Two popular independent food and drinks venues in Birmingham city centre are to appear for the first time at this year’s Colmore Food Festival.

Michelin starred Adam’s on Waterloo Street and Great Western Arcade-based Loki Wine will be among the 30 restaurants, bars and hotels offering tempting taster dishes at the annual celebration of the city’s food and drink.

Colmore Food Festival will be returning to Victoria Square in the city centre for the eighth time on Friday, July 6, and Saturday, July 7.

The festival, which attracts more than 30,000 visitors each year, is organised by Colmore BID, the Business Improvement District for the Colmore Row area.

Curry from JoJoLapa at Colmore Food Festival 2017

Adam’s and Loki will be alongside Colmore Business District favourites Opus, Hotel du Vin, Purnell’s, Zen Metro and The Old Joint Stock, among many other fantastic restaurants, cafés and bars.

Celebrated chef and TV host Glynn Purnell will help launch the festival before hosting cookery demonstrations on the Kitchen Stage.

This year’s Colmore Food Festival is on a mission to become one of the most sustainable events in Birmingham new food and coffee recycling initiatives and a target of zero waste to landfill - plus a ban on plastic straws.

How does it work? What's the cost?

The festival is free to enter and people simply pay for the dishes or drinks they want at each of the stalls.

Each of the taster dishes costs no more than £4, which means visitors can try the different menu options on offer at more than 30 stalls without breaking the bank.

What food is on offer this year?

Asha’s

Chilli Garlic Chicken Tikka at Asha's
Chilli Garlic Chicken Tikka at Asha's

Aloo Chana Chaat

Chilli Garlic Chicken Tikka

Calicut Lamb Biryani

Square Peg

Drinks at The Square Peg
Drinks at The Square Peg

Punk IPA Draught

Blue Moon Draught

Bud Light

Craft Cider

Soft Drinks

Adams

Crab Satay, Coriander, Ginger

Mango, Thai Green Curry, Coconut

Gaucho

A beef dish at Gaucho
A beef dish at Gaucho

100gr Beef - Beef Empanada

Hookway’s

Wraps and salads from Hookway's
Wraps and salads from Hookway's

Wraps - Half a wrap with 2 salads

Falafel, Hummus, Tabbouleh, Crunchy Carrot & Pickled Red Cabbage

Grilled Halloumi, Roasted Red Pepper & Spinach with a Harissa & Yogurt Dressing

Cajun Chicken, Cheddar, Tomato, Rocket & Aioli

Salads - Pick 4

Curried Chickpea

Mexican Grilled Corn

Cumin Roasted Cauliflower & Spiced Chickpeas with a Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Green Superfood

Beetroot, Weer Potato & Pumpkin Seed with Silken Tofu, Lemon & Cinnamon Dressing

Tomato & Jalapeno

Loki

Sparkling, 125ml

Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Champagne

Ruggeri Prosecco

Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco

Innocent Bystander Pink Moscato

White, 125ml

Tinpot Hut Sauvignon Blanc

Kozlovic Malvesia

Gerard Bertrand Picpoul de Pinet

Feudi San Gregorio Albente

Red, 125ml

Amara Malbec

Kozlovic Teran

San Marzano ‘Talo’ Primitivo

Don David Tannat

Orange

Zero-G MT Orange Wine

Rose, 125ml

Gerard Bertrand Gris Blanc Rose

Pinchos

Red, white and rose sangria from Pinchos
Red, white and rose sangria from Pinchos

Red, White and Rose sangria

Purnell’s

A dessert from Purnell's
A dessert from Purnell's

Daube of Pork - served with caramelised apple puree, crispy shallots and watercress

Mr Purnell’s Soft Scoop Cone - with Strawberry Cream and Violet Ice Cream

Alchemist

Cocktails at The Alchemist
Cocktails at The Alchemist

Dead Red Zombie - Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, Wray and Nephew, Grand Marnier, lime, pineapple, cranberry, zombie mix, smoke

Wimbledon - Ketel One vodka, Briottet Fraise, strawberry, cream

The Walking Red (Mocktail) - cranberry, pineapple, passionfruit, raspberry, glitter

Wayland’s Yard

Food at Wayland's Yard
Food at Wayland's Yard

Eggy Crumpets - crumpets dipped in secret recipe egg mix, on a base of chilli jam and topped with grilled halloumi

Coffee

Zen Metro Thai Restaurant and Bar

Beef Red Curry with Jasmine Rice from Zen Metro
Beef Red Curry with Jasmine Rice from Zen Metro

Beef Red Curry with Jasmine Rice

Spicy Wok Chicken

Stir Fry Noodles Chicken or Veg

Gingers

Delicious drinks from Gingers
Delicious drinks from Gingers

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri - Bacardi Carta Blanca Wild Strawberry, Lime

Johnny Cash - Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Sour Cherry, Lemon

Thyme For Pimms - Thymes infused Bombay Sapphire, Pimms, Raspberry, Vanilla

The Old Contemptibles

Toad in the hole from The Old Contemptibles
Toad in the hole from The Old Contemptibles

Toad in the Hole with Speciality Sausages:

Pork, Gin & Tonic

Black Pudding & Apple

Lamb & Apricot

Beef & Horseradish

Veggie Sausage

Served with Yorkshire Pudding with Mash and Gravy

The Old Joint Stock

Mini pies with mash and red wine gravy at The Old Joint Stock
Mini pies with mash and red wine gravy at The Old Joint Stock

Mini Steak & Ale Pie, Caramelised Shallots, Button Mushrooms and Thyme

Mini Chicken Tikka Piie, Coconut, Coriander & Toasted Almonds Nuts

Mini Sweet Potato & Mature Stilton Pie, Wilted Spinach, Nutmeg, Baby Onions & Rosemary

All Pies Served with Mash & Rich Red Wine Gravy

Old Joint Stock Chocolate Brownie with Pouring Cream