Seeking the best places to eat out in Birmingham? The city’s restaurant scene is thriving, with a varied and interesting choice of eateries expanding year on year. Whether you’re looking for a slap up meal 25 floors into the sky or a mouthful of jerk chicken at a Caribbean rum shack, there’s something here for you. Check out our choices for the best restaurant bars in Birmingham and try these gastro goods on for size.
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Last updated on 16th September 2024
One of the most conceptual and unique restaurant bars in Birmingham, The Botanist is awash with enticing, dining whimsy. Head on down for stunning gastro plates and kitsch cocktails in a botanical and luxurious drinking and dining environment.
Need a new drinking den to start frequenting? One of the best restaurant bars in the city centre, Vagabond is bringing you top-notch wines, alongside delicious tapas – we're talking steak sharers and fab charcuterie boards.
MPW oozes elegance with every detail. Located 25 floors above the metropolis, guests can recline with a glass of bubbly in the champers bar as a prelude to a majestic steak dinner in the restaurant. The cocktails on offer are invigorating, and the glass-fronted alfresco balcony offer the perfect place to drink them, boasting stunning views across the entire city.
Fiesta del Asado Shirley serves up a unique blend of modern and authentic Argentinian elements in the form of a cool dining space and dazzling bar. The main area features hanging foliage, colourful artwork, and rich, green furnishings. Enjoy a menu packed with signature sips like a white espresso martini of a lychee-flavoured Sexy Senorita, and plates such as wood-fired sirloin steaks, sea bass parrilla with chimichurri, followed by churros.
Manahatta has everything you need for a fun and Instagrammable outing no matter what time of the day or night. Stop by for their bottomless brunch, featuring NYC-style dishes from chicken and bacon pancakes to loaded bagels, plus unlimited cocktails and prosecco for two hours. The evenings see rounds of quirky drinks, like the maple old fashioned, and small plates from bao buns to tacos. Head over on the weekend for 2-4-1 drinks all day long.
Not only are their cocktails some of the most well known in the UK - with plots in London, and global notoriety - Gas Street Social are churning out plush British bites in a humble and rustic Birmingham restaurant setting. From condiment-filled burgers to fresh pasta dishes, you'll definitely find something exquisite that hits the spot.
Showcasing tropical cocktails and quirky lanterns, Vietnamese Street Kitchen at Moseley and the city centre are both fab dinner spots. Tuck into everything from lemongrass beef curries to fresh summer rolls and mushroom bao buns.
As the second of its kind in the UK, this Bavarian-style spot hosts live entertainment every single day. Their alpine dining menu serves up classic European dishes with a modern twist, while the Bier Halle menu offers up delectable steaks, mouthwatering burgers, and seasonal favourites, along with fancy sausages and schnitzel.
Boasting a sleek cocktail bar, stylish decor and open kitchen, Riva Blu are definitely a great shout for dinners and drinks. Enjoy sipping on watermelon Palomas and espresso martinis while chowing down on lobster linguine and grilled chicken caesar salads.
Bringing a select, finely tuned food menu and extensive cocktail list to the Jewellery Quarter is The Button Factory. The restaurant and bar has taken over Vertu's old space to transform it into a classy, versatile venue. There's bottomless brunch on weekends, where you can enjoy three courses, or in the evening the menu is transformed with dishes from the charcoal grill.
Leave your inhibitions at the door and buy into the spirit of the Caribbean that characterises this renowned John Bright St restaurant. As the prime spot for jerk chicken plates, rum cocktails and a soothing reggae playlist, it's quickly become a favourite amongst Birmingham's foodies and late night revellers.
Hailed as one of the best spots for Mexican grub in the city, Bodega is a hotspot for South American enthusiasts looking to gorge themselves on exotic delights. Their menus are bursting full of flavour, from the tequila infused cocktails to their favoured, firery fajita's. Ready to dance off dinner? Head downstairs to Sugarloaf for another round of cool cocktails and DJ nights in a Mexican wrestler themed basement bar.
For Japanese styled opulence with a dash of British class, you wont find a swankier San Carlo venue than Fumo. With executive Italian chef Claudio Uccello at the helm, tasty Venetian tapas dishes from all over the globe come in petite portions. If that wasn't enough, the restaurants elusive cocktail bar will be able to cater to your every need, serving a selection of fruit, spice and spirit infused drinks.
Looking to get clued up on the craft beer front? Pure is the place for you, with its Little Black Book to lift the lid on the secrets of a whole range of internationally renowned brews. There's a delightful a la carte spread showcasing the finest that local producers have to offer, and even an irresistible three-course Roast Dinner on offer on Sundays.
