Blacklock Birmingham announced a launch in the city at a historic site overlooking Cathedral Square.
Although an autumn 2025 launch was set, a date has yet to be confirmed.
Blacklock Birmingham will take up residence on the ground floor of the stunning Victorian building, transforming the former home of the Cathedral’s Vicar into a 100-cover restaurant and bar.
Blacklock has taken the capital by storm since opening in 2015, having opened five London restaurants in Soho, City, Shoreditch, Covent Garden and Canary Wharf.
Birmingham is the seventh restaurant to join the Blacklock stable. It is the second Blacklock restaurant outside London, joining Manchester which opened last year.
We visited two Blacklock restaurants in London on Friday, June 27, 2025, to get an idea of what to expect at the Birmingham restaurant.
When will Blacklock Birmingham restaurant open?
When the launch was announced earlier this year, an autumn opening was on the cards.
Although Blacklock restaurants each have their own personality, the vibe remains the same, of cosy, intimate, buzzy dining spaces boasting exposed brickwork, wooden beams and mahogany accents.
Our first stop was the Soho site which felt vibrant yet chilled out; the second stop of Covent Garden site felt lively and fun. It was a late Friday so the ‘Friday night feels’ of celebrating the weekend have to of course be factored in.
What’s on the menu at Blacklock Birmingham?
A key focus of the chophouse are chops and steaks such as pork ribs, Sirloin steaks, Sunday lunches and more.
It may be a chophouse however there really is something for everyone, with cauliflowers being given the chophouse treatment - yes barbecued cauliflower chop takes a star turn on the menu.
Roasted sweet potatoes also have a cult following on the wide ranging menu, while Old Fashioned cocktails served tableside on a roving trolley are also a hit with diners who love a bit of theatre.
Here are a few photos of Blacklock restaurant including food and décor to give you an idea and sneak peek of what to expect at the Birmingham restaurant.
Location of Birmingham Blacklock: Blacklock, 4 St. Philip's Place, Birmingham B3 2SL
For more information click here: theblacklock.com
1. Gordon Kerr Blacklock
Gordon Kerr is founder of Blacklock who hosted the press dinner at the Covent Garden restaurant site on Friday, June 27, 2025. | Ria Ghei
2. Blacklock Covent Garden
Blacklock is a chophouse restaurant that is set to open its seventh site in the UK. Birmingham Blacklock is gearing up for a launch in autumn 2025. | Ria Ghei
3. Blacklock
Blacklock's focus is on the traditional chophouses from the 1690s which were the beating heart of towns and cities across the country. Blacklock is striving to uphold the tradition of unpretentious, comfortable dining with a twist. | Ria Ghei
4. Blacklock
Oxblood red leather seating, hanging orb lights and artwork that is a nod to the city's history creates a welcoming, comforting atmosphere. Pictured is the Covent Garden restaurant, this gives an idea of the type of décor that could be at Blacklock Birmingham. | Ria Ghei