Date spot in Birmingham
Original Patty Men
Share burgers and fries at OPM, the Digbeth burger joint that grew out of street food.
Shaw's Passage, Digbeth
Address: Original Patty Men, 9 Shaw's Passage, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5JG- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
Why it's a good date: Loud music, big flavours and a bar next door if there's a wait for a table. It's a good start to a night in Digbeth, and booking helps at weekends.
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Tiger Bites Pig
Church Street, city centre
Address: Tiger Bites Pig, 30 Church Street, Birmingham B3 2NP- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Share Taiwanese-style bao and rice bowls at the small independent on Church Street, near St Philip's Cathedral.
Why it's a good date: A lot of the menu is made in-house, and it's easy to order a few things and swap. Handy for a lunch date in the business district or before a show.
Eat Vietnam
Pershore Road, Stirchley
Address: Eat Vietnam, 1422 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2PH- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Head to Stirchley for Vietnamese noodles and curries at the small, friendly restaurant on Pershore Road.
Why it's a good date: A short menu, cooked well, with specials that change. It's small, so book ahead, then make an evening of Stirchley's run of craft beer bars.
Zindiya
Woodbridge Road, Moseley
Address: Zindiya, 21 Woodbridge Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8EH- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Share Indian street food and cocktails at Zindiya, a fun, casual spot in Moseley.
Why it's a good date: Lots of small plates to pick through together, in a lively, casual room. Moseley village is lovely for a wander before or after.