Get us in your inbox

Search

We're sorry, we can't find the page that you're looking for

We have either moved the page or it no longer exists. To help you find your way, here are some search results we think may be of interest.

Advertising
  • Restaurants

Birmingham might just be Britain’s most exciting food destination right now. This burgeoning city bursts at the seams with creative chefs, great-value restaurants, Michelin-star dining and everything in between. Looking for street food? It's here. Small plates and natural wines? We've got you covered. Even if you're just looking to dive into a burger and chips, you might find the best one you've ever tasted. Here are the best restaurants in Birmingham.  RECOMMENDED:🍺 The best bars in Birmingham📍 The best things to do in Birmingham🍻 The best pubs in Birmingham🛏 The best hotels in Birmingham This guide was recently updated by Birmingham-based food writer Lauren Potts. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Things to do

Given how big and sprawling it is, it remains somewhat perplexing that Birmingham manages to maintain such a modest rep. Having long shed its neglected post-industrial image, England’s second city is now one of the country’s most exciting and diverse travel destinations. Among its miles of gorgeous canals and awesome greenery, you’ll find characterful pubs, fascinating museums and some of the best restaurants in the country. Home to heavy metal music, a nationally adored chocolate company, the world’s biggest collection of pre-Raphaelite paintings, several high-flying football teams and around three million legendarily hospitable Brummies, Birmingham doesn’t just have a bit of everything – it has a lot of everything. Ready to get out there and explore? Here are the best things to do in Birmingham right now. RECOMMENDED:😋 The best restaurants in Birmingham🍻 The most charming pubs in Birmingham🛏 The best hotels in Birmingham This guide was recently updated by James March, a travel writer from Birmingham. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Restaurants
  • Indian

Birmingham has a major reputation for high-quality Indian food, but the universal acclaim the city’s restaurants receive doesn’t do it justice. The days of the infamous Balti Triangle may have passed, but Birmingham’s range of Indian cuisine means it still stands tall as the curry capital of the United Kingdom. From Bombay-style street food and sweet centres to desi pubs and innovative fine dining, the Second City has it all, and no trip to Brum is complete without an evening of delicious Indian-inspired fare. It might just be the best thing to do in this brilliant city. None of this is a surprise, of course, as Indian cuisine has long been an integral part of Brummie culture. After all, the humble balti was invented here, and innovation continues to inspire chefs across the city. All diners need to do is peruse the menu, sit back, and get ready to enjoy thrilling dishes made from the freshest ingredients, which tell stories from the first bite to the last. RECOMMENDED: 😋 The best restaurants in Birmingham🍻 The most charming pubs in Birmingham🛏 The best hotels in Birmingham📍 The best things to do in Birmingham James Brennan is a food and travel writer from Birmingham, and Kayleigh Watson is a writer and editor from the city. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.  

  • Restaurants

Birmingham’s got it all – great cultural venues, cracking nightlife, lovely pubs, and plenty more.  But if you’re hoping to explore all the city has to offer, you better fuel up first. Luckily, Brum’s vibrant mix of communities and cultures also extends to its offering of places for the most important meal of the day, and there are some delicious options on the menu.  No matter what you’re craving, the city’s got you covered. There’s good old-fashioned full Englishes, American-style pancakes covered in a smattering of maple syrup, and some fresh, fruity granola bowls on offer, so take a look below at our favourite places for breakfast and brunch in Birmingham.  RECOMMENDED:🎭The best things to do in Birmingham🍝The best restaurants in Birmingham🍺The best pubs in Birmingham☕The best coffee shops and cafés in Birmingham At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

  • Restaurants
  • Cafés

Where would we be without that all-important first coffee of the day? We dread to think. Luckily, Birmingham is overflowing with hot caffeine magic, no matter your preferred setting. Looking for a cosy cuppa in what could be someone’s living room? Prefer to drink your beans in hyper-sophisticated surroundings? Or maybe you aren’t bothered by the setting, you just want a cup of coffee? Whatever you are after, you’ll find it in Brum. From artisan roasters and chichi coffee shops to delightfully twee teahouses and good old-fashioned cafes, Birmingham has all the bases covered when it comes to coffee. Load up on Joe, and get ready to explore all this tremendous city has to offer. RECOMMENDED: 😋 The best restaurants in Birmingham🍻 The most charming pubs in Birmingham🛏 The best hotels in Birmingham📍 The best things to do in Birmingham At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

  • Restaurants

Brum tends to put its own spin on pretty much everything – even afternoon tea. Charming little spots offer up the classic, English-style high tea, but given that the city is also the UK curry capital, there’s a few Indian twists in the mix as well.  So whether you’re after just a slice of cake and a cuppa, an elevated afternoon with some bubbles, or bombay sandwiches and masala chai, the city has you covered. These are the best afternoon tea spots in Birmingham, where you can have your miniature cake … and eat it. RECOMMENDED:🥐The best places for breakfast and brunch in Birmingham🍝The best restaurants in Birmingham☕The best coffee shops and cafés in Birmingham🎭The best things to do in Birmingham At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Restaurants
  • Indian

Possibly Birmingham’s best-known Indian restaurant, Lasan has ridden a wave of publicity ever since it was featured on Gordon Ramsay’s ‘The F Word’ in 2010, and is one of the showpieces of the city’s rich Indian food tradition. Lasan is located among the quaint Victorian buildings of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, backing onto the leafy St Paul’s Square, making it a great little spot for bar hopping and restaurant dining. The decor is a fusion of modern and traditional; fancy mirrors and ornaments – including a large wooden sitar – adorn the space. Fine dining is the guiding principle at Lasan, and every dish is carefully constructed and beautifully presented. The ingredients also reveal a commitment to using high-quality British produce to create exquisite Indian platters. Thus, you’ll find real gems such as the mouthwatering soft shell Devonshire crab in Kashmiri chilli batter (£12.95), and the excellent pan-fried fillet of Cornish mackerel with Keralan moilee sauce (£19.95). The marriage of Indian flavours with fresh homegrown produce is an absolute winner for Lasan.

  • Bars and pubs

So you’ve landed in Brum and you want a drink: where do you go? My gosh, where do we start?! You may be up for going somewhere that pairs booze with delish food or a classy kind of spot that serves up only the finest local ales (or maybe just pints, pints, pints) – whatever you’re after, Birmingham can deliver. Packed to the rafters with character and personality, some of these boozers will cater to those after a lazy afternoon, whether it’s with a board game and book, or catching up with your nearest and dearest. Others will sort you out if you’re simply looking for a Big Night Out – few cities do it better, after all. Looking for the quintessential Brummie experience (and you’ve already ticked off some of the city’s Indian restaurants)? Get to know the locals and drink yourself (moderately) silly with our ultimate guide to the best pubs in Birmingham. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best bars in Birmingham

  • Bars and pubs

Birmingham is a city that somehow simultaneously fulfils expectations while being delightfully surprising. That trend is true of its bars, an impressive collection of venues that are as much about history and heritage as they are about style and sophistication. The bar scene here tells its own story of Birmingham, a tale that needs to be heard. Sure, most might think of classic Victorian boozers and real ale pubs when they dream of nights out in Birmingham, but Brum does a fine line in colourful cocktails, speciality gins, and innovative craft spots. There is even a zero-waste bar, which happens to be spectacular. Birmingham, your bars are brilliant. RECOMMENDED: 😋 The best restaurants in Birmingham🍻 The most charming pubs in Birmingham🛏 The best hotels in Birmingham📍 The best things to do in Birmingham At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.  

  • Bars and pubs
  • Wineries

When it comes to Birmingham’s LGBTQ+ nightlife, everything used to revolve around the Gay Village in Southside. But times they are a-changin’. All over the city, you’ll now find a dazzling array of LGBTQ-friendly establishments – including cabaret clubs, cocktail bars and 1930s car showrooms-turned-clubs. Plenty of proper party spots to keep you busy, in other words. The early days of The Nightingale and the Windmill Bar are the stuff of LGBTQ+ legend. And nowadays, there are fortunately loads, loads mores spaces for queer people to let loose in the city centre. Want some inspo for your next big night out? Here are all the best gay bars and clubs in Birmingham right now. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Birmingham