Indian Brewery Snowhill

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  ·1 month ago

  “Date of visit: Wednesday 2 September It’s kinda crazy that I only discovered this place on a whim, just looking for somewhere to eat that wasn’t Broad Street, Bullring or Grand Central. The Indian Brewery is tucked away under the railway arches near Snowhill Station. We walked from New Street and it was an easy stroll. It’s a cool-looking spot, definitely one for people in the know. Part of me doesn’t even want to publicise it in case it gets too popular! My friend and I came here for lunch. We could’ve booked online, but I took the gamble and walked in right at opening time (12pm). We were greeted by a smartly dressed employee with a gorgeous haircut, handed menus, and told we could sit anywhere. The place was empty apart from two people who clearly knew about this place long before I did. We chose a table at the back with a great view of the tiny kitchen, watching the chef work away. The server took our drinks order, I’m (sort of a) teetotal, so I went for a pineapple-and-apple juice combo. My friend ordered the house favourite, Mango beer. I had a sip: smooth, easy to drink, and apparently good enough that my friend now wants to order a crate. We were offered poppadoms (not free), which were nice, but the real stars were the condiments, some of the nicest I’ve tasted. The menu is surprisingly extensive considering there’s one chef and a tiny kitchen. The masala fish and chips caught my eye. My friend went for the Naughty Maam - basically like a chicken tikka masala-style chicken piled onto two flatbreads. Very tasty, very filling but a bit sloppy and hard to eat. My fish and chips were spicy and absolutely to die for. The server brought extra poppadom condiments (at my request) with our mains and even gave us a sample of their in-house chilli sauce - delicious. Service was good overall, but not as good as it could have been given there weren't overly busy. There was one small slip where the server forgot to bring the second beer (Corner Shop — not as sweet as Mango beer, slightly more bitter but still nice), but it was quickly sorted once they realised. Did I mention it is an actual brewery selling their own beers?! All in all, we paid around £78 for the meal, including drinks and an obligatory service charge - slightly too expensive for the style of venue (I'd say it was a lunch and/or a casual dining place). We loved it and we’re already planning to go back. This place is a hidden gem more people need to know about.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Another fabulous meal at the Indian Brewery, thanks for accommodating our group! Fantastic location; under the arches at Snowhill, with a wonderful smiley welcome from all. Great food, as ever(!), and fantastic beer, with knowledgeable staff advising on the menus. I’ve never been disappointed and I am always willing to wait a minute or two longer than the chains for proper food, cooked to perfection right in front of customers!”

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  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “We had such an amazing time at the Indian Brewery – couldn’t recommend it more! The food was honestly incredible, easily the highlight for us. The loaded keema fries and the Indian fried chicken were both unreal – packed with flavour and cooked perfectly. The drinks were just as good (the juicy mango was a standout), and the whole vibe of the place made it even better. A special shoutout to Dillon at the bar who was fantastic throughout – super friendly, gave great recommendations, and really made the experience for us with his top-tier service. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in the area – we’ll 100% be back!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Went here with in a group of 7, great beer especially the Indian summer, the food was very good all served together. I had the chicken run fat nan which looked great and tasted even better. Very friendly staff will definitely be visiting again.”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “It was alright, I suppose. We only nipped in for a quick drink after visiting the nearby Attic taproom and, with that in mind, we have to compare it to the experience there. The atmosphere here wasn't that inviting, a bit of a rustic vibe, lacking in cozyness. The beer was also okay, we grabbed a few takeaway cans too to compare, which made it worse as the beers from here couldn't stand up to the high standard of aforementioned establishment.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “Great little find tucked away under the arches. Popped in for a quick lunch and the service was super speedy. Had a delicious Naan Wrap and a half-pint of their Bombay Honey beer. It’s a bit of a hidden gem if you’re using the side entrance to Snowhill station. It can be a little loud when the trains go over, but that just adds to the character. Highly recommend if you want something more exciting than a standard pub lunch.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “Food came out hot, very filling and value for money, pre-ordered but still had to wait 45 mins but still worth the wait, would definitely get people to try this hidden gem.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Tasty Indian food in a nice setting! Friendly staff who were attentive without being too much. We went on a Sunday evening and it was pretty quiet. Tried the Pekok lager and blue magic mocktail which was very tasty. For food we ordered the pakora pops to share which are definitely not pops, they are massive and really tasty! I had the big plant faat naan which was lots of food for £11.45. Quite spicy but really flavoursome. My partner had the Indian fish and chips which he really enjoyed and decent portion size! Would have loved a dessert but we were too full. Will definitely return when we’re back in Birmingham!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “You must try the Indian brewery snow hill, if visiting Birmingham. I highly recommend this place. The food is exceptional, and we were blown away by the quality and freshness of food, flavours, and the way everything was cooked. The mixed grill was the best with their butter sauce chips. Utterly amazing and super tasty. I can’t recommend it enough. Fantastic.”

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  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Top service from the team and the food was also spot on. Fat naan was my personal favourite, epic flavours and proper loaded. Loved the seletion of beers available and the vibe under the arches gives it a great atmosphere too. Can't wait to revisit with the rest of the family.”