There have been many well-loved restaurants in Birmingham which have sadly been forced to shut down over the years.
Birmingham’s food scene is one of the very best around, with a blend of cultures helping to create some brilliant independents. Unfortunately, with rising energy costs, as well as the impact that Covid-19 had on the hospitality industry, a number of restaurants across Birmingham have been forced to close in recent years.
So, we’ve asked our readers on Facebook which Birmingham restaurants they miss most.
These are the old eateries Brummies we wish were still in business:
1. Old Orleans, Broad Street
Old Orleans was a popuar bar and restaurant located on Broad Street in buisness for around 12 years. The brand closed its doors in 2011. It was mentioned by one of our readers
2. Level, Pavillions
The Pavillions Shopping Centre, which has been replaced by the world’s largest Primark was home to a number of eateries, including Level, which one of our readers said they missed.
3. Lorenzo’s, Park Street
Located opposite Selfridges car park in the city centre, Lorenzo’s was Brum’s leading celebrity restaurant, which was previously a museum and cinema. It opened in the 1970s and hosted the likes of Johan Cruyff and Barry Manilow. It was run by Lorenzo Ferrari and closed in 1993 when the owner moved back to Italy. The building was demolished in 2017
4. Jessica’s, Edgbaston
Located at Asquith House on Portland Road, Jessica’s was one of Brum’s first Michelin star restaurants run by Glen Purnell. It was particularly popular in the mid 2000s. The building was converted into luxury flats in 2015 following the restaurant’s closure.