Date spot in Birmingham
The Indian Brewery, Snowhill
Pair modern Indian food with beer brewed in Birmingham, in the railway arches by Snow Hill station.
Livery Street, by Snow Hill station
Address: The Indian Brewery, Arch 15 & 16 Livery Street, Birmingham B3 1EU- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
Why it's a good date: A relaxed, good-value dinner with a pint, a few minutes' walk from the Jewellery Quarter. Book at weekends, when the arches fill up.
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Yakinori
New Street, city centre
Address: Yakinori, 67 New Street, Birmingham B2 4DU- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
Grab ramen, katsu or sushi at Yakinori, the family-run Japanese restaurant on New Street.
Why it's a good date: Quick, filling and right in the middle of town, so it's an easy dinner before the cinema or a show. Good for a rainy day between the shops.
Kimchi Korean Restaurant
Dawlish Road, Selly Oak
Address: Kimchi Korean Restaurant, 2-4 Dawlish Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 7AE- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Cook Korean barbecue together at your table at Kimchi in Selly Oak.
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.
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.