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Recess, Birmingham, West Midlands

Recess

4.0
4
14 Reviews
£26 to £40
English

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2 people
7:30 PM
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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.

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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

14 Reviews
  1. Ryan

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love having breakfast here it’s a shame the night receptionist ruined my overall experience however Reece’s and the Brindley Place security made it so much better for me in the morning

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Birmingham

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is very poor quality, basically a Dr Oetker pizza for £16 and the chick wings were obviously cash n carry being identical to a Premier Inn. 12.5% service added autonatically to which you then pay VAT on top of is a joke. There are many restaurants right on the doorstep but being a solo traveller isnt always good going alone but in this case I certainly will in future and avoid eating here.
    RecessResponded on September 4, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback and we apologise for your poor experience whilst dining with us. We hope you could visit us again soon as we will be having some exciting menu changes and new methods on our pizza preparation. The service charge is a completely optional charge and can be removed easily. Your feedback is more than enough for us to feel appreciated for the service. Please join us again soon and we hope to turn your previous experience around. -Kind regards, F&B team

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Birmingham

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Not a la carte. Food one up from a McDonalds. Not great value. Bar prices extortionate. Main restaurant was reserved for dining party, so restricted to bar area. Limited seats available, some not very comfortable or suited to dining at a table.
    RecessResponded on September 4, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, we apologise for your unsatisfied visit with us, we will take this feedback into consideration and do our best to improve these areas. We hope you can join us again soon with some upcoming menu changes. -Kind regards, F&B team

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Bath

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was tasty. What I didn’t like was the automatic tip added on when there was no special service provided! I would prefer to tip if I thought it was worth it.
    RecessResponded on September 4, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback and very pleased to hear you enjoyed the food. The service charge is a completely optional charge and can be removed easily. Your feedback is more than enough for us to feel appreciated for the service. Please join us again soon for some exciting menu changes! -Kind regards, F&B Team

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  5. TracyW

    Oxford

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a bit of a wait even though we booked for 12.30 they had to clean the floor!!! Service was good and so was the food. Music was a bit depressing.
    RecessResponded on May 1, 2024
    Hi Tracy, Thank you for your lovely feedback, we have noted the music suggestion. We look forward to seeing you again

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. We booked late and didn’t know what to expect we loved the pizzas. Really close to utilita arena. Would definitely eat here again.

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  7. Meetup

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect location to meet up in central birmingham Very attentive staff, food very good, excellent chips!
    RecessResponded on May 4, 2023
    Thank you for your lovely feedback! I am so glad you enjoyed your experience with us.

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  8. FoodieGirl

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and friendly, personalised service. Will definitely be back!
    RecessResponded on February 22, 2023
    Dear FoodieGirl Thank you for your lovely feedback - we look forward to seeing you again soon

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  9. Salopinc

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    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, 2023
    Dear 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

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  10. DianeE

    Warwickshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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, 2023
    Dear 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

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FAQs

Recess is rated 4 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Google Map for Recess

1 Brunswick Square, Birmingham, West Midlands B1 2HW

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Brindleyplace<br />Broad Street<br />
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–9:30 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 6:30 am–11:30 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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