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Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Birmingham/West Midlands

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best handcrafted cocktails in Birmingham/West Midlands? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Cheal's Restaurant and Bar
4.9
4.9 (114)
£41 and over
British
Solihull
About the restaurant
The Most Delicious Food & Warmest Welcome. Experience mouthwatering à la carte and ‘set’ menus. Delight in lovingly prepared tasting menus, complemented by expertly matched wine pairings. Savour exceptional light lunches and fabulous vegetarian/ vegan options. Enjoy delicious small plates in our relaxing bar. We also serve Afternoon Tea daily from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.
Top review
Dawn
Dined today
Fantastic food.. service and surroundings Love this place
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Chakana
4.7
4.7 (1311)
£26 to £40
Peruvian
Birmingham
About the restaurant
Birmingham’s first Peruvian Restaurant and Bar located in Moseley. Headed by Michelin Starred Peruvian chef Robert Ortiz.
We are a casual fine dining establishment where you can expect bold, punchy cooking and a great range of drinks.
Featured in both the Michelin and Good Food Guides.
Wide range of vegetarian, vegan and Gluten free options.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
Having had the a la carte menu in the past we opted for the tasting menu, which was delicious and good value to money. Cocktails were very tasty and just the right amount to choose from. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough!
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Koi Ki Harborne
4.6
4.6 (220)
£26 to £40
Japanese
Harborne
About the restaurant
An exciting Japanese drinking & dining experience in Harborne, Birmingham. We have fresh sushi, mouth watering steak, exquisite black cod, & much more to offer, be prepared to be wowed.
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LisaVIP
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
Great night out with friends. The restaurant was busy with a nice vibe. We had the sushi platter to start it was really tasty well presented and fresh. Our mains of salmon , prawns and Ribs were all excellent well cooked and so very tasty. Good service , excellent cocktails and wine. Unfortunately we didn’t have room for desert !! Highly recommend a visit to Koi Ki it never disappoints
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Emperor Sunday Roast Platter
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Orelle Birmingham
4.5
4.5 (984)
£41 and over
Contemporary French
Birmingham
About the restaurant
Orelle is a modern French restaurant located on the 24th floor of 103 Colmore Row, situated in the heart of the city’s business district and comprises a restaurant, cocktail bar, all-day café and terrace.

The name Orelle draws inspiration from the French words for gold (or) and her (elle). It is also the name of a French mountain village.

Orelle offers 360-degree, panoramic views across the city and beyond. Open for lunch and dinner, Orelle will serve a menu featuring both classic and modern French dishes. The small but beautifully designed bar will offer both classic and innovative cocktails, all expertly crafted by some of Birmingham’s best mixologists.


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Angelina
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful service and food for Christmas Day. Exceptional experience.
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Madeleine Bar
4.5
4.5 (242)
£26 to £40
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Birmingham
About the restaurant
Please note our Afternoon Tea is served Wednesday - Sunday from 13:00 - 16:30 and we ask you to pre-book to avoid disappointment.

Madeleine follows the tradition of grand hotels with luxurious cocktail bars: its double-height windows, sparkling chandeliers, and rich soft furnishings make it at once super-glamorous and utterly enticing.

We think that once you are sat at your table, sipping a cocktail or a glass of Champagne, you won’t want to leave – and who can blame you? We welcome you to enjoy some light French inspired snacks whilst with us, or why not indulge fully in our impressive Afternoon Tea, handcrafted by Head Pastry Chef, Roger Lomas, and his innovative team.

Our hope is to establish Madeleine as somewhere that’s exclusively for everyone, a glamorous setting that’s perfect for special occasions, celebrations, and treats but equally somewhere you can drop by on the spur of the moment (subject to availability, of course).

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Kirsty
Dined on 16 Dec 2024
We had drinks service was excellent as was the ambience.
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Siamais
4.4
4.4 (320)
£26 to £40
Thai
Birmingham
About the restaurant
Siamais is tucked away behind Brindleyplace in Birmingham, in the beautiful Oozells Square. A Thai restaurant and cocktail bar in Birmingham offering authentic Thai food and flavourful, theatrical cocktails. With a beautiful and intricately designed venue, Siamais is a fabulous venue for special occasions in Birmingham; the atmosphere so vibrant and warming when guests come to dine at Siamais. And for those days where the sun shines and the weather is a little warmer, Siamais has an outdoor dining terrace to watch the world go by, with heaters and a cover for when the nights roll in.

Signature dishes served at Siamais include Green Thai Curry, Pad Thai & Tom Yum Soup amongst incredible, flavoursome Thai dishes.

Offering exclusive hire for venue hire in Birmingham, Siamais opens its doors for guest looking to drink, dine and host their own event in Birmingham.
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Lisa
Dined 5 days ago
Very good service, fab atmosphere in the restaurant. The food was also very nice.
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Bank Birmingham
4.3
4.3 (475)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
Birmingham
About the restaurant
Situated within the cosmopolitan surroundings of Brindleyplace, Bank Birmingham is chic and sophisticated, emanating the character of a lively continental brasserie. Prepare to be absorbed by the bustling atmosphere and vibrant setting, from the moment you walk through their revolving doors! Bank boasts classic and inspired seasonal cooking, brilliant cocktails and amazing steaks. Dedicated to the philosophy of ingredient provenance, they serve only the best British beef, all naturally reared on carefully selected farms. For guests seeking a unique dining experience, the restaurant offers two all-weather terrace areas, providing guests with a calm and relaxing setting to enjoy dinner or drinks. So why not enjoy a cocktail or bite to eat overlooking the canal, on our terrace, The Waterside Grill come rain, shine, or even snow. Whenever and wherever you decide to dine at Bank, we guarantee that you will enjoy fantastic food and service, every single time you visit.
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Gary
Dined 4 days ago
Brilliant service lovely food my favourite restaurant to be honest 😋
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Aluna
4.3
4.3 (66)
£25 and under
Asian
Birmingham
About the restaurant
Aluna is one of Birmingham's most unique and iconic cocktail bar and Pan Asian restaurant. Tucked away on the canal between the Mailbox and Brindleyplace, Aluna can be found at the Mailbox, on the lower level by the canal. Offering a host of delicious and indulgent pan-asian flavourings, expertly fused with western dishes, Aluna creates an individualistic and special catering experience. Dishes include fragrant Curries, Nori Dusted Lamb Chops, Bao Buns and Sichaun Paneer amongst many more offerings.

And the magic doesn't stop there as theatrical cocktails are set alight, perfect for those looking at a big day or night out in Birmingham. Our mixologists artistically produce flavoursome and inspiring cocktails, especially when you choose our most daring cocktail "The Cauldron of Death".

With our infamous Angel Wings and beautiful decor, this a beautiful spot to capture memories.

Aluna is for the fun, mischievous and most magic of people.


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Michelle
Dined 5 days ago
Great experience. Lovely service/ polite staff. Delicious food and plenty of drinks on the bottom less brunch.
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PROVISIONAL Cocktail Masterclass Booking
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Piccolino - Birmingham
4.3
4.3 (487)
£26 to £40
Italian
Edgbaston
About the restaurant
"With its forward-thinking architecture, beautiful waterways, history, and culture, a visit to Birmingham is always a treat. And of course, on top of that, you have Birmingham’s excellent shopping and a vast selection of bars and restaurants.
Piccolino – one Birmingham’s best Italian restaurants – is situated amongst a mix of old and new architecture on trendy Oozles Square. Piccolino in Birmingham boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and year-round outside terrace with a fully retractable roof, for the ultimate alfresco experience rain or shine!" Italy’s diverse cuisine is the heart and soul of Piccolino in Birmingham. We visit the regions, meet the producers, and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients.

At Piccolino, passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat, and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours.
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Ehigiator
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing service, and loved the food and presentation. Also many thanks for the engagement surprise
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Isaac’s Restaurant
3.9
3.9 (131)
£26 to £40
American
Birmingham
About the restaurant
A tale of two cities

Inspired by New York, 100 per cent Brum. Isaac's menu features American comfort food such as hot dogs, mac & cheese and cheesecake alongside brasserie classics including beef carpaccio, seafood platter and 30-day aged steaks. Dial things up for a blow-out occasion or dress down for casual dining: the choice is yours.

Our Chef, Adam Bateman has been knocking up New York sensations with us since we opened, and is proud to be a Brummy lad bringing the Big Apple buzz to our streets! Just across from Birmingham's famous Pigeon Park and a 10 minute walk to the gorgeous canals, we are the perfect place to grab a bite to eat when in Brum!

What's On In Isaac's?

TACO TUESDAY
Choice of 3 different taco's and a beer for £20

WEDNESDAY STEAK NIGHT
£20 gets you steak, fries and a glass of wine

THURSDAY'S LIVE MUSIC
With resident Pianist Reis Taylor-Dixon

OYSTER HAPPY HOUR
Every Friday 4pm-6pm £1 oysters! Available in the bar

Please note: Isaacs is a cashless venue
Top review
Tim
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent food and service! We’ll be back to sample the a la carte menu next time
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