Phoenix Live Music Restaurant & Bar is a bar & grill in Digbeth, Birmingham. Rated 4.6 stars from 61 Google reviews. Known for friendly, attentive staff and char-grilled skewers and house specialities. Best for groups and late-night dining. Price range: £10–20.
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Phoenix Live Music Restaurant & Bar
Across 51 rated reviews, 90% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.6★ |
| Reviews | 61 |
| 1-star share | 5.9% |
| Best for | Groups |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Yummy food - i loved the hot dishes such as the wonton soup.”
“Great atmosphere friendly staff and amazing cocktails.”
“Amazing food and service tbh , vibe is amazing w friends”
Better value than the Digbeth average
Around £15 a head, below the £25 typical for Digbeth at the same 4.6★ rating as the area. Based on the 8 Digbeth venues we hold Google pricing for.
Quick Verdict
Digbeth's go-to for groups seeking char-grilled skewers, live music, cocktails and karaoke in a casual, animated late-night room.
Book if you want char-grilled skewers, live music, and a room full of people having a proper night out.
About Phoenix Live Music Restaurant & Bar
A night at Phoenix in Digbeth lands somewhere between a proper dinner out and a party that hasn't decided to stop yet. The Chinese-style skewers are what people keep coming back for — the scallops and oysters draw particular attention, and the chicken skewers have their own following — with seasoning that reviewers notice and portions sized for sharing. Karaoke and live music push the evening forward, and the atmosphere builds accordingly. The staff are the kind of attentive that earns names: Hayden gets called out by regulars for lifting the whole experience. Allergy requests — peanuts among them — are handled in the kitchen, not just noted at the table. It's child-friendly, it runs late, and for a group looking for somewhere in Digbeth that does food and a proper night in one place, this is the answer.
What Stands Out
Friendly, attentive staff
Recent reviews consistently note staff warmth and care—one guest's peanut allergy was accommodated with separate cooking, and staff remember regulars.
Char-grilled skewers and house specialities
Menu centres on lamb, duck, and chicken skewers alongside crispy oysters, scallops, and wonton soup, all priced for sharing.
Live music and karaoke
Live performances anchor weekend energy, and the karaoke setup lets groups pick their own songs, drawing crews for late-night gatherings.
Practical Information
Contact
2, Phoenix Live Music Restaurant & Bar, Masshouse, Unit 4 Masshouse Ln, Birmingham B5 5JE, United Kingdom
+44 121 212 1304Visit WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions about Phoenix Live Music Restaurant & Bar
Phoenix Live Music Restaurant & Bar in Digbeth is built for groups—the karaoke setup lets crews pick their own songs, live performances anchor weekend energy, and the menu is priced for sharing. Table service and late-night hours make it a natural gathering spot for unwinding after 10pm.
Phoenix Live Music Restaurant & Bar handles dietary requests with care. Recent guests report that staff accommodated a peanut allergy by cooking dishes separately, with no fuss or delay.
Phoenix Live Music Restaurant & Bar serves char-grilled skewers—lamb, duck, chicken—alongside house specialities like crispy oysters, scallops, and wonton soup. Portions are generous enough for sharing.
Phoenix Live Music Restaurant & Bar in Digbeth welcomes dogs, making it a pet-friendly option for a night out.
Phoenix Live Music Restaurant & Bar features live performances that anchor weekend energy, plus a karaoke setup where groups can pick their own songs.
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On the Digbeth Hot List · ranked October 2026
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