Birmingham city centre is a foodie playground. In one day, you can munch your way through sizzling naan, dripping burgers, fiery fried chicken, silky curries, and pizzas that will ruin supermarket slices forever. Here’s your walking guide to a very full, very happy day.

Stop 1: Breakfast at Dishoom, Chamberlain Square

• Order: Bacon naan roll or Akuri (spiced scrambled eggs).
• Why: Chai, naan, and Bollywood vibes = the best start to your Birmingham crawl.

Stop 2: Mid-Morning Burger Fix – Original Patty Men (Digbeth) OR Bonehead (John Bright St.)

• Order at OPM: The Bacon Cheese or Alabama Slammer.
• Order at Bonehead: Fried chicken burgers, spicy wings, or the legendary Buffalo sauce.
• Why: Both are messy, glorious, and unapologetically Brummie. Pick your fighter: beefy burger chaos at OPM or crunchy fried chicken heaven at Bonehead.

Stop 3: Spicy Chicken Hit – Dave’s Hot Chicken, Birmingham City Centre

• Order: Nashville-style hot chicken tenders, sliders, and fries.
• Why: Imported straight from the US, Dave’s turns up the heat. Their chicken ranges from “No Spice” to “Reaper”—so brave eaters only.

Stop 4: Curry Lunch at Asha’s, Newhall Street

• Order: Chicken tikka, lamb rogan josh, or a biryani with fluffy naan.
• Why: It’s Birmingham—curry is mandatory. Asha’s serves it silky, rich, and full of flavour without sending you into a food coma.

Stop 5: Afternoon Slice at Rudy’s, Bennetts Hill

• Order: Margherita if you’re pure, Calabrese if you’re spicy.
• Why: 24-hour fermented dough + wood-fired perfection = pizza that makes you question everything you knew about crusts.

Stop 6: Dinner at Hen & Chicken, Constitution Hill

• Order: Tandoori chicken, lamb kebabs, or sizzling mixed grill.
• Why: A Birmingham institution where grills meet big portions. It’s bold, smoky, and absolutely no-frills.

Stop 7: Late-Night Refuel – Broad Street or Chinatown

• Options: Shawarma, fried chicken, or steaming noodles.
• Why: Because no Birmingham food crawl ends without a 2 AM snack in hand.

Suggested Walking Trail (Approx Times)

1. Dishoom → OPM/Bonehead – 10–12 min walk
2. OPM/Bonehead → Dave’s Hot Chicken – 8 min walk
3. Dave’s → Asha’s – 10 min walk
4. Asha’s → Rudy’s – 5 min walk
5. Rudy’s → Hen & Chicken – 15 min walk / quick tram
6. Hen & Chicken → Chinatown/Broad Street – 12–15 min walk back

Final Bite: Brum = Big Flavours, Bigger Appetite

From naan and curries to burgers, fried chicken, pizza, and grills, Birmingham city centre doesn’t play small. Come hungry, walk lots, and accept that your jeans may not fit the same tomorrow.

PnV