Birmingham

Coverage highlights hospitality and foodservice developments across Birmingham, with a focus on key districts such as the Jewellery Quarter, Digbeth, Colmore Row, and Brindleyplace. Reporting includes restaurant and bar openings, independent operator growth, regional investment, and evolving consumer demand. Insight is tailored for businesses tracking urban regeneration, high street performance, and dining trends in one of the UK’s most diverse and economically active cities.

  • Jul- 2022 -
    25 July
    FeaturesThe Golf Fang takeover

    The Golf Fang takeover

    What inspired the launch of the Ghetto Golf and Golf Fang brands? Dan, our co-founder, and I came from a traditional food and beverage background. In 2015, having worked in the industry for a collective 30 plus years, we noticed that the industry was beginning to change. Guests wanted experiences…

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  • 20 July
    RestaurantsVinoteca opens Birmingham wine bar

    Vinoteca opens Birmingham wine bar

    Vinoteca has announced the opening of its new wine bar in Birmingham. The bar encompasses a 150-cover venue with an on-site wine shop, set across 4,500 sq ft. It follows the opening of six Vinotecas throughout London over the past 17 years. It features a drinks list of over 200…

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  • 19 July
    NewsFrankie & Benny’s refurbs ‘key’ restaurant sites

    Frankie & Benny’s refurbs ‘key’ restaurant sites

    Frankie and Benny’s has refurbished its “key” restaurant sites across Wembley, Birmingham, and Ashton Moss. The three updated locations have all been revamped with a new “spacious” layout, complete with more booths, allowing additional families and friends to visit the sites.  The chain has also introduced new flowing bars across…

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  • 18 July
    RestaurantsTortilla revenue soars 60% in H1

    Tortilla revenue soars 60% in H1

    Tortilla has welcomed strong top-line growth during the first half of FY22, with group revenue soaring 60% to £26.9m, or an increase of 55% excluding the impact of the Chilango acquisition.  The group said this performance was underpinned by growing customer demand for Tortilla’s food as well as the group’s…

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  • 11 July
    Pubs and BarsShaker Group takes on first Star Pubs & Bars lease

    Shaker Group takes on first Star Pubs & Bars lease

    Shaker Group, an operator and hospitality consultancy run by husband-and-wife team Adam and Theresa Freeth, has taken on its first Star Pubs and Bars lease, The White Hart in Redditch. The group will work alongside operations manager Victoria Coliandris. The White Hart, which has been closed since the start of…

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  • Jun- 2022 -
    28 June
    Food and DrinkFood and drink sales recover in UK city centres

    Food and drink sales recover in UK city centres

    Restaurant, pub and bar trading in the UK has seen “solid” growth as out-of-home food and drink sales in all of Britain’s 10 biggest city centres have recorded growth over the four weeks to 4 June 2022, according to new CGA and Wireless Social. Sales were between 1% and 13%…

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  • 23 June
    Apps & TechnologyTaster launches its first delivery offering in Bristol

    Taster launches its first delivery offering in Bristol

    Taster, the delivery-first restaurant group, has announced its arrival in Bristol after securing its first franchise partner in the city. Taster is the UK’s first ‘delivery-first’ restaurant group and uses a modern franchise model to partner with restaurateurs and kitchen owners. From 23 June, Bristolians will be able to order…

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  • 20 June
    RestaurantsD&D London to open new restaurant, café and bar in Birmingham

    D&D London to open new restaurant, café and bar in Birmingham

    D&D London has revealed it is set to bring a new restaurant, café, bar and terrace to Birmingham. Orelle will open at 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham’s tallest office building, in October 2022. The restaurant will offer 360-degree panoramic views across the city and beyond. The 24th floor space will comprise…

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  • 16 June
    RestaurantsBig Fang Collective continues expansion with Leeds opening

    Big Fang Collective continues expansion with Leeds opening

    Big Fang Collective is set to open its latest multi branded hospitality venue in Leeds in late Autumn 2022. The Liverpool-based entertainment venue operator, who own both the Ghetto Golf and Golf Fang brands, are planning to open the latest Golf Fang site in Redcote Lane, Kirkstall. The Golf Fang…

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  • 9 June
    RestaurantsVirtual Hero to reach 200 locations by end of 2022

    Virtual Hero to reach 200 locations by end of 2022

    Virtual Hero is reportedly headed for huge growth as it announced a collaboration with YouTube supergroup, The Sidemen. They are responsible for creating the fried chicken brand, Sides, which is available across the UK and Middle East.   Sides is reportedly on course to establish a further 50 locations in the…

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