning you can save around £7.50 off your visit with the IB App 🙌💯

Chance & Counters is a brilliant board game bar and cafe in The Custard Factory where gamers can enjoy a huge selection (almost 700) of board games to play, alongside a range of delicious dishes (think loaded fries, tacos, wings, burgers and more) and tasty drinks (from craft beer and cocktails, to milkshakes, hot chocolates, coffee, tea and more). Grab your mates and spend a fun-filled afternoon or evening playing some games whilst tucking into tacos and craft beer, or simply go for the great food and immaculate vibes - either way you do it, you'll have the best of times at this excellent board game bar and cafe. They've just had a refurb too, and the new space is looking hella awesome - so this is the perfect time to plan your visit and enjoy some friendly competition (and damn tasty food) with your mates!

And now you can enjoy a whopping 50% off food at Chance & Counters, courtesy of the IB App!

Download the IB App now at: https://www.independent-birmingham.co.uk/our-app/ to save up to £5, £10, £20, £30, even up to hundreds of pounds off (at certain venues) at 170+ of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull - all for just £2.99 a month or £29.90 a year 📱

🍷🧀 50% OFF FOOD AT NEIGHBOURHOOD WINE BAR: ARCH 13 🧀🍷 That's right folks, you can now enjoy a whopping 50% off food when...
26/09/2024

🍷🧀 50% OFF FOOD AT NEIGHBOURHOOD WINE BAR: ARCH 13 🧀🍷 That's right folks, you can now enjoy a whopping 50% off food when you purchase a drink (for tables booked between 12pm - 12:30pm, Wednesday - Friday) or 10% off all food + cheese and wine pairing flights (anytime) with the Independent Birmingham App, meaning you can save anywhere from £3.50 up to £20 off your visit with the IB App (it all depends on just how much glorious cheese you want to eat!) 🙌💯

Arch 13 is one of our very favourite bars in Brum. Found in the beautiful Jewellery Quarter, Arch 13 is where all of your cheese and wine dreams come true. From epic cheese and charcuterie boards, to tasty small plates, cheese and wine pairing flights (yes, that does sound awesome!), cocktails, craft beers, and (of course) an impressive selection of wines by the glass and bottle (we're talking natural, orange, Champagne and more) - Arch 13 is a terrific place to catch up with friends/loved ones over a delicious cheeseboard and bottle of wine.

And now you can enjoy a fantastic 50% off food at this brilliant indie neighbourhood bar - courtesy of the IB App! 🤩

Download the IB App now at: https://www.independent-birmingham.co.uk/our-app/ to save up to £5, £10, £20, £30, even up to hundreds of pounds off (at certain venues) at 170+ of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull - all for just £2.99 a month or £29.90 a year 📱

🚨 NEW ADDITION 🚨 The fantastic Deli 17 have joined the Independent Birmingham App, offering members: 20% off the bill (u...
25/09/2024

🚨 NEW ADDITION 🚨 The fantastic Deli 17 have joined the Independent Birmingham App, offering members: 20% off the bill (until 4pm) + 10% off the bill (after 4pm) + 30% off takeaway bottles of wine - meaning you can save up to £10 off your visit with the IB App 🤩💯

Read all about this wonderful neighbourhood tapas bar and deli at: https://www.independent-birmingham.co.uk/profile/deli-17/

Then download the IB App at: https://www.independent-birmingham.co.uk/our-app/ and go enjoy delicious Mediterranean small plates, sangria, natural wines and more, for less - courtesy of your pal Indy B!

Download the IB App now to save up to £5, £10, £20, £30, even up to hundreds of pounds off (at certain venues) at 170+ of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull - all for just £2.99 a month or £29.90 a year 📱

🚨 NEW OPENING 🚨 The absolutely brilliant Levain & Cherry are opening a brand new bakery in one of Brum's fave foodie sub...
23/09/2024

🚨 NEW OPENING 🚨 The absolutely brilliant Levain & Cherry are opening a brand new bakery in one of Brum's fave foodie suburbs later this year 😍😍😍

Opening this winter, one of Brum's most popular indie bakeries is set to open a brand new bakery on Pershore Road in Stirchley. The new bakery will be packed to the rafters with the same incredible baked goods that have made Levain & Cherry super popular in Kings Heath, as well as serving up hot drinks (with more delights set to be added to the menu once they're up and running).

From huge focaccias and glorious baguettes, to mouth-watering baked goods and sweet treats - this will be a fabulous (and definitely a hugely popular) addition to Stirchley's already incredible indie scene, and we're here for it!

Remember, you can enjoy 10% off purchases (Wednesday - Thursday) at Levain & Cherry with the Independent Birmingham App - a deal you'll also be able to enjoy at their new bakery in Stirchley too!

Download the IB App now at: https://www.independent-birmingham.co.uk/our-app/ to save up to £5, £10, £20, £30, even up to hundreds of pounds off (at certain venues) at 170+ of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull - all for just £2.99 a month or £29.90 a year 📱

Give Levain & Cherry a follow (if you don't already) on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/levain_and_cherry/ to see what they're all about - and then be sure to go visit and support their brand new bakery in Stirchley when it opens this winter. Viva Brum!

Plans have been submitted by Howells to renovate the wonderful Birmingham Botanical Gardens, aiming to restore the four ...
20/09/2024

Plans have been submitted by Howells to renovate the wonderful Birmingham Botanical Gardens, aiming to restore the four Victorian glasshouses as well as refurbish the gardens and heritage structures.

🚨 2-FOR-1 COCKTAILS AT BIRDIES BAR 🚨 The fantastic Birdies Bar & BBQ Birmingham have joined the Independent Birmingham A...
19/09/2024

🚨 2-FOR-1 COCKTAILS AT BIRDIES BAR 🚨 The fantastic Birdies Bar & BBQ Birmingham have joined the Independent Birmingham App, offering members: 2-for-1 cocktails (5pm - 7pm + after 11pm on Fridays, and 12pm - 2pm + after 11pm on Saturdays) or 20% off drinks when you spend £15 or more (anytime) - meaning you can save anywhere from £5 - £15 off your visit with the IB App 🍹🍹🍹

In addition to this, they'll also be creating an exclusive IB cocktail (which changes every month) for those of you who want to enjoy something fun and exclusive, courtesy of the IB App. Just ask at the bar what the IB cocktail of the month is, flash your IB Membership, and slurp away in style 🙌

Read all about this lively cocktail bar in the heart of Digbeth at: https://www.independent-birmingham.co.uk/profile/birdies-bar/

Then download the IB App at: https://www.independent-birmingham.co.uk/our-app/ and go enjoy awesome 2-for-1 cocktails and an exclusive IB cocktail of the month - courtesy of your pal Indy B! 🤩💯

Download the IB App now to save up to £5, £10, £20, £30, even up to hundreds of pounds off (at certain venues) at 170+ of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull - all for just £2.99 a month or £29.90 a year 📱

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