31 NEW OPENINGS IN 2021!

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31 NEW OPENINGS IN 2021!

It's officially Summer and now it's time to get all excited about all the the new bars, restaurants and hotels opening in Birmingham this year.

Check back every day as we unveil the list daily one by one

#1 The Ark

A new Indian and cocktail bar on John Bright Street opposite Turtle Bay. Looks like a nice place to go for your usual curry favourites, set over two floors, it has a bar, a main dining area, private dining and a nightclub on the second floor. Don't ask me who built it 😉

#2  Domo Hotel

A fabulous new boutique hotel opening in late May for leisure and business travellers with 5 stylish suites to choose from. Oozing a huge amount of style and personality this is small but perfect.

#3 Grounded Kitchen

A new eatery in Moseley Village opened yesterday serving delicious Korean inspired, nutritious Buddha bowls.

We loved the Korean inspired decor complete with blossom tree, clean lines, neutral benches and foliage. The food smells delicious and it's really fresh, healthy and looks like sunshine on a plate!

We tried the Buldak Fire Chicken ‘Bul’ meaning Fire and ‘Dak’ meaning chicken - inspired by Korean buldak trucks selling this incredible street dish. The rice base comes with spinach, Korean kimchi, sweet potato, carrots, beetroot, peppers, avocado, fresh chilli, lime, coriander and spring onions.

Our other choice was the Sizzling Gochujang Prawns - their secret blend using Korean red chillies made with rice, spinach, carrots, beetroot, peppers, avocado, fresh chilli, lime, coriander and spring onions and served with Korean Kimchi.

Next time we're going to try the Bulgogi Chicken. Looked yummy.

#4 Haidilao

Rumour has it Haidilao has chosen Birmingham for its third UK site, that will cover 8000 square feet! The Chinese hot pot chain is expected to join Brown’s and Wagamama in @bullring Martin’s Square later this year.

Expect traditional hot pots at every table, and customers will be able to choose from the brand’s renowned soups, as well as cook their choice of meat, vegetables and noodles in the Chinese tradition.

#5 Happy Lamb Hot Pot

A fun do-it-yourself dining experience will be joining The Arcadian. Here at Happy Lamb Hot Pot, you can pick a broth of your choice with a selection of meats or vegetables to dip into it. Thinly sliced or hand-cut variable lamb or beef are delicately presented, homemade prawn paste and BBQ lamb skewers are "must-order" dishes. Also, other seafood, vegetable and noodle platters are always good alongside the broth.

#6 Kouzina in Selfridges

A Greek-inspired street food company will be launching a brand new 50 cover restaurant at Selfridges once lockdown restrictions on hospitality are lifted.

From Street Kitchen Brothers, a West Midlands-based Greek-Cypriot family run business, Kouzina will be the first eatery to serve authentic Greek food at the iconic department store.

We will be able to indulge in Greek Mezze cuisine – including their famous moussaka (as seen on The Hairy Bikers show) souvlaki, stifado, and a range of traditional sweet treats from the Greek Bakery such as baklava and kadaifi!

The restaurant will launch with a click and collect offer until government guidelines allow for indoor hospitality, when customers will be welcomed in for all-day dining.

Paul Polyviou and Chris Butcher, owners of Street Kitchen Brothers, stated: “We’re incredibly excited to be bringing Kouzina to the Selfridges store. Opening a restaurant in Birmingham is something that we have always aspired to do and this has provided us with the perfect opportunity to take our business to the next level. We are extremely passionate about food and we do everything with our customers in mind. We’re absolutely thrilled to finally bring a taste of Greece and Cyprus to the city with our street food and taverna favourites”

#7 Lucarelli in the Mailbox

"May all who enter as guests leave as friends"

From West Brom to Central Brum, Lucarelli are joining the Mailbox family this month and we can't wait to enjoy some fine Italian hospitality on their gorgeous new flower-filled terrace.

Well done Vincenzo Esposito, this place has really upped their game and if you enjoy authentic Italian cuisine coupled with Italian style, then this is the place for you!

Opening in the site formerly occupied by Red Peppers, it's a real sun trap and ideal for enjoying Cicchetti and prosecco in the coming months. Bellisimo!   www.lucarellirestaurant.co.uk

#8 Luna Springs

A new open-air venue offering bottomless brunches is opening in Digbeth this month taking over the 15,0000 sq ft capacity known as Digbeth Arena.

Luna Springs will be kicking off Spring with bottomless brunch on April 24th. Enjoy a live DJ, great cocktails all from £25 

Future plans include creating a hub of experience from cocktails to the very best local street food vendors as well as musical talent.

Wanna go on us?? Dine Hub followers, head over to our Instagram page for our latest COMPETITION, to win 4 premium brunch tickets at Luna Springs. Woo hoo! Happy Easter folks!!

#9 Madeline's at The Grand Hotel Birmingham

A sneak preview of the hotel's plush new bar - where every precious inch has been restored to bring the art deco splendour back to life. Can't wait to visit this May!

#10 Mythos Taverna

There's a new Greek in town! Opening in the Arcadian Centre, the family-style restaurant is due to open in May. The 80 seater restaurant will feature rustic brickwork and blooming bougainvillaeas and will be sure to exude traditional Greek charm and dishes.

#11 North Fish

The renowned Norwegian-inspired seafood restaurant based in Poland, North Fish, has been planning its first UK opening for some time now. Choosing the Birmingham Bullring for its big arrival, North Fish had hoped to begin serving its Norwegian-inspired seafood late last year, so we are eagerly awaiting further details!

#12 Nude Bar & Grill

Don't let the name fool you!  The Nude Bar & Grill is setting up a home in the Colmore Row area and will be launching a family-style restaurant.

So watch this space!

#13 Qavali

A fine dining concept offering dishes from across the Persian Empire is set to open at Brindleyplace this year. Qavali, named after a style of Sufi devotional singing and originating from the Arabic word qual meaning “to speak”, will offer a range of dishes inspired by Turkish, Arabic, Persian and Indian cuisine. The restaurant will open in the space previously occupied by Coast to Coast on the corner of Broad Street and Oozells Square.

The menu will be full of rich new dishes, which have been inspired by a diverse region, which for many remains relatively unexplored in terms of cuisine. Qavali will provide a high-dining experience within an environment to match and will help further broaden the horizons of future guests.

#14 Rosa's Thai Cafe

Paradise development is attracting many great brands, such as Dishoom and Vinoteca, with plans to welcome Rosa’s Thai Café this year. This third location will continue to take inspiration from the founder’s memories of Northern Thailand, bringing Brum many authentic delicacies.

# 15 Robata

Independent Japanese restaurant Robata have submitted plans to open their first location outside of London here in Birmingham replacing Chilango which closed due to the Covid pandemic.

Robata offers izakaya-style Japanese food, inspired by an ancient tradition of fishermen taking hot coal boxes with them out to sea to warm up their food whilst they fished. Their menu features a range of dishes, including a variety of sushi and skewers, and they also offer Japanese cocktails and alcoholic spirits, and of course, a wide range of Japanese sake. Very exciting!

#16 Shibuya

A brand new 8-seat underground Japanese bar is coming to Birmingham this year. Taste the flavours of Japan at Shibuya Underground as they indulge you with their immersive cocktails.

#17 Tonight Josephine

Party with Josephine down on Stephenson Street! She is gagging for a Razzle Dazzle and who are we to take that away from her. It seems her number 1 babe Bo Jo is missing a night out too; we knew he wouldn’t last long before the craving for a bottomless brunch got on top.

#18 The Rainbow

The iconic Birmingham pub is making a much-needed return this summer. The adored pub located on Digbeth High Street will be coming back bigger and better. Guests have a lot to look forward to with this current refurbishment project. Watch this space for more information!

#19 Vietnamese Street Kitchen

VSK has moved from Brindleyplace to the Bullring - complete with a new funky interior, a heated outdoor terrace, a cocktail bar and a spacious restaurant. The food is amazing and bound to be a huge attraction for Bullring shoppers.

#20 Vinoteca

Opening its first venue outside of London, Vinoteca is soon to land in Chamberlain Square. Taking inspiration from its Spanish and Italian roots, the restaurant and bar will offer over 200 wines to choose from, to complement their delicious dishes. 

#21 WXYZ

Aloft Hotels is a new tech and music hotel opening with 195 stylish bedrooms, signature cocktail bar ‘W XYZ Bar’ and ‘Re:fuel’ a grab-and-go 24-hour food service by Aloft.

#22 Albert Schloss

The Bavarian bar and pleasure palace is looking at a November opening date.

Named after German-born Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria, Albert's Schloss Birmingham will be the sister site to the flagship Albert's Schloss housed on the ground floor of Manchester's historic Albert Hall. The brand has applied for a late licence to serve alcohol every day until 2am as well as "host films, live music and performances

#23 Manahatta Bar

Manahatta bar and grill is described as a "glamorous New York-inspired cocktail bar" and offers bottomless brunch and bottomless parties. The brand a has successful branches in the north of the country - including Leeds, Manchester and Harrogate. So now it's Brum's turn.

#24 In A Box

Unleash your imagination in the most immersive, 4D, virtual reality experience to date. Digbeth is home to the brand new virtual reality experience In A Box. Their enormous, COVID secure, free-roaming experience area awaits; the perfect place to release your senses and escape to another world.

#25 The MilkCake Man

A new sweet treat hotspot plans to open a cafe very soon in Birmingham. The Milkcake Man is home to colourful soft serves, their classic milk cakes and the gorgeous cherry blossom cotton candy trees.

#26 The Vegan Kitchen

Who said vegan food couldn't be dirty? The Vegan Kitchen offers homemade and fresh vegan junk food, including the FunGuys burger and BBQ Cauli Bites, perfect for a cheeky craving. Find them down the Great Western Arcade.

#27 Sora Cafe

A new boutique eatery, SÖRA Café, is set to open at Mailbox later this summer, offering a stylish brunch and coffee experience in the heart of the city.

Dishing up a carefully curated menu of small plates, light bites and sweet treats, SÖRA Café will be open seven days a week on Level 3 at Mailbox.

SÖRA Café’s visitors can expect to enjoy tasty brunch options, salads and toasted sandwiches in a glamorous setting. The venue’s décor is sophisticated, with luxe detailing for the ultimate daytime experience. Pop in to enjoy locally-sourced coffee and beautifully embellished drinks, alongside freshly baked cakes and decadent desserts.

#28 Mutiny Loft

Get chaotic in Sutton Coldfield at the Mutiny Loft. Book their intelligent space for any occasion, and try something new every month as they welcome new food brands to our venue serving the very best in street food and international flavours. Coming soon...

#29 Wingstop UK

Wingstop is the destination when you crave fresh never faked wings, and hand seasoned fries. For people who demand flavour in everything they do, there's only Wingstop - because it's more than a meal, it's a flavour experience. Open for delivery in central Birmingham.

#30 Lulu Wild

Brand spanking new modern Chinese restaurant and specialist cocktail bar Lulu Wild will arrive this summer in Brindleyplace, with an eclectic mix of Chinese cuisine and sexy, cool cocktails that will have the Birmingham glitterati salivating in expectation.

Imagine a place that exemplifies the power of China with modern Oriental cuisine, with the European chic of cocktail culture.  For those who enjoy refinery and elegance, but sexy and glam, this will be the place to be and the place to be seen this summer.

#31 Perios

Canalside restaurant Tex Mex chicken grill Perios will open in the former unit that housed Handmade Burger Company.

It will offer traditional Mexican and Southern Texan flavours.

Choose from the likes of hola herbs, BBQ fiesta, mild chilli lime, hot chilli lime, Texan jerk, Americano's Buffalo and Haberno chilli.

There is already a branch in Shirley, Solihull, which has proven very popular with residents.