Brunching, it's one of my favorite past times. There really is nothing better than heading off for some banging grub and a few fab bevvies with your pals! So when it comes to brunching in Birmingham, well, I'd like to think I know some great spots by now.
I've done bottomless Brunches at Dirty Martini, boozy lunches around Birmingham city centre, and various Afternoon Tea's across the Midlands (I'm putting them in the same bracket as brunches), but this new brunch offering at the Bournbrook Inn in the heart of Stirchley might just beat everything I've tried so far!
The Bournbook Inn on the Pershore Road in Stirchley has been recently refurbished making it the ideal pace to grab a few drinks with the girls, without having to drag yourself off into town. The pub offers a whole range of affordable food and drinks throughout the week, with there new bottomless brunch taking place every Saturday.
The brunch which comes in at a very reasonable £25 per person runs from 12pm until 3pm, that's three whole hours of unlimited drinks, something you'd be hard pushed to find elsewhere else in the city. The majority of Birmingham brunches now only last between 1.5 and 2 hours which is not nearly enough time to guzzle down a wild amount of cocktails.
Speaking of cocktails, the Bournbrook Bottomless Brunch offer several drinks -
- House red, white, and rose wine
- Prosecco
- Strawberry Bellini (my personal favourite)
- Maiden Adora (non-alcoholic)
While I do think they offer a good selection of drinks, I've very surprised that beer isn't an option for the brunch as beer is something the Bournbrook does very well. The pub regularly serves a variety of both big names and locally brewed beers, so it would be nice to see one of these included in the brunch in the future perhaps.
What are the food options like? Well in my opinion they're equally as good. While the majority of bottomless brunches across Birmingham serve a platter of 'picky food' the Bournbrook brunch includes 2 courses.
Mains available with the Bournbrook Brunch -
- Smashed Avocado on Toast
- Eggs Benedict
- Eggs Florentine
- Wild Mushrooms on Toast
- Waffles & Bacon
- Full English
Desserts available with the Bournbrook Brunch -
- Pancakes
- Waffles and Ice Cream
- Bournbrook Mess
For my main I chose the Eggs Benedict which was absolutely delicious and I can confirm the eggs were cooked to perfection - nice and runny, but not runny enough for me to be concerned about dying of Salmonella. My dessert was also incredibly tasty. I opted for the Waffles which come with pecan and chocolate ice cream, just what I needed after a few hours of sipping on Bellinis!
So would I recommend the Bournbrook Brunch? Absolutely! Not only is it one of the cheaper brunches in Birmingham, their bottomless drinks also last for much longer than most others, and the food is just incredible. If you haven't tried it out yet, get yourself booked in for an afternoon you'll not soon forget (or maybe you will, the drinks are unlimited afterall!)
The Bournbrook Inn
1273 Pershore Road
Stirchley
B30 2YT
Open 12pm - 10pm Monday - Sunday
Do you have a favourite Birmingham brunch spot?
Thanks for reading!
This year Mother's Day falls on the 14th of March, so if you haven't got that special lady a gift just yet, you'd better act fast! But what do you get the most influential woman in your life? Well if you're from Birmingham, I already know one thing you're definitely going to be hunting down this March - a "Mom" card. We don't do "Mum", "Mam" or "Mother" here!
I'll also assume (because you're reading this gift guide) that you're a good Brummie who is looking to support some great Birmingham businesses this Mother's Day, so I'll try to help you out the best I can!
I've popped together a list of fantastic Birmingham independent's supplying all of the things your Mom could possibly want. From flowers arranged by born and bred Brummies to bevs brewed right here in the second city, I'd like to think I've got it all covered!
Oh and I've even tracked down a couple of Mom cards too! You're welcome!
So here it is, my ultimate Brummie Mothers Day Gift Guide...
Plants and flowers
Birmingham based houseplant shop with delivery across the UK. Gifts, greetings cards, and gift cards are also available.
Florist and houseplant shop based on Stirchley high street in south Birmingham. Mother's day bouquets, gifts, and cards available to order.
Houseplants, garden plants, artificial plants and more, all available for delivery across the UK.
Hall Green based florist offering bouquets, gifts, cards, balloons, and more.
A boutique florist based in Piccadilly Arcade in Birmingham City Centre.
Fresh flowers, house plants, and gifts available to buy online or from Moor Street Station.
Health and beauty
A vegan and cruelty free makeup brand based right here in Birmingham.
Currently 20% off with code MARCH21
An independant skincare company based in Kings Heath. Facials, massages, and others treatments are also available.
Dry Spa in the centre of Birmingham. Treatments, gift vouchers, and spa products available.
Spa hotel based in Sutton Coldfield. Treatments available from 12th April.
Clothes, jewellery, and accessories
Vintage clothes, accessories, books, and records.
Clothes, accessories, homeware and more.
Laser cut jewellery, DIY craft kits, and workshops available.
Minimal recycled silver jewellery. Designed and made in Brum.
Botanical inspired jewellery handmade in Birmingham's world famous Jewellery Quarter.
Food and drink
Independent bakery based in Kings Heath. Cakes, Vouchers available. The Mother's Day Afternoon tea available is currently sold out.
Restaurant and bistro based in Edgbaston. Takeaway Afternoon Tea available for collection.
Sutton Coldfield based Deli and Salad Bar. Breakfast, Brunch, Afternoon Tea, and graze boxes available.
A new Birmingham based cocktail bar. Pre made cocktails available for delivery.
Kings Heath based shop and deli selling Wine, cheese, hampers and more.
Natural wines and gift cards available.
Cards, gifts, and wrapping
Stationary, books, greetings cards and more.
Funky cards, gifts, hampers, and more.
Greetings cards and prints. "Mom" cards available!
Greetings cards, stickers, and prints. "Mom" cards available!
Cards, stickers, wine labels, and more. "Mom" cards available!
A Brummie charity selling mothers day cards to help families with young children. "Mom" cards available!
Fun Brummie greetings cards. "Mom" cards available!
So with all these fantastic Birmingham Businesses selling all kinds of cards and gifts, I'm sure you'll be able to pick up a thing or two for your Mom this Mother's Day whilst also supporting some great independent sellers!
Let me know if you've grabbed any goodies from the businesses lifted above, and if you think I've missed off any fab Brummie brands give me a shout in the comments!
Thanks for reading!
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