Birmingham’s dynamic hospitality scene is set for some uber cool and glamorous new additions. From Birmingham city centre to local neighbourhoods, new dining and drinking options are opening their doors with some fantastic dishes and drinks.
We took a look at the eleven new bars and restaurants that are opening - or have recently opened - their doors in Birmingham. From sushis to pints to social games - these openings offer something for everyone, and follow other amazing restaurants and bars that opened in the past few months.
Brummies will be spoilt for choice for options on socialising as the nights draw in earlier. Here are 24 new restaurants and bars that are opening in Birmingham, or have recently opened:
1. F1 Arcade Birmingham
The new F1 Arcade at Two Chamberlain Square, Paradise Birmingham will be opening this autumn. The F1 Arcade will occupy an 11,000 sq. ft unit at Two Chamberlain Square. The new arcade will open on Tuesday, November 21. (Photo - F1 Arcade)
2. Chop & Wok
Pan-Asian chain Chop & Wok is expanding with the launch of the first Chop & Wok Express in Birmingham. The store which is now open and can be found at 11 Suffolk Street. Express will offer a selection of fan favorite dishes but at a lower price and with far shorter wait times. So confident are the franchisees of reduced wait-times that they’re guaranteeing deliveries placed through their app within an hour, or customers can get their money back!
3. The Baloci in Edgbaston
The Baloci by the team behind Qavali on Broad Street will be a boutique Indo-Persian hotel, fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar in Edgbaston. It is set to open in November. The Baloci which is set to replace The Edgbaston. (Photo - The Baloci)
4. Shokupan by Gup Shup, Bullring & Grand Central
Gup Shup, which was formerly in Colmore Row, is now known as Shokupan by Gup Shup. They will be serving tasty sandos and hotties plus Chai. They opened in Grand Central Station in October 2023. (Photo - FomaA - stock.adobe.com)