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Dine like royalty – Birmingham’s newest restaurant is officially opening soon

Birmingham’s newest restaurant is set to open its doors this week, delivering a new level of elegant dining to the city.

By contributor Hayley Abbott
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Set to become Birmingham’s newest hotspot for authentic Mediterranean flavours and vibrant hospitality, Regina’s Bar & Restaurant, on Newhall Street, will open on its doors to the public on Friday, 21 March. 

With final preparations in full swing for its eagerly anticipated opening, future guests can now sign up to the mailing list to stay up to date with exciting updates and special offers – including being among the first to know when bookings open and a limited time 40 per cent off food voucher for the first 300 subscribers to celebrate the launch.

From the creative team behind the much-loved Noels Bar & Restaurant, the menu at Regina’s Bar & Restaurant will feature the high quality, fresh flavours and unrivalled attention-to-detail which has made the team’s flagship restaurant so successful.

Highlights include an exquisite selection of Mediterranean tapas, such as Mushroom and Truffle Arancini, Slow-roasted Beef Croquettes, and Mediterranean Lamb Kofta, perfect for sharing and crafted to highlight bold yet balanced flavours. Guests can also enjoy indulgent specialties like Kings Beluga Caviar, served with traditional accompaniments for a refined start to their meal.

All pasta is made freshly in-house, ensuring authentic flavours and an elevated experience. Highlights include the Ravioli Aragosta, filled with luxurious lobster and finished with caviar, and Pan-roasted Fillet of Monkfish complimented with Roasted Pepper Sauce, Buttered Spinach, Pepperonata Garnish and Parma Ham.

For those seeking indulgence, the Grill Selection showcases aged premium cuts such as the 28-Day Aged Chateaubriand and Grilled Native Lobster, available with classic accompaniments.

The drinks menu features expertly crafted cocktails, fine wines, and premium spirits. Signature offerings include the Regina Royale, an elegant champagne cocktail, and the Negroni Sbagliato, a timeless classic with a Mediterranean twist.

The brand-new concept of Regina’s Bar & Restaurant sets to elevate Birmingham’s bar and dining scene, not just in terms of food but experience too. Designed by award-winning interior, architecture and brand design studio, Tibbatts Abel, the interior of the restaurant draws on themes of opulence, natural forms and grandeur.

From its impressive entrance creating an exclusive arrival experience, to Crittal-style glazing and rich upholstery to a 3.5m-wide 3D flower sculpture, created by renowned artist David Begbie, adorning the bar, Regina’s Bar & Restaurant truly is a venue fit for royalty.

Jimmy Devollaj Co-Director at Regina’s Bar & Restaurant, shared his excitement about the restaurant’s culinary approach: “At Regina’s, we believe exceptional dining starts with the finest ingredients. Every dish is crafted with precision, from our freshly made pasta to our expertly grilled prime cuts. We’re committed to delivering an unparalleled, high-end experience that blends Mediterranean warmth with sophisticated flavours.”

Sabi Ukaj, Co-Director at Regina’s Bar & Restaurant, added: “We’re truly excited to be nearing the grand opening of Regina’s Bar & Restaurant. We can’t wait to welcome our guests to indulge in an unforgettable dining experience, where the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean meet the heart of Birmingham.

“An enormous amount of hard work has gone into creating this restaurant, from crafting the perfect menu to designing a space which reflects the very essence of fine dining and warm hospitality.

“While we will always do our best to accommodate walk-ins, the opening of Regina’s Bar & Restaurant is highly anticipated, so we’d strongly recommend reserving a table as soon as bookings open to avoid disappointment!”

To explore the full menu and sign up to the mailing list to be the first to receive updates, visit the Regina’s Bar & Restaurant website.