Txikiteo is a wine bar in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. Rated 4.7 stars from 115 Google reviews. Known for food that justifies the return visits and wine list that actually matters. Best for date night and group dinner. Ranked #10 of 19 in Jewellery Quarter.
Rankings updated April 2026
Txikiteo
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in Jewellery Quarter
↑ Up 2 this week
Quick Verdict
Locals go back because the food is cooked with care, the wine is genuinely good, and nobody's trying too hard. This is the place you recommend to friends and actually want to return to yourself.
You want small plates, excellent wine, and a space that feels like somewhere else entirely—without the fuss or the inflated bill.
About Txikiteo
Txikiteo is a Basque wine bar tucked into Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter that does small plates and wine without pretence. Walk in and you'll find a casual, cosy space where the staff actually know the menu and the wine list well enough to guide you through it. The food arrives in shareable portions—hispi cabbage, butter beans, beef short rib that reviewers say melts on the tongue—and prices sit at the fair end of the scale. It's the kind of place where solo diners are welcomed as readily as groups, where dogs are allowed, and where the atmosphere stays relaxed even when it's full. One reviewer nailed it: it feels like an earthy coastal bar transplanted from somewhere far from the English Midlands. The kitchen handles coeliac requirements seriously, with separate preparation areas and staff who know what they're doing. No reservations needed, but they do accept them.
What Stands Out
Food that justifies the return visits
Reviewers consistently praised specific dishes: 'The Beef Short Rib just melted on the tongue', 'our favourites were the hispi cabbage and butter bean', and 'every dish was cooked with such care and thought'. Multiple reviewers said they'll be back to try more of the menu.
Wine list that actually matters
Described as 'phenomenal' and 'such good wine' by multiple reviewers. Staff are noted for having 'good knowledge of the menu, wines and drinks', and one reviewer specifically highlighted the 'Great wine list' as a key draw.
Service that listens
Staff were 'very friendly and helpful in terms of explaining the menu', 'attentive', and reviewers named servers by name in praise. One reviewer with coeliac requirements noted the team was 'very knowledgeable' and handled dietary needs seriously with separate kitchen preparation.
What Customers Say
All the drinks and dishes we ordered were excellent and very delicious, and they are good portion sizes for sharing.
Amazing food at a fair price, good wine and friendly service too!
Incredible food, attentive staff, all round lovely experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about Txikiteo
Walk-ins are welcome—the space is casual and cosy by design. They do accept reservations if you'd rather secure a table, especially for groups or weekend visits.
Casual, cosy, and trendy without being fussy. One reviewer described it as 'the closest you can come in Birmingham to feeling like you're in an earthy coastal bar in somewhere far away from the English Midlands'. Full by peak times on weekends, but the atmosphere stays relaxed.
Yes. All items except the bread are gluten-free, and the kitchen takes coeliac requirements seriously with separate preparation areas. Staff are knowledgeable about cross-contamination and dietary needs.
Basque small plates designed for sharing. Reviewers specifically praised the beef short rib, hispi cabbage, butter beans, and ribs. Portions are generous for sharing, and prices are described as fair and reasonable.
Yes, dogs are allowed.
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