All restaurant openings, reviews, and dining picks in Birmingham
Kababish, a beloved Pakistani restaurant in Moseley, has closed its doors after 43 years of operation. The restaurant opened in 1983 and served the community through multiple generations of customers.
Kababish Restaurant - Moseley
Indian restaurant · 4.3 ★ · $$
Velvet Fox is a new speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Southside with 100+ gins and Birmingham-inspired drinks. Hidden entrance and plush interiors. Soft opening Thursday.
Velvet & Vine, Bistro and Ballroom
Fine dining restaurant
Hoppy Pig is Birmingham's newest brewpub in Stirchley, brewing hazy IPAs on-site alongside pork-focused comfort food. Features a taproom with 20 lines and garden. Opening date confirmed for next Friday.
Hoppy Pig
Restaurant · 4.3 ★ · $$
New canalside cafe The Lockside opens in Gas Street Basin, serving brunch, coffee, and light bites with outdoor seating overlooking the locks. It's a collaboration between local roasters and bakers. Opening imminently after fit-out completion.
The Lockside Cafe Walsall
Cafe · 4.5 ★
Upscale Spanish tapas restaurant La Perla is opening in Edgbaston, with a focus on Andalusian flavours and an extensive sherry list. The venue features a paella kitchen and intimate dining rooms. Announced opening date is late March.
La Bellezza Birmingham
Italian restaurant · 4.9 ★
Soho House is opening its first location in Birmingham, bringing its members-only club vibe to the city centre with a rooftop bar, restaurant, and screening room. The venue promises a mix of global cuisine and British classics in a stylish setting. Soft opening is planned for mid-March with full launch by end of month.
Soho House Museum
Museum · 4.3 ★
All Bar One at New Street Station is reopening to customers on Friday, March 6 after a huge refurbishment. The bar will feature a new private events area.
All Bar One New Street Station
Wine bar · 4.2 ★ · $$
A Birmingham fish and chip shop is offering a 'humongous' Ramadan Iftar platter as part of a buy one, get one free offer at selected Mother Hubbard's locations across the UK.
Mother Hubbard's Flagship Store Birmingham
Restaurant · 3.5 ★ · $$
The Mount pub was set to close on March 15 but has been saved by owners of a nearby pub following Glynn Purnell's departure. The intervention prevented the closure of this West Midlands establishment.
The Empire, Coventry
Dockworks Waterfront opens this weekend as a major new canalside food venue in the West Midlands, revealing its opening line-up with strong enthusiasm from operators.
Dockworks Waterfront
Restaurant · 4 ★
A new Greggs branch has opened in Stirchley, creating 15 jobs. The bakery chain continues to expand its presence in Birmingham's trendy neighbourhoods.
Greggs
Bakery
Birmingham's largest food hall Alfred Works has opened featuring 15 kitchens, a large outdoor courtyard, games area and photo booth.
Alfred Works
Food court · 4.9 ★
Michelin-approved Asha’s is launching a new Indian street food concept at Society Birmingham food hall, featuring paratha rolls, samosa chaats, and aloo tikki chaat.
Asha's Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Indian restaurant · 4.3 ★ · $$$
Carrigan’s has reopened in a new downtown location at The William after closing its Morris Avenue spot, offering creative pub-food classics with elevated service.
Carrigan's Public House
Gastropub · 4.7 ★
B’Ham Chicken, owned by Young and Kookie Shin of The Standard, has opened at The Pizitz Food Hall, specializing in Southern fried chicken.
B'ham chicken
Chicken restaurant
Lapeer Steak & Seafood has opened at The Hardwick, co-led by chefs Blake Hartley and Andy Long, bringing modern steak and seafood to Birmingham’s dining scene.
Lapeer Steak & Seafood - Birmingham
Point of interest · 4.7 ★
Shaami Mediterranean Grill has opened in the former Sarris Café space, serving authentic Middle Eastern staples like shawarma, kebabs, falafel, hummus, and baba ghanoush for lunch and dinner.
Shaami Mediterranean Grill
Mediterranean restaurant · 4.8 ★
Former food truck Los Valedores has opened its first brick-and-mortar location, offering authentic Mexican street food like guacamole and ceviche tostada in a cozy dine-in space.
Los Valedores Taco Truck
Mexican restaurant · 4.6 ★ · $