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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Starting life as a small boutique restaurant on Bennett’s Hill back in 2012, Adam’s quickly outgrew its original location, wowing Birmingham diners and picking up a Michelin Star along the way. Now based in far grander premises on nearby Waterloo Street, the home of chef Adam Stokes serves contemporary fine dining. The tasting menu (£85) betray the chef’s love of British ingredients, with seafood like pollock and scallops up for grabs, along with vegetables like turnip, red cabbage and leeks. Game is also a strong theme at the restaurant: there are dishes featuring venison, rabbit and pheasant. The trick that Adam’s plays well is to take familiar combinations and make them surprising and exciting again. This involves quirky techniques and molecular wizardry – all music to the ears of MasterChef fans. Notable creations have included ‘roast chicken dinner’ in one mouthful, and radishes still nestled in the ‘soil’. Adams has become a fixture on the Birmingham dining scene, as well as gaining national and international renown. The Michelin Star was quickly followed by three AA rosettes, and it consistently gets great consumer reviews. It isn't cheap, but if you’re after high-quality cuisine and a bit of gastronomic adventure, this is one for you.
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.
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.