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
5. Blacklock Covent Garden
Steaks at Blacklock are dry aged up to 55 days and the cooking team use the whole animal to champion sustainability. | Ria Ghei
6. Blacklock
Kale topped with snowy Parmesan is tasty side on the Blacklock menu. | Ria Ghei
7. Blacklock Covent Garden
A roving cocktail trolley is loaded with bottles of Old Fashioned and Spring Negroni cocktails, ice and garnishes. This means tasty tipples can be made tableside as you dine. | Ria Ghei
8. Blacklock Covent Garden
Old Fashioned cocktails are served with panache at Blacklock. | Ria Ghei