How Londoners Revived a Derelict Birmingham Venue with Heritage and Heart Thursday, April 9, 2026 heritage restoration restaurant birmingham victorian blacklock hospitality architecture renovation community Sitting by the window of the soon-to-open Blacklock Chophouse on Cathedral Square, I was treated to one of Birmingham’s most striking views while waiting to chat with restaurant owner Gordon Ker. For years, only the former … Read More
Wetherspoons Considers Scrapping QR Code Ordering Amid Fears It Kills Pub Atmosphere Wednesday, April 8, 2026 wetherspoons qrcodes pubculture technology timmartin stubrew beerfestival brewing hospitality customerexperience Wetherspoons chairman Sir Tim Martin has criticized the increasing use of QR codes for ordering food and drinks, arguing that it undermines the social experience at the bar. The 70-year-old pub boss suggested he may even veto … Read More
‘My job was forcing me to miss my kids growing up – I knew something had to give’ Tuesday, March 31, 2026 family balance worklife hospitality entrepreneurship kitchens smallbusiness flexibility parenting homeimprovement Andy Billage, a dedicated father of two from Stourbridge, faced a tough choice: continue working a relentless 365-days-a-year job managing a busy airport hotel or change course to be present for his young family. After 17 … Read More
Sutton Coldfield’s The Pint Pot Pub Undergoes £183,000 Revamp Ahead of World Cup Saturday, March 28, 2026 suttoncoldfield pintpot pubrevamp sportsbar community footballworldcup entertainment familyfriendly starpubs hospitality sport The Pint Pot, a well-loved pub located on Tower Road, Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield, has temporarily closed its doors to undergo a significant £183,000 refurbishment in preparation for the upcoming football World Cup in North … Read More
New 25-Year-Old Restaurant Owner Refuses to Give Up on Birmingham’s Culinary Scene Sunday, March 22, 2026 birmingham restaurant italian cuisine springere hospitality entrepreneurship youngchef resilience islingtonrow At just 25 years old, Karan Rai is taking a bold step in Birmingham’s restaurant industry with the opening of Springere, an Italian restaurant serving authentic Roman-style dishes. Located on Islington Row Middleway, … Read More
Birmingham Restaurant Boss Issues Stark Warning to Rachel Reeves Over Hospitality Crisis Saturday, March 21, 2026 hospitality vat rachelreeves ukeconomy nationalinsurance birmingham restaurants jobloss policy chaophraya Ian Leigh, managing director of Birmingham’s popular Chaophraya Thai Restaurant, delivered a blunt message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, highlighting the dire state of the hospitality industry. … Read More