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Where to eat in City Centre

Every kitchen here was checked by someone who eats out in this city, with real opening times and what you'll actually spend.

18places to eat
18cuisines
1area
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Aura Lounge

Fusion dining and shisha lounge with late-night service, sushi, burgers and Middle Eastern cuisine in a vibrant city-centre setting.

AsianDate night
City Centre££ · about £40 a head

Varanasi

Sprawling Indian fine dining palace with three cocktail bars, striking decor, and Michelin-inspired cuisine across 20,000 sq ft.

AsianVegan optionsHalal optionsDate night
City Centre£££ · about £63 a head

La Bellezza

Theatrical Italian trattoria with 5,000 vintage bottles, handmade Murano chandeliers, and bold homemade pasta and Neapolitan pizzas.

ItalianVegan optionsVeggie optionsDate night
City Centre£££ · about £70 a head

The Mayan

Upscale Mexican restaurant with one of Birmingham's largest mezcal selections and vibrant canalside views.

MexicanVegetarianVegan optionsDate night
City Centre££ · about £58 a head

Pho Birmingham

Fresh Vietnamese street food with phở, curries and rice bowls. Over a third of the menu is vegan and nearly all gluten-free.

AsianVegan optionsVeggie options
City Centre£ · about £28 a head

Oricha

Taiwanese bubble tea specialist blending premium oolong with modern mixology in the city centre.

Juices & SmoothiesVegan options
City Centre£ · about £7 a head

24 Stories

Midlands' highest fine dining with 360° views, modern British cuisine and rooftop cocktails.

BritishVegan optionsHalal optionsDate night
City Centre£££ · about £98 a head

La Bellezza

Theatrical Italian trattoria with 5,000 vintage wine bottles, Neapolitan pizza and house-made pasta served from giant cheese wheels.

ItalianVeggie optionsDate night
City Centre££ · about £58 a head

The Mayan

Bold modern Mexican with the city's largest mezcal selection in a canal-facing black-and-gold temple.

MexicanVegan optionsHalal optionsDate night
City Centre£££ · about £63 a head

The Ivy Temple Row

Timeless British classics meet impeccable hospitality in a brasserie overlooking St. Philip's Cathedral.

AsianVegan optionsVeggie optionsDate night
City Centre£££ · about £75 a head

Dishoom

Bombay-inspired café serving all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks in the heart of the city.

IndianVegan optionsHalal optionsDate night
City Centre££ · about £33 a head

Flight Club – Birmingham

Darts reinvented: high-tech multiplayer games, cocktails, pizza and fairground theatre on Temple Street.

AmericanVegan optionsVeggie optionsDate night
City Centre££ · about £30 a head

F1 Arcade Birmingham

Formula 1 racing simulators, cocktails and elevated food in a high-octane social gaming venue.

BurgersVeggie optionsDate night
City Centre£££ · about £68 a head

Bacchus Bar

Medieval basement pub with gothic charm, eclectic real ales, premium gins and hearty British food in themed rooms.

Veggie optionsDate night
City Centre£ · about £28 a head

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Grade II* listed 1885 museum showcasing Pre-Raphaelite paintings, ancient treasures and Birmingham's industrial heritage.

MediterraneanVegan optionsVeggie options
City Centre

Pasture – Birmingham

Fire-cooked steakhouse in the old Barclays building with grass-fed beef, wood-fired cooking, and weekend DJs.

Mixed GrillVeggie optionsDate night
City Centre£££ · about £95 a head

The Old Joint Stock

Grade II listed Victorian pub with handcrafted pies and a studio theatre in a converted bank.

Veggie optionsDate night
City Centre££ · about £34 a head

Vagabond Wine Bar

Innovative self-pour wine bar with 100+ wines in a converted bank with a real indoor tree.

MediterraneanVegan optionsVeggie optionsDate night
City Centre££ · about £50 a head

For a date night

Flagged by locals as good for two.

Open late

Still serving after 11pm.

Under £45 a head

A good night that leaves change.

Oricha

Juices & Smoothies · City Centre£ £7

Dishoom

Indian · City Centre££ £33

Eating out in City Centre

How many places to eat are there in City Centre?

18 places to eat on Plan Heavy. The most common are Asian, Italian and Mexican.

Where can I eat late in City Centre?

Aura Lounge, Varanasi and The Mayan are open late. Tap "Late night" above for all of them.

Where can I eat vegan in City Centre?

12 places have vegan dishes, checked by us, including Varanasi, La Bellezza and The Mayan.

How much does eating out in City Centre cost?

About £53 a head on average, across the 17 places with prices. 3 are under £30.

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