Whether you're budgeting long-term or waiting patiently for payday, we're pleased to tell you that dining out at your favourite eateries is still an option. Make the most of all the best special offers at Birmingham restaurants, for a meal out that won't break the bank.
We've rounded up all our favourite deals, from super cheap lunch deals to affordable multi-course feasts, budget-friendly drinks and steak dinners for under £20.
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Craving delicious food and cocktails in Edgbaston? The White Swan has everything you need for a jazzy day or night out, including a fab cocktail menu, modern British pub grub and two courses for £18.95 on weekday afternoons, or three for £22.95. Plus, their Saturday bottomless feast with free-flowing prosecco and two yummy courses is to die for, priced at just £34.95pp.
If you're looking for great food and drinks offers, you'll find them at Fiesta del Asado Shirley. The cool spot merges contemporary style with authentic Argentinian cuisine and boasts hanging plants, vibrant artwork, and a dazzling bar that's perfect for snapping a photo.
From Monday to Saturday until 6pm, you can take advantage of their early bird menu. This offers two courses for £25, with the likes of spicy chorizo, juicy steaks and hearty pasta dishes to choose from.
The Botanist Birmingham is a floral wonderland in the heart of the city, serving up inventive cocktails, mouthwatering food, and an atmosphere that feels like a lush garden escape. Whether you're popping in for after-work drinks, a laid-back lunch, or a night out with friends, this Gas Street Basin gem has just the right mix of elegance and fun.
Looking for a deal? Their £8.95 lunch menu (available weekdays from 11am to 4pm) features a twist on their iconic kebabs, served with pitta, salad, houmous, and crispy chickpeas.
Located within the Mailbox, looking out over the canal, EN Steak & Cocktail Bar is a stunning dining destination. Their open kitchen concept gives you a great view of their modern charcoal ovens and dry-ageing cabinets, while the bar serves up killer cocktails made by expert mixologists.
Tuck into sumptuous cuts of British and Japanese steak, specially selected by their butchers. If you visit between 12 and 4.30pm any day of the week, you can nab a two-course steak lunch for just £17 paired with £6 classic cocktails until 7pm.
The first Birmingham venue from this award-winning restaurant group, Pizza Pilgrims can be found in Grand Central. This charming destination is inspired by buzzing Italian trattorias, decked out in colourful interiors and luscious greenery.
They've got a hearty menu of Neapolitan pizzas, with many of their ingredients sourced directly from Naples. They offer three different feasting menus, starting from £25 per person, where you and your friends can share a selection of starters, pizzas and indulgent desserts.
Spreading the magic on Indian street food across the UK, Mowgli is giving foodies on a budget another reason to visit its beautiful Birmingham site; from Monday to Friday, they've got a daytime lunch deal built around a curated menu of £10 dishes.
You can choose from either a paratha wrap or salad, with a side of souped-up turmeric fries or slaw. You'll also have a choice between tandoori chicken with crispy onions and red chutney or garlic tenderstem broccoli with a zingy slaw as the jewel of your dish.
Yes — Birmingham has some excellent value lunch offers. The Botanist venue serves a weekday lunch menu for just £8.95, featuring a twist on their iconic kebabs with pitta, salad, houmous and crispy chickpeas. Elsewhere, EN Steak & Cocktail Bar offers a two-course steak lunch for just £17 between 12pm and 4:30pm any day of the week, paired with £6 classic cocktails until 7pm.
Yes — early bird menus are a great way to eat well at Birmingham restaurants for less. Fiesta del Asado in Shirley offers an early bird menu from Monday to Saturday until 6pm, making it a solid option for an affordable dinner before the evening rush. The White Swan in Edgbaston also offers two courses for £18.95 on weekday afternoons, or three courses for a little more.
Yes — weekday dining is where you'll find some of Birmingham's best value offers. Several venues in the article above run lunch deals exclusively on weekdays, including an £8.50 lunch menu at The Botanist. Fiesta del Asado in Shirley also runs its early bird menu Monday to Saturday until 6pm. Midweek is often the best time to take advantage of set menus and discounted dining.
