Restaurants in Birmingham
Birmingham's buoyant dining scene attracts top chefs to its eateries. From classic British cuisine at Purnell's, owned by Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell, to the lively French bistro Chez Jules, the city centre offers an eclectic mix. Head south to Sparkbrook's Balti Triangle, and Brindleyplace for picturesque canalside dining. Many restaurants occupy The Mailbox mall too. Last orders are around 11pm. Service is generally included at 12.5%, but check the bill.
Asha's Restaurant
Lavish Indian eatery
Owned by Indian actress Asha Bhosle, the city-centre Asha's Restaurant, her
first Indian culinary venture in the UK, serves northwest Indian cuisine and
signature cocktails in a contemporary, lavish environment. Try the
ginger-garlic prawns, delicious kebabs and spicy roasted aubergine or relax
to chilled lounge music in the bar.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Wed 12pm-2.30pm & 5.30pm-10.30pm (until 11pm Thu & Fri); Sat 5pm-11pm; Sun 5pm-10pm
Address
12-22, Newhall Street, Edmund House, Birmingham B3 3LX
Telephone
+44 (0) 121 200 2767
Opus Restaurant
Fresh British dishes
At the elegant city-centre Opus Restaurant, the menu changes twice daily to
reflect the freshest ingredients, free-range meat and freshly-caught wild
fish and crustaceans. Try Cornish lamb and Lyme Bay scallops or take home
their homemade breads, pastries and desserts. The Opus Dinner Series allows
diners to meet the farmers and fishermen behind the menu.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-2.15pm & 6pm-9.30pm; Sat 7pm-9.30pm
Address
54, Cornwall Street, Birmingham B3 2DE
Telephone
+ 44 (0) 121 200 2323
Purnell's
Fine Michelin-inspired dining
Occuping a city-centre redbrick-terracotta Victorian building by St Philip's
Cathedral, Purnell's was set up by local Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell
in 2007. Order Gressingham duck or naturally-smoked haddock in the bright
dining room, featuring contemporary Birmingham works by local photographer
Laurence Roper. Early diners can enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif in the bar and
lounge area.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 12pm-4.30pm & 7pm-1am (closed for lunch Sat)
Address
55, Cornwall Street, Birmingham B3 2DH
Telephone
+ 44 (0) 121 212 9799
Kinnaree Thai Restaurant
Traditional canalside Thai
Overlooking Birmingham's city canals from its long ground-floor glass
frontage, Kinnaree serves up over 100 authentic Thai dishes from chicken
satay to Thai favourite Tom Yum Gai soup and sweet corn cakes. Named after a
beautiful half-woman, half-swan mythological Thai character, Kinnaree's
peaceful and beautifully-decorated dining space has an elegant longboat as
its centrepiece.
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Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-11pm (until 10.30pm Sun & closed 3pm-6pm Mon-Fri)
Address
22, Water Front Walk, Holliday Wharf Building, Birmingham B1 1SN
Telephone
+44 (0) 121 665 6568
Chung Ying Garden
Authentic Cantonese cuisine
A favourite with the local Chinese community, Chung Ying Garden in Chinatown
offers over 400 traditional Cantonese dishes including sizzling scallops,
braised duck and vegetarian dumplings and fresh seafood. The contemporary
interior features high ceilings, replica Terracotta soldier and ancient
Chinese princess paintings. Enjoy a traditional Yum Cha lunch with over 100
Dim Sum varieties.
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Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-11pm
Address
17, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4AT
Telephone
+44 (0) 121 666 6622
Mechu Bar & Grill
Atmospheric New York grill
Slouchy seats, exposed brickwork and purple timber floors re-create a 1960s
New York vibe in the candle-lit, city-centre Mechu Bar and Grill, with
private VIP lounge. Share a platter or grazing plate or try their signature
burger and Mechu chips with alioli. There's also an extensive dessert and
cocktail menu. Advance booking is highly recommended.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Wed 5pm-12am; Thu-Sat 5pm-3am
Address
47-59, Summer Row, Birmingham B3 1JJ
Telephone
+44 (0) 121 710 4222
Al Faisals
Kashmiri cuisine favourite
Al-Faisals in Sparkbrook, home to Birmingham's Balti Triangle, specialises in
Kashmiri cuisine and Lahore-inspired special Tak Tak Tawa dishes. The menu
includes seafood balti dishes and vegetarian favourites like paneer tikka.
Seating 600 diners over two floors, its contemporary interior features an
open kitchen and light wood floors. It's unlicensed so bring wine and
beer.
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Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-2am
Address
136-140, Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook, Birmingham B12 8AQ
Telephone
+ 44 (0) 121 449 5695
Chez Jules
Simple French fare
Simple French fare from coq au vin to moules marinières is served with gusto
in this city-centre restaurant, where long bench tables and balcony areas
offer group and romantic dining. Chez Jules' two-course lunch and dinner
menus offer particularly good value. Ensure there's space for homemade
desserts like crème brulee and mousse au chocolat.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12pm-4pm & 5pm-11pm
Address
5a, Ethel Street (off New Street), Birmingham B2 4BG
Telephone
+ 44 (0) 121 633 4664
Shogun Teppan-yaki
Teppan-yaki sushi bar
The Mailbox mall's Shogun Teppan-yaki is a conveyor-style sushi and noodle
bar with teppan-yaki 'cooking on a hot plate' tables. Here, chefs prepare
fresh dishes in front of diners and excellent-value all-you-can-eat sushi
buffet. The chic interior complements the stylish surroundings of the
Mailbox.
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Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-11pm (until 7pm Sun)
Address
27-29, Wharfside Street, The Mailbox, Birmingham B1 1RD
Telephone
+ 44 (0) 121 632 1253
