Chez Mal Birmingham

Chez Mal Birmingham is the brasserie and bar at Malmaison Hotel on Wharfside Street, offering contemporary British cooking with a French influence. The restaurant combines familiar brasserie traditions with global inspiration and modern culinary techniques, creating a menu style that is recognisable but not tied to one narrow regional approach.

Cooking over fire is central to the venue’s identity. Konro and Josper grills are used to bring a pronounced grilled character to selected dishes, adding depth and a sense of theatre to the kitchen’s approach. The emphasis is on generous flavour, confident combinations and carefully handled ingredients rather than formal, old-fashioned presentation.

The dining room has the character of a modern hotel brasserie, making Chez Mal suitable for a range of occasions. It can provide a setting for a substantial meal, a more casual bite or drinks at the Chez Mal Bar. The style is polished without being presented as fine dining, with the brasserie format keeping the focus on accessible, flavour-led food and a sociable restaurant experience.

Alongside the main brasserie menu, Chez Mal offers distinct dining formats including Sunday lunch and afternoon tea. These provide alternatives to the usual evening meal and make the venue relevant at different points in the day. The bar adds another option for those looking for drinks within the same hotel setting.

Chez Mal suits diners who enjoy modern British food with a subtle French accent, as well as those interested in grill cooking and internationally influenced flavours. The menu approach gives traditional ideas a contemporary treatment, while the hotel location provides a straightforward setting for meals connected to a stay, a daytime booking or an evening in the Wharfside Street area.

The overall character is modern, bold and food-focused, with fire-based cooking providing a clear signature. Chez Mal is a practical choice for diners seeking a contemporary brasserie rather than a narrowly traditional French restaurant, and for anyone looking to combine a restaurant meal with a hotel bar experience.