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    UK Burger Battle

    4.1 (8 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Food Trucks
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    The Flying Cows' burger
    Helen F.

    A more casual affair than Rib Nights, the battle was held at Spotlight in Digbeth, the same venue as Digbeth Dining Club.It had a similar vibe to DDC. Spotlight's bar was open, long benches were set out indoors for us to sit at and enjoy our burger, with a DJ playing and a magician making his way round. I do wish it had been a little quieter and lighter indoors so I could focus on the taste of the burger (pretentious, moi?) I was recovering from an ear infection at the time so my senses were a little all over the place, I'm sure everyone else had no trouble at all. We had all evening to pick up our burgers- one from each team- and vote for our favourite. Unlike Rib Nights, we knew which burger was from each team. First up! 'The Butty Back' from The Beefy Boys. Now, this is an award winning burger from an award winning team, so I had high expectations. We queued up and watched the team in fascination. We were there quite early in the event but they already seemed confident in their system. The queue went down pretty quickly and we soon had our giant burgers in our hands! We sat in the bar to eat and drink our drinks which were included in the ticket price. I had a delicious alcoholic ginger beer. Next- 'High Flyer' from The Flying Cows. I must admit I was rooting for this team as they weren't the obvious choice. Plus their burger sounded fabulous- I loved the maple bacon. We left early-ish because we both had work the next day but the party went on all night, with music, arcade games, a magic show, a burger eating challenge and the announcement of the winners! The next event is on 15th February and I already have my tickets! It's worth keeping an eye on their Twitter or Facebook accounts so you can get early bird tickets for £20. For those planning to go next time- go hungry! I'm intrigued to see what changes will be made for the next battle.

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    Mother Clucker

    Mother Clucker

    4.7(3 reviews)
    0.2 miDigbeth
    £

    Can I just say a huge thank you to Mother Clucker? These guys were my Sunday night Saviours on the…read moreweekend just gone... I should probably explain how a fast food joint saved the day. Sunday was the launch of XP at the Mockingbird Theatre. This is a geek themed event held once a night and is a bit of a mecca for all things board game, computer game, quiz and film orientated. Naturally we had to go. I am currently on a bootcamp scheme (see http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/fit-body-bootcamp-birmingham for info), meaning I am on a strict diet of proteins, fats and No carbs. After consuming a smoothie for my breakfast and a salad for my lunch, I was starving hungry by 5pm. Everyone seemed to be either ordering pizza (a major no-no for me) or heading to Subway for their tea. I thought neither of these would be an option before a helpful person mentioned that Subway did salad bowls, problem solved... Or so I thought. Despite having all of the components of salad, Subway in Digbeth DON'T do salad bowls (and their staff are pretty unhelpful too). In a major grump, I left the store to see what else was on offer on the street. Right next door I came across Mother Clucker. Firstly, they scored a point for having a name that made me snigger, secondly... They couldn't have been more helpful if they tried. After a quick peruse of the menu I opted for lemon and herb chicken (which is served without skin). I asked if I could have some salad with this, after looking at me strangely for a minute - the guy said "Sure, we can do that. It'll be no extra charge". Winner. The chicken was cooked fresh for me as I waited and I requested some lettuce, onion and chillies (all I could have). I was even warned that the salad might be a bit rubbish as it's predominently meant for burgers, but I thought it was sweet that they warned me. My diet friendly feast was a budget busting £3.50. The guys that did end up going to Subway ended up pretty jealous of my dinner after all. This new kid on the block is sparkling clean, very friendly and super helpful. Will I be back? You can bet your bottom dollar I will.

    Best fries in my life, awsome employees likable . Prices are a little high but well worth it, just…read moremmmmmm... I want to go back so badly. To good.

    The Flying Cows

    The Flying Cows

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.0 miDigbeth

    I LOVE a burger. And not just any old burger... With the Streetfood revolution happening in…read moreBirmingham, I have become a burger snob. It's not good enough to just chuck any old beef onto a griddle and serve it in a sesame bun anymore. A great burger has locally sourced, fresh ingredients and has been thought about from start to finish. THAT's why Flying Cows gets a big ole' thumbs up from me. As one of the volunteers at the JQNF who arrange 24 Carrots, I love seeing new traders at our market. When I spotted Flying Cows on the list of people coming down - I was both intrigued and excited. Although they have appeared at super popular streetfood events across Birmingham, I hadn't come across them before. I decided to take a gamble last night and give them a try for my dinner. From the moment I walked over to Dan, I knew it was the right choice. After I had placed my order (beef burger with stilton - £4), Dan explained that it would take around 5 minutes to cook. This wasn't a problem as we filled the time talking about how he got started in the burger business and what was different about his food. Honestly, if you ever get a chance to chat to him - do! He's a lovely chap. My burger looked amazing! Unfortunately I ate it before I thought about getting a picture, however, it was meaty, cheesy and just fantastic. The bun was soft, the meat tasted and looked fresh and the cheese was the perfect accompaniment. It was one of the best burgers I have had in Birmingham (and I've tried most of the greats). Dan is relatively new on the scene, but he will be a big name before long. Check him out now (and have a natter) before he gets to the point where there are queues forming around the block!

    Unlike the previous reviewer Im not a fan of burgers at all and a burger from a street vendor is…read moresomething Id normally avoid like the plague...BUT... there are burgers and then there are The Flying Cows Burgers..... there is just no comparison these are stunning... we had them at the Hare and Hounds Kings Heath Street Food Sunday Festival..... and it was very hard to stop at just one.....by boyfriend had two !!.... amazing.....

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    The Meat Shack - Sweet decor

    The Meat Shack

    4.2(5 reviews)
    0.7 miHistorical Quarter - Chinese Quarter, Southside
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    My search for a quality burger in England continues with this place, and I must say, I was really…read moreimpressed. This place is tucked away right across from the Hippodrome. It has a nice cosy and modern atmosphere that doesn't try to be too gimmicky or distracting. Their menu is not very big, but that is usually a good sign because that means what they do have, they probably do really well! And it does. Both the burger I got and my got were fantastic. We both got an award-winning burger, and it was clear why they were award-winning. Juicy and flavourful! Based on that alone, I would rate this 4 or 5 stars - but the reason why I give it 3 stars is my perception of the lack of value. While the burgers are delicious, they aren't that big and the cost was quite high. For me, the gold standard in Brum is Five Guys, and while it is a better burger, it costs about the same despite being smaller. If I'm going to pay £15 for a burger, I'm going to want more than I got here. If that doesn't bother you, then by all means come here and get yourself a delicious burger. And to fair, I will probably come here again but the reason I mentioned above is what will stop me from coming here often.

    Great burger place right next to the Hippodrome theatre. Relaxed atmosphere and quirky seating and…read moredecor. Interesting drinks selection of beers and a few cocktails and main menu isn't large but it doesn't really need to be. Go on your own or as part of a group. Kids welcome too. Staff are friendly and service is good. I would be happy to go back again!

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    The Meat Shack - Oh my daaaays that  plus blue cheese fries and fried pickles

    Oh my daaaays that plus blue cheese fries and fried pickles

    The Meat Shack - Banana brownie and vanilla ice cream

    Banana brownie and vanilla ice cream

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    Five Guys - Burger and fries in a paper bag

    Five Guys

    3.4(25 reviews)
    0.5 miCity Core
    ££

    So let me preface this review with, I am an American. In fact, I am from Dallas, Texas which is…read moreknown as a burger heaven. I am used to so many great burgers as such affordable prices (even cheap in some places) With that said, Five Guys is quite average. Even in the States, Five Guys is generally not on my radar as a quality burger place I would consider. The other thing that puts me off is the fact that it is so expensive. £15 for a burger, fries, and a drink! What a rip off. Paying a price like that, I would expect a gourmet hamburger that is plump and juicy, not skimping on the size and cooked to perfection. But alas, even though it comes with two patties, it's honestly not much bigger than a McDonald's double. But despite all this, there is something will probably keep me coming back here from time to time - it's the only thing that tastes like an American burger around here. I guess they have that going for them.

    There isn't much that will get you out of a grey day feeling like a huge, tasty and cholesterol…read morefilled Burger. And that's what Five Guys delivers. Roll back to October last year and I was in London with the Yelp guys figuring out what to eat. As you can imagine, London has attracted many of the American burger bar chains, so you're pretty spoiled for choice in the Cap City. On our last day in London, we decided to grab an unhealthy lunch to keep us fuelled on our trips home. On recommendation, we tried Shake Shack, but I had also wanted to try 5 Guys (having heard several of my colleagues raving about their wares). This is why I was pleasantly surprised to hear that we were getting our own branch of 5 Guys in Birmingham. Being based in the Bullring means I was a little wary about how busy it would be of a lunch time, but at around 12:30 (when I had scheduled lunch with Elite Yelper Libby D.) it was pretty empty. The building is pretty massive and filled with booth and table style seating. It's decorated in white and red and has a proper "taste of the States" feel to it. The playlist is pretty good too! Everything from The Verve to Foo Fighters with plenty of "Long distance American Driving Music" chucked in for good measure. After perusing the "not so big it's confusing, but lots of choice available" menu, I opted to go for a cheeseburger whilst Libby went for a hamburger. Now, the nice gimmick of Five Guys is that you can have as many of the free toppings as you like (which, to be honest, makes the £8 price tag for a cheeseburger a little more bearable). Of course, I had to go "All the way" and try a burger with ALL of the toppings. We also went for a side of fries (Cajun for me and Five Guys Fries for Lib) and a couple of refillable sodas. Once you have placed your order and paid, you join a second queue which looks into the kitchen. The production line style kitchen is a joy to watch! With about 8 fryers, huge burger grills and watching everything be constructed; it's pretty impressive. I could tell when mine was being made as it barely fit into the foil they package in! Every burger has 2 patties as standard and you can opt to go bunless if you want to avoid the additional carbs. We received our order within a couple of minutes of paying and grabbed a booth to enjoy our lunch. My burger was a treat! Loaded with gherkins, cheese, onions, mushrooms and the obligatory tomato and lettuce; it was a total beast. The fries were pretty good too, although a little salty for my liking and just thrown in the bag rather than being served in a receptacle. The soda machine is an experience in itself! All sodas are refillable and there are 127 different types of fizzy drink to choose from! I went for grape Fanta (which I had never seen before) and Libby opted for vanilla cherry Coke. There are also complimentary monkey nuts of offer (if you have the smallest amount of room after your ridiculous burger). I was definitely impressed. The price for mine and Libby's meals was £24, which was quite steep for burger, fries and soda, however I wasn't then hungry again until around 10pm. I would definitely recommend a visit if you have a hankering for unhealthy, but I don't think it will be -too- regular an experience for me.

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    78 Bar and Grill - It's even posher upstairs

    78 Bar and Grill

    2.7(3 reviews)
    0.1 miDigbeth
    ££

    Formerly the Medicine Bar that was closed down it reopened in August 2011 as a bar and grill. This…read morefour storey venue was always a great place for Friday and Saturday nights with a host of visiting DJ's, club nights and events. Sadly 78 seems more of a venue for hire whilst operating as a bar. They hold monthly networking events for the Custard Factory's resident creatives but lacks the impact of its former life. I recently ate there after attending the Vintage Fair at the Old LIbrary and considering how busy the Custard Factory and the Fair was the bar was very quiet. To be fair this may in part be down to it's distinct lack of openness to it's appearance as you approach the venue. It's dark depths make you question whether the door will open. Once inside these dark depths continued into the Ladies toilets where you questioned whether it was an aesthetic decision to create intimacy or just a few bulbs had gone. The comfy booths had a host of chairs surrounding them making you wonder if they were reserved or closed off, but I just shuffled my way through them. We had good table service and the menu had a range of salads, burgers and general pub food including offers. It wasn't a great lunch experience and the venue lacked an atmosphere for a sunny, busy saturday in Brum. A bit too quiet and lacking in identity. Hopefully it's just finding it's feet.

    During an event at Custard Factory I was looking for a place to drink without leaving the complex…read more Obviously, 78 Bar was the alternative. A bit far from the pub route of Digbeth, this bar usually held a lot of interesting events during the week but on a Sunday afternoon it seemed to be a very relaxing ambient. Pints are relatively cheap there and the football can be watched from a very comfy seat while you grab a bite. The food is nice as well. The usual 2 for £ 10 meal deals can be chosen from a good selection of burgers, fish & chips or pizzas. I wouldn't chose this bar to drink regularly among other good ones in Digbeth but I certainly will be back there if I am attending some event at Custard Factory, especially if I need to relax and calm down for some minutes during a very busy day.

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    78 Bar and Grill
    78 Bar and Grill
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    Bonehead - My meal

    Bonehead

    4.6(5 reviews)
    0.8 miCity Core

    It's a great small place with great service and food. And I…read morewas looking for a small local business to support and try some good local food. I found bonehead online and went for a walk to get myself some dinner. I walked right by it once, so keep your eyes open. It was just me, so I sat at the bar. ordered a pint, some wings and tots. I ordered the dragon wings and Buffalo tots. The dragon wings sauce was excellent. The wings were cooked well and the presentation was good. The tots were the hottest part of the meal. This buffalo sauce has a bite. lucky for me there was plenty of cold bureau on hand. Thee guys at the bar were friendly and the service was great. If I lived here, this would definitely be one of my local spots.

    I'd been away from Birmingham for a while, and this place had sprung up in my absence…read more I took two colleagues here, after a friend of mine told me about the hot head burger, and the beer selection. We ordered three plates of topped fries, two types of wings, and three burgers. I also ordered a session ale, that sadly I don't remember the name of. The place was busy, so service wasn't super quick, but that's not an issue. I had the traditional normal wings, which are fried in breadcrumbs, and served with an amazing tangy ranch style sauce. Cooked perfectly. There were also some of the Asian style on the table. Which were equally as incredible. The fries, were topped with coleslaw, slightly spicy comeback sauce. Wonderfully done. The burgers got thumbs up all around. There was a buffalo and two hot head, I couldn't sing it's praises enough. My favourite chicken place to date, has been crackbird in Dublin. This has taken its crown. Bravo. (The beer was great)

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    Bonehead - The beer menu

    The beer menu

    Bonehead - The bar

    The bar

    Bonehead - A cold pint

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