Arco Lounge is a breakfast restaurant in Harborne, Birmingham. Rated 4.5 stars from 1454 Google reviews. Known for staff who actually show up in reviews by name and consistent food quality at fair pricing. Best for breakfast and brunch and group dinners. Ranked #5 of 12 in Harborne. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
Arco Lounge
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Quick Verdict
Locals return because the food's consistent, the staff treat you like you matter, and it doesn't pretend to be something it isn't. That's rare enough to mention.
You want breakfast or brunch in Harborne with staff who'll remember you, or you're bringing a group and need somewhere that handles dietary requirements without fuss.
About Arco Lounge
Arco Lounge is a breakfast and brunch spot in Harborne that's built a loyal following on the back of straightforward execution and staff who actually care. Walk in and you'll find a designed space with board games, a varied menu running from breakfast through burgers and noodles to tapas, and a team that remembers regulars. The tapas prawns get specific mention across reviews. Pricing sits at £10–20, which reviewers consistently flag as fair for what arrives. The place fills up — it's busy enough that atmosphere isn't forced — and staff like Mark, Steven, and Ashley show up repeatedly in reviews not because they're performing hospitality but because they're doing it well. No reservations, so timing matters on weekends. Takeaway's available if you can't sit.
What Stands Out
Staff who actually show up in reviews by name
Mark, Steven, and Ashley appear repeatedly across reviews with specific praise: 'Steven was very accommodating and made us feel comfortable very quickly with his charismatic personality', 'Mark has been amazing on all our visits and always serves us with a smile', and 'Ashley who made us feel very welcome and treated us so nicely it made us feel very special.'
Consistent food quality at fair pricing
Multiple reviewers note the value: 'food was excellent and so was the price absolutely loved the place', 'Recently had a breakfast here and it was 10/10', and 'Food quality, size and ingredients were perfect.' The tapas prawns are specifically flagged as 'a must.'
Handles group bookings and dietary requirements
A team outing review states: 'we cater for lots of different dietary requirements and we are guaranteed a friendly welcome', and multiple reviews mention work parties returning repeatedly over 2+ years.
What Customers Say
genuinely a great experience here from the instant greeting from the staff behind the bar to the food here!!
i genuinely don’t leave reviews but this was actually a great experience and the tapas prawns are a must!!
Nice atmosphere busy lovely friendly staff food was excellent and so was the price absolutely loved the place.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arco Lounge
Walk-in only — no online booking. Arrive early on weekends; reviewers note the place gets busy, and you'll wait if you turn up during peak times.
The tapas prawns are specifically called out as 'a must' across reviews. Breakfast scores 10/10 according to recent diners. Roast potato chips get particular mention. The menu runs breakfast through noodles and burgers — check thelounges.co.uk/menus/ for the full list.
£10–20 per head. Reviewers consistently flag the pricing as fair for portion size and quality: 'food was excellent and so was the price.'
Yes. Multiple work teams have been coming for 2+ years. They accommodate dietary requirements without fuss and staff handle large groups well. No booking system means arrive early or expect a short wait on busy times.
Designed space, board games available, busy enough to feel alive without being loud. Reviewers describe it as 'chilled out', 'lovely atmosphere', and 'beautifully designed.' It's the kind of place where staff know regulars by name.
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