Richard has lived and breathed the industry for 40 years, so he will never doff his cap to wine snobs. Further out of Brum but still close enough (and exciting enough) to warrant the drive is Fraiche, the Michelin Star restaurant that is leaving the Wirral for the Shropshire countryside. The Mayan promises 'bold Mexican flavours' and 'modern vibes' when it opens in early July. The modern Mexican mezcal bar has shared a few teasers on its social media accounts and all the branding is beautiful, though there are no shots of the interior yet. With its canal-side setting and luxurious reputation, the restaurants in the Mailbox in Birmingham are a favourite destination for diners. With a mix of fantastic eateries, there is a choice of top-quality cuisine from around the globe.

There is so much pomp, pompousness and bull**** in our industry, especially from people in pinstripe suits,” he says. A word of advice - the entrance to this restaurant is a little hidden. Diners use the lift in the Hotel Indigo reception in The Cube, as this eatery is located on the hotel's twenty-fifth floor. They come from aged vines on the best aspects on the best hills which all help to concentrate the fruit.They are often from London and I call them ‘wine clowns’ because they give the wine trade a bad image. It has become popular for special occasion meals, especially as it has a stylish champagne bar in one corner.

Now their son Richard Everton, 51, is hoping to expand his Bottles empire – having first tasted win at the age of four. The location is one of the prime reasons for visiting this restaurant as it has a 360 degree view of the city from the top floor of The Cube. Floor to ceiling glass windows and a terrace bar make the most of this position too. It is particularly beautiful at night when the city lights up. I just want customers to come in here to relax and to enjoy themselves and to try some wines they might not have been able to afford before. As well as mixed fermentation and aged beers, 'rich velvet-y' barrel-aged stouts and their existing, legendary line-up including the ever-popular Intuition, the plan is to bring street food vendors in to the dedicated kitchen space. Perfect for summer! 5) Bundobust - Summer 2023

I was good at drinking it and now I make a living from it and have worked across South Africa and France learning all about wine.” This American-style steakhouse is chic with large plates of delicious, uncomplicated food and a lively atmosphere. There are plenty of eateries to choose from when in the beautiful canal area, including one of our favourite Italian restaurants in the Mailbox Birmingham. It all depends on what you feel like. Here are a couple of our local favourites we suggest you try. Stay up-to-date with food and drink news from across the city with our weekly Brum Food Club newsletter, delivered from us to you, direct to your inbox.

These are used to create authentic Italian dishes by our chefs from Italy, using traditional recipes based on their heritage, extensive experience and infused with passion to give you a truly memorable taste of Italy.” The BBC is a well-known tenant of the building, but the corporation is expected to leave within the next few years, relocating to a new base at the former Typhoo Tea factory in Digbeth. Our food will be made to complement our drinks, so don’t come in expecting to find us doing curries. It will be simple but comforting food. Find Passing Fancies at 30 Gibb St, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4BF 6. The Botanist Photo: The BotanistBOX is a sports bar with shuffleboard, live bands and 32 TV screens. The chain is set to open on Brindleyplace in June, though an exact date is yet to be confirmed. Her son Donald Everton, now 86, and his wife Jan, 84, then took the business onwards and upwards with wine at its heart. That said, here we're sharing a round-up of the restaurants and bars tipped to open in the city this year. Some have firm opening dates while others are in their fledgling stages, some are in the city centre and others are a little further outside. Whether you want to get out into the parks & countryside, get involved in some sport, get a taste of our incredible food & drink offering or simply unwind with a relaxing spa break there are loads of fun activities in Birmingham.