If you’re looking for a memorable dining experience, you’ve come to the right place! Birmingham, the UK’s second city, serves cuisine from every corner of the globe. With such a diverse food culture from Michelin-starred restaurants to the Balti Triangle to Afternoon Teas, there’s something for everyone’s taste, style and, most importantly, budget.
For That Special Occasion
Maybe it’s a milestone Wedding Anniversary or Birthday? Maybe it’s a proposal of marriage? Maybe it’s time to meet the parents, and you need to impress, kind of occasion? Maybe it’s a graduation or a retirement celebration? Whatever the reason, Birmingham offers up their crème de la crème in Michelin-starred and fine dining eateries.
Purnell’s Restaurant
Regularly seen on TV’s Saturday Kitchen as a guest chef and host, the ‘Yummy Brummie’, as he is affectionately known, Glynn Purnell is the owner of this Michelin-starred chic and contemporary fine-dining restaurant. Glynn’s food is mostly British, with influences from France and the Far East. Presentation is key from the décor to the plate, representing Glynn’s colourful, flamboyant personality. Fancy a pre-dinner cocktail or an after-dinner americano? Take a seat in Purnell’s bar and lounge area and relax in the glowing ambience.
Purnell’s Lunch Menu is available Wednesday to Saturday with 3 courses starting from £45 per person with a recommendation of the violet and blueberry pate a choux or try the evening a la carte menu Tuesday to Thursday with a recommendation of the roast skate wing, menu priced from £75 per person or check out the tasting menu featuring the famous Burnt Egg Surprise “10/10/10” served at lunch and dinner with prices from £99 per person.
Opening Times
- Lunch:
- Sunday to Monday – Closed
- Wednesday to Saturday 12pm-4:30pm
- Dinner:
- Sunday to Monday – Closed
- Tuesday to Thursday 7pm-1am
- Friday to Saturday 6:30pm-1am
Address: 55 Cornwall Street, Birmingham B3 2DH Website: www.purnellsrestaurant.com
Adams
Owner and chef, Adam Stokes heads up this award-winning fine dining restaurant with its string of accolades to include a Michelin star, three AA Rosettes, appearing on the top 50 UK restaurants in the Good Food Guide. Adams was also awarded a Travellers’ Choice award for the eighth consecutive year and recently in 2021 the contemporary eatery was rated top 4th restaurant in the UK and 18th in Europe on TripAdvisor.
For that exclusive experience, why not book the private dining room for up to 18 guests, perfect for speeches or presentations, or check-in for that unique experience of up to 12 guests and be seated at the Chef’s Table for Adams bespoke Tasting Menu.
Lunch menu prices start from £45 featuring a personal favourite, Atlantic Monkfish. The evening meal three course menu serves up a treat with prices from £80 plus a recommendation of trying the Salt Aged Duck. Finally, there is the signature Tasting Menu with prices from £105 and beautiful dishes to sample, including Veal Sweetbread – heavenly!
Opening Times
- Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday 12-2pm
- Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday 7-9pm
Address: New Oxford House, 16 Waterloo Street, Birmingham B2 5UG Website: www.adamsrestaurant.co.uk
Casual Dining
For that weekend treat or get-together with friends, take a look at these restaurants for an authentic experience:
Shababs
Founded in 1987, Shebabs is one of the longest standing authentic Balti restaurants in the Balti Triangle. Shebabs has received media coverage as one of the best, they’ve had endorsement from the ‘Hairy Bikers’ and their rate on TripAdvisor is 4/5 with some raving reviews!
Located in the heart of the Balti Triangle with the buzzing and lively atmosphere of Ladypool Road, you’d be hard-pushed not to feel uplifted in this multi-cultural environment. Service is second to none with staff on hand to recommend tasty combinations and complimentary dishes.
The menu is outstanding and should satisfy even the pickiest of eaters! The décor is plush with its henna patterned wallpaper and glass top tables with a relaxing ambience. It’s a ‘bring your own alcohol’ restaurant with Balti main dishes averaging around £10.
Opening times
- Every day: 12pm – Late
Address: 163-165 Ladypool Road, Balti Triangle, Birmingham B12 8LQ
Chung Ying
Located in the heart of Birmingham’s China Town, you will find the award winning Chung Ying. This popular Cantonese restaurant was founded in 1981 offering authentic cuisine to city-goers and the residents, it is one of the oldest Cantonese restaurants in China Town. This successful restaurant proudly holds accolades which include ‘Restaurant of the Year 2019’ at the Birmingham Awards and ‘Best Oriental Restaurant in the Midlands 2019’ at the Midland Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards.
Chung Ying is open for lunch and dinner every day with hundreds of dishes to choose from. The staff team are super-knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to trying new dishes. Main courses start from £10, there is a plethora of sides, soups, starters and dim sums, plus the Chung Ying also offer an expansive vegan/vegetarian menu.
Address: 16-18 Wrottesley Street, Birmingham China Town B5 4RT Website: www.chungying.co.uk
Miller & Carter – Mailbox
Beef is a labour of love at Miller & Carter Steakhouse. Proudly awarded ‘The Masters of Steak’ from the prestigious Craft Guild of Chefs, this award-winning restaurant puts everything into pursuing the perfect steak. All of the beef is ethically sourced, and all of their chefs are trained at their very own ‘Steak School’ to prepare and cook each cut to the exact customer’s preferences.
Miller & Carter’s menu is expansive, with mains starting from £15 featuring fish, salads, lamb, chicken, burgers. For prime cuts, you’ll be looking at £20+ but every bite is sumptuous and telling of the art that’s gone into preparing. Doors open at noon every day, and booking is recommended.
Opening Times
- Monday to Saturday 12-11pm
- Sunday 12-10pm
Address: 178-180 Wharfside Street, Mailbox Birmingham, West Midlands B1 1RN Website: www.millerandcarter.co.uk/