Colmore Business District is the Business Improvement District delivering projects and services in Birmingham's commercial and professional services quarter
🎥 The official video from Colmore Food Festival 2024 is HERE! 🎉
Relive all the amazing moments and delicious dishes and drinks from the festival — and maybe even spot yourself in the crowd! ✨
Watch the video & share your favourite moments with us.
2025 news coming soon 👀
BREAKING NEWS: Victoria Square will be a hive of activity once again this summer as Colmore BID, in partnership with
@RetailBID
and
@BhamCityCouncil
, announces Summer in the Square to support city’s leisure and hospitality industry.
We can't keep shtum about this one any longer. Installation of our Pigeon in the Park pub is almost complete in the grounds of
@bhamcathedral
. More details coming this week ahead of its grand opening next week
#ChristmasinBirmingham
We are blown away by our ballot result! Thank you to all of the District businesses that voted and we look forward to our new BID term starting April 2019 and working with you all for another five years!
We're kicking off our Christmas giveaways in style with two bottles of fizz sponsored by The Square Peg!
Just
#comment
and
#retweet
this post for the chance to win, and don't forget to follow us for more gifts and giveaways in the lead up to Christmas!🍾🎉
Today, we celebrate reaching the final milestone of two major public realm projects within Colmore Business District; Colmore Row and Cornwall Street. We’re joined by key delivery partners to mark the occasion and thank them for their continued work.
There’s a secret bar on Colmore Row🍸
Behind a hidden doorway you'll find the best 1920's cocktails and old school jazz and blues, in an intimate candlelit setting. A drinking experience like no other awaits, but you’ll need the secret password! To learn more, call 0121 2362400.
If you’re out and about in the District today, you might notice something a little different about our parklets. Checkout our fantastic new artwork that has been installed! More details about the masterminds behind these pieces coming soon.
It may be 6 months too early, but we have some news. Christmas in Cathedral Square will be back this festive season, running 16 Nov - 18 Dec. We’re super excited to be working with partners to bring the market back to the grounds of
@bhamcathedral
WIN FREE FOOD & DRINK! The Colmore Food Festival is taking place on Friday 6 & Saturday 7 July 2018 in Victoria Square, 11am - 7pm. To win free food and drink at the Festival all you have to do is retweet and like this post by Monday 2 July at 9am!!
#ColmoreFoodFest18
We are so proud to have won industry recognition for Best Event for Christmas in Cathedral Square at the
@ATCMUK
awards. We couldn’t have done it without our partners,
@BhamCityCouncil
and
@bhamcathedral
, and the tireless work of
@KatyPaddock_
Not one, but two fantastic new parklets have been installed on Church Street today. Perfect for patrons of
@GauchoBham
@FazendaGroup
and The Old Royal, as well as anyone else looking for a spot to perch
Our man with a camera
@staceybarnfield
has been to the dizzying heights of
@103ColmoreRow
this morning to capture some stunning imagery of the District at dawn. These pictures make you fall in love with the city all over again
#viewfrom103
It may be one of the hottest days of the year, but we're talking about Christmas today as we announce details for Christmas in Cathedral Square, a month-long festive market with 30 craft, gift and food & drink stalls, running 17 Nov-19 Dec
Our own Food Festival has won Most Popular Food Festival!! Thank you to Lucy Elvin for all of her hard work towards this Festival and to all of our venues that make the Festival possible!
#mfdha18
Anyone else feeling festival? Christmas in Cathedral Square is officially open! Join us at 6.30pm today in the grounds of
@bhamcathedral
for the District light switch on
It's great to see
@Dirtymartiniuk
back open in the District, making full use of the road closure on Waterloo Street. Their new outdoor seating area looks amazing. Table for 4? 🍸
COLMORE BIDS FOOD FESTIVAL - 10th Anniversary ⚠️
Visitors will be spoilt for choice with the stalls made up of local restaurants, coffee shops, bars and hotels offering a selection of meat, vegetarian and vegan options.
21 - 22 July 📆
Thank you to all of the District businesses that voted. We look forward to our new BID term starting April 2024 and working with you all for another five years!
More outdoor seating being installed today. The folks at
@theatrixbrum
are busy setting up their street garden at the top of Victoria Square
#CheersToHospitality
We're saddened to report that last night a group/individual took to Summer in the Square and damaged seating in Victoria Square. A number of the tables were overturned and pieces of the legs removed. We're currently investigating and fixing the damage.
We're delighted to unveil the latest artwork to adorn our parklets. Artist Grace Allen from
@margaretstreet
has created this stunning design for our Church Street parklet. If you're in the area, make sure to go have a look
We have an exciting new addition to Summer in the Square! Our band stand is in and ready to use! Join us 15-17 July, when we hope the weather will be better too! 🤞
In these uncertain times, we need to band together as a community and help when we can. Today we were able to donate thermal mugs to the
@QEHBCharity
to help NHS workers have a hot drink while working on the frontline.
Stay strong Birmingham, we can do this!
We have funded a fresh project that will set new standards for accessibility & cycling, match-funded by
@TransportForWM
. 🚲
The collaboration with
@BhamCityCouncil
will focus on Colmore Row.
@Sustrans
are hosting a consultation session on 13 June.
.
We've had a productive afternoon working to finalise our plans for Christmas in Cathedral Square, celebrating the best of the city, in collaboration with
@bhamcathedral
and
@bhamcitycouncil
. More details coming soon!
Exciting News 👀
@ruth_millington
has started our brand new Art Trail, see the link below to check out the fantastic blog written 🎉
Thanks to talented illustrator
@tcwoolley
for working with us on this 👏
Our own
@ColmoreJohnJo
seemed to have some help out on patrol today. Great to have Perry from
@birminghamcg22
in the District popping in to see businesses
@ichoosemag
Details are still being finalised for this at the moment, hence why no news. This particular project is being managed by Birmingham City Council, however we've consulted on it. We've got our own announcements coming very very soon!
Birmingham is ready to be unwrapped this Christmas, with a host of festive events all within walking distance from each other. From Christmas markets full of crafts, gifts, food and drink, to Ice Rinks, shopping and festive trails, the city is fit to bursting with fun.
The parasols are in and ready for our soft launch this weekend. Head down to Victoria Square this Fri/Sat where venues will be cooking up a storm in the beach huts
This Friday and Saturday, join us for the soft launch of Summer in the Square as we welcome four fantastic traders from the District who will be taking up residency in our beach huts.
@PureCraftBars
@waylandsyard
@Ashas_UK
and
@javaroastery
will be serving 11am-8pm both days
That's a wrap! Absolutely fantastic performances from
@AstonPAA
to wrap up an incredible weekend. Thank you to everyone who made Colmore Food Festival such a cracking success this year!
Delighted that the Colmore Food Festival nominated for the 'Best Local Event' category in the first ever
@IndependentBham
awards. Great also to see other District venues to make the final shortlist from 800 nominations!! Full list here
Fantastic view of Birmingham and the Colmore District at it's highest at the official topping out ceremony of The
#OctagonBham
.
Thank you for the invitation
@ParadiseBham
. 🏙️
Colmore Food Festival 2024 lineup❗🍽️🍻🎪🥂🔥
Say hello to our fantastic traders 👋
📅 FRI 13 & SAT 14 SEPT
📍 VICTORIA SQUARE
As always we are placing price caps on food and drinks, creating an affordable but unforgettable experience. 👏
@visit_bham
Following news from our friends at
@EnjoySouthside
regarding the difficulties faced around road closures, we've published our own statement in response to the challenges we have faced for our public realm work that will support businesses in the district
We know the festive period can get stressful, so today we're giving away a little lift in the form of our wellbeing care package! Just
#retweet
and
#comment
below for the chance to
#win
!
This Friday and Saturday, join us for the soft launch of Summer in the Square as we welcome four fantastic traders from the District who will be taking up residency in our beach huts.
@PureCraftBars
@waylandsyard
@Ashas_UK
and
@javaroastery
will be serving 11am-8pm both days
If you Pop around the District you’ll catch some Rock themed flower arrangements and other fun foliage we’ve put on display to celebrate
@homeofmetaluk
!
Leading homeless charity,
@Sifafireside
, joins forces with top Birmingham restaurant,
@OpusCornwallSt
, in a unique collaboration to create a unique set of nutritious recipes to be cooked and served at the charity’s Drop In centre
That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who made
#ColmoreFoodFest18
our best year yet! We’ve had fantastic food, delightful drinks and even an England win!
Glynn Purnell (
@yummy_brummie
) is voting YES to BID 3, are you?! Look out for your all-important ballot papers on Monday, or find out more about the vote here:
Morning everyone! 👋
I’m John-Jo, the Street Operations Manager at Colmore BID. I supervise a dynamic team of 4 security officers that work to keep the BID safe and sound. For
#WorldHomelessnessDay
I’ll be taking over Twitter to tell you all about the work we do.
We've been hard at work decorating our District with vibrant flower stands and charming hanging baskets! 🌺✨
Next time you're out and about take a moment to enjoy the fresh blooms. We hope they bring a smile to your face as you stroll around Colmore Business District. 😊🌸
We were honoured to be nominated with amazing organisations in the Community Impact category at
#COBBA19
and we are blown away to have won. Congratulations to
@AstonPAA
@Sifafireside
and
@SuitedForBham
who all do amazing things in the city.
Stuck for what to do for lunch today? Head down to Victoria Square for Summer in the Square, where our beach huts are now open.
@Ashas_UK
@PureCraftBars
@waylandsyard
and
@javaroastery
are all offering takeaway until 8pm today and then back again tomorrow between 11am-8pm
Gary Cardin will be stepping down as Chair of Colmore BID after 11 years at the helm. During his tenure we have delivered some fantastic projects, these are some big boots to fill.
#CardinLegacy
#ColmoreLife
Fantastic news! 'The Brighter Flame' exhibition celebrating the life of Benjamin Zephaniah has been extended due to popular demand and has relocated to Snow Hill Square until 1 Sept 2024! ✨
#100DaysofCreativity
@visit_bham
,
@ruth_millington
,
@alex_ne
Birmingham now has its very own Bike Hire scheme.
@WMCycleHire
has launched today, allowing you to safely hire a bike for just 5p per minute. There are several hire points in the District, including Victoria Square, The Priory Queensway and Eden Place
It’s World Smile Day 😀
We’re already grinning because Christmas in Cathedral Square is 6 weeks away! Offering craft, gift and food and drink stalls, the event will be full of festivities 🎄
Learn more:
A very sad day for the District.
@OpusCornwallSt
holds a special place in many of our hearts and it will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with all the team and we hope to see them somewhere soon.
The
@bidsecurity
team have additional wardens patrolling today following the events of last night. The team continues to work alongside
@wmpolice
to ensure everyone is
#SafeandSound
We've been busy today! Just one more night until Colmore Food Festival kicks off 🎉Drop by Victoria Square tomorrow for all the fun, sun, dishes, desserts, tastes and treats...
(That's 11am-7pm this Friday and Saturday, don't miss it!)
If you work in the Colmore BID area and you’re ever feeling nervous or unsafe, the Street Operations Team are on call to help you.
The duty phone number calls straight through to our team and is open for you to ring from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday on 07572 257246.
Hey
#Birmingham
, Colmore Food Festival is officially open! Head over to Victoria Square and join us (with
#FREE
entry) for two days of fabulous food, cocktails, competitions, music and more!
#ColmoreFoodFestival18
LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO GO 👀🚨
It's all beginning to take place at the grounds of St Philips Cathedral.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to the 10th Anniversary of The Colmore Food Festival 🎉
Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd of July.
11 am-8 pm.
#ColmoreFoodFestival
It’s the final week of
#ChistmasInCathedralSquare
and the last chance to soak up the festivities 🎅
We’d like to thank the partners and vendors,
@bhamcitycouncil
,
@bhamcathedral
and Danter Attractions for making it happen and YOU for visiting!
What's been your highlight? 🎄
You can bet that Ann Tonks and
@irene_allan
from
@opusrestaurant
&
@baropus
are voting YES to BID 3! Just one more day until those all-important ballot papers are sent out. 🗳️ Find out more:
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC medical department have used the festive period to raise vital funds for national blood cancer charity
@CureLeukaemia
, this time raising over £5,500
We have a Snowdog that Colmore BID funded at Christmas in Cathedral Square 👀
10 colourful Snowdog sculptures are currently scattered in central Birmingham, all decorated by local and national professional artists.
Snowdogs will be here until Jan 4th!
Colmore Food Festival 2024 - that's a wrap! 💥🥂🚀
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us at Victoria Square! 💜
Shoutout to our AMAZING traders who served up incredible and affordable dishes. 🔥🔥
Special thanks to our event partners - all tags and details on FB/IG. 🚀
FOOD FESTIVAL IS BACK 🥂
Colmore BID's biggest festival is back this summer to celebrate 10 years! We will be showcasing some of the best of the district at a new location! Keep your eye out to find out what to expect!
Join us on the 21st & 22nd of July
The show must go on! Due to the weather, we had to cancel our light switch on in Church St Sq.Thank you to everyone who joined the party in our office instead, thank you to Colmore Chorus for singing & thank you to
@yummy_brummie
for helping us with our virtual switch on!
And that’s it!
#ColmoreFoodFest19
finishes with a fantastic set from
@AstonPAA
. Massive thanks to everyone for their support and special mention to the man who puts the ‘Master’ into M.C.
@Phil_Oldershaw
.
CHRISTMAS IN CATHEDRAL SQUARE IS NOW OPEN 🎄👏🤩
Over the 5 weeks, we will have some fantastic West Midlands traders, with live music provided by Vintage Got Soul and street entertainment across the split 5 weeks.
And we’re off! Our
#safernightsout
campaign includes our walk for women this evening, hearing from
@HollieGazzardT
and visiting our LSAVI accredited venues, starting at The Square Peg
Another member of the team out and about helping visitors and businesses today. Make sure you say hi to
@MicheleWilby
. She has plenty of maps and copies of our Area Guide
#B2022
Christmas Light Switch on 🤩
Join us for an evening of festive cheers & entertainment this Wednesday. We will have exciting guests on our Christmas bandstand to turn the lights on, street acts & live music!