survey result

Summary

£109
£££££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A gastronomic “tour de force”, this “fun and playful” Business Quarter flagship from exuberant locally born chef Glynn Purnell – aka ‘the yummy Brummie’ – continues to thrill both regulars and first-timers with food “so good we went back 3 times in 6 months!”. “Being served by the man himself (twice) brought my wife to tears”“the tasting menu was a revelation, from the showmanship of the mint choc chip dried ice to the intensity of the flavours throughout”.

Summary

£104
£££££
5
Exceptional
5
Exceptional
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Superb in every aspect” – Glynn Purnell lives up to his moniker as the ‘yummy Brummie’ at this business quarter restaurant, which edged rival Adam’s this year for Brum’s highest food score. And his “consistently delicious” and creative cooking is backed up by an “excellent wine cellar”. “For a celebration the private dining room is excellent” (“the most expensive meal I’ve ever had by a long way, but I definitely don’t regret it!”).

Summary

£96
 ££££
5
Exceptional
5
Exceptional
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

TV-chef Glynn Purnell’s swish HQ in the business quarter was Birmingham’s most-mentioned restaurant in the survey last year and is often recommended as “Brum’s best” (with ratings on almost exactly level pegging with rivals Adam’s and Opheem). Criticism is most notable by its absence, with nothing but rapturous reviews for his “technically accomplished cuisine, with well-executed creative dishes” and “interested, attentive and well-paced service”.

Summary

£96
 ££££
5
Exceptional
5
Exceptional
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

TV-chef Glynn Purnell’s swish HQ in the business quarter was Birmingham’s most-mentioned restaurant in the survey this year and is often recommended as “Brum’s best” (with ratings on almost exactly level pegging with rivals Adam’s and Opheem). Criticism is most notable by its absence, with nothing but rapturous reviews for his “technically accomplished cuisine, with well-executed creative dishes” and “interested, attentive and well-paced service”.

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Purnells Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Purnells Restaurant in B3, Birmingham by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Purnells restaurant.
Tim J
An extremely fine long lunch, playful, thou...
Reviewed 5 months, 12 days ago

"An extremely fine long lunch, playful, thoughtful, robust, balanced. Everything I had hoped for. "

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Gavin P
Excellent meal great service - only negativ...
Reviewed 10 months, 7 days ago

"Excellent meal great service - only negatives, water glasses tainted smell. Food extremely good but lacked the wow factor. "

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch   £55.00
Dinner   £80.00
  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1 110.00 Always available 9
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £28.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 12.50%
55 Cornwall St, Birmingham, B3 2DH
Opening hours

Tuesday to Friday 12pm to 4.3pm; 7pm to 1am; Saturday 6.30pm to 1am
Last orders: 9.30 pm

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