Ресторан · Birmingham · ⭐ 9.7/10 · 18716 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 21:03:37
Address: 81-91 John Bright St, Birmingham B1 1BL, United Kingdom
Caribbean flavours and rum near the Bullring
Turtle Bay Birmingham, on John Bright Street just seconds from New Street Station and the Bullring, brings the sunshine of the Caribbean to the city centre. The room has a lively, beach-inspired feel, with Caribbean rhythms, a central cocktail bar and a buzzy atmosphere that builds as the night goes on. It’s as much about the vibe and the rum as the food — a place to settle in and let the islands come to you.
What to order
The heart of the menu is the iconic jerk pit, where ingredients are marinated for 24 hours in Turtle Bay’s signature jerk rub and flame-grilled for a smoky finish. Go for the Jerk Chicken or Curry Goat with rice and peas, or the comforting Brown Stew Fish layered with herbs, peppers and warming spices. Jerk dishes come smothered in a rich gravy of thyme, allspice and scotch bonnet, with slaw, coconut rice and peas or spiced fries. Wash it down with a handcrafted rum cocktail — a passion mojito or spring ting spritz — or an ice-cold Red Stripe.
Who it’s for
This is a great spot for a lively night out with friends, a birthday or a group celebration where the cocktails flow and the music is loud. With its central location and all-day cocktail deals, it suits anyone after big Caribbean flavours and a party atmosphere.
The Space
Turtle Bay builds a Caribbean beach shack in the middle of the city, all reclaimed-wood tables, corrugated tin and warm, low lighting strung with fairy lights. Urban street art, hand-painted rum signs and a splash of sunny colour cover the walls.
The central rum bar anchors the room, and as the tables fill the space takes on the loose, laid-back buzz of a beach bar after dark.
Questions and answers
What kind of food does Turtle Bay serve? Caribbean — jerk chicken, curry goat, brown stew fish and rice and peas.
What should I order? Jerk Chicken or Curry Goat from the jerk pit, plus a handcrafted rum cocktail.
What makes the jerk special? Ingredients are marinated 24 hours in a signature rub and flame-grilled for a smoky finish.
What’s the atmosphere like? Lively and beach-inspired, with Caribbean music and a central rum bar.
Is there a bottomless brunch? Yes — the Beach Brunch pairs brunch plates and jerk classics with 90 minutes of flowing cocktails, beers and soft drinks; booking ahead is wise for weekends.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00–22:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 10:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–22:30 |
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Friendly staff, we were served by Blake and Miles. Accommodating and recommended the least spicy dish on the menu, namely the jerk chicken with mo-bay sauce. It was so nice that this was heard by the least spicy person i…
The restaurant itself is spacious, with plenty of seating, yet it doesn't feel cramped or chaotic. We appreciated that a table booking wasn't needed even on a Friday evening. On the other hand, this place is better suite…
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As a solo woman travelling on business, it's important to feel safe and like a welcome guest. From the very first moment I walked in, Alex was wonderful. Shanice served me the whole time. She's attentive but not intrusiv…
Miles and Alex were just fantastic. The food was incredible, and the service so quick, not a glass was ever empty. Fantastic. Thank you Andrea for the amazing cocktails, I'll definitely be back x
We had the best experience at Turtle Bay thanks to Samantha. She was just incredible, so sweet, warm and attentive. She double-checked our orders to make sure everything was perfect, and had us laughing the whole time. Y…
Really enjoyed this! I haven't eaten at Turtle Bay for years, there's a sort of stigma lingering around it from years ago that it's great for cocktails but not so good for food. However, they really seem to have turned t…
At first we planned to go to another restaurant, but it was already closed on a Sunday evening – in hindsight, a lucky break. This way we ended up at Turtle Bay and were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is incredibly…