Craeft in Birmingham

Decided to visit this establishment as an overdue Valentine’s Day meal with my girlfriend following some great reviews on trip advisor. Unfortunately, it did not live up to its expectations. There were only two members of staff on (who you could see were really rushed off their feet so we did feel somewhat sorry for - they were evidently trying their best). However, an hour and a half wait for nice but cold food was a bit far. During that time nobody came to offer further drinks or to check on us. We were served the meal without cutlery (by the chef?!), which again we had to wait further for. Nobody checked that we were enjoying our meal (or even returned upstairs), if they had, we would have informed them it was cold. Our second round of drinks 2 hours after the first arrived with the wrong drinks order. The decor is lovely however upstairs was cold and there was no music. The establishment certainly has the potential to be great but our experience was very much the opposite to that otherwise described on here.

Lovely decor, great food and a wide selection of beverages. Food was well presented and tasted great (We had the chicken and beef rib). Slightly hidden away but well worth the visit for a meal or a few drinks. Will be visiting again.

Due to current roadworks you may not stumble across this place. However you should go and find it as the food is exceptional. We had 5 dishes - short rib, chicken thighs, cod, sausage and the chips - each one was cooked and presented to a high standard. Personally the short rib and chicken thighs were my favourites, they were on another level, full of flavour and perfectly cooked. The manager and chef were both welcoming and friendly to talk to. Great choice of drinks too, I can recommend the apple jam ice tea cocktail. All in all a really enjoyable visit! Well done, keep up the great work.

I visited before Xmas for a works Xmas meal and all of us were blown away by the quality and value of the food. This coupled with the outstanding service makes this a place you must try. This is a small independent establishment hidden away on Gas Street, and so does find itself competing with the more favourably located restaurants in Brindley Place, but this is only a two minute walk away and a welcome escape from all the chained restaurants and bars. I have a feeling this place may struggle as for some reason in this country people tend to gravitate to the well known chains (Piccolino, All Bar One) rather than give the independents a try. I hope I'm wrong as Craeft really does to deserve to be a success.

Delicious meal , very tasty but the restaurant was freezing . All the tables around us had their coats on . Such a shame . A restaurant to visit in the summer

Fantastic night out, food was exceptional (we had sharing platters and they were beautifully presented and very tasty.) Good selection of beer and drinks, plenty of cocktails to choose from. Egg Nog was fantastic!!! Very friendly staff and atmosphere. Highly recommend and we will be back soon!

Came here with a group of friends for Xmas lunch, was swept away by the food there was 20 of us and every single plate was a piece of art and tasted amazing you can tell the work that had gone in to it, I had the beef and it was best thing I’ve eaten in a long time one of our party members didn’t show up so I ate there’s as-well after the chef said I could have it I had an great time be back in January for more !

Came with a group of friends and was really knocked out by the food and service. I can’t stop thinking about how delicious the beetroot cured salmon was ! Lovely trout for the main too and a good selection of cheese to finish. The service was friendly and attentive without getting in the way. We came in with soaking wet coats and brollies from the pouring rain and they made sure to help us get them dry and warm. Good location, good food and wine, friendly service and atmosphere - all for a reasonable price - will definitely go again.

This place is a real hidden gem in the centre of Birmingham. Top quality food, great service and excellent beer and wine. I had the short ribs and it’s the best beef I’ve ever eaten! A great little independent restaurant in the heart of the city - and a welcome alternative to all the chains. Well worth a visit!

We had a fantastic evening at Craeft last night. Lukas and his team were very accommodating for our large group and the food, service and drinks were excellent. Try the homemade eggnog - it’s delicious!

My partner and I had been to Craeft a few times in the past, so when it came to her 30th birthday, there was a clear choice for dinner. The staff helped me out loads in planning a really special evening, and when it came to the night itself, they were attentive and helped make the whole night special. We had almost 20 people, and we ate pretty much everything on the menu. Everything about this place is just lovely to be a part of and they deserve every success. This is a real gem in Birmingham!

Popped here a couple of times now and it's such a hidden treasure lovely people working there. I didn't get there names. The lady who cooks is amazing and delivers really good food and the lovely man behind the bar serves the best Gin. Will return again and again. Thanks Guys xx

It's not often that I a write a review on the same day as visiting but this one of them! The title of my review says it all. Totally not a mainstream place. Great service, food and quirky surroundings. Sam and Jai have a great thing going. We will be back.. perhaps to spend the entire afternoon next time :-)

I came with my mum when she visited town. Jai welcomes us like family and made the whole experience fun but not intrusive - just perfect! We had the recommended ribs and hats off to Sam - sooooo good! Photo attached with the ribs! Keep doing what you guys are doing!

The four of us celebrated our friends birthday here. What a great experience we had. Jai was ever attentive with suggestions for superb food and accompanying drinks and the whole meal felt very special. We tried cocktails and beers we had never had before, (loved the Moose Springsteen), fantastic dry reisling and shared excellent food all personally cooked by Sam. Our birthday friend Jill is gluten free and it was no problem at all, plenty of options and choices. We all loved it.

The staff are very friendly. Food was fresh and well prepared. We ordered the sausage and the salmon. Both really good. We also ordered chips on the side and they were the best we've had in a long time. I'm sure we'll be back.

I had a delicious plate of British charcuterie and cheese, accompanied by a very friendly Malbec. Couldn’t have been better.

We went to Craeft for a light dinner and were very impressed. Jai made us feel super welcome - the service was excellent and because there was only Jai and his colleague in the kitchen it was very personal. The food was delicious, we ordered...

Visited here after seeing a review from trusted blogger #biteyourbrum. So glad we did. Friendly knowledgable host and so good to have menu advice from the really talented chef. We had lamb with beetroot, beef croquettes and mussels in mead. They were all beautifully presented...

Very impressed with food and drink offering at Craeft. Still linked to the ‘pig & tail’ (jewellery quarter, also very good) but a different format from its previous incarnation. A great spot, just off the canal, interesting building, fabulous chef, good service. Been a couple...

Well thought out menu with plenty of choice. Presentation is outstanding. Excellent, friendly service in a very relaxed setting.

Amazing night with great food. Made all the better by the great hosts and craft beer. Will be going back for sure

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. The food was a tapas style and absolutely delicious. The host assisted us throughout helping us choose the right quantities and everything that was presented was absolutely delicious. The deserts were also out of this world. Quality food from...

Fabulous innovative food presented so beautifully. Lots of choice all intriguing and delicious. Very helpful friendly front of house and excellent creative caring chef. If you are in gas street basin by the boats LOOK Up! Raise your sights! Take an exit upwards away from...

A delightful ambiance coupled with high end food. Loads of choice for the drinking community and a great coffee machine. Sort of under new management but maintaining the very high standard when it was the Pickled Piglette. The new team running it are clearly very...

We went for a late Saturday lunch. The food was freshly prepared and absolutely delicious. Lots of choice, and as they are small plates, you can order a few and add more if you decide you want them. Good range of beers (we didn't try...

Found this place by chance as we were having a bit of a wander down by the canals and so glad we did. Staff were passionate and knowledgeable( Jae) beers refreshing and food was awesome . We will be back as soon as we can...

Great friendly host with lovely craft beers. British tapas with a twist, fermented chips and seaweed salt, great sharing platters and unusual dishes. Well worth a visit

This was meant to be the treat at the end of a day of celebrations and Craeft was absolutely perfect. The ambience was quiet, a real sense of it being tucked away. Our waiter was friendly and helpful and let us take our time and...

We visited here after friends recommended it as a great place to eat and drink. We didn't book and wandered in after work on a Friday evening. We were greeted by the manager Mark who made us welcome and explained the menu. There were options...

We visited when it was the Pickled Piglet and absolutely adored it, so we were very pleased when we learned this was the re-launch! Mark and the rest of the staff are very welcoming and helpful. It's clear that Mark cares a lot about the...

First visit on Saturday evening to this hidden gem of an eaterie. Friendly staff who knew their stuff and guided us through the menu. Wide range of English Tapas-style food, all freshly and beautifully cooked. Imaginative menu, beautifully served and great value for money. A...

Are visit was random, we were passing and we’re intrigued by the menu. The manager and staff were helpful and friendly. Craeft has a wide variety of tasty foods and beverages, non- alcoholic beverages are also available, too. The food comes in a tapas style...

Taking (in my opinion) the best bit of the Pickled Piglet, the small plates, the menu now comprises of a wide selection of tapas style dishes. With five of us dining this meant we had the chance to sample around half the menu, and I’m...

Just of the canal, Craeft, formerly The Pickled Piglet, which was a regular feature of our trips to Birmingham, serves small plates or English tapas. The service was fantastic and the passion for the new concept was very evident. Everything we had was delicious but...

Very nice, but not fabulous. Lots of pomp & hype about the food - which was delicious, but did not live up to to the build up (which was somewhat pretentious). Pretty much empty on a Friday night, so not a great atmosphere - all...

Newly refurbished restaurant serving amazing food and drinks. Will definitely return to taste more of the tasty tapas.

After a long day in Birmingham and trying to avoid the crowds around the canals we stumbled upon this hidden gem . Previously known as the Pickled Piglet , this small independent restaurant had only been open for a few weeks , We initially only...

Just my sort of food, novel, tapas, relaxed style but big on flavour and innovative, too. Takes inspiration from medieval ingredients and preserving methods but with a very modern presentation on the food, and vibe to the place. Had the musslels in mead, treacle and...

Great service, delicious food and warm and charming atmosphere. We had a cosy dinner here and REALLY enjoyed it. Will be back and will be recommending it to my friends!

What a great place this has morphed into and worth negotiating the ripped apart Broad Street to visit.All food ,bread,pickling is prepared on the premises and chef Liam is clearly passionate about his plates, sending out beauty and deliciousness. My friend and I devoured a...

Excellent restaurant serving old-english Saxon dishes. They use local seasonal produce with old cooking and curing processes to produce really distinctive food. There is also a god range of craft beers and vegetarian dishes available.

My original title was going to be “best carrots I’ve ever had”, but I figured that might be damning by faint praise. We went on a Saturday lunch time, and were the only people in there. This was a touch off putting at first, but...

Visited here with my fella last week, absolutely loved it. From the warm welcome, the amazing 'bees knees' cocktail then the food! Wow! We shared a few dishes and each one was just amazing, the fermented chips are a winner for me! Very chilled out...

Well worth a visit. We went on a Saturday night and just called in to see if they had a table. Very good front of house. Knowledgeable about the food. Recommended the right amount of tapas for 2 people. Would recommend the lamb and the...