Blacklock has opened its latest location in Birmingham, bringing its London-based chophouse concept to St Philip’s Place. Situated on the edge of Cathedral Square, the restaurant occupies the ground floor of St Philip’s House, a former Victorian vicarage. The site features dark wood paneling and a basement area, creating a distinct atmosphere for the new venue.
The restaurant is part of a chain launched in London in 2015. It has since expanded to five other sites in the capital and one in Manchester. The Birmingham location follows a similar model, focusing on simple, high-quality meat dishes cooked over charcoal. The menu includes porterhouse, bone-in sirloin, lamb rump, and pig’s head on toast.
Menu and Pricing at St Philip’s Place
The dining experience centers on substantial meat portions. A stainless-steel tureen of lamb cutlets and lamb T-bones is served at a fixed price of £8 per chop. The restaurant also offers beef dripping chips drizzled with garlic bone marrow, ash-roasted sweet potatoes, and side salads. Dessert options are limited, typically featuring a white chocolate cheesecake or a bowl of ice cream.
Blacklock Birmingham operates on a schedule that extends later on weekends. Lunch is served from noon to 3pm on weekdays, with dinner running from 5pm to 9.30pm. Thursday dinner service extends to 10pm, and Friday service runs until 10.30pm. Saturday hours are noon to 10.30pm, and Sunday service runs from 11.45am to 8pm.
Pricing is positioned between casual dining and high-end steakhouses. A la carte meals cost around £40 per person. An all-in sharing menu is available for £28 per head, excluding drinks and service. The restaurant also hosts “Butcher Price Monday,” where big chops are priced at £8 per 100g.
Atmosphere and Service
The interior design emphasizes a gothic, wood-heavy aesthetic. The venue is located near a local landmark known as “Pigeon Park,” though the menu does not feature pigeon meat. The restaurant welcomes walk-in guests and offers bar seating for those waiting for tables.
Service includes a selection of small plates such as potted meat with kimchi and egg-and-anchovy bites. Drinks feature English sparkling wines like Westwell Pelegrim. The atmosphere is described as lively, with the restaurant often filling up by evening. The location aims to provide a straightforward dining experience without complex presentations or extensive provenance stories.
Blacklock Birmingham is located at 4 St Philip’s Place, Birmingham B3. The contact number is 0121-655 0211. The restaurant accepts walk-ins and operates daily with varying hours for lunch and dinner.
Source: The Guardian
