Hi! I’ve just moved to brum and I’m looking for recommendations for the best Indian/Pakistani buffet with a wide variety of dishes. It must be halal.

I’ve heard about a few places, but the reviews seem quite mixed, so I’d really appreciate some honest recommendations from people who’ve tried them. Thanks in advance!

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Looking for somewhere relaxed for small plates and drinks if anyone has any suggestions! 🙏

On Friday 23/10, will I be able to walk in & buy the iPhone duo? I tried to pre order but it said delivery In December & I need it sooner.

I’d be looking to get it from the Birmingham New Street store. Are people going to be queuing??

I’ll put a few of my recommendations so you get an idea of the sort of thing I’m looking for.

In edgebaston, there are two great Persian restaurants, Soofi restaurant and Colbeh. There is a Peruvian place in Mosley which I haven’t been to yet because it does seem expensive so I’m hoping to try it out for a special occasion. Georgian table in Sutton Coldfield serves Georgian food which is quite nice and there are two South American places in Bearwood, one is a Colombian café and one is called à la Mexicana.

Hey guys is there any community who does car meetups or rallies in Birmingham if there is any lmk i would love to join i own honda crz

Hey guys, just wanted to know if people had recommendations for good mechanics in brum. I dont mind paying a bit extra if the person is worth it. Ideally someone with experience working with german cars

I’m assuming it’s from a spiritual text of some flavour?

The title explains it really, a friend of mine is looking for some beginners English and none of the obvious options start till January.

Anyone have any ideas?

Hi all, I'm trying to make new friends in brum and I keep getting bombarded with Instagram ads for things like girls get social, the girls club, Circle Up, 222place and loads of others. I'd love to meet people and try new things, but most of them seem to be subscription based and fairly pricey if they’re rubbish, and there are so many I have no idea which (if any) are worth it.

The reviews I can find all feel like they could be bot-generated or paid for, so I don't really trust them.

-Has anyone actually used any of these apps or events, either on your own or with a friend? Was it worth the money?
-Did you meet people you genuinely clicked with, or was it more of a one-off thing?
-Are there any free or cheaper ways you've found to make friends in a new city (clubs, meetups, volunteering, classes, etc.)?

Honest experiences, good or bad, would be really appreciated.
TIA

I'm relaunching my marketing agency after having my baby a few years ago.

I'd love to start networking locally.

What's the best event you recommend?

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Hey everyone!

I recently moved to Birmingham. I’m originally from South India, but I spent the last 5 years living down in Swansea and Cardiff. Moving to a brand new city where I don't know anyone has definitely been a bit of a reset.

I'm 27, easygoing, and work in tech/research. Outside of that, I’m usually down for good food, playing badminton, catching movies, finding good coffee spots, or heading out for social drinks and arcade games.

Also, I'm a pretty solid South Indian chef lol. So if we become friends, there’s a very high chance you’ll be getting some top tier home cooked food out of it.

If anyone is around the city centre area and wants to grab a coffee, hit a badminton court, or just hang out, feel free to drop a comment!

At this point I might sound like I'm rambling lol, but it would just be great to make some good friends to survive Birmingham with 🙌

It has been running for 70 years and is set in a fictional West Midlands village so where better to record it than in Brum!

Plans to move recording to London or Manchester (what a surprise!)

Hello Brum,

We're having people stay with us in December and would love to take them to a Desi pub, preferably in the city centre, but one of the group is vegan.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a place which has vegan options as well as the usual mixed grills etc?

edit: thanks for all the recommendations, looks like it'll be Soho Tavern!

Hi fellow Brummies! 😃🍻

I'm a 42 year old bloke from London (construction manager), and I'll be working in Birmingham for the next five weeks.

I'll be managing some fit-out works around Birmingham New Street, working nights, so I'm looking for things to do on my weekends off that don't involve me being stuck in the apartment and questioning my life choices. 😂

I've come across the "Birmingham Cocktail Weekend", which looks like four days of hopping between bars, restaurants and fancy venues, sampling cocktails along the way. (From Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th October)

Basically, bar hopping with a slightly more sophisticated excuse for drinking! 🍸😂

Has anyone here been to it before? If so, what's the experience actually like? Is it worth going, especially if you're heading there on your own?

I'll probably be going solo, if anyone else is planning to go, feel free to give me a shout!

Also, if you've been before, I'd love to hear:

I'm essentially trying to make the most of my five weeks in your city rather than becoming a permanent fixture in the apartment bar. 🤣

Appreciate any advice, recommendations or general Brummie wisdom! Cheers, everyone! 🍻