Look what’s replacing the Pint Shop and the Nude Bar & Grill on Bennetts Hill in Birmingham city centre

A new venue is coming to Bennetts Hill in Birmingham city centre - where the Pint Shop & Nude Bar & Grill used to be
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A new Indian street food restaurant and craft beer specialists are opening a restaurant in Birmingham city centre.

The venue is called Bundobust and it’s the fifth restaurant of its kind in the UK. The restaurant is expected to open in the summer of 2023 at 38 Bennetts Hill - a beautiful Grade II listed building designed in the 1860s by renowned local architect Yeoville Thomason.

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The venue previously hosted the Pint Shop which closed before the pandemic and then became home to Nude Bar & Grill which opened amid fanfare but closed before Christmas.

Split across two floors, the new Birmingham restaurant will have a intimate, pub-like feel. The building’s Georgian architectural charm and original features will be offset by Bundobust’s vibrant colour palette.

There will be booths in snug spaces and cosy corners for seating as well as a beer hall-style seating. And, the best thing about the restaurant is that it isdog-friendly and welcomes both bookings and walk-ins. Bundobust first opened in Leeds and have expanded to various locations in Northern England - including branches in Manchester and Liverpool.

What kind of food to expect at Bundobust?

Guests can expect dishes including Okra Fries (dusted in black salt and mango powder), Gobi Manchurian (Indo-Chinese vegetable pakoras tossed in umami-hot sauce), as well as creative takes on classics including Vada Pav, Rajma, Tarka Dhal, Pav Bhaji, Chaat and more.

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38 Bennetts Hills (Photo - Google Maps)
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All dishes are priced between £2.50 and £7.50, with chef’s choice combos starting from £33 for 2 people, as well as the Lunch Express menu (available Mon – Fri, 12pm – 4pm) offering 2 dishes for £9.

On the taps guests will find Bundobust’s own brews from their Manchester brewery, alongside the very best local craft beers and innovative styles from breweries around the world.

They will also feature collaborative brews from Brummie breweries, including Attic Brew Co in Stirchley. The eatery offers creative cocktails with an Indian twist (think Banana & Cardamom Old Fashioned and Coconut & Mango Mojito), plus wines, chais and softs, including lassis, coolers and sodas.

The Bundobust team are busy getting to know their neighbours and have planned a series of pop-ups ahead of the summer opening, including collabs with The Wilderness, The Colmore and Attic.

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Bundobust’s local Pop Ups

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The eatery will serve contemporary Indian street food and craft beer, but before it opens in its permanent location - they will have be seen across town through pop-ups at The Wilderness, The Colmore and Attic. To find out first about upcoming events, and to get first access to soft launch and opening offers, sign up to their newsletter.

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How to get hired at Bundobust?

Bundobust are hiring and are looking for local superstars to join the Birmingham team – anyone interested should email [email protected].

What London food critic Jay Rayner has said about Bundobust

The famous food critic - who writes for the Observer - said that Bundobust’s Gujarati street food and craft beer is “uncompromising and self-confident and, above all else, clever.”

What Bundobust’s co-founder said

Bundobust Co-Founder, Mayur Patel: “Bundobust was born out of a shared passion for Indian street food and boundary-pushing beer. A decade on, we’re excited to be building a new home in Birmingham, a city with a rich Indian heritage, as well as a world-class indie brewing scene – we couldn’t be in better company in our new neighbourhood.”

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