Santa is swapping the North Pole for Birmingham this Christmas as San Carlo on Temple Street invite families to join him for a very special Breakfast with Santa.

The Grand Hotel Birmingham continues to celebrate its fifth birthday in style, joining forces with three independent brands to give their guests the perfect nights’ sleep

Get ready to roll the dice on your next night out, as a unique social gaming experience launches at Resorts World Birmingham on Tuesday 10th November, with a free prosecco for bookings made during launch week.

Discover the remarkable organisations and initiatives delivering excellent family and age-friendly arts and culture across the UK. The 2026 shortlist for the Fantastic for Families Awards, organised by Family Arts Campaign, celebrates the creativity, innovation and positive impact of cultural experiences bringing people together and enriching lives.

La Bellezza is transforming lunchtime with an order-ahead service and two brand-new pizza dough sandwiches

Fumo Waterloo Street is turning up the energy this autumn with a new Autumn/Winter cocktail menu, a spooktacular Halloween party and weekly DJ nights every Thursday as well as Friday and Saturday, from 19th November through to 31st December.

New national research by cocktail bar Manahatta revealed that more than a quarter of Brits would rather stay in bed than say yes to a last-minute invite

Comedy fans can bag a free Moth cocktail by bringing their best Halloween looks to Glee Club Birmingham on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October

Isaac’s restaurant, located on the bottom floor of The Grand Hotel Birmingham is offering a Grand Roast Sharing Board, served every Sunday, starting from £24 per person

Cow & Sow welcomes back Roast season with their Sunday menu, featuring sharing cuts with indulgent options of English Wagyu and Chateaubriand

As part of its ‘Sportwagenschmiede ’35’ strategic realignment, Porsche is presenting a forward-looking vision model as a first glimpse of the brand's evolved design identity.

Italian actor Stefano Accorsi explores italianità, defining the essence of Made in Italy

Award-winning Japanese restaurant and bar KIBOU has opened its seventh restaurant at 61-63 Temple Row, nestled in the heart of the Colmore Business District and facing onto Cathedral Square.

Ahead of its official opening on Thursday 22nd October, Cow & Sow’s sister brand, The Field Farmshop & Kitchen has opened bookings, and given guests a sneak preview of the menu

Few spaces reveal personal taste as intimately as the dressing room. Once a practical extension of the bedroom, it has evolved into a composed environment where design intelligence, craftsmanship, technology, and ritual meet. It is no longer simply where clothing is stored. It is where identity is assembled.

Luxury fitness has evolved far beyond beautifully equipped gyms and personal trainers. Today's discerning wellness enthusiasts are investing in sophisticated technology that delivers personalised insights, measurable results and greater convenience, transforming the way they train, recover and optimise their health.

There was a time when experiencing exceptional food meant securing a reservation at one of the country's finest restaurants. Today, luxury dining is becoming far more personal.

Beyond Provence: Five Rosés Worth Discovering This Season

There are few things more pleasurable than a leisurely Sunday lunch, particularly when the city is bathed in sunshine and there is every excuse to slow down, settle in and enjoy an afternoon of good food and wonderful company.

There are few places in the world where fashion feels as naturally at home as it does along the French Riviera.

Brocks, a 60-cover neighbourhood restaurant, will open on Harborne High Street later this year with UCB alumni Matt Nicholls at the helm

There are country house hotels that impress you with grandeur, and then there are those that make you feel as though you have discovered somewhere that has been quietly waiting for you. Mallory Court belongs firmly in the latter category.

In Birmingham's vibrant Jewellery Quarter, where heritage meets innovation, Lasan has spent more than two decades quietly redefining what modern Indian dining can be.

Browse the world's most prestigious homes and one thing quickly becomes clear. The finest properties rarely feel overdesigned.

The £1m+ Midlands Property market: Selective, but certainly not stagnant

The second chapter of the ELLE x Chopova Lowena collaboration

Where Christmas begins with elegance, entertainment, and artisanal indulgence

There are destinations that impress, and then there are destinations that redefine expectations. Dubai firmly belongs to the latter.

4 Years In The Mailbox, 15 Years Of Medical Aesthetic Excellence

Where Formula 1 meets ultimate luxury

Building significant wealth is one achievement. Preserving it, growing it and passing it on to future generations is another entirely.

Guests dining from Sunday to Wednesday, from 8PM to 10:30PM will receive a free glass of house wine with their meal throughout October

San Carlo welcomes Autumn with a new menu of truffle, pumpkin and Italian comfort food

Birmingham cocktail lovers have a new reason to raise a glass, as San Carlo Birmingham celebrates Negroni Week with three seriously tempting takes on one of Italy’s most iconic cocktails.

24 Stories has introduced a new set menu for £28, served on Monday to Friday, from 12-6pm

24 Stories is celebrating Negroni month as they team up with Campari and No.3 Gin to spotlight the classic tipple, offering 3 new playful spins on the Negroni

The wide range of technical and design options will be even further expanded with introduction of the new model year.

CharterWorld, in joint central agency with Otium Yachts, is delighted to share the latest news from 50m motor yacht ORIY as she prepares for an exciting new chapter.

The Grand Hotel Birmingham is looking ahead to the festive season, offering an exclusive sneak peek of three new festive suites, which will be available for guests to stay in from 2nd November – 31st December.

University College Birmingham (UCB) has revealed details of new restaurant Beyond and a major transformation of Restaurant at College of Food, with both venues opening this autumn

Saint Paul’s Market, in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, is celebrating its first birthday this September with five days of food, drink, live entertainment and independent makers, culminating in an artisan market on Saturday 27 September.

KIBOU Birmingham has announced that it will officially open its doors on Temple Row on Monday 12th October.

Cow & Sow has given its menu an early festive makeover, releasing bookings for the exclusive festive sharing menu including prime cuts of Wagyu, produce from the Cow & Sow farm and new indulgent desserts

British Art Show 10: A Chorus of Strangers starts its national tour in Coventry on Friday 2 October 2026.

The Grand Hotel Birmingham is now offering in-room treatments, for guests to enjoy even more luxury during their stay.

Big Mamma: Pasta’ brings together 150 Italian pasta recipes, from classic ragùs to homemade orecchiette, and will be published on 8 October 2026, priced at £26

There’s monstrous tales, award-winning theatre, electrifying dance and some of the brightest visual art stars set for Warwick Arts Centre’s Autumn/Winter 2026-2027 Season.

Family-owned Italian restaurant group San Carlo has a great Sunday Roast offering at both San Carlo Birmingham on Temple Street and Fumo Birmingham on Waterloo Street, bringing a contemporary take on a traditional British favourite to two of the city’s most established dining destinations.

24 Stories is marking the Bank Holiday weekend with summer sips and sophisticated dining, set against panoramic views of Birmingham.

Hundreds of free tickets are up for grabs for humour-hungry Brummies between 14 August and 26 September

The open call for the UK’s brand new jewellery festival’s flagship exhibition will offer jewellery practitioners from across the UK the chance to exhibit at the world-renowned Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and to win thousands of pounds.

Cow & Sow, the premium steakhouse brand with restaurants in Bristol and Birmingham has announced the opening of The Field Farmshop & Kitchen, which is set to open in Autumn 2026.

Opened in 2024 in the heart of the village, The Two Pigs combines exceptional seasonal produce with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, offering guests all the charm of a traditional country pub alongside food crafted with the care and attention of Michelin-starred chef Liam Dillon.

La squadra at La Bellezza has joined forces with Birmingham favourites LA-POP! to create the ultimate summer mashup: three limited-edition Italian gelato lollies inspired by Big Mamma's most legendary desserts.

Three months after announcing his search for the right successor, founder Raj Rana has confirmed that My Delhi will lead Itihaas into its next era, safeguarding the restaurant's legacy, retaining its first-class reputation while investing in its future.

Following a culinary exchange in Barcelona between Pete Dovaston, Head Chef and Owner of Maneki Ramen and Mike Davies, Head Chef at Umami Plant Based, Maneki is launching a new summer small plates menu inspired by the flavours, techniques and cultures of Japan and Spain.

Cow & Sow is offering all graduates a complimentary glass of fizz to kick-start their celebrations. Available Monday-Friday from 6th-31st July.

Dedicated Graduation Menu, available from 6th July to 2nd August.

Explore Lamborghini with spatial computing: Place the full-scale car in your space, interact with engineering beneath the surface, and experience design in extraordinary detail.

Presented annually, the award recognises chefs who have made an outstanding contribution to the profession, celebrating both rising talent and established industry leaders from across the UK's hospitality sector.

Birmingham Cocktail Weekend returns from 9th–12th July 2026, bringing four days of cocktails, events and city-wide celebrations to Birmingham, with Edgbaston Village is pouring in on the action

Loki Wine operates three venues in Birmingham City Centre, Edgbaston and Knowle, specialising in high-quality wines with expert staff who can recommend bottles for any occasion

This issue, we turn our attention to wellness, exploring the books shaping conversations around mental clarity, emotional resilience, mindfulness and modern wellbeing.

Swealthy stage properties to sell faster and for more.

The Midlands Food, Drink & Hospitality Awards 2026 saw double success for ART Hospitality group for both Independent businesses

Downstairs At The Grand has announced 'Six Weeks of Summer’, a new entertainment series running for 6 weeks, featuring Ibiza classics, nostalgic summer anthems and more.

In refined spaces, the wine room has evolved far beyond storage. It is no longer simply a temperature-controlled cupboard hidden from view. Today it is an architectural statement, a place of atmosphere and intention where collecting, hosting, and appreciation intersect. At the highest level of residential design, a wine room expresses not only taste in wine but taste in living.

Nuthurst Grange: Tucked quietly within the Warwickshire countryside, just beyond the bustle of the Midlands, Nuthurst Grange represents a style of hospitality that has become increasingly rare in modern Britain.

In the upper echelon of global travel, yacht harbours are no longer functional maritime infrastructures. They are curated luxury ecosystems, engineered as much for atmosphere as for anchorage.

Fourth-generation luxury jewellery & watch retailer celebrates significant expansion.

A singular expression of craftsmanship and coastal inspiration, the Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Wave Edition distils the rhythm and serenity of Florida’s shoreline into a one-of-one automotive statement.

Lamborghini’s Few-Off Roadsters represent the most distilled expression of the marque’s V12 philosophy, rare, uncompromising machines that transform performance into a deeply emotional, open-air experience.

From luxury soft play experiences in private homes to a beautifully curated family destination near Lichfield, Remen Bains, the founder of the kids corner and crumb and play is redefining what family spaces can be. We caught up with her to discuss the inspiration behind both brands, the rise of design-led play, and what's next for the business.

Project Nightingale marks a significant evolution in Rolls-Royce’s Coachbuild programme, introducing its first formalised Coachbuild Collection.

If you’ve been using your pension as a savvy way to pass wealth down to the next generation, i’ve got some news that might make you want to put down your coffee for a second. For years, pensions have been the "holy grail" of estate planning, a tax-efficient bucket that sat safely outside the reach of the tax office when you passed away.

This tiny French Caribbean territory, barely ten square miles in size, has quietly evolved into one of the most exclusive destinations on earth. It is a place where superyachts glide into Gustavia Harbour like clockwork during high season, where Hermès sits comfortably beside local boulangeries, and where privacy is not marketed. It is assumed. For travellers who measure luxury not in spectacle but in subtlety, St Barts represents a masterclass in elevated island living.

Dermoperfection - Award-winning medical skin & advanced aesthetic clinic

The award-winning restaurant will open on Temple Row this Autumn, serving classic and contemporary Japanese dishes, specially curated cocktails plus an extensive list of Japanese sake, whisky and umeshu

Restaurant Touring Company (RTC), founded by Harborne residents Del Gardner and Sarah Wagstaff are launching its first ever Neighbourhood Food Tour in Harborne on Sunday 12th July 2026.

Lucarelli imports ingredients directly from Italy to give guests the true taste of Italia in the heart of Birmingham.

One of Birmingham's favourite summer drinking spots is making a welcome return, as the popular Peroni Piazza reopens at St Martin's Balcony for the season.

Guests can enjoy three courses from either the à la carte or set lunch menu, with all dishes designed to take you to Italy and back in 60 minutes. The set menu is priced at £19 for antipasti and main, with dolci available for an extra £5

The opening marks the third restaurant within the Baresca Tapas brand, joining Escabeche in West Bridgford and Baresca Nottingham, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year.

Birmingham Restaurant Festival has revealed the final list of 60 restaurants, the highest number of participating eateries in its history, and the exclusive menus that will offer foodies exciting and affordable dining experiences from 1st to 31st August.

Father’s Day is just around the corner and we’ve got some perfect gifting ideas and events lined up for the big day!

Cow & Sow is launching a new menu in time for summer featuring fresh, organic produce delivered straight from their Kitchen Farm and English Wagyu beef sourced directly from Yorkshire.

Birmingham Jewellery Biennial will bring together exhibitions, activities, and workshops from world-class creatives, while also giving the public a chance to make their own jewellery every day for a month.

The highly anticipated, next-generation sports car from the Maranello marque has been unveiled, opening a new chapter in the history of the Prancing Horse.

Chefs from The Evolv Collection’s 24 Stories, 20 Stories in Manchester and 14 Stories in London came together to host a Chefs’ Forum lunch with support from students from Birmingham’s South & City College

On May 18th, 2026, The Grand Hotel Birmingham is celebrating five years of its newest chapter after reopening following a £50 million restoration, ending nearly two decades of closure.

Cow & Sow, the B Corp certified, premium steakhouse group with restaurants across Bristol and Birmingham, has announced the opening of a Kitchen Farm.

Cow & Sow is hosting a Pride Brunch on 23rd May to kick-start the festivities, making donations to Birmingham LGBT

Regina’s Bar, celebrated its first anniversary with the elegance, energy, immersive dining experience and Charity Fundraiser.

Returning in August for its fifth year, Birmingham Restaurant Festival has revealed the first 29 participating restaurants, including Michelin-starred The Wilderness and Adams, 670 grams and 24 Stories.

The Evolv Collection Expands Tavern Brand with Two New Openings Across Birmingham and New York

An exclusive preview of curated interiors and wellbeing amenities as regenerated Ludgate Hill site prepares to open

Ahead of its official opening on Monday 20th April, Blacklock has announced that bookings are now live, following record-breaking demand for its soft launch, with all reservations snapped up in just a few moments.

Inspired by a trip to New York, the space is reimagined as a light-filled interior with art at its core. The new, brighter, and more open interior features clean white walls, decorated with Birmingham-inspired artwork, strengthening the restaurant’s connection to the city.

To celebrate The Grand Hotel Birmingham will be launching 5 collaborations throughout the year, starting with an Artist Residency taking over guest suites