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Brasserie and Bar at Malmaison - Birmingham Summary
- Address: The Mail Box, One Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RD (Map)
- Tel: +44 (0)121 246 5000
- E-mail: Click here to contact
- Website: Go to the Brasserie and Bar at Malmaison - Birmingham website
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- Cuisine(s): British UK, Grill, Brasserie
- Opening Times:
Mon - Sat: 12:00 - 14:30 18:00 - 22:30
Sun: 12:00 - 14:30 18:00 - 22:00 - Avg Price: £36.00
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for a full meal, drinks/wine and service/tip.)
Brasserie and Bar at Malmaison - Birmingham Description
The Malmaison group of hotels has established throughout Britain a collection of centres of excellence where nothing but the best will do. As a concept alone this is exciting, but the reality is brilliant, so that at last there is a hotel group where uniformity of standards is of the same high calibre.
Malmaison Birmingham follows the well-established Malmaison trend in establishing their hotels in buildings of interesting styles and location, and is located in The Mail Box, once a Royal Mail sorting office, that has been transformed into a heaven on earth for big style retail therapists, nightlife hedonists and exhibitionists in a class of their own.
The bedrooms are all that one would expect from a hotel that has genuine regard for its guests and is concerned with every aspect of their wellbeing.
Amidst elegant surroundings, with crisp linen, spotless gleaming glassware and shining cutlery an essentially brasserie menu is offered, where lovers of seafood will be delighted to note at once that their particular needs are well heeded, starting with a delightful mussel and saffron chowder or a classic shrimp cocktail. For those looking for the traditional lift in life oysters are served with shallot vinegar, Tabasco or natural.
That very brasserie dish, eggs Benedict, or should we now say that with a capital B in deference to the new incumbent at the Vatican; has staged a comeback recently, and can be taken here as a starter or main course. French onion soup seldom fails to please, and a game terrine is served with homemade pickles and sour dough.
An inspired choice is the seared Scottish scallops with black pudding and cauliflower puree, with braised lamb shoulder shepherd's pie for those seeking by this time a slightly more carnivoristic approach. Which leads us neatly to the, wait for it, Malburger, a 225 gram burger made from ground beef tucked into a floured bap to join bacon and gruyere, served with homemade relish and some fries.
Also making appearances are braised Shropshire pork cheeks, whole roasted red leg partridge in season and roast grouper.
Over the years the number of outriders surrounding a good honest steak on the plate have grown to unacceptable dimensions. At Malmaison the thought and care is centred on the dry-aged on the bone Scottish rump and that's it - except for the chips. If you want all the rest go for the side dishes, but steak and chips on its own takes some beating. Vegetarians are well looked after - the sautéed wild mushroom, poached egg polenta sounded appealing, and there is an excellent House salad.
Heading the puddings is the House crème brûlée, a triumph of timing and co-ordination, supported by other choices amongst which expect to find warm treacle tart, chocolate fondant white chocolate ice cream or a splendid apple and blackberry crumble with custard. Their homemade ice creams and sorbets are dreamy.
Their wine list is a symphony of its kind, clearly compiled by an enthusiast who knows his wines well enough not to disappear into a world of hyperbole when describing them. Thank you, Johnny!
Space permits only the briefest of mentions regarding the Sunday brunch - all you expect and hope that sort of event will turn out to be - and then some. The big mal breakfast, corned beef hash, omelette Arnold Bennett, strawberry and champagne jelly, and the renowned mal cheese trolley.
Their Website is a wealth of information that will, I predict, only serve to increase your resolve to make Malmaison your next stop in Birmingham. It is worth noting that you can also make reservations Online on their Website.
Fixed Lunch
- £13.50 (2 courses) - £15.00 (3 courses)
Fixed Dinner
- £13.50 (2 courses) - £15.00 (3 courses), Sun - Thurs
Your Reviews of Brasserie and Bar at Malmaison - Birmingham
Jacqueline Baker (17 April 2006)
Malmaison Birmingham is one of my favourite places for lunch; part of the appeal is its location. Perfectly situated at the entrance to the super stylish ‘Mailbox’ it oozes excitement both day and night. Get your fix of retail therapy from one of the many exclusive designer shops in the Mal before giving your weary feet a rest with a cocktail and lunch at Malmaison.
Synonymous with refined good taste the restaurant has a glamorous and chilled feel to it. Dimmed lights and soulful tunes provide the backdrop to the relaxed ambience. Fashionable people lounge at the bar, while effortlessly smart men are deep in conversation over low-level coffee tables. The décor is intimate and modern, contemporary dark wood furniture and colourful furnishings make this a pretty cool place. The restaurant is split in two, first a casual lounge offering bar snacks on one level, leading through to a more formal brasserie (if such a things exists?), tucked away in a slightly raised area. Both are excellent, how you choose will depend on your mood, and your purse strings. Smart and well informed waiters take your order while tempting you with a choice of many fine wines and adventurous cocktails.
The bar menu offers light bites and sandwiches such as Malmaison BLT @ £5-95, while the a la carte offers starters at around £5-00 and bistro classics such as Scottish rump served with home made chips @ £14-95. If you can manage, leave room for the chocolate fondant with white chocolate ice cream, it’s divine and worth every penny of the £4.95!
The staff are genuinely warm and friendly and encourage you to sample ‘a little something’ in the lounge while they make up the bill. Go on - here you can sit forever and soak up the atmosphere!
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Additional Info for Brasserie and Bar at Malmaison - Birmingham
Children welcome
Groups allowed
Air conditioning
Outside seating
Reservations
Cover Charge
- House red: N/A
- House white: £16.95
- Service charge: 10%
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