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What's On in Birmingham This Week
New restaurants, best movies, and must-see events in Birmingham this week.
New Openings
Restaurants and bars worth knowing about
- The Distillery — This popular Brindleyplace sports bar is running a quirky promotion during the World Cup. Customers are invited to participate in a challenge for the chance to win free drinks until 2027. 4.4 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, pub.
- El&n — A new, candyfloss-coloured cafe has opened in the Bullring, replacing the former Soho Coffee. It offers a distinct aesthetic and is noted for its excellent people-watching views. 3.3 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, juice shop.
- Drakes Drum — This local pub has reopened following a significant refurbishment, boasting an expanded beer garden. It is well-regarded by locals for serving high-quality fish and chips. 4.8 stars, store.
- New café in Sutton Coldfield — A new eatery is set to open in the Sutton Coldfield suburb, promising a menu focused on brunch offerings and cocktails. It is highlighted for its 'extraordinary' food potential. 4.4 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, restaurant.
- New Invention — The New Invention pub in Willenhall has been shortlisted as a contender for the title of the UK's best pub. It is currently competing against a notable boozer in the royal borough of Windsor. 4.3 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, pub.
- The countryside pub outside of Birmingham your dog may love more than you do — A cosy Cotswolds pub that is highly recommended for those looking to unwind after a countryside walk. It is noted for being particularly dog-friendly and welcoming. 4.3 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, pub.
Don't Miss
Events happening soon
- Unlocking the Vaults — This new exhibition at The Exchange explores the history and stories behind one of Birmingham's most distinctive former municipal buildings.
- The Boiler Room — A new drinks-led concept on Colmore Row, designed for social evenings and after-work gatherings in the heart of the business district. 18 Nov, O2 Institute2 Birmingham.
- Trillium — A new city centre restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell, focusing on seasonal sharing plates and bold, modern British flavours.
- Bat Sabbath — Canadian Whiskey Metal Punks, Cancer Bats show their raw admiration and love for the greatest metal band of all time Black Sabbath. 17 Jul, The Castle & Falcon.
- Luna Springs World Cup Fan Zone :: Semi Finals — Join us at Luna Springs for Englands world cup semi final clash on Wednesday 15th July
- Grime Day Festival — We're throwing a Day Festival. A Grime Day Festival. With Artists and DJs from All Over the Country but mainly from local area. With an open mic set!
- Pasture — A high-end celebration of fire, meat, and music in the city centre, known for exceptional steaks and a vibrant bar scene.
- Red Solo Country Clubnight — A huge night of modern country anthems, singalongs and southern party vibes
- DFIU Events Birmingham Presents: The C*ntressas Tour — Winner of Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3 Gawdland is hitting stages across the UK and Ireland alongside Mariah, Sminty and Zahirah
- House of Martini — High-energy Fridays & Saturdays with pop, commercial & house-DJs, cocktails & a packed dancefloor from 7pm-2am.
- The Humdrum Express (Full Band Show) — After the triumphant release of their album 'Rastrophiliopustrocity Pomposity', The Humdrum Express play a rare full-band show in Brum.
- Word of Mouth The Over 30's Day Club Sutton Coldfield 18/07/26 — We return to sutton coldfield at the stunning royal Expect multiple areas of Nu Disco, Club Classics & House Anthems to Old Skool Rnb FEATURING WoRD
- Just the Tonic Ross Noble Special - Birmingham — We bring you four different acts at every show including some of the best up & coming comperes and headliners from the UK & abroad. 17 Jul, Rosies.
- Ricky Cool & In-Crowd World Cup Escape Party @ The Blue Piano — Ricky Cool and the In Crowd World Cup Escape Party Doors 5.00pm Music kicks off 7.30pm
- Circus Show at Melbicks — A family-friendly circus performance featuring acrobatics, contortionists, and clowns, providing an entertaining experience for all ages.
- Noah Stoneman Trio - Upstairs at Cherry Reds — Noah Stoneman brings his world-class trio, featuring Freddie Jensen and Jacob Patrone, for an evening of new music at Cherry Reds!
- Birmingham Running Festival — A community-focused running event at Sutton Park offering various distances in support of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. 31 Jul, St Andrews at Knighthead Park.
- Working Class Hero — Birmingham Museum is currently hosting the 'Working Class Hero' exhibition. A notable highlight of the display is the inclusion of Ozzy Osbourne's iconic throne.
- The Wilderness — A Michelin-recommended restaurant in the Jewellery Quarter offering provocative, playful tasting menus in a unique, converted factory setting. 20 Jul, XOYO Birmingham.
- The Wharf Tavern — The Wharf Tavern is opening its doors early to host fans for the upcoming England vs Mexico World Cup match. The venue is embracing a recent law change allowing pubs to serve customers during the early kick-off. 5 Dec, Asylum.
- The Woodman — A historic 1897 pub in Digbeth that recently won the prestigious CAMRA Historic England Conservation Award for its stunning, authentic restoration. 19 Nov, O2 Institute2 Birmingham.
Worth Watching
What to watch this week
- Moana — Disney's live-action reimagining of the 2016 animated hit brings the story of the wayfinder to life with Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui. It is a highly anticipated family film for the summer season. 7.001/10, 100 min.
- Bitter Christmas — In 2025 Spain, a celebrated film director struggles to write the screenplay for an autofictional film set in 2004 Spain about an unsuccessful movie director turned director of commercials who suffers a panic attack that forces her to take a break by visiting the Canary Islands, where she begins work on a new film. 6.5/10, 112 min.
- The Odyssey — Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point. 5.75/10, 172 min.
- The Death of Robin Hood — Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation. 10/10, 123 min.
- One Night Only — Two love-starved strangers crash into each other on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex. 6/10, 90 min.
- Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion — SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity. 8.3/10, 87 min.
- David — From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom. 8/10, 109 min.
- The Pout-Pout Fish — Living on a rundown shipwreck, Mr. Fish one day discovers a hyperactive young sea dragon Pip – who had mistaken his home for a junkyard – pilfering his belongings. The heated argument that ensues leaves both their houses in ruin. But there is hope! Embarking on a seemingly impossible quest in search of the mythical 'Shimmer' to grant them a wish, there’s only one problem: someone else is on the hunt... 5.5/10, 91 min.
- Colony — Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference causing authorities to seal the facility. Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong along with a small group of survivors must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horrific transformations. 6.966/10, 123 min.
- Ice Cream Man — An idyllic summer town descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results. 5.452/10, 84 min.
- Pressure — In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. 5.595/10, 91 min.
- Aarya — Aarya is a happy-go-lucky young man who goes to college. When he falls in love with Geetha at first sight, he proposes to her - in front of her boyfriend Ajay, who recently also proposed to her. She bluntly refuses, but ... 6.5/10, 151 min.
- Leviticus — Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most — each other. 5/10, 1 min.
- Taxi Driver — Martin Scorsese's iconic masterpiece returns to cinemas for its 50th anniversary. It remains a powerful and essential exploration of urban isolation and psychological crisis. 8.124/10, 114 min.
- Enola Holmes 3 — The third installment of the Enola Holmes series sees the young detective stepping out of her brother Sherlock's shadow to tackle systemic inequality and a new mystery involving the British crown. Now streaming on Netflix, the film highlights Enola's unique approach to detective work driven by empathy and social awareness. 7.152/10, 109 min.
- Evil Dead Burn — This latest entry in the horror franchise is a grim, nihilistic take on the series that abandons the humor of previous installments. Critics find it to be a grueling and unpleasant experience that lacks the creative spark of its predecessors. 7.043/10, 110 min.
- Evil Dead Burn — The latest installment in the iconic horror franchise, directed by Sébastien Vaniček. It blends family dysfunction with intense supernatural horror in a secluded setting. 7.043/10, 110 min.
- The Last One for the Road — This Italian road movie by director Francesco Sossai offers a textured, leisurely look at daily life and desolate landscapes. It is noted for its Beckettian tone and avoidance of grand cinematic epiphanies. 7.5/10, 98 min.
- The Girls — A significant 1978 coming-of-age drama by Sumitra Peries that is returning to screens in a new restoration. It serves as a key entry point into the under-recognised cinema of Sri Lanka. 6.537/10, 115 min.
- Desperate Living — This dark comedy by John Waters is being released in 4K by the Criterion Collection. It is noted for its gritty, transgressive style and remains a significant piece of Waters' filmography. 6.4/10, 91 min.
- The Invite — As Olivia Wilde’s latest film hits cinemas, this feature explores the enduring appeal of the dinner-party movie genre. It highlights the tension and drama inherent in films that focus on heated rivalries and toxic revelations. 8/10, 107 min.
- The Furious — After a criminal network kidnaps Wang Wei's daughter and the corrupt police refuse to assist him, Wei sets out on his own to locate her. Navin, a tenacious journalist whose wife has mysteriously vanished, is his only ally. In this explosive martial arts showdown, the unlikely duo fights the kidnappers ruthlessly driven by a furious vengeance. 113 min.
- Supergirl — When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. 5.6/10, 108 min.
- Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway — When a string of deadly highway incidents begin, Conan Edogawa's investigations point towards an orchestrated plot rather than mere accidents. As he uncovers a conspiracy involving hidden identities and advanced technology, the case escalates into a high-speed race against time to stop a calculating mastermind before more lives are lost. 8.6/10, 109 min.
- Masters of the Universe — After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe. 141 min.
- Toy Story 5 — When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs become exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime. 7/10, 102 min.
- Big Trouble in Little China — Initially a box office bomb, this John Carpenter film has evolved into a beloved cult classic. It is praised for its subversion of genre tropes and its unique blend of martial arts, comedy, and fantasy. 7.213/10, 100 min.
- Peddi — In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, a spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rivals. 8/10, 192 min.
- Scary Movie — Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, the Core Four are back in the killer's crosshairs and no horror movie IP is safe. 5.818/10, 96 min.
- Mollywood Times — Vineeth Madhavan tries hard to become Malayalam cinema's greatest horror filmmaker, but will the toxic industry affect his dream? 6.1/10, 167 min.
- My Father's Island — A Norwegian survival drama directed by Vladimir de Fontenay, adapted from David Vann's semi-autobiographical stories. It offers a poignant and intense cinematic experience. 4.5/10, 115 min.
- The Odyssey — Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated, star-studded epic adaptation of Homer's foundational saga. Featuring an ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya, it is widely considered the must-see cinematic event of the summer. 5.75/10, 172 min.
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