Birmingham is home to an amazing array of top quality restaurants that have won parise far and wide - and even shocked some London-centric food critics.
One of our most esteemed assets is are amazing array of fantastic Michelin starred restaurants.
The city is home to five restaurants that have been honoured with a Michelin star - more than any other city outside London. These are: Purnells on Cornwall Street in the city centre; Simpsons in Edgbaston; Adam’s over on Waterloo Street in the city centre; Carter’s of Moseley and Opheem on Summer Row in the city centre.
And joining them is Grace & Savour in Hampton Manor in Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull, which was awarded one star as the 2023 Michelin Guide was announced last night (Monday, March 27).
In addition to the Michelin stars, Birmingham and Solihull have several restaurants recommended by Michelin which have not received stars, including Harborne Kitchen and The Wilderness in the Jewellery Quarter.
But dining out in a Michelin starred restaurant isn’t cheap. So what can you do if you want to try food from a Brummie Michelin star, but don’t want to pay the prices?
Here are Five options you can try:
1. Plates by Purnells
Birmingham’s first Michelin Star Chef has opened ‘Plates by Purnell’s’, just one street away from his flagship restaurant in Birmingham’s Colmore Business District. Glynn Purnell, who holds a Michelin star at Purnell’s, has brought the highest quality of classic Spanish tapas inspired food and drinks to the bar, which is on the site of the former Spanish café bar Pinchos on Edmund Street. The tapas bar is run by Glynn, who you may have spotted on Saturday Kitchen and The Great British Menu, and his team. The new venue has around 28 covers inside and a small number on the pavement outside. It serves sharing plates inspired by classic Spanish tapas with influences from Glynn’s time training and working in northern Spain. | Claire Lishman
2. Aktar at Home
Innovative Brummie Michelin star chef Aktar Islam has introduced a fantastic opportunity for foodies to enjoy his supreme dishes without paying premium prices - by enjoying them in the comfort of your own home. His Aktar At Home offering offers a choice of Indian traditional curries or a classic British Sunday roast delivered direct to your home. You can also sample a selection of the world class ingredients with his Tandoori BBQ Box - offering naturally reared meats marinated ina selection of traditional regional tandoori marinades. Check the Aktar At Home website for full details. | LTV
3. One Star Doner Bar at the Hare & Hounds pub in Kings Heath
Michelin star chef Brad Carter has come up with a wonderful way to make his food more widely available at his new doner kebab bar. The condept was inspired by Berlin’s Gemüse Kebab, which Brad testifies is one of the best dishes he has ever eaten. Also inspired by the rave scene, a subculture close to Brad’s heart, the kebabs act as ‘the perfect post-rave sustenance’, with Brad’s signature potato smileys available as a side order. For more information checkout the One Star Doner Bar instagram page. | The Relationship Co
4. The Oyster Club by Adam Stokes
His upmarket Michelin starred restaurant Adam’s is a real treat. But at the Oyster Club Adam Stoke prides himself in a casualand relaxed approach to dining. The menu focuses on great food and a stunning wine list.Perfect for lunch, pre-theatre and dinner - if you book - and walk ins all day. For more information check out the website. | Google Maps