La Bellezza

La Bellezza is a spectacularly designed 150-seat Italian restaurant and pizzeria that transports you to a wild Perugia courtyard. The venue spans three floors with dramatic interiors: floor-to-ceiling illuminated bottle walls, seven-metre velvet curtains, handmade pale orange Murano glass chandeliers, and white and green Italian marble flooring. The kitchen is led by Head Chef Mimmo Ruggiero, who crafts 100% homemade Italian classics from ingredients sourced directly from over 170 Italian producers. Try the 250g Puglian burrata with Carasau sardinian bread and basil pesto, crab linguine with lemon butter, or the show-stopping carbonara served from a massive Pecorino DOP wheel. Bold pizzas include classics like Margherita di Bufala alongside adventurous options like the double truffle or Brumsaola. There is a 25-seat terrace overlooking Chamberlain Square for alfresco dining.

La Bellezza

La Bellezza is Big Mamma Group’s first UK restaurant outside London, opened November 2024 in Paradise. Spread across three levels with a 25-cover terrace overlooking Chamberlain Square, the 150-cover space recreates a wild Perugian courtyard with handmade Murano glass chandeliers, seven-metre tapestry curtains, vintage novellas lining a six-metre bookcase, and illuminated shelves displaying thousands of Italian wines. Head Chef Mimmo elevates homemade Italian classics: burrata with basil pesto, beef tartare with anchovy-caper chimichurri, hand-rolled pasta (linguine, spaghetti, ravioli, mafaldine) with crab or truffle sauce, and slow-fermented Neapolitan pizzas ranging from Mammargherita di Bufala to wild twists like Doppio Tartufo. The showstopping La Gran Carbonara comes tableside from a massive Pecorino DOP wheel. Desserts include a six-inch lemon meringue pie. All ingredients sourced directly from 170+ Italian producers.

The Bracebridge

The Bracebridge is chef Andrew Sheridan’s showcase restaurant set on the banks of Bracebridge Pool in the heart of Sutton Park. The elegant dining room accommodates 50 covers and offers a seasonal menu of elevated British classics, from braised meats to refined seafood platters (crab, lobster, langoustine, oysters), alongside Sunday roasts featuring meat, fish or vegetarian options served family-style with Yorkshire pudding and cauliflower cheese. The covered and heated terrace seating 150 provides casual al fresco dining with self-service street food from partners including Sip & Slice (Mediterranean), Chuck & Cluck (chicken), and Cofton Pizza, alongside a coffee kiosk. Afternoon tea is served Wednesday to Saturday, whilst weekend brunch (Saturday-Sunday 9am-12pm) includes full breakfast and pastries. The refined setting with water views makes it equally suited to romantic dates, celebrations and gatherings.

The Plough (Harborne)

The Plough is a beloved independent gastropub on Harborne High Street blending retro charm with contemporary cooking. Its colourful interior features bare wooden tables, brick walls and quirky design touches throughout. The kitchen turns out excellent burgers with homemade beef patties, stone-baked pizzas, battered cod, Cuban sandwiches, calzones, and an extensive brunch menu including bacon butties and full breakfasts alongside award-winning filter coffee. Sunday roasts often sell out; the venue runs a reduced menu until 5pm those days. The substantial vegetarian menu caters well to dietary preferences. Outside, a sheltered beer garden with wicker roof becomes the heart of the venue in warmer months, hosting DJs playing relaxed summer sounds. Table ordering via tablets allows flexible group dining.

Flight Club – Birmingham

Flight Club Birmingham brings darts into the 21st century with automatic scoring, instant replays and seven multiplayer games where beginners beat seasoned pros. Order sourdough pizza paddles, sharing plates and signature cocktails directly to your oche while you play, or settle into the upstairs bar with its glorious feature bar, Elena the fairground horse and a staircase of dreams. Winner of 2025 Bar/Pub of the Year at The Birmingham Awards, the space combines darts heritage with fairground thrills and nods to Birmingham’s past.

Whether you’re dropping in for a drink, booking Social Darts for groups of two to 36, or joining the weekend Brunch Social with bottomless pizza and prosecco, the focus is on unexpected, ridiculous joy. The weekday Signature Burger and Drink deal (£12, 12-3pm) is excellent value. Everyone gets an Action Replay highlights video of their night.

Clays – Birmingham

Clays brings an immersive virtual clay target shooting experience to Birmingham’s vibrant city centre. Choose from semi-private shooting pegs in Clays Arcade-a fast-paced shared gaming space perfect for date nights, small groups and walk-ins-or book one of the private rooms for larger celebrations. The venue spans three floors across 12,000 sq ft with capacity for up to 500 guests. Six fully digitalised games recreate quintessential British shooting grounds with precision technology and friendly competition. The menu features seasonally curated small plates and pizzettes designed for sharing, crafted with sustainably sourced ingredients. The drinks list includes signature cocktails inspired by the British countryside, alongside premium wines, beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. Resident DJs perform every weekend.

F1 Arcade Birmingham

F1 Arcade Birmingham is the world’s first official Formula 1 simulator racing experience designed to put socialising at its core. Located in Paradise in the city centre, opposite the Town Hall, the venue features 53 full-motion racing simulators with cutting-edge motion and audio-visual effects. Race in head-to-head mode for 2-3 people or team mode for larger groups, with five difficulty levels from Rookie to Elite. Try the Wagyu beef burgers, Spanish seabass ceviche or wild miso mushroom tacos, paired with a crafted cocktail menu featuring champagne, craft beers and non-alcoholic options. The Octane Bar anchors the space, a 35-foot feature bar where you can watch Grand Prix races live on massive screens or enjoy weekend DJs. Semi-private and fully private event spaces accommodate from 20 to 530 guests.

Bloomsbury Lanes

Tucked beneath the Tavistock Hotel, Bloomsbury Lanes is a retro American bowling experience that transports you to 1950s-era entertainment. The venue features eight professional bowling lanes with above-lane ball returns sourced from Canada and a bar crafted from reclaimed bowling lane wood. Beyond bowling, there are five private karaoke rooms with 30,000+ songs, interactive darts with automated scoring technology (SMARTS Darts), and regular live DJs on Friday and Saturday nights. The classic American diner serves signature burgers including the Strike Burger, fresh Ray’s pizzas, loaded fries, and sharing platters. A full bar stocks European craft beers, cocktails, wines, and champagnes. The Kingpin Suite offers premium private hire with five lanes, pool, ping-pong, arcade games, and an indoor cricket simulator for groups of 30-250.