B1 in Birmingham

A great menu and good service from the staff. Primarily a restaurant if you are staying in the Hotel but could be good even if you are not staying. Expensive, as it is a hotel, but would recommend.

I couldn’t fault the restaurant itself however I arranged a valentines date at the crowne plaza B 1 restaurant. Both my date and myself arrived at the front of house and asked where the B1 Restaurant was located . My date was told it was the other side of town so got a taxi to said destination. Which meant she was not there when I arrived . When I asked, I was met with sorry I don’t know . Lucky I use my eyesight and noticed the restaurant sign . I then called my partner and told her where I was she return to the very place she Initially arrived at the upshot of this was we had only hour and a half with each other and only one of us eating. I am astonished the staff in the hotel do not know the name and location of their own restaurant. I travelled quite far for the evening only for it to be cut short .

Nos alojamos en el Crowne Plaza un par de veces al año y el desayuno siempre es muy agradable y el personal es encantador. Hemos tenido comida de bar en el hotel pero no comido en el restaurante. Debido a la lluvia, decidimos no salir y comer a las 1. La comida era realmente encantadora. Tuve champiñones para empezar y un increíble ravioles de champiñones y trufas. Mi marido tenía alitas de pollo y un filete de chuletón. Por lo general, es difícil complacerlo con el bistec, pero dijo que estaba muy sabroso y bien preparado. El personal fue muy atento y amable. Definitivamente lo recomendaría.

Die Bedienung war sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Das Restaurant hat unterschiedliche Sitzgelegenheiten, aber alle recht angenehm. Die Bar ist riesengroß. Die Speisekarte ist überschaubar. Wir hatten Rumpsteak mit Chips. Es hielt sich in Grenzen. Weinkarte und Cocktailkarte super. Wer gerne Gin trinkt ist hier gut aufgehoben.

This has to be the worst experience I have had through OpenTable. Firstly, at no point in the booking was the actual location of this restaurant revealed. It is the dining room of the Crowne Plaza hotel! The address on the app does not say this, and had it been made clear, we would not have booked it. I am sure this is deliberate. If you wish to eat a one star dinner at four star dinner prices whilst surrounded by tables made up for breakfast then this is the place for you. The ambience was non existent, the service slack and badly trained. The food was not good. Steaks were tough and over cooked. Desserts were poor. The overall experience was really bad. However, the prices were premium and there is absolutely no justification for this. To make matters worse, a service charge was automatically added to the bill for four. It is just not acceptable that this kind of entitled behaviour continues. The overall experience was that we felt tricked into the booking and had we been earlier, we would have left before ordering.

Sadly resturant not available. Bar seating and menu only

Rather basic hotel food. Some cleanliness issues, had to send back some items of crockery due to them being dirty. Portions mediocre size for price. Many better options close by to the hotel.

I didn't understand that it was the restaurant of an hotel - it was okay food but nothing to write home about

Íbamos a cenar aquí pero terminamos comiendo temprano en el bar. A la mañana siguiente tomamos el desayuno completo a pesar de que era un buffet, la comida caliente era fresca y no tenía capacidad para las edades.

L'hôtel est nettement mieux que le restaurant. Je ne conseillerais le restaurant uniquement au cas où vous avez faim et ne voulez aller hors de l'hôtel. Le gravalx sur blinis est tout simplement mauvais. Les blinis sont caoutchouteux. Probablement réchauffés au micro ondes. L'agneau était meilleur mais loin d'être exceptionnel. En fait, je pense qu'il est mieux de prendre un plat simple au bar. Dois toutefois reconnaître que le service est très aimable et le Malbec au verre est également plaisant.

There was a great selection of freshly cooked food served in comfortable surroundings. The Bar also servers a good selection of drinks at comparable prices for this type of venue.

Our family stayed at the Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre for several nights and decided to try their restaurant on one of those evenings. The food was surprisingly really good. Since we were staying at the property and had two young children with us, their meal was complimentary including their dessert. Service was standard and a bit slow - our server wore a "In Training" tag so she was obviously new but she tried.

We went to B1 restaurant to celebrate a graduation. It was a massive disappointment. The restaurant was largely empty during our entire meal (7pm on a Saturday night) which in hindsight was an ominous sign. The menu contained numerous misspellings, another ominous sign but it was too late to change location. The food was awful. The starters of fishcakes and goats cheese were ok. The main courses we ordered were the crispy belly pork (the crackling was more hard than crispy, and it was dry and tasteless), the confit duck (so overcooked that it was largely inedible. We couldn’t even get the meat off the bone. The spinach that came with it was bitter and the rosti soggy) and the chorizo risotto (one dimensional with an overwhelming taste of Sainsbury’s basics chorizo). The desserts were forgettable as well. I would not recommend this restaurant.

I had two rooms booked but ended up staying for one as I refuse to tolerate the attitude and arrogance of the staff. One in particular approaches me at the bar by saying "what do you want" my reply was "I beg you pardon" she then rolled her eyes and moved onto the next person. To my surprise, upon leaving the bar I notice the young lady tucked away In small room built on the bar in deep discussion with a college,her exact words " I effing hate these stupid customer!!!" That was it for me. The next day I up and left never to return again. I did not even bother reporting it as everybody seemed too busy to attend to me. All i remeber about this obnoxious young lady was that she was tall foreign lady with curly hair. If you ask me she needs a new profession because her behavior in a 4* hotel was unacceptable. Deffinetly lost me as a business customer.

We are staying at the Crowne Plaza for the weekend and arrived latish on Friday night so decided to get something to eat in their restaurant rather than go out. It was unexpectedly good. I couldn't find a menu online anywhere before we arrived so was blind as to what the menu might be but there was a good selection of food to choose from and it was delicious and well cooked. I only wish we had arrived earlier I would have had a starter too.

The food was ok. Portions sizes were inconsistent with small amounts one day and larger amounts the next. The food was also quite pricey and the wait for food at each course extremely long at times. I would eat out at some better restaurants if you have the chance.

I requested a nice table as it was part of my sisters 50th Birthday present, we were given a booth which was nice and private as there were some Xmas party groups in. This only added to the evening and we sat in the bar until midnight listening to the music, chatting and having fun. Lovely and relaxed just what we wanted.

Must say I enjoyed the breakfast here! The buffet had a large variety including cold cuts, smoked salmon, fruits, yogurts. There were also a number of hot buffet itsems as well, including eggs, bacon, sausages etc. They also do other hot dishes made to order, e.g. French toast, pancakes etc and these are all part of the buffet. Very enjoyable. Must also add that their coffee is one of the best cups I have ever tasted in Birmingham!

After a terrifying plane journey we arrived at the Crowne Plaza. We had booked and also pre ordered our meal. We were shown to this delightful room off the restaurant. Our group dined together. The decor was beautiful and throughout the meal we were given first class attention. The food was excellent and all of my party thoroughly enjoyed it. Everything was super.

Dinner Friday night with friends. Nothing special as restaurant was nearly empty and food very average. One dish was returned as unaceptable, and credit due, it was not charged for. Overall not good value and no special ambience.. Would not eat there again.

the menu on the day was different to that advertised on the website...which was why i went there. i had scallops and PRAWN...1 scallop sliced into 3 pieces. and a poor specimin of a prawn on a creamy sludge....then the main...something light...tea smoked chicken salad with orange segments....and rocket....tasteless...i had to ask for some dressing...just to get some flavour and to be able to cut through the dryness...in all a very dissapointing meal...on top of totally disorganised staff who didnt have dedicated stations which meant i had waiting staff constantly asking to take my order etc, etc....even whan i had my meal...i was staying at the hotel and with the reviews thought it would have been a good option...how wrong i was....glad i have no plans to go back.....dire!

no windows in the room and the hotel needs a face lift. great location fab bar. i would stay there on my own and not as a couple. loved it

Had booked the the £40 special offer it was good value for the money and their was a good selection of dishes to choose from the service was friendly and helpful. Will go back again

Horrible experience which resulted in us ordering room service 1 mis en place was not complete and cutlery items were missing 2 tables were dirty and there were food rests on both tables and benches 3 when the cutlery arrived they were not polished and were covered in marks 4 glasses also were not polished and had a musty smell over them 5 the all over appearance of the area where we were seated was dirty restaurant where in the end we did not eat.

Staying in the centre of birmingham i was pretty reluctant to stay in the hotel for food. But being left alone for the night, i reluctantly went down to the restaurant for dinner. I was pleasantly suprised. The food was very tasty, well presented and the dessert was worth a special mention. It was clearly made fresh that evening and left me extremely satisfied. Worth a visit.

Formula fixed price menu and main menu with good choice

club room gives you complimentary continental breakfast (weekend s they tend to put you in the B1 restaurant which gives you full english option too) which is the best of its type i have ever eaten in a hotel.

offer not great as only two mains to choose from unless you want to pay a supplement. service good. food mediocre, not really the standard i was expecting

We went to B1 in Birmingham for a Valentines meal. When we got there our reservation hadn't been booked, however they were kind enough to find us a table. When we got to the table we were given a different menu to the offer on the website. Again the staff were very helpful and honoured us the deal. The food and the staff were very good but the service itself was very slow considering there were only 20 tables with diners. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated but lacked atmosphere.

I stay here a bot and the foor in the bar is always ok. Standar fare for corporate bars but better than usual.

Un agradable » restaurante tipo de hotel, comida excelente, personal amable. Las bebidas son un poco caras ...

Nice place, descent food and the staff were very very attentive. It was a Friday night so as it was connected to the hotel it was very quiet. I prefer busier places so with more other people this would have been better but that isn't their fault. Overall, good place to eat.

great xmas meal, was a little quiet at 7pm but got busy when we left, Couldn't fault food. Will dine there again

La Probamos la carta de menú y la comida era excelente. El servicio era cálido y amable, y nada era demasiado problema. Gran selección de vinos para elegir y buen ambiente!

B1 is tucked away in the Crowne Plaza hotel. very modern looking with a relaxed feel to the bar area. We were there for an excellent value pre-theatre meal so it was early and the restaurant was very quiet. Food selection was good and service good also. Meals were very high standard

despite the restaurant was very busy the service was impeccable. very efficient, attentive and friendly. scallop starter was slightly over cooked but tasted great. mains were cooked to perfection. will definitely return to B1 for more good food and service.

Started off with drinks at the bar then as we the time the table was booked for approached we were taken to our table which was located in one of the circular 'booths. Ideal for the two of us particularly as at this time of evening we were the only people dining in the restaurant area. Our starters were just right as were our main course. My steak being cooked just right. Our only slightly negative was we felt the price of our drinks was slightly more than we had expected

B1 Restaurant, Birmingham. We went for the pre-theatre offer & it was excellent value for money. The service was excellent and the food was of a very good standard. It is near to the Alexandra Theatre where we were going, so we were also pleased with the location. The only aside I would make is that it is in the Crowne Plaza hotel, which wasn't obvious until we got there - so were struggled to find it, but once in everything was thoroughly enjoyable.

Good food, but slow service and som of the food came out cold.

Dined at B1 Birmingham on the 11th April. We took advantage of the pre-theatre offer £13.95 for 2 courses. I must say it was excellent...beautiful, fall of the bone, lamb shank followed by chocolate torte with a raspberry sorbet. Great food and attentive, but not overpowering service. Would definitely like to go back and try the full menu.

We went to B1 in Birmingham, the food was very nice but restaurant quite quiet but it was a Sunday evening. Great value for money, would recommend!

B1, Central Square, Birmingham, B1 1HH (Crown Plaza Hotel) Offer bookedPre-theatre: 2 courses £13.95 Excellent meal, staff very friendly, excellnt value booked through toptable.

Pre theatre offer, 3 courses for £18. Excellent value. A perfect poached egg . Delicate fish. Crunchy veg. Good menu selection. Bright cheery staff. Well worth it.

We booked for the pre-theatre menu at B1 in Birmingham which was good value. We did not realise at the time of booking that the restaurant was within the Crowne Plaza hotel so it took a while to find the place! The service was friendly, if a little slow, and the food was delicious and well presented. The red pepper pannacotta was an unusual and taster starter. We ordered the lamb chump for a main course but instead got a lamb shank which was a nice surprise, really delicious.

Have dine at B1 several times. Similar to previous occasions, the restaurant was quiet so provided good ambience and service. Went for the 3 course menu, noticed they have changed the starter and desserts however mains have not changed. soup starter very creamy, pork faggot beautifully presented and tasted nice. mains seabass, a tad bit overcooked, steak cooked nicely and lamb shack was nicely cooked. desserts were the high light. coconut panocotte and cheesecake were exquiste,

We went to B1 at the crown plaza for a pre theatre meal. we told the waiter this and he ensured that our food was served quickly. The food all looked and tasted very good, and we would recomend it. On the down side drinks were expensive, but I guess that's everywhere now.

A group of four of us recently ate at B1 in Crowne Plaza, Birmingham. Good attentive staff and the food was very good value with the current offer on. we had Caesar salad, soup, followed by lamb rump, guinea fowl, salmon and steak with apple tart for dessert and cheesecake. The only problem was the ambience - the lights kept being dimmed down and then turned up, there was a birthday party going on which made it rather noisy in the restaurant but overall a nice meal with friendly service.

B1 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Birmingham Two for one deal represents good value for money but having to take 3 courses to achieve this was less than ideal. Atmosphere wasn't great and over bright lighting didn't help. Nothing special.

Took advantage of the 2for1 offer at B1 in Birmingham - had a good meal, and the staff were very attentive. On the downside,the venue was quite empty, so bit lacking atmosphere

meals 2 4 1 ok. small helpings. no enough people in very dim!!!!!!!!!!!

Great food and service. The lighting needs to be toned down and the music is too much like a dance club! Some nice private booths, all in all a great deal from Top Table! Thanks guys!

Forth time i've been to B1, unfortunately on this occasion it was disappointing. Ordered the 2-4-1 set. Soup was favoursome though lambshank bland, lack sauce and tough to eat. dessert was nice. on this occasion, the restaurant was packed compared to previous occasion. tables around me complained because the food (either waiting too long for it or undercooked). even though service was slow at times, considering the number of tables, service was good.

lovely food & great value, would recommend. professional service too.

We enjoyed our meal at B1, the service was extremely attentive and the meal on the 2 for 1 offer at just £25 was very good value.As mentioned in previous reviews they put us in one of the bays and although the restaurant was quiet it was still very pleasant. The menu gave a limited choice but was of good quality and value.

Staff very attentive and service very good. Went for the set menu offer. Starter fish cake very tasty. Mains were chicken dish also good though pepper sauce over powering. Salmon main nice. Creme brulee dessert small but very creamy. Coconut dessert average. Third time been there and set menu always changes. Would go back again for a forth meal

B1 in Birmingham, the food was excellent and topped off a great special occassion for us. However, the ambience is a bit of a let down as you may have a view from the restaurant out into a stark and sterile hotel lobby - a bit of screening or extra thought is all it would take to rectify that point to improve the atmosphere.

B1, Central Square, Birmingham We liked: the soup and steaks & sea bass; well flavoured and cooked; not so happy with: the ambience (none), the waitress who was civil but with no smiles or pleasantries; the replacement wine; the location; the fact that the waiting staff started clearing the (unused) tables behind us early on so that this, combined with the almost empty dining room, made us feel like we we should hurry up and get out. Wouldn't go back. Shame as the food is good.

Went for the pre-theatre offer, which represents great value for money - they even let you choose from 3 different glasses of wine for each colour, which is rare in an offer like this. The food is good and beautifully presented, service is fine too and the decor of the restaurant makes you feel you're somewhere quite classy. Downsides: the hotel's location is in one of the less pedestrian friendly parts of Birmingham, and the restaurant opens directly into the hotel lobby, which is a bit naff.

Excellent value for money, we had the pre theatre dinner just £15 per head including a glass of wine . Staff very attentive, althougth the restaurant had a large party in. Food excellent, would definatley recommend and revisit

B1 has sophisticated decor with moody lighting. We were placed in one of the intimate booths lovely. We had a very good complimentary chief's bloody mary taster. My husband started with a delicous duck pate and we both had the lamb shanks cooked to perfection. I finished with whisky choc cheesecake with honeycomb - yum. The waiting staff are very friendly, most attentive and efficient. Value for money. Total bill £39 includes coffee and 10%£service.

B1 in Birmingham is in the Crowne Plaza Hotel so found it a bit difficult to find at first buty the mean was much better than expected and the service was attentive.

Took advantage of the pre-theatre offer. Overall good value. Several of the starters were not available including the scallops and carpaccio but pea soup was tasty. Lamb was the winner of the night....and complementary glass of wine (went with shiraz) nicely complemented the meal.

I booked B1 for Valentines day. I wanted something that would make my partner say wow, B1 certainly lived up to that. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced, £35 each for 3 courses and a glass of champagne each. The only time I have had such a good dining experience was at Simpsons. I cannot recommend B1 strongly enough.

Nice meal on the fixed price menu, although menu didn't look like it was particularly tailored for the romance atmosphere. Ambience was pretty good, but lighting a bit too bright for the image it was after. Value was better than expected given the city centre location.

We visited B1 prior to going to the Birmingham Hippodrome and therefore had the £15 special -- two courses and a glass of wine. Service was attentive and good. Food was well presented and good.

Had New Years eave dinner in B1, Birmingham. It nicely furbished restaurant but atmosfere been spoiled slightly by staff setting breakfast service for next morning (it is a hotel restaurant). Service very attentive. I asked for medium-rare beef filet which was served more on well done side but generally food was really good. Good place for business meeting but not a romantic date.

Bi at the Crowne Plaza central Birmingham- Service very good, food also good standard. Very quiet when we went (early Sunday evening late November) which meant little ambience, but smart enough and very convenient. Didn't have a note of the booking but they were still happy to honour the deal.

food impeccable.. especially the mussels starter and sea bass main. service also excellent. have tried other hotel restaurants and so far B1 is probably one of the best meals in birmingham

A nice meal at B1 @ Crownw Plazza in Birmingham, Toptable offer was good, surroundings pleasant a welcome break from the crowded areas of Birmingham on a Satuday night.

The B1 restaurant in Birmingham was a very plesant establishment, located within the crown plaza hotel, the food was excellently presented and very tasty. The pre-theatre deal was good value for money.

arrived 45 minutes late due to traffic and had only 30 min to eat (booked a show) Waiters extremely helpful and understanding and despite the rush we had a good meal.

B1 - Crown Plaza, Birmingham - Went for the 2 for 1 offer knowing that it was from a set menu - usually very limited and unimaginative offerings - but not this time. I am such a fussy eater and for once had no problem on deciding what to have. Staff were friendly, really enjoyed my meal and would definitely go there again. Sadly, resturant had very few covers which is odd for a Saturday night - perhaps more advertising on their part might work.

The food was ok, starters were reasonable, we both had lamb shanks with a red wine jus, but the jus just had no flavour, however the meat was very tender and well cooked. Desert was reasonable as well and with the TT 2-1 one offer the food was very good. However my wife asked for a small white wine spritzer, this cost £9. For that reason you can be sure we wont be going back.

good food from set menu for the 2 for 1 offer. Drinks were on the expensive side. Overall not too bad.

Nice food at B1. Service ok but not great, general ambience not very good.