Jewellery Quarter Restaurants and Bars: 9 New Places to Try
Over the past year, Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter has majorly upped its food and drink game. Over the past few months a whole host of exciting new venues have thrown open their doors.
And there are still more to come. These local bars and restaurants are independent, quirky and full of character. Here's our pick of new Jewellery Quarter restaurants and bars for you to try.
Top image: Ross Jukes Photography
1. The Button Factory
What?
Restaurant and bar housed in a restored industrial building, complete with a spacious roof garden.
Where?
25 Frederick St, B1 3HH
What's on the menu?
The Robata grill is the star, using English oak charcoal to cook tender meat over open flames.
Breakfast dishes range from crushed avocado to full English, while mains include spring chicken with harissa and cumin lamb leg, done on the grill.
2. 1000 Trades
What?
Craft-focused bar and kitchen hosting regular food pop-ups.
Where?
16 Frederick St, B1 3HE
What's on the menu?
A selection of craft beers from the region and further afield, as well as wines and spirits.
They deliver dining events with local food outfits like Kebabylon, Pietanic and Vegan Grindhouse.
Their current resident is Little Borracho from Edgbaston Spanish restaurant El Borracho de Oro, serving up tasty tapas treats like gambas a la plancha (garlic and chili grilled prawns) and sweet treats including chocolate and churros.
3. The Brown Lion
What?
Classic Jewellery Quarter pub relaunched with a modern, chilled-out vibe.
Where?
18 Hall St, B18 6BS
What's on the menu?
A range of premium beers and ciders from around the world, alongside regionally sourced cask ales.
Deli boards and platters for sharing, with input from local food businesses like The Eight Foot Grocer.
4. Soda Bread
What?
German cafe-restaurant
Where?
63 St Paul's Square, B3 1QS
What's on the menu?
With French pastries, Irish stew and even a 'recovery' English breakfast, this cafe seems a culinary model of European integration.
But the German influence is strongest. The menu centres on Teutonic treats like goulash, bratwurst, sauerkraut and kartoffelsalat (potato salad).
5. Pig & Tail
What?
Relaxed dining spot with a focus on British tapas-style dishes
Where?
12-13 Albion St, B1 3AH
What's on the menu?
Just like at sister venue The Pickled Piglet, the menu is designed for sharing.
Small plates include slow cooked lamb shoulder and curried smoked haddock with rice balls.
The style is tapas but the substance is British ingredients from artisan suppliers.
6. Ana Rocha
What?
Chic Spanish tapas, wine and cocktail bar, with art gallery!
Where?
48 Frederick St, B1 3HN
What's on the menu?
Iberian classics like jamon serrano, manchego cheese and mushroom croquettes.
The wine list is exclusively Spanish, featuring lesser known regions like Ribera del Duero.
Timeless blends, from Kir Royale to White Russian, are the mainstay of the cocktail menu.
7. Indian Brewery Snowhill
What?
Craft beer, street food and coffee destination.
Where?
214 Livery St, B3 1EU (formerly Brewsmiths)
What's on the menu?
A range of beers by Indian Brewery, including Birmingham Lager. There will also be guest beers on tap, bottle and can.
The venue will host regular street food takeovers from local vendors.
They aim to be "Innovative and local, a place for social gathering and good times championing Birmingham."
8. Konya's Gold
What?
Turkish cafe-restaurant
Where?
19-23 Pitsford St, B18 6LJ
What's on the menu?
Turkish cuisine is enjoying a surge in popularity. Head here to try staples like lamb and chicken kabob, eggplant and dolma (stuffed vine leaves).
Traditionally brewed strong Turkish coffee is also on offer, along with sweet almond and honey baklava.
9. Otto
What?
Pizza restaurant
Where?
14 Caroline St, B3 1TR
What's on the menu?
Wood-fired pizzas prepared by the same people who run The Eight Foot Grocer.
Fresh salads will also be available, with ice cream from Warwickshire company Rossa for dessert.
They told us the menu 'showcases the best of British and Italian produce, specifically selected for their flavour profiles and in support of independent producers.'
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