Food lovers can now explore the exclusive festival menus from 60 participating venues as Birmingham RestaurantFestival prepares to take over the city this August
Birmingham Restaurant Festival has revealed the final list of 60 restaurants, the highest number of participating eateries in its history, and the exclusive menus that will offer foodies exciting and affordable dining experiences from 1st to 31st August.
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary this year, Birmingham Restaurant Festival is inviting locals and visitors from further afield to explore the city’s vibrant culinary scene through specially curated lunch and dinner menus. Diners can make as many bookings as they wish throughout the festival, allowing them to experience the exceptional diversity and flavours that Birmingham has to offer.
Amongst the newly announced venues are Restaurant Folium, who offer elevated British cuisine and will be serving a six-course tasting menu plus paired wines and a welcome drink for £70; and Plate’s by Purnell’s from Michelin-starred chef, Glynn Purnell, which will be dishing up two courses for £15 or three courses for £20.
In the city centre, culinary adventurers can indulge in a variety of dining experiences, including, a tasting menu at Michelin-starred Adam’s for £70 with the option to add tasting wines for £55; a tasting menu at Land, a modern, plant-focused restaurant in Great Western Arcade for £70; or two or three courses of Bombay inspired street food at Dishoom for £29 and £34 respectively.
Festival-goers can also enjoy a 6-course tasting menu in the sky at 24 Stories for £70, or a two-course sharing experience for two people with a bottle of wine included at premium steakhouse, Cow & Sow, for £100.
Foodies will be able to enjoy exclusive menus in the iconic Jewellery Quarter, such as a tasting menu packed full of inventive dishes for £85 at The Wilderness, who were awarded their first Michelin star in February; Maneki Ramen, the Japanese Restaurant of the year 2025, which will serve two courses for £18.50 or three courses for £25, featuring their delicious ramen bowls; and four courses and sides for £45 at the Sicilian-inspired Vieni which opened in The Goodsyard earlier this year.
Not just limited to central Birmingham, restaurants throughout the city’s wards will also be ready to offer foodies exciting dining experiences during the festival. In Edgbaston Village, Chapter will serve two or three courses of the best of British produce for £26 or £33, and just down the road, Fiesta de Asado, will offer two or three courses of true Argentine asado experience for £25 and £30.
In Digbeth, the Michelin Guide recommended 670 Grams will serve an exclusive tasting menu for £65 and a signature menu for £90; meanwhile, vegan restaurant, BA-HA, will offer two courses for £22 or three courses for £27.
In Moseley, Greek Aura will dish up two or three courses of Mediterranean delights for £20 or £27, while Zindiya will treat guests to three courses and a side of vibrant, authentic Indian food for £25. Pho in Harborne, which will serve two or three courses of fresh Vietnamese dishes for £22.95 and £26.95.
Among the 60 restaurants presenting exclusive and affordable menus are also Arch 13 at Connolly’s, Bhancha, Chung Ying Cantonese Restaurant, F1®️ Arcade, Fumo by San Carlo Selfridges, Fumo by San Carlo Waterloo St, Flight Club, Bistro at Hotel du Vin, Indian Brewery Snowhill, Isaac’s Restaurant, The Jam House, Lulu Wild, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Birmingham, The Mayan, Miller & Carter, Noel’s Bar and Restaurant, The Oyster Club, Primitivo Bar & Eatery, Regina’s, San Carlo, Siamais, Wagamama Brindleyplace, Wagamama Bullring, Wagamama New Street, Yakinori, The Alchemist BrindleyPlace, The Alchemist Colmore Row, Asha’s, Bazar, Chez Mal Bar & Brasserie, Cosy Club, Del Villaggio, Fogo de Chão, Gaucho, Lasan, Rosa’s Thai, Samo Bistro, Seafood City, Temper and Brown, Tiger Bites Pig, Trentina, Txikiteo, Vietnamese Street Kitchen.
Alex Nicholson-Evans, Founder & Director of Living For The Weekend, organisers of Birmingham Restaurant Festival, said: “With 60 restaurants taking part and serving up exclusive and affordable menus, this is our biggest lineup ever for our landmark fifth year.
Whether you’re planning a summer city break filled with exciting flavours, revisiting a favourite local restaurant, or discovering somewhere new, we’re confident there’s a menu to suit every taste. We encourage food lovers to make the most of the festival, explore Birmingham’s vibrant culinary scene, and support the city’s fantastic hospitality businesses.”
While some restaurants may have the capacity for walk-ins, to guarantee access to the exclusive festival menus, diners must book in advance. Diners do not need to purchase a ticket or wristband.
To make a reservation, diners need to visit www.birminghamrestaurantfestival.co.uk , and follow the directions given on the individual restaurant pages, in order to access their Festival menu.
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