Once a Royal Mail sorting office, The Mailbox, in which Malmaison Birmingham is housed, has always been a vibrant and buzzing place and was voted Most Stylish Place to Stay & Drink at the Birmingham Style Awards 2009. The Mal Brasserie is beautifully ...more
There's been a bit of a buzz (you may be forgiven for missing it) about the newest environmentally-friendly restaurant in London Town. Curiously ignoring Acorn House and its kin who have been quietly beavering away for some years on the eco-front, th ...see the full blog and reader comments
One of the north's most high-profile chefs, Paul Heathcote opened his flagship Longridge Restaurant in 1990 and built it up to two-Michelin-star status. The Heathcotes group now extends to nine restaurants across Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cheshire and includes his Olive Press chain of Italian restaurants and a flourishing outside catering business. Paul has teamed up with Sugarvine to answer your cookery questions:
Ask Paul Heathcote your question.What kinds of equipment do professional chefs use? I'm intrigued! Their knives must be super sharp and no matter how much I try I can't get mine like theirs. Chefs on TV always seem to have similar pans etc to each other. Is there a brand that they all use? - Jamie
On sugarvine.com you can view profiles, photos, menus, wine lists and details of special events for many of Birmingham & West Midlands restaurants, bars and pubs. Watch this space. . .
- Bombay Mix, Birmingham City Centre
- Moet Bar & Gallery Restaurant, Birmingham City Centre
- Masooms Massala, Stoke On Trent
- The Royal Forester, Bewdley
- Hundred House Hotel, Telford
- The Lygon Arms, Feckenham
- The Dyers Arms, Leek
- Johnny Wong's, Edgbaston
- Qmin Restaurant and Lounge Bar, Lichfield
- Falcon Inn, Hatton
- Click here to see more
Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond.
Lewtrenchard Manor, LewdownYes, they might be London-centric and some of them don't even have all that much to say about the food -- but there's no denying that the restaurant critics do make for interesting reading. So for your vicarious dining pleasure we've brought together restaurant reviewers from the quality national papers.
Read What the Critics have to say.
Win an overnight stay, dinner including a bottle of wine and breakfast for 2 at the acclaimed riverside Washbourne Court Hotel set in the picturesque Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter, part of the von Essen hotels group
Which famous English public school begins with the letter E? Enter this competition
Enjoy a great meal & save money with these special offers & deals at a selection of Birmingham & West Midlands restaurants.
Book a Restaurant Table
Take the hassle out of making your restaurant reservation by booking online. It's simple and it's free -- just click on the link to browse the restaurants in Birmingham & West Midlands that you can book online....more
Book a Local Hotel Room
If you're planning a special meal out, why not make a night of it? We can offer the best hotel deals, with discounts of up to 70%....more
Order a Takeaway
It's simple and free to place your Takeaway order online. Just click on the link to browse places in Birmingham & West Midlands where you can order online....more
Enjoyed your last meal out? If so, write a restaurant recommendation on Sugarvine and we’ll give you a £20 discount on your first case of wine purchased from Virgin Wines.
Latest Recommendation:Carib Grill, Moseley
More information on Carib Grill"What a disappointment. Family evening out, not to be repeated!!"
Your guide to upcoming events at restaurants, pubs & venues in the area.
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- Tuesday 7th September | The Royal Forester
Gourmet Evening-Australia Enjoy a 3 course dinner with wines to match. £30pp. ...more
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- Friday 10th to Sunday 12th September
Ludlow Food Festival Held every year in Ludlow, Shropshire, England, the small town with the large reputation for good food and drink ...more
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- Saturday 18th September to Sunday 3rd October
British Food Fortnight Now in its ninth year, British Food Fortnight is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces. ...more
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- Saturday 18th September | La CC Cafe Restaurant and Bar
Live at La CC - Elvis Presley Elvis Presley Tribute Act, Leading up to show time - Music and entertainment provided by "Ant & Paddy". Show time @ 9.00pm, followed by music by Toni Plantini till late. Ticket price £25.00 per head including Buffet ...more
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- Friday 24th to Sunday 26th September
Stratford Food Festival With exhibitors from all over the country showcasing the nation's finest food & drink produce, a fascinating array of cookery demonstrations, a dedicated 'Grow Your Own' area and much much more ...more
- Latest news for diners in the Birmingham & West Midlands area.
- The Academy of Food and Wine (AFW) is now accepting entries for its front-of-house Annual Awards of Excellence. The closing date for entries is 10 September. Entry forms can be obtained from Helen Glen at the AFW on 020 8661 4646 or helen@acfws. ...more
- Award-winning Saffron restaurant Group is expanding its services with the launch of an upmarket outside catering service. Saffron Catering will offer innovative, high quality contemporary cuisine for any type of event - from corporate functions and weddings to business or private ...more
- Click here for all the news
