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5 May 2025

From smoky basements to secret speakeasies, explore how Birmingham’s late-night jazz culture is keeping the city’s soul alive after dark.

By Joss Vamplew
Downstairs
3 February 2025

Since opening its doors in 1879, The Grand Hotel Birmingham has played host to a dazzling array of famous faces.

By Joss Vamplew
Exterior
3 May 2024

Get excited — The Grand is launching a limited-edition version of its award-winning afternoon tea experience, in partnership with Birmingham based luxury jewellery brand V by Laura Vann.

By Elizabeth Rhodes
Sparkling Afternoon Tea
20 November 2023

With a Thanksgiving menu hot off the press, we talk to Culinary Director Adam Bateman to find out how he approached designing the menu and which is his favourite dish…

By Elizabeth Rhodes
Thanksgiving Getaway
22 October 2020

Professor Carl Chinn shares the extraordinary story of the man behind The Grand Hotel Birmingham.

By Professor Carl Chinn
Colmore Row
27 August 2020

The man (and the belly) behind the blog Meat and One Veg rounds up his best of the best restaurants in the city.

By Simon Carlo
Otto

In the press

The best hotels in the UK - GQ

By David Taylor and Paul Henderson

25th August 2024

In the press - bold traveller

Places to Stay: The Grand Hotel, Birmingham, UK

By Michelle Spongale

boldtraveller.ca

3rd May 2023

Gallery

In the press - Independent Hotels Show

Isaac's

The Hotelier

www.independenthotelshow.co.uk

10th May 2023

SL.Man - Madeleine

An insider’s guide to Birmingham

By Aktar Islam

SLMan.com

15th May 2024

Gallery

Grapevine Birmingham - afternoon tea

Afternoon tea - November 2023

Afternoon tea fit for a princess

Read more

15th July 2024

In the press - Johansens.com

An expert’s guide to wedding planning

By Lucy Ann March

Johansesns.com

29th May 2024

Weddings at The Grand Hotel Birmingham

Citizen Femme

Afternoon tea - November 2023

Afternoon tea fit for a princess

Read more

15th July 2024