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
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Jungle Shisha Lounge
Shisha lounge with burgers, cocktails and live entertainment in a dimly-lit, spacious lounge.
BurgersHalal
Ladywood£££ · about £68 a head
Palm by H2O
Halal fusion lounge in Sutton Coldfield with a Dubai-esque interior, shisha, and a menu running from lamb chops to cookie dough.
DessertHalalVegan optionsDate night
Sutton Coldfield££ · about £43 a head
Fiesta Del Asado
Birmingham's first authentic Argentine steakhouse, flame-grilled over applewood with lively Tango dancing.
SteakhouseHalal optionsVeggie optionsDate night
Edgbaston££ · about £50 a head
Siamais
Theatrical Thai restaurant and cocktail bar with separate dining and drinking spaces, heated outdoor terrace overlooking Oozells Square.
ThaiVegan optionsHalal optionsDate night
Brindleyplace££ · about £47 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
Bank Restaurant Bar & Grill
Sleek canal-side grill with steaks, fresh seafood and cocktails in a buzzy brasserie setting.
AsianVeggie optionsDate night
Brindleyplace£££ · about £75 a head
Picantos
Halal Mexican street food vendor specialising in birria tacos with authentic flavours at Lunar Park food court.
MexicanHalal options
Nechells£ · about £12 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
MeriGo Piri Piri
Flame-grilled halal piri piri chicken with wraps, burgers, and loaded sides in a quick-service setup.
BurgersHalalVeggie options
Small Heath£ · about £15 a head
Ladana Cafe
Stylish all-day Middle Eastern café with stellar breakfasts, signature French toast, and a vibrant shisha lounge.
MediterraneanVegan optionsHalal optionsDate night
Sparkbrook£ · about £20 a head
Charlie’s Chicken
Made-to-order homemade fried chicken pop-up, open weekends only in a stripped-back takeaway space.
BurgersVeggie options
Water Orton£ · about £12 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
Juices4Life Small Heath
Late-night juice bar with cold-pressed juices, smoothies, paninis and desserts.
DessertHalal
Small Heath£ · about £18 a head
Halawaat
Middle Eastern dessert cafe with chilled creamy puddings, kunafa pastries and traditional Arab sweets in a bright, minimalist setting.
DessertVegan optionsDate night
Moseley£ · about £9 a head
Happy Lemon
Taiwanese bubble tea specialist with signature salted cheese toppings, fresh lemon drinks, and Japanese cheesecake.
AsianVegan options
Chinatown£ · about £7 a head
Madina Restaurant
Authentic Somali cuisine with tender lamb shanks and meat platters in Small Heath.
Halal
Small Heath£ · about £12 a head
Hotville
Nashville-style fried chicken joint with buttermilk-marinated chicken, spicy tenders, and loaded fries.
AmericanHalalVegan options
Sparkhill£ · about £14 a head
Malibu Restaurant & Lounge
New pan-Asian fine dining spot with steaks and mocktails in a vibrant, decorated space.
SteakhouseHalalDate night
Bordesley Green££ · about £38 a head
Argeela Lounge & Grill
Sophisticated Middle Eastern lounge combining grilled cuisine, handmade burgers and premium shisha in a design-led space.
SteakhouseHalal optionsDate night
Digbeth££ · about £40 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
Baloci
Michelin-listed Indo-Persian fine dining in a glamorous Georgian townhouse with opulent red and gold décor.
IndianHalalVeggie optionsDate night
Edgbaston£££ · about £118 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
Satori
Michelin-listed Japanese fine dining crafting sushi, wagyu and artistic plates in elegant Moseley setting.
JapaneseVeggie optionsDate night
Moseley£££ · about £125 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
Regina’s Bar & Restaurant
Marble-clad Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar with live music, tapas, and weekend DJ sets near Colmore Row.
ItalianVegan optionsVeggie optionsDate night
Colmore Row£££ · about £65 a head
The Courtyard
Industrial-chic taproom and cafe hybrid, porridge by day, craft beer by night.
Vegan optionsVeggie options
Harborne£ · about £15 a head
The Bracebridge
Lakeside gastropub serving elevated British classics beside Bracebridge Pool in historic Sutton Park.
MediterraneanVegan optionsVeggie optionsDate night
Sutton Coldfield££ · about £55 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
Tiger Bites Pig
Hand-rolled Taiwanese bao and Sichuan rice bowls, made fresh daily with traditional methods.
AsianFully veganVegetarian
Ladywood££ · about £30 a head
The Plough (Harborne)
Quirky neighbourhood gastropub famed for stone-baked pizzas, burgers and brilliant coffee, with a buzzing beer garden.
BurgersVegan optionsVeggie options
Harborne£ · about £25 a head
Opheem
Two Michelin-starred Indian fine dining with inventive modern techniques, open kitchen theatre and lounge snacks.
IndianVegan optionsDate night
Jewellery Quarter£££ · about £258 a head
The Early Bird Bakery
Independent bakery and speciality coffee shop with daily-baked pastries, cakes and creative brunch.
DessertVegan optionsGluten-free options
Kings Heath£ · about £23 a head
EL&N London
Instagram-worthy café with flower walls, specialty coffee, and decadent pastries inside Bullring.
DessertVegetarianVegan options
Ladywood££ · about £32 a head
Eat Vietnam
Intimate neighbourhood spot on Stirchley High Street serving boldly flavoured Vietnamese curries, noodles and unconventional small plates.
VietnameseVegan optionsVeggie optionsDate night
Stirchley££ · about £35 a head
Joey’s Smokehouse
Viral halal BBQ smokehouse with slow-smoked meats and fiery Texan-inspired platters in Digbeth.
AmericanHalalVegan options
Digbeth££ · 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
Chance and Counters – Birmingham
Board game café with 600+ games, craft beer, burgers and tacos in Digbeth's iconic Custard Factory.
BurgersVegan optionsVeggie optionsDate night
Digbeth££ · 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
Café Craft
Paint-your-own pottery studio with adjoining coffee lounge serving fresh cakes, paninis and drinks.
Juices & SmoothiesVeggie optionsDate night
Bearwood££ · about £32 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
Bonehead
Killer fried chicken dive bar slingling booze, bones and bangin tunes in city centre.
AmericanVeggie options
Brindleyplace£ · about £22 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
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For a date night
Flagged by locals as good for two.
Aura Lounge
Asian · City Centre££ £40
Palm by H2O
Dessert · Sutton Coldfield££ £43
Fiesta Del Asado
Steakhouse · Edgbaston££ £50
Siamais
Thai · Brindleyplace££ £47
Open late
Still serving after 11pm.
Aura Lounge
Asian · City Centre££ £40
Jungle Shisha Lounge
Burgers · Ladywood£££ £68
Palm by H2O
Dessert · Sutton Coldfield££ £43
Siamais
Thai · Brindleyplace££ £47
Under £45 a head
A good night that leaves change.
Aura Lounge
Asian · City Centre££ £40
Palm by H2O
Dessert · Sutton Coldfield££ £43
Picantos
Mexican · Nechells£ £12
Pho Birmingham
Asian · City Centre£ £28
Eating out in Birmingham
How many places to eat are there in Birmingham?
49 places to eat on Plan Heavy. The most common are Asian, Burgers and Dessert.
Where can I eat late in Birmingham?
Aura Lounge, Jungle Shisha Lounge and Palm by H2O are open late. Tap "Late night" above for all of them.
Where can I eat vegan in Birmingham?
29 places have vegan dishes, checked by us, including Palm by H2O, Siamais and Varanasi.
How much does eating out in Birmingham cost?
About £47 a head on average, across the 48 places with prices. 16 are under £30.
Still not sure where to go?
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