Did you hear? Birmingham is the most exciting foodie destination in the UK right now. If you don’t understand why, you’ve clearly not been paying attention to the Second City’s culinary scene recently—because it’s never been better! You can finally taste what all the fuss is about, however, at this year’s Birmingham Restaurant Festival.
The month-long food festival, which takes over Birmingham every August with exclusive menus at incredible value, is set to return for its fourth year. With 50 participating restaurants taking part in Birmingham Restaurant Festival—including the newly announced Michelin-starred Adam’s and Simpsons—you can now start booking your tables.
“With 50 incredible venues taking part, we’re offering the longest list of exclusive menus since the Festival began,” said Alex Nicholson-Evans, Founder of Living For The Weekend. “We are certain that this extraordinary lineup will encourage foodies from Birmingham and further afield to delve into the city’s vibrant culinary scene, try a new restaurant or revisit an old favourite.”
How does Birmingham Restaurant Festival work?
There’s no ticket required for Birmingham Restaurant Festival. Just book your table between August 1 to 31, 2025, at as many participating restaurants as you like to take advantage of these exclusive menus. With a variety of lunch and dinner menus on offer, it’s best to check the festival’s website to see what each restaurant has to offer.
While some restaurants may take walk-ins, the only way to guarantee access to these exclusive festival menus, however, diners must book in advance. To make your booking for Birmingham Restaurant Festival, visit the website and follow the directions given on the individual restaurant’s pages, to ensure the Festival menu is available on the desired day.
Who is taking part?
As mentioned, both Michelin-starred restaurants Adam’s and Simpsons will be offering exclusive menus for just £70 in August. They’re joined by fellow fine-dining restaurants The Wilderness and Harborne Kitchen, which will be offering 5 courses for £55 and £50 respectively.
Meanwhile, Birmingham newcomers Maneki Ramen will be offering two courses for £17, or three for £23.50; while Cow & Sow will serve a three-course lunch with a glass of wine for £25, or an evening dining experience from £90 for two, including a bottle of wine.
In the city centre, treat yourself to a tasting menu in the sky at Orelle for £50, a three-course Indian for £39.75 at Asha’s, or £50 at modern Chinese restaurant Tattu. In Digbeth, 670 Grams provides innovative and exciting tasting menus for £50 (lunch) and £100 (dinner).
In the Jewellery Quarter, diners can enjoy three pequenos and a flatbread for £28 at Good Food Guide listed, Spanish-inspired Txikiteo, indulge in five small plates and a carafe or red or white wine for £45 at Arch 13 or take in dinner and a show from £32 at music and dining venue The Jam House.
The journey continues in Edgbaston with Chapter serving two and three courses from £25, and the independent pizzeria, Smoke and Ash, offering two or three courses from £20. A hop over to Harborne, and enjoy three courses for £25 at The Plough, a two- or three-course Vietnamese feast for £22.95 or £26.95 at Pho or a two-course lunch or dinner menu and an Oriental Bellini for £21.45, or £24.95 at Sabai Sabai.
Other restaurants include: Malmaison, Primitivo, Restaurant at The Woods, The Alchemist, Inji, Chaophraya, Dishoom, Hotel du Vin, Lasan, Fiesta del Asado, Chung Ying, Bhancha, Gaucho, Aluna, Siamais, Lulu Wild, Saint Paul’s House, The Church, Trentina, Tiger Bites Pig, Zindiya, Bazar, Esmies Caribbean Fusion, Fumo, The Oyster Club, Cosy Club, Sabai Sabai (Central), Flight Club, Giggling Squid, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse and Noel’s.
To learn more about each restaurant and book a table for Birmingham Restaurant Festival head here.