24 Stories is a modern british restaurant in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. Rated 4.4 stars from 1032 Google reviews. Known for the view anchors the whole experience and food arrives plated and flavoured properly. Best for special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, mother's day) and date night. Ranked #7 of 19 in Jewellery Quarter. Price range: €€€€.
Rankings updated April 2026
24 Stories
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Quick Verdict
Reviewers come back because the view pins the memory in place, but they stay because the food and service actually deserve it. Not a gimmick venue trying to trade on height alone.
You're celebrating something, want to impress someone, or need a rooftop view with cooking that matches the setting.
About 24 Stories
24 Stories is a rooftop restaurant on the 24th floor of a Birmingham city centre tower, serving modern British food with views that reviewers consistently describe as the main event. The space is upmarket and trendy—decorated with care, full by evening, and built for occasions rather than casual drop-ins. Service is attentive; staff remember details like birthdays. The menu changes (no online version available), but reviewers mention a 1kg T-bone sharing plate, Wellington, sea bass, and tartare alongside desserts that arrive plated like art. Cocktails and wine are taken seriously. A family of 4 spent just over £500 with drinks and service charge, which tells you the price bracket. You'll need a reservation, and they'll ask you to arrive early enough to book a table—lunch reservations recommended, dinner reservations required. This is the place you book for anniversaries, promotions, and the kind of meal you talk about for months.
What Stands Out
The view anchors the whole experience
Reviewers mention it 11 times across 15 reviews. 'The view from the 24th floor is absolutely incredible' and 'The view from the top is just amazing, especially in the evening. It makes the whole dining experience feel special.' It's the reason people book, but it's not the only reason they return.
Food arrives plated and flavoured properly
'Every dish was beautifully presented, perfectly combined and full of rich, balanced flavours.' The 1kg T-bone was 'full of flavour and cooked perfectly.' Sea bass was 'perfectly cooked,' tartare was 'delicious.' Desserts are singled out repeatedly: 'all of them so beautifully presented and full of flavour' and the 'Mother's Heart' dessert 'completely stole my heart.'
Service staff make you feel attended to
Reviewers name individual staff members (Ricardo, Leo, Rodriguez) and describe them as 'amazing,' 'friendly,' 'attentive,' and 'welcoming.' One reviewer noted a waitress 'kept our drinks topped up' and another mentioned staff brought a blanket without being asked when the temperature dropped. This isn't generic politeness—it's the kind of noticing that sticks.
What Customers Say
The 1kg T-bone sharing plate was full of flavour and cooked perfectly.
We were a family of 4 and our bill was just over £500 including drinks and service charge.
I visited 24 Stories today for an unexpected lunch with a friend, and I was genuinely surprised.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 24 Stories
Yes. Lunch reservations recommended, dinner reservations required. There's no online booking system, so ring them on the number on their website or visit in person. Arrive early enough on weekends or you'll lose the table slot.
A family of 4 spent just over £500 with drinks and service charge included. That's roughly £125 per head with alcohol. The menu isn't online, so ring ahead if you want to know specific dish prices before you commit.
Modern British, plated with care. Reviewers mention a 1kg T-bone sharing plate, Wellington, sea bass, tartare, and desserts that arrive as art. One reviewer said 'every dish we tried was outstanding' and portions are described as generous. The kitchen takes flavour seriously—nothing arrives bland.
No. The view is why you book it, but reviewers consistently praise the food and service as reasons to return. One noted 'the food truly exceeded our expectations' despite the height advantage. It's a proper restaurant that happens to be on the 24th floor, not a height gimmick.
Unlikely. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for lunch. The place is full by evening on weekends. Ring ahead or book online through their website.
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