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  • 5/5 avi 1 year ago on Google
    After covid, this was our first Tropic team outing and I must say we couldn’t have picked a better place! 💖 The food is next level and was made to perfection 👨‍🍳 and it went beautifully with the drinks available. The service and atmosphere was spot on 🫰🏾 Our waiter was Soyel 🫶🏽 whose charm and charisma kept us girls entertained for the duration of our stay…which was for hours by the way. Thank you for putting up with us. 🥰 no doubt, we will see you soon 😉 Merci
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 gabriel c. 9 months ago on Google
    TOTALLY AMAZING!!! We visited Birmingham for a few days and we went to BROWNS twice! We took an Uber just to eat there again. Fist day, they had a three course menu for £21, so I ordered an apetizer and one of the best steaks I have ever had, my wife had smoked salmon and an incredible chicken pie. The next day was a weekend so they didnt have the three couse meals and we ordered "a la carte" traditional fish&chips and a satered salmon. Both absolutely out of this world. My wife actually dreamt of that salmon. The cheff is outstanding. The staff was super friendly. They had this great guy playing the piano. The best part? We had these great meals for about £60 for two people. Highly RECOMENDED!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley M. 2 years ago on Google
    We took the chance of not booking on a Sunday lunchtime. We were greeted with a very positive approach and the server managed to fit us in, fantastic service. The ambience is warm and welcoming. The food was delicious.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cc C. 2 years ago on Google
    Well, what can I say. Excellent service, Amazing food. Staff impeccable, will defo go again. Would have given them a 5 star if we were eating by the cold door. Thank you Robson!!!! You were amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma C. 2 years ago on Google
    What a fabulous atmosphere and excellent customer service! This was our first visit, and we went all out, cocktails, 3 courses and wine - the steaks were very good quality, the cocktails (recommended by Matt 🤩) were top-notch! We will definitely be back very soon. A*****
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hanif S. 4 years ago on Google
    Browns is one of those brasserie/bars that thankfully isn't weighed down with the politics of sticking to a 'corporate' way of cooking. The food is excellent and of a high quality. Service was good and the place has a good ambience. Worth stopping at before/after shopping in the Bullring
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rubberband U. 3 years ago on Google
    Used to frequent Browns but haven’t been in sometime because of covid. I’m not sure if this is new or if it’s the first time I’ve noticed it. After I paid the bill, I noticed that the ‘’Total Cost’’ in bold print on the bill was was actually the cost of the bill plus a 10% service charge. Lower down on the bill it states ‘’10% optional service fee.’’ If this was optional, why it was automatically added to my bill? I found this truly deceptive as most times I don’t look at receipts and at no point I was informed of this. Assuming that I have no problem paying 10% additional fee is wrong.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Astra A. 1 year ago on Google
    Group booking for friend's big birthday on a busy Saturday lunchtime. Couldn't fault the service - excellent from start to finish. Thank you to our waiter Robson and the stylish duty manager! We had an amazing view of St Martin's church & the Selfridge building. All food and drinks were delicious too - thank you to the bar & kitchen team. Just perfect! Thank you all 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle P. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place. Food was delicious but slightly over priced. Great staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Siobhan K. 6 years ago on Google
    We went here for Afternoon tea and it was great. We got 4 mini sandwiches each, 2 freshly baked scones (with clotted cream and jam) and 4 different cakes. They were very generous with the cake portions that we couldn’t finish everything. And all this was for £14, so it was a bargain. You could upgrade as well for champagne or gin afternoon tea. The place itself is really nice and they have live piano on certain days. I would recommend going here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shubham K. 4 months ago on Google
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at Browns restaurant and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. From the moment I walked in, the inviting ambiance and friendly staff made me feel right at home. But what truly blew me away was the food. As a vegetarian, I often struggle to find tasty and varied options at restaurants, but Browns had an impressive selection of both vegetarian and vegan dishes. Each dish was bursting with flavor and made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. I highly recommend Browns to anyone looking for a delicious and diverse dining experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jean H. 2 years ago on Google
    There are beautiful views out of the window - the church and the Selfeidges. The Breakfast was very good. To my surprise, there was tofu and spinach. It's very nice with salt and pepper. Their signature dish is lobster eggs, but they do not offer it today. Try again next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James K. 2 years ago on Google
    Another visit to Brown's Birmingham a couple days ago I've and not been disappointed. Food has always tasted beautiful and the team have been so lovely, welcoming and friendly I can't fault them. Especially when I've been an awkward customer making changes lol! My partner and I loved our roasts on Sunday ad just hit the spot and I Especially loved the profiteroles, so so tasty!!! Definitely one we will keep returning to. We'll done team!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stewart W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very pleasant surroundings and friendly helpful staff. I had sea bass fillets with capers, mash and spinach along with a non alcoholic IPA which were both delicious. I can recommend this place as somewhere nice to go for a special evening.

  • 4/5 Randeep 11 months ago on Google
    Brown's Restaurant is a popular spot in the Bull Ring. This is the first time I had eaten there and the service is was excellent, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The menu features a variety of classic dishes, as well as some more modern options. We started with the chicken skewers, which were delicious. For our main courses, I had the steak which was cooked perfectly, but it was a way too fatty as over 20% of the cut I was serviced had to be left. At these prices I expected more from the main. Overall, I had a great experience at Brown's. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the food was good. However, I would recommend ordering something other than the steak if you're not a fan of fatty meat. Here is a more detailed breakdown of my experience: Service: 5/5 The service at Brown's was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable, and he made sure that we had everything we needed. Atmosphere: 4/5 The atmosphere at Brown's is warm and inviting. The restaurant is decorated in a traditional style, and there is a cozy fireplace in the center of the dining room. Food: 3/5 The food at Brown's is good, but it was let down by the main. Overall, I would recommend Brown's to anyone looking for a nice dining experience. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the food is good. Just be sure to avoid the steak if you're not a fan of fatty meat.

  • 5/5 Nigel B. 1 year ago on Google
    I've just enjoyed a lovely two course dinner at Brown's Restaurant, Birmingham, my second visit this week! Nice atmosphere, delicious, fresh food presented very well (the scallops were outstanding!) and very friendly, hard working, and helpful staff. The manageress was lovely, very interesting to chat to, and happy to have time for her customers. An excellent customer experience. Highly recommend a visit.

  • 5/5 frazer g. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic wine selection and super friendly staff. Food was spectacular and very reasonably priced. Been here before and will definitely go again.

  • 4/5 Andy H. 4 years ago on Google
    A great place to pop in while passing and enjoy a glass of wine while people watching

  • 4/5 Liam O. 4 years ago on Google
    The missus loved the cocktails, bit pricey!

  • 5/5 Sam L. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff were lovely x

  • 3/5 Craig B. 3 years ago on Google
    It was OK but service was a bit hit-and-miss.

  • 5/5 Adeb A. 1 year ago on Google
    The hospitality and food are excellent. The waiters are friendly to serve and accommodate your experience. The prawn and meat buns are recommended. They serve the buns after breakfast times, which is after 11.30 am. Definitely try them on your first visit here.

  • 5/5 Belinda P. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited Browns twice during our 4 day Birmingham visit and it was delicious both times! Shiru was our server during our second visit and she was so very sweet and attentive to our all of our dining needs! Definitely worth the visit if you’re in the area!

  • 4/5 David W. 3 years ago on Google
    Super friendly staff and easy to order

  • 5/5 Reah Frances B. 1 year ago on Google
    I took my mum here for afternoon tea as a late mother's day present and we had a really good time. My mum is gluten free and they had a whole gluten free menu and afternoon tea as well as vegetarian options. The food was so good and was so pretty too. The staff were really friendly and accommodating too. It is a bit pricey but it is worth it for a treat! Would definitely go again.

  • 3/5 sophie H. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my first visit to Browns restaurant. Service was slow, and drinks took a long time to come out, considering that it was a very quiet evening visit. The food came out in good time. However, the food was sub-par. The best course was the starter (beetroots and whipped goat's cheese). Everyone working there looked like they didn't want to be there, except from one young lady who was new ,she was very friendly towards us. Considering dinner for 2 people mid week came to £120 I don't think this is value for money.

  • 4/5 Karen S. 9 months ago on Google
    Had a very pleasant afternoon tea here and staff were very accommodating replacing my fish with other sandwich fillings. Only a couple of minor gripes. Scones were very small but came with two pots of jam. I can only assume they are wasting an awful lot as my fellow diner and I only used about 20% of what we were given. As with all afternoon teas, I would prefer more savory and less sweet but that is just my personal preference.

  • 5/5 Deirdre P. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm a coeliac and catered to all my needs. Also we had a 12 year old with us. She is a fussy eater and again catered for her. Nothing was too much trouble. If you in Birmingham at Bull ring. This is place to eat.

  • 5/5 olalere b. 9 months ago on Google
    Everytime I come here it’s absolutely amazing, the steak’s alone are so delicious. Special thanks to Rob and Ash - best waiters!

  • 5/5 Martin O. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an impeccable 3 course lunch with faultless service here on a weekday during Easter holidays. The decor and surroundings are beautiful, especially the piano, very classy. The prices are reasonable for the menu, very much your high end dining experience. Our waitress Shauna made sure our visit was special and we will definitely be back. Thanks to all the team at Browns x

  • 5/5 Hel B. 4 months ago on Google
    Fabulous afternoon at Browns, the festive menu was excellent both quality and portion size, very generous. Atmosphere was fantastic, a lively vibe and you can see how popular Browns is, the place looked fully booked. From the moment we walked in the customer service was faultless . Alex looked after us and she was a credit to Browns. Very attentive throughout our time there.

  • 5/5 Jonathan L. 5 months ago on Google
    It was my first time at Browns and I went with my family yesterday evening. The food was delicious 😋 I had the Maple & Cinnamon Glazed Pork Belly and shared a few sides with family. For dessert, I had Crème Brûlée. Very attentive staff and great ambience! Would definitely go again.

  • 5/5 Deb W. 6 months ago on Google
    A group of us had a fabulous time,here celebrating 2 birthdays. Great atmosphere & venue so comfortable and stylish. Superb service from entrance. Efficient staff, varied menu & delicious food. What's not to like. A special ial mention to our waitress Sophie who looked after us for 5 hours & was exemplary. Great experience, well dome team, we will return. 👍

  • 5/5 Alex rose G. 6 months ago on Google
    We had a lovely anniversary dinner here, food was cooked to perfection and our server, Sophie, was amazing! She was so sweet, gave us recommendations on where else to visit and surprised us with an anniversary desert at the end of it all. I thoroughly recommend making this the place to go on your special days. Beautiful atmosphere, amazing staff and gorgeous food and drinks. Its a must!

  • 5/5 Mary Katherine L. 8 months ago on Google
    We had a space for a large gathering to celebrate a wedding. The service was phenomenal. They were incredible to our party and went out of their way to take care of us. The food was incredible.

  • 5/5 Nourhan A. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice restaurant and the food was great. The service was excellent 👌and fast ,our waitress Shivu was friendly and very helpful,and she made sure that we had everything we needed. Highly recommended . Amazing service and great food.

  • 5/5 Jane P. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful meal today very clean and safe atmosphere highly recommend

  • 5/5 Jayesh M. 3 years ago on Google
    Victoria waited on us, and gave us extremely great service. Food looked and tasted amazing. Child friendly service, makes it 1000 times easier on the parents.

  • 5/5 Urijah M. 3 years ago on Google
    We enjoy hanging out. Last night we came to this magnificent restaurant which friends recommended to us. We spent a lovely time there with excellent cooking and an experienced stuff and a distinguished cuisine. We added this restaurant in our list and we will definitely return soon. We highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Fran 3 years ago on Google
    Well what a pleasant surprise! Staff lovely, setting very nice and food excellent Apart from the pasta dish which was overly spiced. Would recommend the Sunday lunch.

  • 5/5 Peggy C. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and service. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome, shout out to Soyel, a waiter. His knowledge of the food helped with our choice. Would highly recommend.

  • 4/5 Dale C. 3 years ago on Google
    Pretty decent but nothing out of the ordinary, food felt a little simply.

  • 5/5 simon g. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect location, our waitress was lovely the service was very good & the food was perfect. We had the surf & turf share platter and it was cooked exactly how we wanted it. We would definitely recommend Browns.

  • 5/5 Anthony R. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food

  • 4/5 Umesh C. 3 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere

  • 5/5 Lucie L. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place, the staff is very friendly and food and drinks are delicious.

  • 4/5 Keith D. 3 years ago on Google
    Safe and cosy, rather quiet. Attentive staff, maybe a little too pushy at times.

  • 5/5 Brian T. 3 years ago on Google
    Superb food and service.

  • 4/5 Mark A. 3 years ago on Google
    In these difficult times, it good to go somewhere that serves good food, great atmosphere and friendly servers. Shout out to Victoria.

  • 4/5 robinson t. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good quality staff

  • 4/5 John L. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and lovely staff

  • 5/5 Maria F. 3 years ago on Google
    Outstanding service, beautiful restaurant and the food was really good too with plenty of options!

  • 5/5 Mark S. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice place. Great vibe.

  • 5/5 C&J B. 3 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous...

  • 5/5 Louise W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service

  • 5/5 N S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and welcoming staff who were more than accommodating of a diner with a nut allergy. Lovely food and atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Simon B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very friendly people

  • 5/5 Joanna in Wolverhampton E. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely food and cocktails! Waitress was friendly too!

  • 5/5 kirstin g. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service. Loved our waitress, Victoria

  • 3/5 Stuart S. 3 years ago on Google
    Really lost its Mojo in the last year or so !! It used to be the place to be but now it's a very forgettable experience. Food ok but not spectacular.

  • 1/5 Mrs W. 3 years ago on Google
    Terrible

  • 3/5 Domingas S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very expensive for the quality of food ! I had some fish and my son the burger .Cocktail was nice.

  • 5/5 Nichola S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great afternoon tea, staff were fab and very accommodating, thank you!

  • 4/5 Georgie H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, good service, a little overpriced for the quality but nothing too outrageous. Great cocktails, had a lovely meal

  • 5/5 Matthew P. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful food with brilliant service

  • 1/5 Navinder S. 3 years ago on Google
    Me and my girlfriend had lunch from here today. I ordered half chicken with fries and my girlfriend got the chicken and AVACADO salad. When she was eating she realised they didn't put any avocado in her meal. Instead they took off £4 off her virgin Mojito, which the meal which she didn't eat was over £13. I'm sure this GOV scheme was also £10 off per person, Instead they only took £10 off ONCE for both our meals... I think its safe to say we won't be going here again!

  • 5/5 Curtis B. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been in twice this week. I first visited with my partner for lunch. The food and the service were top notch and definitely worth the price. The staff that saw to us were incredibly attentive, friendly, and warm. This made me feel genuinely welcomed as a customer. The drinks recommendations were spot on and definitely helped us to get the most out of our meal. All of this was so good I popped in again today to enjoy a desert and coffee. Both of these smashed my expectations and left me very impressed. Once again, the staff, food, and serve were all exceptional.

  • 3/5 Gary C. 3 years ago on Google
    Check your bill very carefully. They charged us for two cocktails,when we gave them vouchers. When we complained,they told us they would refund the money back on the card. When I arrived at railway station to check ,only one had been refunded. Nearly two weeks later I am still waiting for the refunded money . Afternoon tea was ok , sandwiches and cake tray just put down ,no one informs you what are in the sandwiches . Over all ,not the best afternoon tea.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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