Honestly the whole experience is un matched the service I received was second to non I would highly…read morerecommend to all my friends.

Cannot thank the guys at moon enough. Having realised I had lost my phone when I got home last…read morenight I was gutted and never thought I would see it again. I called round the few places I had visited this afternoon in the unlikely event the phone had been handed in. The manager had looked and found my phone and very honestly had said they had it and not only that, he was willing to send it back to me on recorded delivery the very next day! I love honestly and genuine people like this and cannot thank you enough.! On top of this the sheisha lounge is amazing, so cool with a great chilled vibe. The service was fantastic and so were all the staff will be back very very soon. Thank you again. Jen x

The food, service, and ambiance are 10/10. Best food we've ever had, so incredible vibey and…read moreamazing. Stop reading this review and go!!

The food is literally the best food any of us had EVER had!!! The service was INCREDIBLE!! They…read morewere so sweet and so kind. It's so cozy and eclectic and ACCESIBLE for wheelchairs!! STUNNINNNGGG!!!! Obsessed and will be back!

Went there to celebrate end of term party. was not sure what to expect since we've never been here…read morebefore. overall a fantastic atmosphere in the place and great service. The food was pretty good.

From the owner: Lè Mirage is proud to present our Shisha and Middle Eastern Restaurant Lounge. Passionate about…read moreShisha and great middle eastern food. We are dedicated to the perfection of both. We have a wide range of option to suit all tastes.  When it comes to our Shisha flavors, we settle for nothing but the best, guaranteed to be sourced directly from the producers.

The decor and vibe of arcos is really cool - in general I love the aesthetic and it's one of the…read moremore interesting places to go in Harborne. I've been here before for food and really enjoyed the food (I can recommend the burgers) but had a bit of a mixed experience this time around. I came with a group of six others for an improptu leaving meal. Although I wasn't drinking, I tried my friends lycee g&t and it was really delicious, and they have a really interesting cocktail menu. However, another friend got the house wine and wasn't impressed. If you order separately, the food comes out at different times. Although we wouldn't usually mind this, there were quite long gaps between when each of our meals arrived despite all order consecutively after one another. I had the veggie kedegree, which was ok but nothing special (but that might be because I found it a bit spicey). Some found the tapas a bit underwhelming. The staff were mixed, some were quite nice but some were a bit short with us. Overall I might go back but it wouldn't be my first option!

Arco Lounge is the original 'lounger' to come to Birmingham some six years ago. Arco is tucked into…read morea snug space on Harborne's high street that suggests a quirky coffee shop first and foremost. As a regular of some of the other local area loungers, I finally made my way down to Harborne for Arco's weekly Sunday quiz night with fellow Yelper Jeanette M. and friends. Arco is decorated in the typical lounger way with a colourful palette and interesting paintings covering all wall surfaces. Aside from an absurdly long hallway upstairs that connects to the toilets, this lounger has the smallest square footage in the chain I've seen yet. In this case it's an asset, as it makes the space cosier and more inviting as a coffee shop and snack bar. For whatever reason, this visit also marked the first time I've entered into a lounger quiz. The pay in is only £1, and unlike some other area quizzes, good old fashioned pen and paper is all you need. Our team had to make it through seven categories of ten questions each plus a picture fill in the name of the person section. The questions were at points esoteric, likely owning to the large number of grad students and academicians that frequent the area. You might want to brush up a bit before entering this quiz! I wasn't too hungry on this visit, but still decided to sample their offerings. The loungers have an extensive menu for vegetarians and vegans. I decided on the falafel tapa, which for £3.75 gives you three falafel balls, a smidgen of hummus, and bread. While not the most traditional falafel you'll find, the taste was outstanding and flavourful, and the tiny amount of hummus was good with the bread. To drink, I went with my lounger go-to, a Stowford Press cider. I can happily report that the cider tasted exactly as it was supposed to, so it's clear that this lounger takes keg line hygiene and maintenance seriously. It's not often that I find myself in Harborne, but next time I'm around Arco Lounge will get serious consideration as a place for a quick bite to eat or caffeine fill-up.

I nipped into here to use the loo quickly which the lady at the bar said was okay. I would never of…read moreWalked into here otherwise. As I walked through I noticed this lounge was a pretty cool hangout for hotel guests but could also make a great pace for outside guests. They have great brightly coloured lighting that works well with the high end finish of the decor. Great seating options and a huge bar. The have a pool table which is FREE to play and also have sports or the news on TV. This place reminded me of hotels in shoreditch that have hip and trendy bars on their lower floors. Definaitly a place worth checking out again soon and hold fire on an update to this review.

It's a good nice place and I would go there any time very polit staff. Friendly and they go out the…read moreway to see to you

I was here for a blogger event but it was quite an intimate event so I got a good feel for the…read moreplace. This is one of the only Bitters & Twisted venues I haven't been to. I loved the cosiness of it, it was perfect for a miserable evening. I liked that it's a traditional 'local' but with the quirky touches you expect from the brand. Think wallpaper featuring geese! I tried a couple of their wonderful hot cider and apple based cocktails. The Hotini was made with vanilla vodka, ginger syrup and hot cider. This would be so lovely on a cold winter day when you're feeling a bit under the weather. These are only £5 too! Food is all very hearty and rich- winter pub classics. Tuesdays are pie night and they are very proud of their pies. I'm not a pie person but I enjoyed the ocean pie and game pie- both very well seasoned and served with lovely mash and green veg. As well as pies, they have some lovely sounding sharer boards, fish dishes and an excellent vegetarian curry. This is definitely added to my list of places to pop into when I'm in Harborne!

I love the environment of this lounge. Nice variety of different seating. A variety of different…read morepeople drinks food and Shisha flavors. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The owner and came to make sure I was enjoying my time. The music is good and but low enough for you to talk to your friends. I got the piña colada hookah flavor. That's the first time I've ever even heard of that flavor and it was amazing. I highly recommend this place.

This is my favourite shisha place in the whole of Birmingham and I regret not reviewing before…read moredespite having been so many times. The ambience and atmosphere is pitch perfect with the big open area, surrounded by leather seated cubicles. The manager is always very friendly and provide you with advice on what suits your taste. In my opinion, my usual order is always the Big Apple (Double Apple and Mint) with the ice base. They have 2 for £15 on Tuesday's so it provides you with more option to try other flavours. If your peckish, Arabesque also has a wide selection of hot foods and milkshakes that would delight your tastebuds. My usual order would be a shisha followed up with a pot of mint tea, always guaranteed to please with a group of friends. If you're looking for a place different to a bar or a club then this place is for you! Price ranges on avg £13 per shisha A regular here!

Samba is an eye catching place in the middle of Bearwood, I was immediately drawn to the unusual…read moreshop front of this place (which is obviously named after the Brazilian dance) and wondered from the name if it'd be some sort of South American bar. (Unfortunately, it was not, but I'm not disappointed by that at all.) Curiously, I entered the doors to be greeted by tables decorated with orchid flowers, helping to make the pub feel very homely. The vibe of the pub was rather unique to say the least, and almost felt like I was stepping back in time. Grainy television screens surround the walls, and broadcast 80s/90s music videos straight from the MTV Classics channel. I loved the whole experience, and felt like I'd entered some sort of time capsule from the synth pop era; It was strange, yet very welcoming. Additionally, the TV advertisements between music videos were all in Italian dialogue, so I'm guessing that the pub broadcasts its channels from Italy. Obscurely, I think this really adds to the unique atmosphere at Samba. (Although hearing acne cream adverts in Italian would certainly be very confusing while sozzled!) The stage area of the pub was sectioned off, and had planks of wood lying across it, which is a shame because by looking at the size and amount of speakers, sound systems and lights, it seems as though a night here would be quite prolific; So I hope it is cleared up/improved soon! Prices of drinks here are phenomenally cheap; There was a football match on the day before, and according to the board, pints had been £2!! Crazy stuff!! I purchased two Sailor Jerrys from here for £4.80; I think this has to be the cheapest I've ever paid for my favourite rum. The staff at Samba are very friendly, and strike up conversations really easily. On purchasing the two Sailor Jerrys, the lad who served me asked if I'd tried this rum with lemonade. I actually hadn't, so I trusted his recommendation, which turned out to be great! The alcohol here is very diverse and unusual; I had a good look on all the shelves, which were full of drinks that I'd never heard of before. There was even a bottle of crystal head vodka, which comes in a plastic skull-shaped bottle; you very rarely see this anywhere! Unfortunately, there weren't many customers in the pub at the time of my visit (around 5pm) which is a real shame. But I'm going to check out Samba in the evenings to see how busy it is at this time. If this pub was situated in the city centre, I know for sure that It'd be a very popular destination!

Situated about 10 minutes drive from the city centre, this bar makes a pleasent addition to the…read morearea. Inside, it's a pretty stylish venue especially for the as Smethwick isn't exactly the most 'go-to' area This bar is ideal if you live in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to go here. It was a quiet evening when we went and they had music playing from the TV's. There wasn't much of an atmosphere as there was a complete mix of people, both young and old, but the venue was OK and perfect if you're looking for a quiet place to go and enjoy a drink.

I'm a bit of a sucker for a voucher. I don't buy loads of them, but occasionally something pops…read moreinto my inbox and either reminds me of somewhere I want to revisit or try... A voucher for this place reminded me that I hadn't been for around 4 years (I know, terrible right?) and I thought it was high time I should go back and give it another go. I actually really love the decor of this place. It's a basement restaurant and bar (hence the name), with the entrance being located on Newhall Hill. Once you enter and head down the stone steps you are presented with two doors; the entrance to the restaurant and the entrance to the bar. We proceeded to follow the labyrinth to the eatery and found the check in desk with relative ease. The staff were ON IT from the moment we walked in. Reservation confirmed, seated and presented with some water within a couple of minutes. We went on a fairly busy Saturday night, but everyone seemed to be looked after during our visit. There was no snobbishness that we had used a voucher and we were presented with the wine and food menu (which wasn't so large that it was a nightmare to decide, but there was plenty of choice) and left to ponder for a couple of minutes. We opted for a bottle of house white wine (on top of the glass that was included with the deal), which wasn't too overpriced at £16.95 and had a good think about what we were going to have. Our waiter had recommended the pigeon (something that I love, but don't have as often as I would like), so I went for this to start and the venison for main. The first course was bought out piping hot (obviously freshly cooked) and within about 10 minutes of our order. Although the portion wasn't massive, it was very tasty and all of the flavours in the dish complimented the complex flavours in the meat. The venison was the star of the show. This was tender and delicious. Now, not having a huge sweet tooth, I opted for a cheese board for dessert. This looked great (being presented on a slate) and offered 4 kinds of cheese, a range of crackers and a honey jelly (as well as the obligatory celery). We left £20 (with tip and the cost of the wine) and the voucher had cost £29 making the meal just under £50. The cost of a 3 course meal was £25, and 2 course was £22.50 when we visited - so I would say it's pretty reasonable. For a sumptuous dining experience in an underground basement, I would recommend a trip to the Vaults.

The owner of the Vaults, Julian, first opened the bar and restaurant a few years back. Back in…read moreVictorian times, I've heard that the venue was used as a mailing house that had been forgotten as time went by. Luckily for us, Julian found this little jem - which is quite fitting as it's situated in the Jewellery Quarter - and restored it to its full glory keeping the original characteristics including the popular 'vaults' which have been turned into private booth areas. The venue itself is probably one of my favourites not only because of its detailed and stylish décor, but also the quality drinks and delicious food. Daryl the bar manager will ensure your cocktails are mixed to perfection and if you don't see any that you fancy, ask him as he's always busy making his own concoctions. Food wise, I highly recommend pretty much everything on the menu it's that good but my personal favourite has to be the salmon. They often have food deals such as 2 courses for £15 so it's worth checking their website before you book a table.