Vegan restaurant Land located in Birmingham City Centre’s Great Western Arcade was included in the Michelin guide since opening in 2019. The restaurant was also reviewed by esteemed critic Jay Rayner in 2020 and he wrote: “Land is designed to take you somewhere new. Even the wine list is calculated to encourage experimentation.”placeholder image
Vegan restaurant Land located in Birmingham City Centre’s Great Western Arcade was included in the Michelin guide since opening in 2019. The restaurant was also reviewed by esteemed critic Jay Rayner in 2020 and he wrote: “Land is designed to take you somewhere new. Even the wine list is calculated to encourage experimentation.” | Land, Birmingham City Centre

The 12 must-try Birmingham restaurants for 2026, according to the latest edition of the Michelin Guide

Joe Forte
By Joe Forte

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Published 30th Jan 2026, 11:36 GMT

Birmingham’s top-rated restaurants, according to the Michelin Guide

Birmingham’s vibrant food and drink scene arguably rivals any other UK city.

Whether you’re after a swanky tasting experience at one of the city’s Michelin Star restaurants or a wholesome fry up in a greasy spoon, all tastes are catered for.

January is always a slow month for the hospitality industry, which is why we should all be helping out where possible.

In total, there are 12 Birmingham restaurants named in the 2026 Michelin Guide.

For a truly elegant experience, Adams is a must. The tasting menu is a journey through culinary excellence, and certainly not the place to wear your favourite footie shirt.

5. Adams restaurant, Waterloo Street - Michelin Star

For a truly elegant experience, Adams is a must. The tasting menu is a journey through culinary excellence, and certainly not the place to wear your favourite footie shirt. | Adams restaurant

Renowned Birmingham chef Alex Claridge reckons this is going to be the city's 'weirdest restaurant yet'. The name is certainly striking. The intimate 14-cover restaurant will serve a menu of around 12 courses to 14 guests sat around a Omakase-Style, monolithic kitchen counter for one sitting per service.

6. Albatross Death Cult, Jewellery Quarter

Renowned Birmingham chef Alex Claridge reckons this is going to be the city's 'weirdest restaurant yet'. The name is certainly striking. The intimate 14-cover restaurant will serve a menu of around 12 courses to 14 guests sat around a Omakase-Style, monolithic kitchen counter for one sitting per service. | BirminghamWorld

Opheem in Birmingham is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant. It was awarded its first Michelin star in 2019 and later received its second star, making it the first restaurant in Birmingham to achieve that status

7. Opheem, Summer Row - Two Michelin Stars

Opheem in Birmingham is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant. It was awarded its first Michelin star in 2019 and later received its second star, making it the first restaurant in Birmingham to achieve that status | Opheem

Folium is a chic, modern venue serving the finest British cuisine in multi-course meals with wine pairings. The menu is created with ingredients from small scale farmers and sustainable and ethical independent fishermen from different areas of the UK.

8. Folium, Jewellery Quarter

Folium is a chic, modern venue serving the finest British cuisine in multi-course meals with wine pairings. The menu is created with ingredients from small scale farmers and sustainable and ethical independent fishermen from different areas of the UK. | google

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