I went for Birmingham's poshest afternoon tea to celebrate the King's Coronation and felt like a big fat queen Whether you’ve been to see a play, need to recharge after a day’s shopping, or just want to enjoy the canal ambience, the place to do it is at the Mailbox. Find Passing Fancies at 30 Gibb St, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4BF 6. The Botanist Photo: The Botanist Having taken his subject seriously for 40 years, Richard is a real expert who is constantly tasting.

It has become popular for special occasion meals, especially as it has a stylish champagne bar in one corner. The Mailbox is currently owned by Mailbox REIT, which in 2021, became the first company to list on the International Property Securities Exchange (IPSX), which was set up to trade shares in businesses owning single property assets. Bottles is not about getting rosettes for our food, even though it will be good with everything made for sharing whether it’s charcuterie from Italy, Spain or Britain, or tapas, or even a bowl of coq au vin with mash. Stay up-to-date with food and drink news from across the city with our weekly Brum Food Club newsletter, delivered from us to you, direct to your inbox. Three restaurants have been shortlisted for the Taste of England Award - and one is in the MidlandsHead Chef Elia Vergnano has been busy creating a tempting menu capturing the true essence of Italian cuisine; taking your taste buds on a journey around the regions of Italia. There are plenty of eateries to choose from when in the beautiful canal area, including one of our favourite Italian restaurants in the Mailbox Birmingham. It all depends on what you feel like. Here are a couple of our local favourites we suggest you try. Renowned chef Marco Pierre White has put together a traditional menu for the restaurant that specialises in steaks, but there are plenty of other fish and meat options too.

It's been a little while since Yakinori closed its city centre noodle, sushi, bento and poke restaurant, but they've confirmed they plan to reopen this summer. The New Street restaurant has branches in Selly Oak and Solihull but it had to close in town due to works the landlord needed to undertake. If you have reservations for busy periods, such as a Friday or Saturday, allow yourselves extra time as a queue can form for the lift. It's a decadent dinner location, and visiting politicians, actors and singers can regularly be seen in the restaurant.If you want to experience the vibrant flavours of Punjab, we definitely recommend heading to Indico Street Kitchen, one of our favourite Mailbox Birmingham restaurants. The place that locals call home, they pay tribute to street food culture and provide the epitome of an all-round authentic experience. We would describe Indico Street Kitchen as less of a conventional restaurant and more like ;the bustling streets of North India’. This restaurant allows you to embrace the vibrant Punjabi culture and the glitz and glamour of Indian Cinema. Marco Pierre White