Phoenix Live Music Restaurant & Bar

You're in Masshouse Lane, that bit of Digbeth that's quietly become brilliant without the hype. Phoenix pulls off something genuinely tricky: it's a restaurant that takes its kitchen seriously, but also a proper music venue where you're not squinting at a tiny stage while nursing a £9 pint. The space feels welcoming rather than trying too hard—think exposed brick, good lighting, room to actually move around. Whether you're here for a proper night out with live bands or just grabbing food and a drink, it doesn't feel like either is an afterthought.