Birmingham's Best New Restaurants Transform Digbeth This July 2026

Birmingham restaurants reported a 22 percent rise in table reservations during the first week of July compared with the same period last year, according to data from the city’s hospitality association.

The increase follows the launch of several outdoor seating areas along the canals and the start of the annual Digbeth Dining Festival on 4 July, which runs through the end of the month at venues near the Custard Factory.

New openings in the Jewellery Quarter

Two new restaurants opened on St Paul’s Square last month. The first, named Salt & Ash, specialises in wood-fired seafood and seats 48 inside a converted warehouse at number 12. The second, called The Copper Still, focuses on small plates and offers a £28 set lunch menu from Monday to Friday.

Both sites sit within a five-minute walk of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter train station, making them convenient for workers on Colmore Row who want a quick midday option.

Established favourites in Digbeth

Further south, The Wilderness on Lower Trinity Street continues to attract bookings for its 10-course tasting menu priced at £95 per person. Diners can also visit the nearby Indian Brewery taproom on Gibb Street, which added a new smoked brisket sandwich to its menu on 1 July for £11.50.

Visit Birmingham recorded 1.8 million overnight stays in the city during the second quarter of 2026, with food-related activities accounting for 34 percent of visitor spending tracked through its official app.

Reservations for popular tables at both The Wilderness and Salt & Ash are already filling for the last two weeks of July, so early booking through each venue’s website remains the most reliable way to secure a spot.