Food Brum (Birmingham)

Birmingham’s food scene has grown up. Where the city once relied on chains and curry houses, there’s now a crop of serious restaurants holding their own against anywhere in the country. This guide pulls together ten places worth your time and money, from Michelin-listed fine dining to stylish cocktail bars where you can eat properly alongside your drink.

The venues here span cuisines and price points. Some are destination restaurants where you book months ahead. Others are more relaxed, happy to take walk-ins. All of them represent what’s worth eating in Birmingham right now.