We spend a lot of time writing about the most incredible Birmingham restaurants, but let’s be real… Who can afford to eat at the coolest, tastiest, newest restaurants seven nights a week, 52 weeks a year? Well, with the help of Birmingham Restaurant Festival, you can afford to splurge a little more this August.
Designed to make eating out more accessible for all, the Birmingham Restaurant Festival returns for a fourth year from August 1 to 31. Each year, the city-wide celebration shines a light on Birmingham’s vibrant culinary scene and melting pot of cultures, with participating restaurants creating exclusive menus at great value.
Just some of the first venues announced are four of the restaurants voted by festival-goers as having the best menus during Birmingham Restaurant Festival 2024:
- 670 Grams, by Michelin-trained Kray Treadwell, who curates innovative and exciting tasting menus using the best local produce
- Lasan, the Indian fine-dining restaurant serving iconic dishes with a contemporary twist
- Trentina, a neighbourhood gem serving up freshly-made pasta, seasonal antipasti and more
- Bistro at Hotel Du Vin, the much-loved bistro serving classic French dishes with a contemporary twist
With a variety of lunch and dinner menus on offer, diners can make as many reservations as they like. So far, 31 restaurants have been announced, including Orelle, the fine-dining restaurant located 24 floors above the city, Bombay-inspired favourite Dishoom, modern Chinese restaurant Tattu, celebrity haunt Asha’s and the newly relocated home of bao buns and rice bowls, Tiger Bites Pig.
“I’m so excited that Birmingham Restaurant Festival is back to showcase the very best of our city’s culinary scene for a fourth year,” said Alex Nicholson-Evans, Founder & Director of Living For The Weekend, organisers of Birmingham Restaurant Festival. “There are plenty more still to come, and we can’t wait to share those with foodies from Birmingham and beyond in the coming months.”
Other restaurants on the line-up include Primitivo Restaurant & Bar, The Alchemist (Colmore Row), Gaucho, Zocalo, Chapter, Fiesta del Asado, Zindiya, The Church Pub & Dining Room, Txikiteo, Trentina, Milan Indian Cuisine, Saint Pauls House, The Jam House, Bhancha Nepalese & Indian Restaurant, Chaophraya, Chung Ying Cantonese, Malmaison Bar & Grill, The Woods, Aluna Cocktail Bar & Pan Asian Restaurant, The Alchemist (Brindley Place), Siamais, Lulu Wild, and Inju.
The final restaurant line-up and exclusive Festival menus will be revealed closer to the event, with reservations open on June 19. While some restaurants may have the capacity for walk-ins, to guarantee access to the exclusive festival menus, diners must book in advance. You can learn more about Birmingham Restaurant Festival by heading here.