A Birmingham food blogger building awareness of the independent food & drink scene.

My interactive map has been attracting up to 400 people a day (as of 1/10/24), and my website itself ranks in the top 3 for (currently) 20 search terms relevant to things I write about. Number 1 for some too, which has surpassed any expectations I had by a long way. 

The map has a Google Maps link to your place from wherever the reader is, a link to a website or Facebook page, and a link to my last Instagram post about your place. This is what is gaining the fastest traction and therefore the largest exposure for potential punters.

As an individual, I’ve always gone out a lot, and until now, have never asked for a single penny from anyone. The website is now becoming very successful too, considering it only launched in April 2024.

The aim of the exercise was always to raise awareness of the independent hospitality scene in Birmingham, and some local boozers too. My B Town Instagram account charts my weekly foray into the indie scene, and in over 5 years I have gained a lot of attention and traction.

I generally don’t accept PR invites, and I try and make everything I do as authentic as it can be as a result of this, to show an honest and real experience. I only shout about things I genuinely enjoy. I also try my very best not to accept free food or drink from places, this is sometimes difficult when people are so adamant after I’ve helped them so much. I certainly don’t ask for anything.

As some of you will know, b town social is a personal passion project that I have been working on for over 5 years now.

Note to the amazing Birmingham hospitality businesses I visit.