BRIG Café

The BRIG Café is more than a place to grab a bite to eat or delightful drink; it’s a space where ideas are born and connections are made. Built on a foundation of community activism, our stylish and quirky space is a hub for those working to build a more equitable city.

The BRIG café was the brainchild of Siobhan Harper-Nunes.

“We have been keen to amplify the voices of the future generation. They told us they liked the ambience, education & creativity they felt in BRIG spaces and that they needed dedicated safe spaces to learn, to share ideas and to practice their art.” – Siobhan Harper-Nunes

Based upon 30 years of green campaigning, we wanted to connect other marginalised groups with the anti-racist movement.

We now boast patronage of a range of social justice organisers such as Black Sisters, Cysters, feminist groups, LGBTQI groups and of course Black youth & community groups.

We also host monthly poetry nights, music nights, book clubs, and a chess club, to name a few.

“In today’s turbulent times, we need a space where we feel welcomed and safe.” – Ayan Eden, Birmingham’s Poet Laureate.

We serve a vegetarian/vegan menu in honour of the late Benjamin Zephania, and in keeping with the values of our landlords, Friends of the Earth.

Rooted in a deep commitment to both people and planet, BRIG café is the go-to-space for Black, marginalised and anti-racist organisations and communities.

Our menu features a variety of sumptuous food, cakes and snacks from a cracking vegetarian burger to hot and comforting,  fair-trade coffee.

We envision the BRIG Café as a central space where you can gather, learn, and collaborate.

Drop in and see us Tuesdays – Fridays, or better still, book our space and support our mission.