Date spot in Birmingham
A balti on Ladypool Road
Head to the Balti Triangle, where Birmingham's balti was born, and share a curry served sizzling in the steel bowl it's cooked in, with a naan big enough for two.
Ladypool Road, Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook
Address: Shababs, 163-165 Ladypool Road, Birmingham B12 8LQ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Why it's a good date: Cheap, filling and a real taste of the city. Many places don't serve alcohol but let you bring your own, so check first and take a bottle.
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Digbeth and the Mockingbird Cinema
Gibb Street, Digbeth
Address: The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham B9 4AA- Activity
- Cheap and cheerful
- Culture
- Big night
Wander Digbeth's streets of murals and old warehouses, through the Custard Factory where Bird's custard was once made, then catch a film at the independent Mockingbird Cinema.
Why it's a good date: Digbeth is where Birmingham goes out, with street food, bars and gigs all around. A film first, then see where the night takes you.
Photo: Brianboru100, CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped and resized)
Couch
Pershore Road, Stirchley
Address: 1466 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2NT- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Romantic
- Cosy
Settle in at the small neighbourhood cocktail bar in Stirchley that was named the best in the UK in 2026, with clever, unfussy drinks and a warm welcome.
Why it's a good date: It's relaxed and friendly rather than flashy, which makes it perfect for a date. Stirchley has good places to eat nearby, and it's handy for Cadbury World and Bournville.
Opheem
Summer Row, city centre
Address: 48-65 Summer Row, Birmingham B3 1JJ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Foodie
Book the tasting menu at Aktar Islam's Michelin-starred restaurant, modern Indian cooking, on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter.
Why it's a good date: The one to save for an anniversary: Birmingham's love of spice at its most refined. Book well ahead.
