The JQ Bar & Grill is a bar & grill in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. Rated 4.5 stars from 223 Google reviews. Known for food that justifies the price and staff who actually engage. Best for group dinner and solo dining. Ranked #18 of 19 in Jewellery Quarter. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
The JQ Bar & Grill
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in Jewellery Quarter
Holding steady
Quick Verdict
Yes. Locals return because the food's solid, the prices don't sting, and the service actually cares—rare enough in Birmingham that reviewers keep mentioning it.
You want good bar food and a relaxed night without the Deansgate markup, or you're waiting for a watch repair and need somewhere worth your time.
About The JQ Bar & Grill
The JQ Bar & Grill sits in the Jewellery Quarter as a casual, trendy spot that does bar food and drinks without the price tag you'd expect from the location. It's a place where you can drop in for wings, curry, or a quick bite alongside a decent beer selection, with sport on multiple screens and free parking outside. Reviewers consistently praise the food quality—one regular notes the curry beats Asha's for half the price, another raves about wings that are "banging"—and the staff for being friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is described as "chill" with a "buzzing" energy on busier nights, and it works equally well for solo dining, groups, or a casual evening out. Nothing fancy, nothing pretentious. Just good food, good drinks, and people who know what they're doing behind the bar.
What Stands Out
Food that justifies the price
"Better Curry than Asha's for half the price" and "Love the wings are banging" appear across reviews. One customer notes "Considering the location and style of the decor this place is a hell of a lot less expensive than you would imagine."
Staff who actually engage
"Sensational friendly service", "Pleasant, polite and efficient staff", and "Very great people working there, very kind" appear consistently. Multiple reviews single out the bartender and team by name.
Practical setup for groups or solo
Google attributes list it as popular for "Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining" with "Groups". Reviews describe it as suitable for everything from a solo afternoon drink to "a fun night" with friends, with "free evening parking" and "great central location" noted as bonuses.
What Customers Say
Place had a chill vibe - friendly bartender and 10/10 food
And the drinks not too pricey and will definitely be going again very soon
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Frequently Asked Questions about The JQ Bar & Grill
The wings are mentioned repeatedly as "banging". The curry's been compared favourably to Asha's at half the price. Go for small plates or a quick bite—the menu covers everything from late-night food to proper dinner, and portions are described as generous.
It accepts reservations, but reviewers mention popping in on a Saturday without advance notice and having a good experience. No online booking system, so ring ahead if you're bringing a group.
Casual and trendy, with sport on multiple screens. Described as "chill" during quieter times, "buzzing" on busier nights. Full by 8pm on a Saturday, standing room at the bar by 9, but the atmosphere stays friendly—not rowdy.
£10–20 per head. Multiple reviewers specifically note it's "rightly priced" and "less expensive than you would imagine" for the location and quality. One compares curry favourably to Asha's at half the cost.
Free parking lot on site. Paid street parking also available if the lot's full. One reviewer specifically calls out "free evening parking" as a bonus.
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