Why People from Around the World Will Visit 20 Birmingham Pubs This Week Tuesday, April 14, 2026 birmingham pubs beerweekend jewelleryquarter independent pubcrawl hospitality community event brews From Canada to the Netherlands, Birmingham’s renowned ‘best pub crawl’ draws visitors from across the globe. Last year, the JQ Beer Weekend attracted over 10,000 attendees in a record-breaking day for local … Read More
The UK’s Best Pubs Just a Short Drive from Birmingham Saturday, April 11, 2026 pubs westmidlands nationalawards birmingham staffordshire warwickshire shropshire worcestershire herefordshire hospitality There’s something truly special about heading out for a pub lunch with family or friends, especially when the destination is a charming, award-worthy spot. Yet, finding that perfect place to eat can be tricky without a … Read More
Birmingham Pub Landlord Hails New Railway Station as a Game-Changer for Local Hospitality Friday, April 10, 2026 moseley railway hospitality birmingham pubs transport accessibility economy localbusiness revitalization After decades of anticipation, the reopening of Moseley Village railway station is being celebrated as a significant boost to the local community and hospitality industry. The station, which resumed service on Tuesday, April … Read More
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