This Week in Birmingham Food and Drink: Closures, Top Picks, and Exciting Ideas Friday, June 12, 2026 birmingham food drink restaurants michelin pubs worldcup closures competition recommendations Hello Food Club friends! It’s Kirsty Bosley here, your go-to guide for all things delicious in Birmingham — and yes, I’m kicking off with a little World Cup enthusiasm. As football fever grips the city, I’m keeping an eye on … Read More
Discover Birmingham’s Best Fish and Chips—You Just Have to Go Underground Friday, June 12, 2026 birmingham fishandchips bacchus pubs newstreet haddock alebatter streetfood dining citycentre Finding excellent fish and chips right in Birmingham city centre by night may seem like a simple task, but it’s surprisingly challenging. While the suburbs boast top-notch chippies that make Friday nights memorable, the heart … Read More
Birmingham’s The Gunmakers Arms Closes Permanently Six Months After Reopening Tuesday, June 9, 2026 birmingham pub closure hospitality mentalhealth independent pubs business art community The Gunmakers Arms, a historic pub located in Birmingham city centre, has permanently closed its doors just six months after reopening, ending hopes that the venue would thrive again. The pub, known for its rich 200-year … Read More
Haven to Expand Popular Wetherspoon Pubs to Majority of Its 39 Holiday Parks Tuesday, June 9, 2026 haven wetherspoon holidayparks staycation pubs uk affordabledining worldcup expansion leisure Haven Holidays is set to roll out JD Wetherspoon pubs across most of its 39 holiday parks, enhancing the staycation experience with affordable food and drinks. The partnership, which began in 2025, has already seen successful … Read More
Birmingham Pubs Urge Government to Cut VAT Rates Amid Financial Struggles Monday, June 8, 2026 birmingham vat hospitality pubs taxation economy business hospitalityindustry government costs Pubs across Birmingham are sounding the alarm, urging the government to reduce VAT rates which they say are “cutting the oxygen off” businesses struggling to survive. Currently, all food and drink sold in pubs is … Read More
Octopus Energy Announces Free Power from 7pm to Midnight for World Cup Matches Starting June 11 Friday, June 5, 2026 octopusenergy worldcup freeelectricity pubs energysavings customersatisfaction smartmeters england scotland energyindustry Octopus Energy is stepping up to support pubs during the World Cup by offering free electricity from 7pm to midnight on match days featuring England and Scotland, starting June 11. This initiative aims to help pubs manage … Read More