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Breaking Bread Birmingham- The Podcast For Food Lovers In Birmingham

Posted on November 16, 2022April 10, 2023 by admin

Atelier By Robert Wood

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Who Is Robert Wood

Hello & a warm welcome back to the Breaking Bread Birmingham food podcast. Co-hosted by food-obsessed mates Liam & Carl, Breaking Bread gives you long-form interviews & discussions with the incredible people that make Brums food scene so unique. This week we break bread with award-winning cocktail bartender Robert Wood.

From travelling & working in bars, to developing a drinks program for an upmarket boutique hotel group. Ripping up the rule book & opening his own unique bars. Robert Wood is one of the most interesting minds in the industry.

New Birmingham cocktail bar Atelier owner Robert Wood mixing drinks

Robert Wood Career

Rob returned from travelling & decided not to go back to his native Manchester. Opting instead for Warwickshire and the Kenilworth hotel. Under some strong mentorship, the ambitious bartender developed his craft. Robert has a brain that absorbs information and retains it instantly. This allowed him to learn the basics of cocktail making very quickly, With the basics mastered Robert could experiment and create his own drinks.

The Kenilworth hotel owners opened their second venue in Birmingham, The Edgbaston Boutique Hotel. The drinks program was to be designed by Robert. The Edgbaston became famous for its cocktails, The drinks were way ahead of their time.

After leaving the hotel Rob teamed up with his friend Aman to help him open his new bar, the multi-award-winning and much-acclaimed 40 St Pauls. This was the bartender’s first taste of opening a bar completely from scratch. An experience he called upon when opening his own bar. Smultronställe opened in 2016 and was unlike anything else in the UK. The eight-seat bar was in a secret location. A text the morning of your booking gave you clues to where the venue is, a cocktail tasting menu awaited you if you did manage to find the bar.

18/81 was Robert Woods’s second adventure. After outgrowing the impractical building which housed Smultronställe another city centre venue become available. This was a little easier to find, but still involved a trip up a car park fire escape and a secret door with a doorbell. The drinks served in 18/81 were on another level, winning the bar inclusion in the Top 50 cocktail bars in the UK list.

New Birmingham cocktail bar Atelier in the Jewellery Quarter by Robert Wood

Atelier By Robert Wood

“Everything I’ve been doing in the last ten years has been about changing the status quo of cocktails,” Brums historic Jewellery Quarter is home to Roberts’s new bar Atelier. Set in a beautifully restored workshop, Atelier feels like the culmination of Rob’s experiences up to this point. A stunning bar designed exactly how he wants it.

“No speed rails, no back bars, no ice wells, no ice, no shaking, & no stirring.” Atelier is unlike anywhere else in the Midlands. everything is done with a purpose, with a reason. You can come and enjoy a few drinks or you can take the full tasting menu experience. Tasting menus that Robert calls exhibitions and developed around where ever Robert’s creativity and interests take him,

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Atelier by Rob Wood is a hidden gem in the cocktail scene, a bar with no sign, a name no one can pronounce, and located in a part of the city where people don’t usually go for cocktails. Many people thought the owner, Rob Wood, was crazy for opening a bar like this, but he has proven them wrong with his success.

In our podcast interview, Rob Wood shares his journey to success and the philosophy behind his bar. He believes that bartending is the best job in the world because every day is different, and he gets to travel for free and make friends all over the world. He emphasises that doing a job that brings happiness is more important than just making money or accumulating possessions.

Rob Wood’s hiring philosophy is unique, as he looks for personality over skills. He believes that he can teach someone how to make drinks, but he cannot teach them to be nice people. This approach has helped him create a welcoming environment where customers feel comfortable and happy.

At Atelier Rob Wood, has changed the status quo of cocktails by designing a bar that is different from others. They have no back bar, ice wells, speed rails, or ice machine. Instead, everything they do has a purpose, and if there is no “why,” they don’t do it. They believe the changes they’ve made in the bar should have been made years ago when bar designers were designing bars poorly.

Atelier by Rob Wood is not just a bar; it is a venue where people can hang out with nice people, have great drinks, and leave feeling happier than when they walked in. The bar’s success is a testament to Rob Wood’s passion and dedication to his craft.

In conclusion, Atelier Rob Wood is a great inspiration for people who want to make a bold move and do something they love, even if it goes against conventional wisdom. The bar’s success is proof that if you have passion and dedication, you can achieve anything.

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Where? Newhall Square, B3 1RU

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Thursday: 5pm – 11pm

Friday: 5pm – 11pm

Saturday: 3pm – 11pm

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Posted on November 2, 2022April 10, 2023 by admin

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing the Hospitality Industry: A Conversation with Chef Laura Kimber

Michelin Star Salt Stratford Upon Avon

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Who Is Chef Laura Kimber

While eating at Nathan Outlaw’s restaurant. Laura became inspired to take up cooking as a career. From there she worked her way up to head chef of a Michelin Star restaurant that she helped open. Laura is a phenomenal talent.

Chef Laura Kimber Career

Like so many in the industry, Laura got started in a part-time job in her local town. Before long she went from washing pots & pans to cooking in them. She fell in love with the excitement of presenting a plate of food to a diner & them enjoying it. The experience of a meal with her family at Nathan Outlaw’s inspired Laura to work in restaurants of this level.

It was not all plain sailing for the talented young chef. Laura struggled in the intense kitchen of aBode in Chester and left to re-evaluate if cheffing was the job for her. Thankfully it didn’t take long for the chef to get back into it taking up a training program which placed her in a variety of roles in different venues all over the country.

As part of the training, Laura went to work in the kitchen at Mallory Court. The head chef at Mallory Court was the mega-talented Paul Foster. He instantly recognised Laura’s potential, & promised her a job when he opened his own restaurant.

Salmon dish from Michelin Star Salt photographed by Breaking Bread Birmingham cooked by chef Laura Kimber

In March 2017 Paul opened his fine-dining restaurant Salt. A beautiful restaurant located in a listed building in the heart of historic Stratford Upon Avon. True to his word Paul gave Laura a job as Sous chef. The small team flourished. Salt’s reputation for seasonal, exciting & modern cookery brought the restaurant huge success., resulting in a Michelin Star to add to the three AA Rosettes in the AA restaurant guide.

In her time at Salt, Laura’s cooking has gone up a level. To add to this she has taken a keen interest in the business side of the restaurant, which resulted in her being promoted to the role of head chef.

Breaking Bread With Chef Laura Kimber

As a chef with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Laura Kimber is no stranger to the pressures that come with the job. In our recent podcast episode, she sat down with us to discuss her journey in the industry, including her experiences with imposter syndrome and anxiety.

Laura’s love for cooking and the hospitality industry started at a young age, and she credits her passion for food to her mother’s influence. She describes how the positive energy and instant reactions from people in the industry motivated her to pursue her dreams. “Whenever somebody says to me, ‘You can’t do something,’ it just makes me go, ‘Oh, I’ll show you,'” she says.

However, Laura also reflects on her experiences with imposter syndrome and anxiety in the past. “A few years ago, when my anxiety was really bad, I’d be like, ‘Nah, I shouldn’t be here. I’m crap. I’m just here to sort of fill a gap for somebody else before they come in and take my job and stuff,'” she shares. Laura emphasizes the importance of recognising that it’s okay not to be okay and not putting too much pressure on oneself.

The discussion delves into the pressure that the industry can put on individuals and how it can contribute to anxiety and depression. However, Laura highlights the amazing experiences and possibilities that come with being in the hospitality industry. “It’s an amazing industry to be in. It can take you all over the world. There are so many opportunities, so many different paths you can go down,” she says.

Laura encourages listeners to consider a career in the hospitality industry and challenges the notion that catering is seen as a lesser profession. “Why not come into hospitality? It’s great,” she says. She emphasises that there is support available for those who may be struggling and that it’s important to develop coping mechanisms.

In conclusion, Laura’s conversation with us offers valuable insights into overcoming imposter syndrome and finding joy in pursuing one’s passions in the hospitality industry. With her years of experience and positive outlook, she is an inspiration to aspiring chefs and those in the industry alike.

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Breaking Bread Birmingham- The Podcast For Food Lovers In Birmingham

Posted on October 19, 2022April 10, 2023 by admin

Independent Birmingham: Supporting Local Businesses

Joe Schuppler

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Who Is Independent Birmingham Creator Joe Schuppler?

Hello & welcome to the Birmingham food podcast breaking bread. Co-hosted by food-obsessed mates Liam & Carl. Breaking Bread gives you long-form interviews & discussions with the incredible people who make Brums food scene so unique.

This week we have the pleasure of breaking bread with Joe Schuppler. While at university studying to be an accountant, Joe fell in love with all the awesome independents he & his mates were frequenting. When he got back to Brum he realised he couldn’t name one independent in Birmingham.

What Is Independent Birmingham?

Joe decided to create a website with a directory of all the best independently owned shops, bars & restaurants. Independent Birmingham was born, proving to be highly popular. There were thousands of people like Joe, who wanted to support independent businesses.

As the website grew, Joe introduced a membership option that entitled members to fantastic offers at incredible independents all over the city. The true aim of the membership was to get people out there into Birmingham & actually support Independents.

“You can tell somebody’s poured their heart & soul into it”, Joe replies to my question about what makes independents so special. “These people do these businesses because they love what they do, they have a passion which they inject into it”. Joe continues with passion & emotion, He’s animated, the way you are when you’re talking about something you’re truly passionate about. It’s clear Joe genuinely loves what he does. Loves promoting & screaming about the ever-growing community of independent businesses in Brum. Even if it does take up seventy hours of his week

crowds enjoying Independent Birmingham festival at Aston Hall — Independent Birmingham Festival 2022

How Do I Join Independent Birmingham?

Today Independent Birmingham has a social media following of several thousand. The membership is now an app, which you can download here. For just £1.99 a month you get deals & money off at over 150 amazing independents. This is a fabulous way for you to support independent businesses in Birmingham for not a lot of money. The membership fee not only gets you great offers but it helps IB support & promote all of these fantastic businesses. It’s a win-win.

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Independent businesses are the lifeblood of Birmingham, adding character and charm to the city’s streets. Independent Birmingham is an initiative that aims to support these businesses by shining a light on them and encouraging people to visit them. The initiative was started by Joe Schuppler, who returned to Birmingham after three years and realised the value of independent businesses. In our latest podcast we explore the importance of supporting local independent businesses, the challenges they face, and how they are helping to overcome them.

Why Support Local Independent Businesses?

There is something special about independent businesses that sets them apart from their larger counterparts. Independent business owners are passionate about what they do, and they pour their hearts and souls into their businesses. They do not do it just for the money, but because they love what they do. This passion is reflected in the unique products and services they offer, which add to the character of the city.

Moreover, supporting local independent businesses is essential for the local economy. According to research by the Centre for Local Economic Strategies, for every £1 spent in a local independent business, 63p stays in the local economy, compared to just 40p when spent in a larger chain store. Supporting independent businesses also creates jobs in the local community and helps to keep money circulating locally, which benefits everyone.

The Challenges of Independent Businesses

Despite the many benefits of independent businesses, they face several challenges, especially during these challenging times. The rising costs of energy bills and living expenses make it difficult for small businesses to compete with larger chain stores. The ongoing pandemic has also had a significant impact on many independent businesses, forcing them to close their doors or adapt to new ways of doing business.

How Independent Birmingham is Helping?

Independent Birmingham is an organisation that aims to support local independent businesses by promoting them through its website, social media, and events. They also have an app that allows users to find independent businesses in their area and access exclusive discounts and deals. By shining a light on independent businesses, It is helping to create a supportive community that values local businesses and helps them thrive.

The initiative has been successful in encouraging people to support independent businesses. Over the years, thousands of people have visited independent businesses through the initiative, and the number continues to grow. By supporting Independent Birmingham, people are supporting the local economy and helping to keep the city’s character and charm intact.

In conclusion, Independent businesses are an essential part of Birmingham’s character, and they deserve our support. By supporting independent businesses, we can help to create a thriving local economy and keep money circulating locally. Independent Birmingham is an initiative that is doing valuable work in promoting independent businesses and encouraging people to visit them. By supporting Independent Birmingham, we can help to ensure that the city’s independent businesses continue to thrive for years to come.

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Posted on October 3, 2022October 4, 2022 by admin

Passing Fancies

Tommy Matthews

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Who Is Passing Fancies Creator Tommy Matthews?

This week we have the pleasure of breaking bread with Tommy Matthews. Originally from Yorkshire, Tommy made his way to Brum via Australia. While in Australia Tommy worked in pubs & bars to meet people & travel.

Although a fully trained accountant, Tommy caught the hospitality bug and decided to make a career in the sector. After a while of working for a giant commercial chain bar, Tommy got a big break getting a job at the illustrious Edgbaston Boutique Hotel.

Tommy Matthews owner of Digbeth cocktal bar Passing Fancies — Passing Fancies Creator Tommy Matthews

The fancy hotel was renowned for its cocktail offering. It stood out on its own as the only place making quality drinks at the time. This took Tommy’s bartending skills to another level.

Tommy worked his way all the way up to bar manager of the Edgbaston. Continuing their elite cocktail tradition and finding his management style. In 2019 Tommy’s friends Katie Rouse & Jacob Clarke were getting ready to open their new bar (Couch). Tommy couldn’t resist the opportunity to work on this exciting project with his mates, so left the hotel to help them get started.

Since its opening Couch has become one of the greatest cocktail bars in the Midlands & even won national plaudits. The three friends serve top-quality drinks in a fun relaxed way. Couch has become Stirchley’s equivalent to Cheers.

Passing Fancies

Tommy has always had ambitions of owning his own bar. The talented bartender was completely honest about this when he joined Couch. So after looking for a suitable venue for what feels like forever, Tommy finally has his own space. In the heart of the historical custard factory.

The original factory that once made Bird’s Custard. The famous powdered custard created by pharmacist Alfred Bird. The custard was invented out of love. Bird’s wife craved desserts but was unable to eat them due to her allergy to eggs.

Passing Fancies is also created out of love, Tommy beams. Theirs a passion to bring the best of everything to the new bar. Awesome cocktails, awesome beers & awesome food in an atmosphere reminiscent of every kitchen at every house party you’ve ever been to.

Believing it is always better to work with friends Tommy brought on board the super talented multi-award-winning duo of Matt Arnold & Eve Green. The pair share Tommy’s philosophy of putting people first & creating somewhere where people really want to work. This radiates through the bar & creates an uplifting happy atmosphere.

Everything You Need To Know About Passing Fancies

Opening- Wed/Thurs- 5-12 Fri/Sat- 12-12 Sun-2-10

Address- 30 The Custard Factory, Gibb St, B9 4BF

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Posted on September 21, 2022April 10, 2023 by admin

Digbeth Dining Club

Jack Brabant

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Who Is Digbeth Dining Club Creator Jack Brabant?

This week we have the pleasure of breaking bread with Jack Brabant. Jack first encountered street food when a work project took him down to London. It was a lightbulb moment for Jack. He had found where all the old ravers started hanging out, now that they had matured.

Street food events were popping up all over London. Serving awesome food from trailers & gazebos, but it wasn’t just about the food. Live DJs and musicians created an amazing atmosphere. “It was just a banging night out”.

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What Is Digbeth Dining Club?

After falling in love with the London street food concept Jack got to work with creating something similar in Brum.

Digbeth became the chosen location to launch this new concept. An area of the city dominated by old-fashioned boozers & industrial warehouses, Digbeth Dining Club was about to change everything.

August bank holiday 2012 was set for the first event. With the help of a few friends, & a ton of enthusiasm Jack managed to convince some traders & DJs to come on board. The event was a huge success. Attracting more than six thousand guests. Jack was elated, thinking they had cracked it.

The coming winter months were a shock to the system, & events struggled to draw anywhere near the same crowds. Undeterred Jack carried on hosting weekly events. Believing that the concept would eventually take off.

Fast forward to 2020 & Digbeth Dining Club is a weekly, multi trader venue open four days a week. A variety of traders serve restaurant-quality food. Many use the same suppliers & producers that the city’s Michelin Star kitchens use. It’s a highlight of Birmingham’s food scene visited by thousands every week. Everything was flying, but then in March 2020, Covid happens.

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Hockley Social By Digbeth Dining Club

Covid was tough on everybody in hospitality. The rules meant it was impossible for Digbeth Dining Club to operate. Jack & his team had to find a new venue. Somewhere more versatile, where they could quickly adapt to the ever-changing covid restrictions. This came in the form of a 10,000 square foot ex printworks in Hockley.

The new space meant they could get closer to their roots. Hosting more events & incorporating different aspects into the experience. There’s Cafe Artum, a bar/coffee shop that sells vinyl records. A monthly craft market, which creates a real buzz around the venue, and of course a rotating roster of street food & DJs. Hockley Social is one of the best days out in the city and one that we as Brummies are very proud of.

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Posted on September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 by admin

Grace & Savour

Chef David Taylor

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Who Is Grace & Savour Head Chef David Taylor?

This week we break bread with Chef David Taylor. Such an incredibly talented chef. David started his career at Michelin Star Gordon Ramsey restaurant Maize in London. After a tough learning experience, he returned home to Brum. Under the mentorship of Glynn Purnell David flourished, working his way up to sous chef.

David left Purnells hungry to experience other cuisines & cultures. His first stop was the windy city, Chicago before heading to the big apple. The young chef learning at Michelin star kitchens along the way.

Denmark, Sweden & Norway were the next destinations for David’s journey. Learning a completely new style of cooking. Particularly at 3 Michelin star Maaemo in Oslo. It is here that the talented chef learned about the importance of telling a story through your food. Meeting the farmers & producers became a regular occurrence. Hearing the stories, the history and understanding the love they put into what they produce inspired David.

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What Is Grace & Savour?

Set in forty-five acres of stunning woodland only a few minutes from Birmingham airport, proudly stands the foodie paradise of Hampton Manor. The luxurious hotel boasts three top-quality restaurants. Grace & Savour is the newest addition to the Hampton estate. Joining Michelin Star Peel’s & Smoke fronted by Masterchef Professionals winner (& past podcast guest) Stu Deely.

At the heart of Hampton Manors, Victorian walled garden is the lavish Grace & Savour. The converted barn is a temple of seasonal, sustainable dishes. The fifteen-course tasting menu has been created with love and respect for the farmers and producers who join David on his mission to create the best dishes in a sustainable & eco-sympathetic way.

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Opening Times & Price-

Dinner: Thursday-Saturday, 15-course tasting menu £135 per person

Lunch: Saturdays only, 8 courses £75 per person

Address- Shadowbrook Lane
Hampton-In-Arden
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Posted on August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 by admin

Moseley Folk & Mostly Jazz Festival

John Fell

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Who Is Moseley Folk & Mostly Jazz Festival Organiser John Fell?

Hello & welcome to Birmingham food podcast breaking bread. Co-hosted by food-obsessed mates Liam & Carl. Breaking Bread gives you long-form interviews & discussions with the incredible people who make Brums food scene so amazing.

This week we break bread with John Fell. John is part of the team that brings the epic Moseley Folk & Mostly Jazz festivals to Moseley park every year. John helps book bands, sort the logistics of each band, and ensure it all runs smoothly. The festivals have become a huge feature of the summer. They are loved & visited by thousands of families, who enjoy a variety of musical artists as well as the best food the city has.

What Is Moseley Folk & Arts Festival?

Set in a stunning eleven-acre woodland park in the heart of Moseley, Moseley Folk is the Midland’s biggest family-friendly folk & arts festival. The festival takes pride in bringing a lineup that showcases a vast variety of artists. From traditional to well-known international acts, Moseley Folk has something for everyone.

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What Is Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul?

Mostly Jazz is a result of the success of Moseley Folk Festival. Excited to bring a different genre to the beautiful Moseley Park. It was important to stay true to the family-orientated nature of their first festival. Notable artists over the year include The Specials, The Jacksons, Burt Bacharach & Public Enemy.

Moseley Folk & Food Festival?

As the festivals have grown so has their food offering. Not content with the usual over priced poor quality food often found at festivals. Moseley Folk & Mostly Jazz have the best independent food traders. With the likes of O.P.M, Bonehead, Zindiya & The Seafood Shack you could mistake this for a food festival.

Moseley Folk Festival 2022

This years festival takes place from the 2nd to the 4th September. It promises to be one of the best yet, with a variety of different artists from all over the folk genre. Some of the acts include Supergrass, Seasick Steve, The Coral & John Cooper Clarke.

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Posted on June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 by admin

Verbena Stirchley

Chloe & Sarah

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Welcome To Birmingham Food Podcast Breaking Bread, Chloe & Sarah From Verbena Stirchley

Hello & a very warm welcome back to the Birmingham food podcast breaking bread. Co-hosted by food-obsessed mates Liam & Carl. Breaking Bread gives you long-form interviews & discussions with the incredible people that make Brums food scene so amazing. This week we chat with Chloe & Sarah from Verbena Stirchley.

Chloe left school focused on becoming a chef. After her time at UCB Chloe started building her experience. Training & working in a variety of kitchens at every level, from cafes to Michelin Star. After a couple of successful pop-ups, Chloe decided it was time to work for herself. She took on the lease of a building in the awesome village of Stirchley. What started out as a space to host pop-ups & events for the women in hospitality group. The space evolved to become a charming neighborhood restaurant called Verbena.

Sarah studied science at uni. Hosting dinner parties for her friends became the only part of uni she truly enjoyed. Sarah decided to leave university to follow her passion full time. Working in a restaurant kitchen Sarah found that she enjoyed the pastry section the most. Working at Resorts World Sarah learned from a team of mega talented pastry chefs. Unfortunately, the pandemic closed the kitchen she was working in. Chloe invited Sarah to help her get Verbena up and running when they bumped each other on Stirchley high St. The pair knew each other through the women in hospitality group.

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What Is Verbena Stirchley?

Verbena is a beautiful relaxed restaurant serving simple modern dishes that taste incredible, at a very affordable price. Chloe opened the restaurant with the aim of doing things differently. Determined to move away from the high stress angry kitchens found in some restaurants. “I wanted to create a restaurant people want to work in.” Declares Chloe, Sarah quickly replies telling us how refreshing it is to work somewhere that’s kind and encourages you to be creative, and helps you be at your best. The ethos radiates through the whole team creating a loving warm restaurant that you want to visit often.

Everything You Need To Know About Verbena Stirchley

Opening Times-

Thursday – Saturday 5-9pm

Sunday Lunch 12-3pm

Price- 3 courses £35
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Address- 1474 Pershore Road, Stirchley, B30 2NT

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