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Brindleyplace is Birmingham’s canalside answer to a night out — a short walk from the ICC and Barclaycard Arena, built around tree-lined squares and a genuine mix of cuisines, all within a five-minute walk of each other. Here’s what makes it worth the trip, and where to start.
Why Brindleyplace Is Birmingham’s Best Dining Destination
Unlike a lot of Birmingham’s dining spread across separate postcodes, Brindleyplace puts Thai, Italian, Caribbean and Chinese kitchens within sight of each other, all facing the canal. It’s walkable, it’s easy to combine with a show at the ICC or a gig at Utilita Arena, and there’s enough range that a group with different tastes can still end up in the same square.
For Thai Food and Cocktails: Siamais
Siamais sits right on Brindley Place — a Thai kitchen and cocktail bar that’s picked up a WOW Award for Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Brindley Place along the way. Beyond the à la carte menu, it’s also home to a Thai Bottomless Brunch that runs Friday to Sunday, built around real Thai cooking rather than a Western brunch menu with a Thai garnish.
What Else Is in Brindleyplace
The rest of the square covers plenty of ground: Italian at Piccolino and Zizzi, Caribbean at Turtle Bay, and a run of familiar names alongside Birmingham’s own independents. Whatever you’re after, it’s rarely more than a few doors down.
Getting to Brindleyplace
Brindleyplace is a 10-minute walk from Birmingham New Street, or a shorter one from the ICC and Barclaycard Arena if you’re combining dinner with a show. Several car parks serve the area directly, and the canal towpath makes for an easy, scenic walk in from the city centre.
How to Book Siamais
Ready to try Siamais? Book a table for dinner, or see the Thai Bottomless Brunch menu if you’re planning a weekend visit.