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The Jewellery Quarter is proving itself to be the culinary and hospitality heartbeat of Birmingham, as a remarkable number of local venues and individuals have been shortlisted for this year’s Midlands Food, Drink & Hospitality Awards.

Known for its rich history and vibrant community, the Jewellery Quarter is now gaining recognition for its exceptional contribution to the region’s food, drink, and hospitality scene. This year, an impressive slate of nominees from within the Quarter are in the spotlight across a wide range of categories, from fine dining to casual eateries, pubs, bars, and individual excellence.

Jewellery Quarter Nominees Include:

• The Church Pub & Dining Room – Gastro Pub of the Year & Traditional Pub of the Year

• Trentina – Italian Restaurant of the Year

• Cucina Rustica – Italian Restaurant of the Year

• Indian Brewery – Brewery/Distillery of the Year

• Attic Brew Co – Brewery/Distillery of the Year

• OTTO – Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year

• 40 St Pauls – Cocktail Bar of the Year

• Albatross Death Cult – Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year

• Rajdoot – South Asian Restaurant of the Year

Individual Nominees from the Jewellery Quarter:

• Megan Whitehouse (Trentina) – Back of House Employee of the Year

• Gabi Valatkaite (Trentina) – General Manager of the Year

• Mackenzie Blair (Trentina) – Rising Star of the Year

• Emma Brown (Baked in Brick / The Bakehouse) – Bar/Restaurant Manager of the Year

• Georgia Davies (Baked in Brick / The Bakehouse) – Rising Star of the Year

• Alexandra Karati (Cucina Rustica) – Front of House Employee of the Year

With more than 15 nominations tied to businesses based in the Jewellery Quarter, the district is set to dominate this year’s awards and further cement its status as a premier destination for culinary excellence and hospitality leadership in the Midlands.

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