The beautiful tearoom offers a range of delicious food and beverages in a unique and historic setting. It’s the perfect spot to meet up with friends or family, whether you’re here for lunch or just coffee and cake.
Our spacious tearoom is open to both museum visitors and passers-by. It’s fully accessible, family-friendly, and breastfeeding is welcome. We offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, along with a children’s menu.
We’re immensely proud to showcase some flavour of Birmingham and to be forging relationships with businesses from across the West Midlands.
Open Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm.

Menu
Brunch
Served 10am - 12:45pm.
Brunch is served on a choice of sourdough, bagel or Hokkaido bread.
- Breakfast Bagel £12.00
Lashford sausages, streaky bacon, poached egg, tomato chutney and watercress. - Eggs Benedict £11.95
Poached eggs, sliced ham, crispy chorizo, hollandaise sauce. - Smashed Avocado and Poached Eggs £9.95
Smashed avocado hummus, poached eggs and pico de gallo. Vegan if requested. - Truffled Mushrooms £9.95
Chive cream cheese, toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Vegan if requested. - Porridge £4.00
Honey and jam.
Sando’s (Sandwiches)
Served 12pm - 4pm.
Our ‘Sando’s’ (Sandwiches) are all served with salted crisps and made on Hokkaido milk bread – a soft white bread commonly sold in Asian bakeries which we source from our good friends and Brummy legends Shokupan.
- Chicken Balti Sando £8.95
Crushed Poppadom’s, red chilli and coriander. Available Gluten free if requested. Served hot. - Sweet Potato Falafel Sando £10.95
Avocado hummus and crunchy salad. Available Gluten free and vegan if requested. Served Cold. - Lashford Sausage Melt Sando £10.95
Red onion jam and Cheddar cheese. Served Hot. - BLT Sando £10.95
Streaky bacon with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Available Gluten free if requested. Served Cold. - Fish Finger Sando £12.95
Wasabi tartar and shredded lettuce. Served Hot.
Upgrade Salted Crisps to Chunky Chips £3.50.
Children’s Menu
Sando's / Sandwiches
Our children's ‘Sando’s’ (Sandwiches) are half sized and are served with salted crisps and made on Hokkaido milk bread – a soft white bread commonly sold in Asian bakeries which we source from our good friends and Brummy legends Shokupan.
Chicken Balti £4.50
Crushed Poppadom’s, red chilli and coriander. Available Gluten free if requested. Served hot.BLT £5.50
Streaky bacon with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Available Gluten free if requested. Served Cold.Fish Finger £6.50
Wasabi tartar and shredded lettuce. Served Hot.Sausage Melt £5.50
Red onion jam and Cheddar cheese. Served Hot.Falafel £5.50
Avocado hummus and crunchy salad. Available Gluten free and vegan if requested. Served Cold.
Hot drinks
- Baby Chino £1.00
- Hot Chocolate £1.60
Cakes and biscuits
- Biscuits £1.50
- Mrs Crimbles £2.80
- Cobbs Cakes £2.80
Drinks
Our hot drinks and cake selection changes from time to time as we build relationships with local bakeries and suppliers that help us best tell the story of Birmingham.
Hot drinks
- Café Americano £3.00
- Flat White £3.30
- Cappuccino £3.60
- Café Latte £3.60
- Café Mocha £3.80
- Espresso £2.20
- Double Espresso £2.50
- Hot Chocolate £3.60
Add Syrup (flavours vary) / Whipped Cream / or Marshmallows 80p
- Pot of Tea £2.80
Available in a selection of flavours:
English Breakfast, Early Grey, Green, Green and Peach, Whole Peppermint, Chamomile, Red Berry, Darjeeling, Ginger and Lemongrass
Iced Drinks
Iced Latte £4.50
Iced Chocolate £4.50
Iced Caramel Latte £5
Iced Vanilla Latte £5
Chilled drinks are also available.
We offer 10% off your hot drink if you bring your own reusable mug or flask.
Cakes, Pastries and Snacks
These are available at our counter, flavour and options may vary. We have a range of gluten free and vegan options.
- Cakes from £3.50
- Donuts from £2.50
- Tray Bakes and Slices from £3.50
- Muffins from £2.50
Snacks and children's cakes and biscuits are also available.
Cream Tea and Afternoon Tea
Cream Tea
Cream tea with scones, strawberry preserve and Cornish clotted cream, served with a choice of tea or freshly ground coffee.
Cream tea for one £9.00 for two £16.00. Available daily, no booking required.
Afternoon Tea
Traditional full Afternoon Tea with scones, strawberry jam and Cornish clotted cream, selection of traditional sandwiches on farmhouse bread and afternoon cakes, served with a choice tea or freshly ground coffee.
Vegan / Gluten Free options available on request.
Afternoon Tea for two is £48.00.
Available weekends only, pre-booking essential via email.
We’ll change or substitute items on our menu from time to time. If you require dietary information, allergen information or any other help, please ask a member of the team.
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Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Highchairs
- Buggy park (there is also space for buggies by the tables)
- Free tap water
- Bottle warmer
By making a purchase or donation in our tearoom, you are helping preserve world-renowned collections and historic venues for future generations. Thank you.
Picnic Area
If you'd like to enjoy your own food or drink, we have a picnic space upstairs above the tearoom. Access is available via stairs only, located in the Made in Birmingham display area. We also have small picnic area in the Wild City gallery.
Private Hire
Our tearoom is available for hire for private functions. Take a look at our Venue Hire options for more information.