West Midlands Restaurant Guide

52 Degrees North

This addition to the Birmingham scene is already building its own folk history, part of which regrettably is that it is not as good as it used to be. However, it is interesting to note that the food is still held in high regard and if you are well under 40 the chances are that you will have a fun evening.

• Address: Arcadian Centre, Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TD (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £32.00

Adil's Balti

Reputed to be the home of the balti, said by some to be a cuisine and by others to be a bucket. Either way Birmingham has come to be regarded as the birthplace of the balti in Britain and at Adils you can taste some of the best in Birmingham.

• Address: 148-150 Stoney Lane, Birmingham, B12 8AJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Indian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £17.00

Afrikana

Afrikana has provided locals with a new and interesting eating out experience in Walsall town centre; with a diverse, unusual and adventurous menu, beautiful interiors, African canvas art, open plan kitchen, friendly and efficient staff, Afrikana is certain to provide with an unforgettable experience.

• Address: 2 Greybury House, Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1EP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): African, Moroccan, Portuguese
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £14.00, Dinner: £23.00

Al Frash

In the perpetual debate surrounding the authenticity and origins of Balti one is inevitably drawn towards Sparkbrook, where Indian restaurants offering a Balti meal as a specific line the streets like so many traffic wardens, only far more tasty.

• Address: 186 Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 9JU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Indian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £18.00

All Bar One - Birmingham

The original concept for All Bar One was developed by two enterprising ladies, who wanted a bar ideal for women to have a drink and something to eat without the intimidating confines of a traditional pub.

• Address: 43 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3NY (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bar
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £25.00

All Bar One - Birmingham

The original concept for All Bar One was developed by two enterprising ladies, who wanted a bar ideal for women to have a drink and something to eat without the intimidating confines of a traditional pub.

• Address: The Waters Edge, Birmingham, B1 2HL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bar
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £25.00

Aria Restaurant

Following alterations the Aria Restaurant at Birmingham's Hyatt Regency, with its accompanying Bar Pravda are offering much improved facilities, new menus and a higher visibility. The menu at Aria is designed to suit all tastes and requirements from those wishing a light snack to the fuller meal through a wide range of dishes, whilst in Bar Pravda it is now possible to enjoy British tapes from a menu containing such delicacies as Stilton spring rolls, or horseradish Yorkshire pudding with rare roast beef.

• Address: Hyatt Regency - Birmingham, 2 Bridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2JZ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £42.00

ASK - Birmingham

For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken.

• Address: 237 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9RR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

ASK - Sutton Coldfield

For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken.

• Address: 1-3 Manor Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6EJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

Bank Birmingham

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Situated where three canals meet at Brindleyplace, Bank is coolly elegant in appearance from the outside, with a thoroughly modern interior. On warm days, you can sit outside under a covered terrace and watch the boats and people meander by.

• Address: 4 Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2JB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £22.00, Dinner: £44.00