Colmore BID’s Culinary Stars Join Birmingham Restaurant Festival 2025
Colmore BID’s Culinary Stars Join Birmingham Restaurant Festival 2025
In the heart of the city centre, Colmore BID pairs historic charm with a vibrant dining scene. This year, ten standout restaurants in the district will serve exclusive Festival Menus, showcasing the best of its world-class food offering.
Festival Highlights
Hotel Du Vin
Experience an elegant and informal setting for lunch and dinner in the hotel’s French-styled Bistro du Vin. We love the bistro for it’s friendly service, beautiful dining room (find us in a window seat at lunch time) and the fantastic value festival menu which includes a glass of wine (of course).
Primitivo
A hidden gem loved by locals and one of the longest standing independent restaurants in the city. Visit and you’ll learn why. Primitivo is a stylish eatery serving up British cuisine with a distinctly Mediterranean twist. Expect warm hospitality and freshly cooked fare at this neighbourhood favourite.
Gaucho
Gaucho Birmingham brings Argentine flair to Colmore BID with premium steaks, bold flavours, and sleek style. This year’s Festival Menu showcases its signature cuts and vibrant dishes, enjoy them all in this luxury city-centre steakhouse.
Cow & Sow
Colmore BID has some of the city’s best steak being served within it’s boundary, so it’s no wonder that Cow & Sow decided to join the party. Celebrating great British produce, Cow & Sow specialises in prime sharing steaks, single cuts and inventive sides. Try all their specialities through their creative festival offering.
Tattu Birmingham
Tattu blends traditional flavours with contemporary design. You’ll be eating in one of the most iconic dining rooms in the city! But it’s not just the interior design that is showstopping – every dish is a work of art and every visit is a sensory journey.
Dishoom
Dishoom has carved out it’s place in the Birmingham dining scene, a firm favourite amongst foodies and for good reason. Expect deeply flavourful dishes, charming storytelling, and exceptional hospitality at this beautiful restaurant which is inspired by the cafes of Bombay.
Orelle
One of Birmingham’s most striking dining spaces in the city, Orelle serves modern French cuisine from the 24th floor of 103 Colmore Row. With panoramic city views and beautifully crafted plates, it’s a Festival destination that delivers on both taste and wow-factor.
The Alchemist – Colmore Row
The Alchemist brings molecular mixology and quirky bites to the district. Festival-goers will enjoy classic dishes, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options all with an Alchemist twist!
Asha’s
A jewel in Birmingham’s Indian dining crown, Asha’s fuses rich culinary heritage with contemporary presentation. Guests can expect fragrant spices, impeccable service, and an atmosphere worthy of its global reputation. Go and see why this is a favourite amongst the city’s visiting celebrities!
Tiger Bites Pig
Tiger Bites Pig is a bold East Asian eatery on Church Street, specialising in freshly made Taiwanese bao. This venue offers Festival goers a relaxed, open-plan space ideal for lunch, date night, or group catch-ups. Sit at the counter for a quick bite or head upstairs to enjoy a wide selection of beers, wines, and cocktails.
Now is the perfect time to book a table, discover a new favourite, and experience the best of Birmingham’s ever-evolving dining landscape.
To explore the full Festival Menus and make reservations across the Birmingham Restaurant Festival line‑up, click below and book your table today. See you from 1–31 August, foodies!
