Birmingham

:This article is about the city in England. For other uses, please see Birmingham, Alabama or other places named Birmingham.

Food & drink

:Main article: Food & drink in Birmingham

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Birmingham based Breweries included Ansells, Davenports and Mitchells & Butlers. Aston Manor Brewery is currently the only brewery of any significant size.

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Breweries - Ansells - Davenports - Mitchells & Butlers - Aston Manor Brewery

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Many fine Victorian pubs and bars can still be found across the city. The oldest inn in Birmingham is the Old Crown in Digbeth (circa 1450). The Anchor Inn (1797), is also in Digbeth.

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Old Crown - Digbeth - 1450 - Anchor Inn - 1797

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Famous food brands from Birmingham include Typhoo tea, Birds custard, Blue Bird Toffee, Bournville cocoa, Cadbury chocolate, and HP Sauce.

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Typhoo tea - Birds custard - Blue Bird Toffee - Bournville - Cadbury - HP Sauce

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The Wing Yip food empire first began in the city and now has its headquarters in the Chinese Quarter.

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Wing Yip - Chinese Quarter

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In 1945, Abdul Aziz opened a cafe shop selling curry and rice in Steelhouse Lane. This later became The Darjeeling, the first Indian restaurant in Birmingham. The Balti was invented in the city and has since received much gastronomic acclaim for the 'Balti Belt' of restaurants in the Sparkbrook, Balsall Heath and Ladywood areas.

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1945 - Curry - Rice - Balti - Sparkbrook - Balsall Heath - Ladywood

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The city boasts two Michelin starred restaurants: Simpson's and Jessica's, both in Edgbaston.

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Michelin starred restaurants - Edgbaston

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The BBC Good Food Show takes place at The National Exhibition Centre, and is Britain's biggest food event.

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BBC - Good Food Show - National Exhibition Centre

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