Buffalo & Rye

I came to an opening event and really enjoyed it but you never get the full feel of a place at these things. I came back a few months later for a week night meal.
Even on a Tuesday it had a great atmosphere. It’s quite cosy so they can’t fit many people in– maybe 40 covers? We sat at a long shared table but had plenty of room. The music was great too.
I had buffalo chicken wings which were fantastic, plus I shared a mac and cheese which is one of the nicest I’ve had in Birmingham. I’ve previously tried the hot dogs which have interesting additions such as red onion jam.
I haven’t really explored the cocktail menu but what I’ve had has been good.
Great atmosphere, well priced food and great wings!

This is a great place for a city centre meat fix, with surprisingly good salads.
Tasty, meaty, smoky American style goodness is the order of the day here, particular highlights are the hotdogs and wings and you won’t go wrong with a side order of mac and cheese. The place itself is nice but pretty small and they make up for the lack of space by using long tables so you’ll likely be sitting next to a stranger when it’s busy.
There’s a full bar in the back with a range of decent cocktails, both classics and some of their own, they also have some interesting beers so keep an eye out for any specials they have in. They run a happy hour daily as well which makes select cocktails £4.50 between 2:30 — 7pm.
Staff are really friendly and informal, they seem to go out of their way to make you feel at home.
Prices are actually pretty cheap for what you get, £6.50 — £10 for most of the menu (although cocktails are about the price you’d expect for a city centre place) but keep an eye out for what comes with sides included and where you’ll have to spend a bit more on (excellent) fries etc.

This is an American BBQ joint located in the heart of Birmingham. They’re really pushing the American theme pretty hard with Kool Aid and Mountain Dew based cocktails, but the food is where this place really shines.
I got the pulled pork meal and a small Mac and cheese. While it wasn’t a perfect replication of American BBQ, it was very good in its own right. The Mac and Cheese (made with smoked cheese) was excellent and was great as a side. If you are here on a date, it would be worth sharing with your partner. I don’t see root beer often in the UK, so it was a treat to see it on the menu and while it’s a bit pricey for a single can of soda, it was tasty and a nice reminder of home. I recommend trying this place out. I’ll definitely be back.

Very excited to finally try the newest Bitters n’ Twisted venue… and critique the ‘American’ menu. It did not disappoint!
Really good food: buffalo wings that remind me of New York, delicious pulled pork, and super yummy mac and cheese, to name of few.
The drink selection is fun, ranging from bourbons and ryes to kool-​aid and mountain dew cocktails reminiscent of frat party jungle juice… (I mean this in a good way, really!)
The restaurant is pretty small and cosy, with wood paneling and a sort of rustic vibe. The high-​top tables still have very comfortable seats.
Friendly and attentive service. Highly recommend.

Loved it. Great service. Cute cocktails– try the Mountain Dew Collins to embrace the US spirit. Delicious chicken burger too.
I’d rate this place better than London’s MeatLiquor!
Felt intimate but with atmosphere, even on a Monday night.

There are many places to get a good burger in Birmingham but I can now add this place to the list.
I had the black pudding burger which was a beef patty with a piece of black pudding in top, the burger was quite well done in comparison to other urged places I have been but it was still juicy and tasted great. I went for the Cajun fries and we also had the beef brisket to share, the fries were really well spiced and the brisket had a rich Bbq flavour. I washed it all down with a couple of Norwegian red ales which was great and worked well with the food.
I can’t seem to wrote a review without talking about the things close to my heart… music and condiments… music selection is spot on here we heard a bit of new order on our visit as well as some other absolute classics and the condiments were not only plentiful some were ask locally sourced. A great visit ripped off by really friendly staff we had a laugh with. Expect more reviews as I work through the menu :)

Another completely unique venue for Bitters and Twisted. Buffalo & Rye is new to the Bennetts Hill scene, and a few doors down from sister venue Bodega. This place generated a ton of buzz before the doors were opened mid November, so naturally I wanted to try it!
After stalking their Facebook, it seemed the best time to grab a table and avoid long waits was right at opening. My dining partner and I turned up shortly after noon on a Saturday and were seated immediately.
The first thing i noticed is how intimate the venue is. There really is only a handful of tables. We opted for our own high top table as stools aren’t the most comfortable seating. The menu is simple and specific. I’d check it out ahead of time so you know what you’re in for.
I thought the servers were great. Timing of food, not as great. They were rammed but we were the first people sat for the afternoon so I’d expect less of a wait than 25 minutes for starters.
We shared some wings and beef chili cheese fries. Now, I am from Buffalo, NY. The chicken wing capitol of the world. We invented and perfected chicken wings. Its hard to compete with our wings in this country. Back to the review, here the wings were left still attached which I kinda liked. Usually you find the drums and flats separated so this was actually a nice change up. I do think they needed more sauce. Ours were nice and crispy but dry. Overall they were a nice choice for a starter. Ooh and the cheese fries are lovely and served in a little baking tin.
As for my main, I had a buttermilk chicken sandwich which was juicy and crispy goodness. The roll was a bit too hard for my liking. I left most of it on my plate. But the chicken was amazing. Random fact about me: I love pickles or gherkins as you Brits call them. It’s always a nice surprise to see a place over here serving pickles. I asked for some on my sandwich and only got one tiny piece. Step up your pickle game Buffalo & Rye!
I almost forgot to mention the cocktails! Such wild and crazy concoctions here. I tried a grape fizz and red kool aid inspired drink. Grape fizz blew me away. Kool aid was a bit uninspiring. Not as sweet or flavorful as I imagined. There’s also milkshakes that looked wonderful. Sadly I was too full for one.
I really liked this place. Although I can’t see myself visiting it as often as the other BnTs, it’s still worth a pop in. Plan accordingly. It’s busy!

So excited about trying this new branch of the Bitters and Twisted chain. Once again it has quite a different vibe from all the others. Neat, cosy and simply decorated, also not that large. (You can only book for more than 6 people, which is worth considering during busy times of day.) They are going for a casual American vibe, but I wouldn’t call it a fast food joint!
Really great good quality burgers and dogs. I didn’t sample the salads but they looked amazing too. The pancakes looked quite heavy and doughy but actually they were amazingly light and tasty. As usual they guys do amazing cocktails –but you probably guessed that!;) good for a lunchtime and quick evening bite.