This is the second yelp event I've been to, I had to leave early but this time I decided I'm going…read moreto see it through to the end. It was fantastic, my first time at Pure Bar - I'd heard a lot about it but never got around to going. Yelp had its own area to the right of the door which admittedly I wandered straight past and stood at the bar wondering where everyone was for a little while. It was great to meet a chat with lots of people about lots of stuff. Getting to try the fabled duck scotch egg that I'd seen on the menu and photos was a good moment too. Thank you to Vicky O for setting this all up :)

Great way to meet newbie yelp people, socialise and have a laugh. Accompanied with great food and…read moreflowing drinks a great night was had by all. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. If you haven't been to a newbie yelp event get down and enjoy a great night out.

This was my first Instameet and I wasn't sure what to expect. I had been to City of Colours before…read morebut hadn't given much thought as to what happens to the street art afterwards. Thankfully it is largely left as is for people to enjoy! Our fellow Yelper Oona is a bit of a street art expert so organised the tour (complete with map and background info in a booklet). We gathered in Mockingbird at The Custard Factory where the venue kindly provided free coffees. First time I'd been in Mockingbird, the burger selection looked good so will have to come back and check those out. We then had a jolly saunter around the various street art pieces. There are a lot within the immediate vicinity of the Custard Factory. I could bang on about the great art but you can see that from the photos. Really impressive. Finally we finished at The Old Crown (Birmingham's oldest pub). Again the venue was very hospitable and gave us a tour of the building as well as complimentary sandwiches and hot drinks. I'd been to the pub several times before and noted some of its interesting historical features. However I hadn't realised they also have guest rooms upstairs. Very nicely done retaining the character of the building (again see photos). All in all a very enjoyable event. Many thanks to Ling and Oona for organising.

This was my first Yelp Brum event, and what a brilliant few hours it twas…read more Starting off with a complimentary hot drink at The Mockingbird cafe, we were able to make some introductions before embarking on our colourful exploration of street art around Digbeth. Absolutely a must-see area of B'ham. Stunning examples of various spray techniques. The skill and creative talent is extraordinary. I appreciated the leaflet our hosts had prepared listing key pieces plus a bit of blurb about the artist, too (cheers, Oona!). We rounded off the day in the Grade II listed Old Crown - another fine treat. A popular pub and B&B, apparently, there's even a resident ghost. Plus, they serve the best fruity cider. Enjoyed meeting other laid-back, friendly Yelpers. Hugely grateful to Ling and Oona for leading us today. Can't wait til the next event!

I love the usual Yelp and Deliveroo events, however this one not so much. Why, looking at the price…read moreof alcohol beverages! It makes zero sense to order via Deliveroo for drinks. One small 187ml bottle of wine I can buy the full bottle of the same wine for the same price in a local supermarket. I can buy beers for less than 1/3 the price in my local off-license, and this is before the £2.50 charge. I find the pricing is all too wrong. Then there is the minimum £10 spend. You can't order food from one restaurant and drinks from another without having to make a separate order, frustrating! Oh, and two of my local off-licenses deliver for free, too.

Found that my £10 credit from Deliveroo was showing on my app and the email from Dan confirmed I…read morecould order after 3pm... I was on it! I looked at both places we could order from - the Wellington or 40 St. Paul's. Decided as I like cider, I'll pick the Wellington. Though I felt bad as I ordered it to be delivered to my office on Edmund street so that's only on the next block!! Lol I ordered 3 bottles as ordering less than certain amount incurs a fee. The order arrived, pretty much within 20 mins, I got text so I went to the lift and was also called by the Roo driver! He found the place with no problem. My only real issue with the delivery was it was not in a bag.. So I had to carry 3 bottles of cider into the office lol thankfully no one question me, no one tackled me for a bottle or more importantly did I smash any!! Lol I think next time I would go downstairs with a bag to be on the safe side. The bottles were nicely chilled though they are now in my work rucksack for when I get home! Thanks to Yelp (Dan) and deliveroo for my drinks today!! Cheers !!!!

What a fantastic evening. We were treated to a screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory…read moreat Second Cup Coffee. The atmosphere was cozy and intimate, kind of like a slumber party. Second cup provided complimentary cookies and hot chocolate, both of which were extremely tasty. Additionally, we got Willy Wonka themed cupcakes from a brand new local bakery. These too were delicious. I had a fantastic time and hope Yelp has another event like this soon. In particular I want to express how great of a job Dan did in setting this up. He was there personally arranging everything before we all showed up and stayed till after most people left. As always, his event was a huge success.

Ah! Just realized my review never posted :( Hoping Second Cup and Glaze get to see this because I…read moreLOVED them. This event totally rocked my socks! It was all of my favorite things in one place - Gene Wilder movie, cupcakes, hot cocoa and a LONDON FOG! This took me back to university when I would get together with girlfriends, watch old movies and indulge in a sugar rush. Thanks, Dan, for the fun trip down memory lane. I am now a huge fan of Second Cup Coffee - they have my favorite caffeinated beverage of all time and make it exceptionally well. Shout out to the awesome manager for making me a cup of London Fog to sample in addition to my free hot cocoa. Totally made my day. I've already been back to order one. It tastes like bergamot Christmas and everything nice. I loved the lounge space. The setup inside is perfect for a quick cuppa or for staying a bit to get work done. Our mini movie theater was quite snazzy. I felt so posh and special staying after hours for a fun movie treat with the Yelp crew. Glaze, girl, you have got it going on! Love, love, loved your cupcakes. Such cute decorations and well balanced flavors. I had the hummingbird cake with blue frosting. It was scrumdiddlyumptious. I can't wait to see where your cake business takes you. Please apply to Great British Bake Off. I'd love to cheer you on! I think you'd knock their socks off.

Viva Brazillian BBQ!! I absolutely loved this event. I didn't get to come to the last garden party…read moreat the Lord Clifden and felt sorely missed out. This was one heck of a party. I think the chefs at Lord Clifden have found a real treasure trove of new dishes. The spice blends, salsas and aioli were perfect. The garden is ideal for lounging with friends and listening to great music. The DJs really knew how to keep the upbeat, cool tropical vibes going. Seth S and I got there right when the event started and stayed on for nearly 4 hours. I enjoyed the spiced chicken drum, granita, tropical drinks, and a cider slushie for good measure. The staff were welcoming and friendly as always. You just can't go wrong with the Lord Clifden.

Dan did again. The weather gods were shining down on another fab Lord Clifden garden party…read more The BBQ food was really tasty! I had the beef which came medium rare (how it should be!!) so I was happy. It had a great kick to it too. The Beer was really interesting too (it's name has escaped me) but was a smooth session beer, great for a sunny afternoon. The vibes and music for the event was bang on. Great bands and singers, made for a perfect British day chilling in the sun.

Free tickets to an EDM festival?! Count me in!…read more We met for coffee and biscuits in the Zellig building, and then made our way over to the festival. MADE is an incredible local festival, with several big stages and a whole lotta warehouse raving, with a massive spectrum of dance music (I was very in my element). Digbeth Dining Club hosted some awesome street food, there was plenty of glitter and face paint, and a funky photo booth. Shame I had to leave a bit early as I had another party to go to, but I'd definitely be up for going to MADE next year if I'm around! Thanks Dan G. for coordinating yet another fantastic event.

This was my first instameet with Yelp and it was held at the MADE festival which takes place every…read moreyear across various venues in the Digbeth triangle. The event is a celebration of music, arts and culture and comprises DJs, street food, street art and a lot of glitter! We were given a ticket to Saturday's event by Yelp and once we entered the site were free to wander around all of the venues. I'll freely admit that my clubbing days in Liverpool are a distant memory these days but I thoroughly enjoyed milling around amongst the crowds in the various arenas and saw some awesome DJs, including our Dan! A fabulous day, so looking forward to returning later for Hacienda Classical!

What a lovely day for a Yelp event and yes I'm counting ... It's my 19th!!!…read more Dan greeted me and I sat on the picnic blankets and met Jason from deliveroo ! Jason looked up the ranking for refer a friend and I'm 19th in the world!! So if you want free credit which is currently £10, use promo code lingy8119 ... Then spend it!!! I ordered from yakinori again!! You get a filling lovely box of noodles! I had gyoza too. Yummy. Though I opted for spicy I think I shouldn't have lol the food arrived on time! As I had so much credit, I bought drinks from boost juice, as its below a certain level they charge more, so I bought a drink for Dan and Simon! I choose what I thought was fruit salad but it's actually a drink!! lol this place has a time slot that you need choose from so it took longer. It was fun to see and meet Yelpers! Thanks to Yelp and deliveroo for my free lunch!! Love it!!!

What a beautiful day all around! I had so much fun picnicking with Yelpers that I ended up skipping…read moreout on research the whole rest of the day XD Deliveroo really have something nice going on! Every time I use Deliveroo, I can't help but think how much better my life in university dorms would have been with them around. For the Express Lunch, I ordered from Yo! Sushi. I was majorly impressed. The rice and chicken katsu were still hot upon arrival and the little decorative onions and veggies on top of the rice were still perfectly in place. I like that the drivers don't slosh your food around in transit. I messed up on getting the address changed before placing my order and the Deliveroo rep very nicely called the driver to make sure he'd come to the right place. Great customer service. It'd be super nice if Deliveroo could make a tweak to the app to prevent addresses from getting locked in - I move around a lot ha! Pigeon Park is such a fab space to have lunch. I especially liked the blankets Deliveroo provided for us. Such a nice touch!

A fun evening spent in the company of so many Yelpers! Dan had arranged for us to take over a…read morelarge section of The Stable on John Bright Street which specialises in Pizza and Cider. The venue is very relaxed with communal seating on long benches and a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients. We arrived to be offered the choice of two ciders, one with a fruity mango base or a more traditional medium-dry offering. Once everyone had arrived, a selection pizzas started to arrive from the kitchen and were set down on a table for everyone to help themselves. I tried slices from three different variations, my favourite being the Bullring Boar which was really tasty, with a light and crispy base. All in all, a lovely evening with great food, drink, music and company. Thanks as always to Dan for arranging and to the management of The Stable for their generous hospitality.

Ahh so cool to see the Yelp family again, it's felt like ages! There were so many of us it felt…read morelike some big reunion!:)) This evening we were at The Stable, a great pizza and cider venue that's been running for just over a year, concentrating on locally sourced ingredients. When we arrived we were offered a choice of two ciders, one was a fairly traditional drink, the other was mango flavoured. I went for mango and absolutely loved it! After a drink or two we we called up to choose a couple of slices of different pizza-some were spicy, some had potato on them-all were delicious! We were also given the opportunity to suggest our own ideas for the ultimate pizza-some really good suggestions-congratulations to Helen who had her pizza made up for her!:) Great night-thanks everyone! So sorry not to have the chance to talk to you all! Xx