Date spot in Birmingham
Kimchi Korean Restaurant
Cook Korean barbecue together at your table at Kimchi in Selly Oak.
Dawlish Road, Selly Oak
Address: Kimchi Korean Restaurant, 2-4 Dawlish Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 7AE- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Why it's a good date: Grilling at the table gives you something to do as well as eat, which takes the pressure off a first date. It's near the university, so it's busy and good value.
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Adam's
Waterloo Street, city centre
Address: Adam's, New Oxford House, 16 Waterloo Street, Birmingham B2 5UG- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Book the tasting menu at Adam Stokes's Michelin-starred restaurant, a smart, art deco-styled room on Waterloo Street.
Why it's a good date: Polished and luxurious without feeling stiff, with a cocktail bar to start in. A safe bet for an anniversary; book a few weeks ahead for weekends.
The Wilderness
Warstone Lane, Jewellery Quarter
Address: The Wilderness, Unit B, 27 Warstone Lane, Birmingham B18 6JQ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Big night
Go for Alex Claridge's playful tasting menu, with a loud soundtrack, at the Michelin-starred restaurant in a restored Jewellery Quarter factory.
Why it's a good date: Dark, moody and a bit rock and roll, so it's fine dining for people who don't like fine dining. Good for a big birthday; book well ahead.
Albatross Death Cult
Newhall Square, Jewellery Quarter
Address: Albatross Death Cult, Newhall Square, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham B3 1RU- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Big night
Take two of the fourteen seats around the kitchen counter for a fast-paced run of seafood dishes from The Wilderness team.
Why it's a good date: You sit side by side and watch the chefs work, which makes it a really fun night out. With so few seats, book as soon as you know your date.