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Recess, Birmingham, West Midlands

Recess

3.9
3.9
7 Reviews
£25 and under
English
At the Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham, Recess Lounge & Bar offers everything from a hearty breakfast to a delicious lunch or a relaxed evening meal, using locally sourced quality ingredients.

From the menu, try small plates like crispy salt and pepper squid or halloumi fries with sweet chilli sauce. For heartier choices, tuck into a choice of burgers, classic fish and chips, or a sirloin steak. A delicate selection of finger sandwiches, fresh scones and aromatic teas makes for a tempting afternoon tea selection.

On fashionable Brindleyplace, Recess Lounge is also home to an al fresco terrace with comfy furniture and outdoor heating.

Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham sits 15 minute walk Birmingham New Street Rail Station, and complimentary Wi-Fi is available.

Dishes displayed on a la carte menus are representative of the type of food available at the restaurant.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Birmingham

  • Cross street

    Brindleyplace<br />Broad Street<br />

  • Parking details

    Hotel Parking

  • Public transit

    Recess is situated within a 2 minute walk of the Metro, Buses and taxis

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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  1. FoodieGirl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and friendly, personalised service. Will definitely be back!

    RecessResponded on February 22, 2023Dear FoodieGirl Thank you for your lovely feedback - we look forward to seeing you again soon

  2. Salopinc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Thank you so much for the Valentines Meal and drinks. The service was top notch and all your staff were amazing. Xx

    RecessResponded on February 20, 2023Dear Salopinc, Thank you so much for leaving your feedback, I am really pleased to hear you had a lovely experience upon your visit at Recess restaurant, and thank you for choosing us for your Valentines dinner. Looking forward to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, Valentina De Cicco F&B Manager

  3. DianeE

    Warwickshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fabulous little gem. We received a very warm welcome and service throughout our stay was excellent and very friendly . The décor is stylish with comfortable seating. The menu provides some simple classics. We started with halloumi fries and nachos . The nachos were homecooked, crispy and delicious with heaps of sour cream, guacamole and cheese , warning , a very large portion , enough for 2 . Mains , we had a risotto and the chicken makhana. The risotto was full of flavour, blue cheese, mushrooms and plenty of garlic . Chicken curry was served with homemade poppadums', rice, nan bread and mango chutney, beautifully presented . We drank a glass of cote du Rhone and a glass of fizz, both excellent . Unfortunately too full for dessert, which was a real shame . we would definitely return as good freshly made food at great value , with a warm welcome

    RecessResponded on February 20, 2023Dear Diane, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely feedback, I am so delighted to learn we met your expectations upon your visit at Recess restaurant, we really value our guests experience and this means a lot to us. Looking forward to welcome you back at your next visit soon! Warm Regards, Valentina De Cicco F&B Manager

  4. DavidH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I saw this on Insta so we tried for the Valentines dinner - the boneless chicken thighs and bbq wings were too good and Sandra looked after us - definitely recommend this place!

    RecessResponded on February 20, 2023Dear David, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback, I am really happy to hear you decided to spend your Valentines dinner in Recess restaurant, We really value our guests experience and I am glad we met your expectations. Looking forward on welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Valentina De Cicco F&B Manager

  5. Sammie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a hidden gem in Brindleyplace! We needed somewhere for a quick coffee and lunch, delicious food and good service. I totally recommend their fish & chips. We'll be coming back to try more soon!

    RecessResponded on February 20, 2023Dear Sammie, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave as such a lovely feedback, I'm really delighted to hear we met your expectations upon your visit to our restaurant and looking forward welcoming you again soon! Warmest regards, Valentina De Cicco F&B Manager

  6. DawnB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We arrived for a 1:30 booking. The tables were set up but the restaurant deserted. We then went through to the bar hoping to find staff. There was one barmaid engaged in a long conversation with one customer across the bar. After some minutes of being completely ignored, we walked out. We hoped to speak to someone at main reception, but she was holding a telephone conversation and didn’t even make eye contact. So the only review I can give is, take your own packed lunch and be prepared to sort yourself out when you get there 😁😡😁
  7. RichardM

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall1food4service4ambience1
    When we arrived we had no booking and said we don’t use open table anymore, whole restaurant booked for a Christmas party so shoved in bar area wrong food came then wouldn’t take cash when we came to pay, left cash on table and walked out thanks for a stressful disaster on what was our first night out for over 6 months after having a baby, will never go back

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Recess is rated 3.9 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Google Map for Recess

1 Brunswick Square, Birmingham, West Midlands B1 2HW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Brindleyplace<br />Broad Street<br />

  • Neighborhood

    Birmingham

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–9:30 am Bar Daily 6:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    English, British, European

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Hotel Parking

  • Public transit

    Recess is situated within a 2 minute walk of the Metro, Buses and taxis

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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