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Birmingham offers a large variety of restaurants, bars and cafes.
Birmingham offers a large variety of restaurants, bars and cafes, which are sure to accommodate the needs of all visitors to the area. With dishes available from Thailand, India, China, Malysia, Greece Italy, Japan and many more places you won’t be stuck trying to find places to eat.
Situated near the NIA and the ICC, the Mailbox and its surrounding area is a particularly well-known waterside location with a considerable number of highly recommended restaurants.
Below are a few restaurants we’ve found that may be worth a look during your time in Birmingham:
Asha’s
If you like Indian dishes why not visit Asha’s? Claiming to blend the contemporary and traditional and the unique and authentic with a spacious yet intimate feel Asha’s restaurant has received some fantastic reviews in the past. It has also supposedly been frequented by the likes of Simon Cowell and the cast of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.
Asha’s can be found at: 12-22 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3LX
Call them on: 0121 200 2767
Big Wok
A Chinese buffet, Teppanyaki and Sushi bar, Big Wok declares itself as being big on value. It offers a lunchtime buffet of over 60 dishes for only £5.99 and a Grand Buffet of over 80 dishes for £9.99.
Big Wok can be found at: 5 Wrottesley Street, Birmingham, B5 4RT
Call them on: 0121 666 6800
China Court Restaurant
One of the largest Chinese restaurants in Birmingham, China Court Restaurant (also known as Poco China Court Restaurant) has a very authentic feel. The menu features over 100 dishes, including an extensive array of vegetarian options, and the seafood and dim-sum dishes come highly recommended.
China Court can be found at: 24 Ladywell Walk, Birmingham, B5 4ST
Call them on: 0121 666 7031
The Mailbox and its surrounding area is a particularly well-known waterside location with a considerable number of highly recommended restaurants.
Both of these Cantonese restaurants come with good recommendations: Ching Yung is well known in Birmingham and was established in 1981 and Ching Ying Garden was established six years later on the success of the first restaurant. Ching Ying Garden is the much larger of the two, with a capacity of over 380 people and a menu featuring over 450 dishes.
Chung Ying can be found at: 17 Thorp Street, Birmingham, B5 4AT
Call them on: 0121 622 5669
Chung Ying Garden Cantonese can be found at: 17 Thorp Street, Birmingham, B5 4AT
Call them on: 0121 666 6622
La Bastille
Recommended for its value and friendly atmosphere, La Bastille offers a variety of provincial French dishes and a particularly large selection of continental beers.
La Bastille can be found at: 220 Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6QB
Call them on: 0121 236 1171
Kinnaree
Offering a variety of authentic Thai dishes, Kinnaree also boasts a peaceful and friendly ambiance with friendly staff to make visitors feel very welcome.
Kinnaree can be found at: Unit 1, 22 Waterfront Walk, Birmingham, B1 1SN
Call them on: 0121 665 6568
Metro Bar and Grill
With an array of dishes on offer, including steaks, grills, seafood, pastas, salads and light dishes, Metro Bar and Grill has a lively atmosphere and a large selection of drinks.
Metro Bar and Grill can be found at: 73 Cornwall Street, Birmingham, B3 2DF
Call them on: 0121 200 1911
Opus
If you fancy eating somewhere which boasts some extremely impressive reviews, including a variety of awards and compliments, then maybe you should try Opus. Offering British dishes made from quality free range, home-grown produce, this restaurant really is something special.
Opus can be found at: 54 Cornwall Street, Birmingham, B3 2DE
Call them on: 0121 200 2323
Shogun Teppan Yaki
Now with two restaurants in Birmingham, Shogun Teppan Yaki provides an experience in Japenese cuisine. With entertaining chefs who prepare the dishes in front of the visitors, the restaurant also offers an ‘all you can eat’ Sushi Buffet for £10 per head.
Shogun Teppan Yaki can be found at: 15f The Waters Edge, Birmingham B1 2HL
Call this restaurant on: 0121 643 1856
Another restaurant can also be found at: 27-29 Wharfside Street, The Mail Box
Birmingham, B1 1RD
Call them on: 0121 632 1253
Thai Edge
If you like Thai food, why not try Thai Edge? Offering authentic cuisine in an oriental atmosphere, the restaurant has an extensive menu so you can discover the delights of a variety of Thai food.
Thai Edge can be found at: Six Brindleyplace, 7 Oozells Square, Birmingham, B1 2HS
Call them on: 0121 643 3993
The Old Crown
If you like historic pubs, then the Old Crown is a must – it claims to be the oldest inn in Birmingham. The Old Crown offers a variety of pub lunches, including a carvery on a Sunday and a variety of vegetarian options on request.
The Old Crown can be found at: 188 High Street, Deritend, Birmingham, B12 0LD
Call them on: 0121 248 1368
The Oriental Bar Restaurant
Located alongside the canal, and offering light lunches and larger meals the Oriental Bar provides dishes from Malaysia, Thailand and China.
The Oriental Bar Restaurant can be found at: The Mailbox, 128 -130 Wharfside Street, Birimingham, B1 1RQ
Call them on: 0121 633 9988
Ulysses Greek Restaurant
Established over twenty years ago, Ulysses Greek Restaurant offers authentic Greek cuisine in an animated atmosphere. They also provide lively entertainment in the form of belly dancers and Greek dancers.
Ulysses Greek Restaurant can be found at: 42 Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7AA
Call them on: 0121 622 3159
The Warehouse Café has an extremely good reputation as a quality provider of vegetarian and vegan dishes. It boasts organic food, hot water heated by solar panels and a strong recycling ethos.
Warehouse Café can be found at: 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham, B5 5TH
Call them on: 0121 633 0261
And if you’re a firm fan of your favourite chain restaurant here are the addresses for some of the Birmingham branches to eat at:
All Bar One
All Bar One can be found at: 43 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3NY
Call them on: 0121 212 2551
All Bar One can also be found at: Units 12G-13G, Waters Edge, Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2HL
Call them on: 0121 644 5861
Ask
Ask can be found at: 37 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9RR
Call them on: 0121 454 2800
Bella Italia
Bella Italia can be found at: 102 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4HS
Call them on: 0121 6431548
Café Rouge
Café Rouge can be found at: 174 - 176 Wharfside Street, Mailbox, Birmingham, B1 1RN, Call them on: 01216 656437
Café Rouge can also be found: Bullring, Upper Mall West, Birmingham, B5 4BG
Call them on: 01216 161463
Café Rouge can also be found at: The Waters Edge, Brindley Place, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2HJ
Call them on: 0121 6436556
Frankie and Bennys
Frankie and Bennys can be found at: Birmingham Plaza, Unit 8, Broadway Plaza, Five Ways, Birmingham, B16 8SP
Call them on: 0121 456 4598
Nandos
Nandos can be found at: The Mailbox, Birmingham, B1 1RF
Call them on: 0121 643 5123
Nandos can also be found at: Five Ways, Birmingham, B15 1ES
Call them on: 0121 616 1844
Nandos can also be found at: Birmingham Bullring, Birmingham, B5 7AZ
Call them on: 0121 632 6866
Pizza Express
Pizza Express can be found at: The Waters Edge, Birmingham B1 2HL
Call them on: 0121 643 2500
Pizza Express can also be found at: 124/126 Wharfside Street, Birmingham B1 1XL
Call them on: 0121 643 4016
Pizza Express can also be found at: Level 7 & 9 Bullring, Birmingham B5 4BU
Call them on: 0121 643 7209
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut can be found at: New Street, Birmingham, B2 4NS
Call them on: 0121 643 2080
Pizza Hut can also be found at: Birmingham Bull Ring, New Street, Birmingham, B2 4PA
Call them on: 0121 643 3359
Strada
Strada can be found at: 109-111 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox, Birmingham, B1 1XL, Call them on: 0121 643 7279
Wagamama
Wagamama can be found at: The Bullring, Edgbaston street, Birmingham, B5 4QL
Call them on: 0121 633 3033
Zizzi
Zizzi can be found at:162-164 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 1RL
Call them on: 01216 321333
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