Best Birthday Restaurants in Birmingham
Each month we bring to you the best of Birmingham’s dining scene, and I’m sure you’ll agree it’s buzzing and it’s only getting better.
When it comes to your birthday, you’re spoilt for choice, whether you want to gather the gang for a cocktail‑fuelled brunch, treat yourself to an intimate fine‑dining experience or hire out a private room for a big bash, there are plenty of birthday‑worthy restaurants to choose from.
We’ve hand‑picked some of the city’s most memorable spots, ranging from award‑winning Indian kitchens and Japanese tasting menus to Mediterranean restaurants and rooftop party bars, to help you find the perfect place to celebrate another trip around the sun.
Below you’ll find our curated list of Birmingham’s best birthday restaurants, along with a few menu and atmosphere pointers and any noteworthy private‑hire details. Scroll through and get ready to make your next birthday one to remember.
1. Mowgli Street Food - Grand Central
Sometimes an upmarket dinner is exactly what you want for a special occasion, but personally, I’m much more of a friendly, cosy atmosphere. So, if you fancy relaxed dining with a side of street‑food fun, Mowgli Street Food is a great birthday choice.
The Birmingham branch sits inside Grand Central and pairs a jungle‑themed interior with swinging seats.
Expect vibrant Indian street‑food dishes and creative cocktails, plus event menus and full‑venue hire if you’re planning a bigger bash. It’s ideal for groups who want something laid‑back yet memorable.
2. LoveLife - Digbeth
A taste of the Mediterranean in the heart of Digbeth, LoveLife is an independent restaurant and café where brunch meets tapas.
By day you’ll find freshly baked pastries, acai bowls and award‑winning coffee on the menu, while evenings bring signature dishes served tapas style and organic wines and cocktails. Inspired by our owners’ travels across the Mediterranean, the kitchen cooks everything from scratch using fresh ingredients and offers gluten‑free, halal, vegan and vegetarian options.
We love our decor as well, the light‑filled space is beautiful, pale pink and mint‑green tones, hanging plants and architectural archways give LoveLife a relaxed yet stylish vibe.
With group bookings for 20-60 people and private‑hire options available throughout the week, it’s a perfect spot if you want to host a Mediterranean‑inspired birthday feast or tapas party without leaving the city.
3. Lasan - St Paul’s Square
Fine‑dining stalwart Lasan takes Indian cuisine to a new level, crafting beautifully authentic dishes using top‑quality British produce. The dining room is a fusion of old‑school charm and modern flair, complete with mirrors and a giant wooden sitar.
Here you can enjoy drool‑worthy soft‑shell Devonshire crab in spicy chilli batter and pan‑fried Cornish mackerel with Keralan moilee sauce. If you want a birthday dinner that feels both indulgent and cultured, Lasan’s refined flavours and stylish surrounds should hit the spot!
4. The Button Factory - Jewellery Quarter
Set in a converted factory in the Jewellery Quarter, The Button Factory is a cosy restaurant‑bar renowned for its gastro‑fusion plates and bottomless boozy birthday brunches.
The main bar and dining room feel contemporary and relaxed, while a roof terrace lets summer babies sip cocktails with sweeping views over Birmingham.
I’d say this is a destination more for birthday drinks than meals and it’s ideal for groups who want a laid‑back celebration with good food, craft beers and sunshine.
5. Manahatta Temple Street - City Centre
If you’re looking for a birthday venue that feels more like a party than a restaurant, Manahatta on Temple Street could be it.
Inspired by New York’s cocktail bar scene, its interiors mix plush booth seating with neon signs and there are private rooms to hire for more exclusive gatherings. From Sunday to Friday you can grab two‑for‑one cocktails and they serve bottomless brunches and dinners every day.
The menu ranges from halloumi bagels to steak frites and smoked pancetta burgers, perfect fuel for a celebratory night out.
6. Satori - Moseley
Satori is a stylish Japanese restaurant in Moseley that blends modern cooking with traditional flavours. The sultry dining room features dark interiors, a dramatic dragon mural and red‑trimmed tables.
For a birthday that’s all about food theatre, order the seared A5 wagyu tacos, miso black cod in sake butter sauce or crispy fried squid.
Each dish is served on kintsugi plates made from broken pottery and powdered gold, it’s as much a feast for the eyes as for the palate.
7. Cucina Rustica - Jewellery Quarter
For classic Italian cooking with a contemporary twist, Cucina Rustica in the Jewellery Quarter delivers.
The restaurant’s modern décor complements dishes inspired by timeless recipes, and birthday diners might even be treated to a complimentary cocktail.
If you’re craving pasta, risotto and indulgent desserts in an elegant setting, put Cucina Rustica on your list.
8. The Lost & Found - Birmingham
Step back in time at The Lost & Found, where Victorian décor and whimsical touches create a sense of old‑world grandeur.
This city‑centre favourite serves creative cocktails and elevated classic dishes in a beautifully themed setting.
You can book a private dining room for a more exclusive celebration, and there’s also an indulgent bottomless brunch for earlier gatherings. If you want a birthday dinner with a dash of drama, this place delivers.
9. The Alchemist - Colmore Row & Brindleyplace
Part cocktail bar, part culinary theatre, The Alchemist is for those who like a little sorcery with their supper. Meals here often feature molecular gastronomy and over‑the‑top plating, while the drinks list is packed with creative cocktails.
The Birmingham venues include Colmore Row, housed in a grand former bank where “magic, metal and mixology collide” and Brindleyplace, which offers everything from pulled‑pork bao buns to roast sea bass and halloumi burgers.
Book a table for a birthday that’s guaranteed to be theatrical!
Last Thoughts
Whether you’re dreaming of Mediterranean mezze in Digbeth, Japanese tasting menus in Moseley or a rooftop brunch with cocktails, Birmingham has a birthday restaurant to match your mood.
The city’s culinary scene is as diverse as its residents, so use this guide to plan a celebration that feels uniquely yours. Whichever venue you choose, don’t forget to book early as these spots are popular for a reason!
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