Trillium Restaurant
1 Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham B4 6GH, UK
Best Restaurants in Birmingham
Birmingham's dining scene fuses modern British cooking with global influences and a thriving wine culture. This directory highlights 19 restaurants across the city, offering everything from relaxed bistros to fine-dining tasting menus and curated wine lists that showcase English sparkling and classic Old World varieties.
19 venues
4.6 avg
Albatross
Newhall Square, Birmingham B3 1RU, UK
EN Steak & Cocktail Bar Birmingham
The Mailbox, 124-126 Wharfside St, Birmingham B1 1RQ, UK
The Wilderness
27 Warstone Ln, Birmingham B18 6JQ, UK
Cylla
43 Newhall St, Birmingham B3 3QR, UK
Fat Hippo Birmingham
11 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5RS, UK
Cow & Sow (Birmingham)
One Chamberlain Sq, Birmingham B3 3AX, UK
Bistro du Vin Birmingham
25 Church St, Birmingham B3 2NR, UK
Piccolino Birmingham
9 Brindley Pl, Birmingham B1 2HS, UK
The Mayan
The Mailbox, 170 Wharfside St, Birmingham B1 1RL, UK
The Era Bar
30 Mary Ann St, Birmingham B3 1RL, UK
The Ivy Temple Row
67-71 Temple Row, Birmingham B2 5LS, UK
The Lost & Found Birmingham
8 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5RS, UK
24 Stories
103 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3AG, UK
Six by Nico Birmingham
81 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BA, UK
The Rolling Mill
25 Hall St, Birmingham B18 6BS, UK
Plates by Purnells
119 Edmund St, Birmingham B3 2HJ, UK
Primitivo
10 Barwick St, Birmingham B3 2NT, UK
Restaurant At The Woods
Restaurant At The Woods Unit 109 / 111, Mailbox, Wharfside St, Birmingham B1 1RF, UK
Wine Culture in Birmingham
Birmingham has matured from a thriving industrial city into a centre for adventurous dining and serious wine appreciation. Alongside gastropubs and Michelin-recognised kitchens, wine bars and restaurants now champion both classic European wines and the rising wave of English producers. Youll find bubbles from Sussex and Kent, still Bacchus whites, and Pinot Noir-based English reds on many lists, reflecting the wider UK trend toward locally farmed, terroir-driven bottles.
Local sommeliers and independent merchants help educate diners with tasting flights, pairing suggestions and regular wine nights. Restaurants from intimate neighbourhood venues to city-centre fine dining houses curate lists that balance Old World benchmarks like Burgundy and Rioja with modern English sparklings, new-wave natural wines and small-producer bottlings. Venues such as Trillium and The Wilderness are noted locally for creative pairings that showcase regional produce alongside carefully chosen wines.
Where to dine with wine in Birmingham
Birmingham's neighbourhoods each offer distinct dining experiences. In the Jewellery Quarter you will find stylish cocktail and steak bars, including EN Steak & Cocktail Bar, where robust reds and refined Champagnes complement classic grilled dishes. Brindleyplace and the canalside around Gas Street are home to elegant bistros and riverside dining, ideal for long wine-focused meals. The Mailbox leans toward polished, restaurant-grade wine lists and waterside views.
For eclectic, creative scenes head to Digbeth and the Custard Factory, where smaller venues and pop-ups serve natural and low-intervention wines alongside inventive plates. Moseley and Harborne offer relaxed, community-led restaurants popular for weekend lunches and wine-friendly tasting menus. For burger and casual late-night options, neighbourhood spots like Fat Hippo and Cow & Sow bring crowd-pleasing wine-by-the-glass selections to match bold flavours. Across the city, places like Bistro du Vin and Cylla balance accessible lists with specialist bottles for collectors.
What to Look For
When choosing a restaurant in Birmingham, start with the wine list. A good list will include a range of regions and styles, clear pricing by the bottle and by the glass, and a selection of English producers alongside Old World classics. Look for staff knowledge: restaurants that train sommeliers or have dedicated wine servers usually offer better pairings and can guide you through unfamiliar grape varieties like Bacchus, Ortega or Pinot Meunier.
Also consider the kitchen's sourcing priorities and menu format. Restaurants that work with local West Midlands producers pair exceptionally well with lighter, more mineral English wines. If you want a structured tasting, check for wine-pairing menus or wine flights; for a casual night out prioritise venues offering good by-the-glass options. Finally, examine service details such as corkage policies, reservations for peak times, and any special wine events or pop-ups that can enrich your visit.
When do wine restaurants in Birmingham open and close?
19 of the 19 wine restaurants listed in Birmingham publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 12 pm and closes at 10 pm on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 14 venues in Birmingham (74% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 14 on Monday. 13 open seven days a week.
14 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. The Lost & Found Birmingham closes latest, at 11 am.
At the other end of the day, Bistro du Vin Birmingham opens earliest, at 7 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Birmingham actually say
The 19 rated wine restaurants in Birmingham carry 23,547 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.59 out of 5 and the median is 4.6, and 12 venues hold 4.5 or better — 63% of the list.
Trillium Restaurant carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 4.9 from 133 reviews. The Lost & Found Birmingham is the most reviewed address in Birmingham, at 4,510.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
How much do wine restaurants in Birmingham cost?
Price level is published for 9 of the 19 wine restaurants in Birmingham, and it splits as follows: 6 moderate (67%), 2 upmarket (22%), 1 high-end (11%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.
Birmingham compared with the rest of United Kingdom
Birmingham accounts for 19 of the 139 wine restaurants we list across United Kingdom, spread over 10 cities.
Sunday is harder here than elsewhere: 74% of venues in Birmingham open on Sunday against 81% nationally, 7 points lower.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Birmingham | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 19 | 139 |
| Mean rating | 4.59 | 4.58 |
| Open on Sunday | 74% | 81% |
| Median closing time | 10 pm | 10:30 pm |
Where to look next from Birmingham
Other wine venues in Birmingham: 5 wine bars, 15 wine shops, 12 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in United Kingdom are Liverpool (17), Bradford (17), Glasgow (17), Bristol (14), Sheffield (14). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Birmingham has 19 wine restaurants on this list, averaging 4.59 out of 5 across 23,547 reviews. The median address opens at 12 pm and closes at 10 pm; 14 of the 19 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, Trillium Restaurant is the highest-rated address with a real review base (4.9 from 133).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in United Kingdom: age, tax and trading rules
Selling alcohol to anyone under 18 is an offence under the Licensing Act 2003 in England and Wales, and retailers operate Challenge 25 on top of it, so expect to be asked for ID well past 18.
The United Kingdom taxes wine harder than anywhere else in this directory, and it taxes it by strength. HMRC's rate from 1 February 2026 is £30.64 per litre of pure alcohol for wine between 8.5% and 22% ABV, which is £2.87 of duty on a 75 cl bottle at 12.5% ABV, before 20% VAT is added on top of the duty-inclusive price. On a £7 bottle that leaves very little for the wine.
The Sunday Trading Act 1994 caps shops over 280 m² in England and Wales at six continuous hours of Sunday trading between 10 am and 6 pm. Smaller independents are exempt and may open all day, which is why a specialist wine shop is often the only thing open on a Sunday evening. Scotland is outside the Act entirely.
Sources: HMRC — Alcohol Duty rates (GOV.UK) · Sunday Trading Act 1994 (legislation.gov.uk) · Licensing Act 2003 (legislation.gov.uk)
Local Tips
01
Book early for weekend dining
Popular restaurants in the Jewellery Quarter and Brindleyplace fill up fast. Reserve tables at least a week ahead, and two to three weeks for tasting menus or wine-pairing experiences.
02
Try English sparkling
Ask servers for English sparklings from Sussex, Kent or Hampshire to pair with seafood and creamy starters. These often offer excellent value compared with Champagne.
03
Explore different neighbourhoods
Combine a canal walk in Brindleyplace with dinner, or visit Digbeth for creative small plates and natural wines. Moseley and Harborne are excellent for relaxed evenings and neighbourhood wine lists.
04
Check transport and parking
Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill stations are central for city dining. If driving, look for public car parks near the Mailbox or Brindleyplace and allow time for city-centre traffic at peak times.
FAQ
This directory features 19 standout restaurants in Birmingham, curated for variety and wine focus. The city as a whole supports hundreds of eateries across neighbourhoods like the Jewellery Quarter, Brindleyplace, Digbeth and Moseley, so these 19 highlights represent a cross-section of styles and price points.
It depends on what you want. The Jewellery Quarter and Mailbox lean toward upmarket dining and refined wine lists. Brindleyplace offers canalside bistros and relaxed fine dining. Digbeth is best for creative, experimental spots and natural wine bars, while Moseley and Harborne are great for neighbourhood restaurants and weekend lunches.
Yes — many restaurants in Birmingham feature English wines, particularly sparkling wines from Sussex and Kent and still whites like Bacchus. Expect to see English Chardonnay and Pinot Noir-based sparklings on lists alongside imports. Restaurants increasingly promote local and regional producers to complement British seasonal menus.
For popular venues and weekend dining, book at least a week in advance. For tasting menus or wine-pairing experiences at sought-after restaurants like The Wilderness or Trillium, reserve two to three weeks ahead. Last-minute bookings are sometimes possible on weekdays, but peak evenings fill up quickly.
Birmingham offers everything from casual £8–15 mains at burger and bistro spots to mid-range restaurants where mains run £15–30. Fine-dining tasting menus with wine pairings can range from £50 to £120 per person depending on the number of courses and the quality of the wine flight.
Yes. Many restaurants and wine bars across Birmingham provide private dining rooms or group tasting packages. Venues in the city centre, Brindleyplace and the Mailbox typically have spaces for larger parties, while independent wine bars in Digbeth and the Jewellery Quarter often host private tastings and guided wine events.
Discover wines at these venues
Scan any wine label for instant AI sommelier recommendations.
Get VinSip — Free