The highly-anticipated opening of Birmingham’s newest restaurant, café and bar has been announced, with Orelle set to open its doors on Friday 14th October.
Located on the 24th floor of 103 Colmore Row, the 3,767 sq ft double-height restaurant will be set against a backdrop of unrivalled, 360-degree panoramic views across the city and beyond, making it a unique addition to Birmingham’s food and drink scene.
From 12pm – 1am, a modern French menu will be served by a team led by executive chef, Chris Emery, who joins Orelle following positions at The Alice in Oxford and Jason Atherton’s Michelin-starred restaurants, Pollen Street Social in London and The Clocktower in New York.
Offering a contemporary take on classic French recipes, Emery’s menu has been designed to showcase the best of British produce, and celebrate the stories behind locally-sourced ingredients. Dishes include blackberry cured ‘Truite’ for starter; ‘Porcelet’ suckling pig and ‘Citrouille’ tagliatelle for mains, and a venison, grouse and chicken wellington ‘En Croute’ for sharing.
Alongside Emery’s menu is an extensive list of wines, spirits and more than 20 cocktails that have been created by Tiago Bastos – who previously worked at the The Grand Hotel and The Edgbaston Hotel. The signature Orelle cocktail, ‘Gold 75’, features Tanqueray 10, Choya Yuzu, fresh lemon and Taittinger NV Brut Champagne, while the curated wine collection showcases the vineyards of France and beyond, with labels including the 2013 Le Soula, Cotes Catalanes and 2014 Ségla, Margaux from Bordeaux.
Orelle’s interior has been created by architects Doone Silver Kerr, now incorporated into Ryder Architecture. The design pays tribute to the site’s heritage as the former National Westminster House, whilst drawing influence from the nearby Jewellery Quarter. Features include the original cast aluminium banking hall doors, an abstract triangular pattern based on the Natwest identity, finely detailed golden metalwork, and richly veined marble floors.
The restaurant wall will also showcase a hand-painted mural by local artist, Anita Roye, whose father worked in the Jewellery Quarter. This specific piece of work takes inspiration from an uncut gemstone, and seeks to evoke the energy that Birmingham people bring to the city.
On the ground floor, Orelle’s 38-cover café and 28-cover outdoor terrace will be open from 8am – 11pm, serving freshly prepared breakfasts, brunches, lunches and afternoon tea. In the evening, the space will evolve into a cocktail bar.
Orelle is the first venture in the Midlands for hospitality group, D&D London, joining its portfolio of more than 40 diverse restaurants, bars and a hotel in the UK, Paris and New York.
Reservations will open on Wednesday 28th September, to book a table visit www.orelle.co.uk.
About Orelle
Opening in October 2022, Orelle is the first Birmingham location for D&D London. Located on the 24th floor of 103 Colmore Row, Orelle will offer panoramic views of the city and beyond.
Taking inspiration from the French words for ‘gold’ (or) and ‘her’ (elle), Orelle will serve classic and modern French dishes, accompanied by a carefully crafted cocktail list created by Tiago Bastos, one of Birmingham’s leading mixologists.
The venue comprises an 88-cover restaurant, 12-person private dining room and 23-seater bar. Orelle Cafe and Terrace is located on the ground floor and will open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, evolving into a cocktail bar in the evening.
Opening times:
- Orelle Restaurant 12pm – 1am
- Orelle Café 8am – 11pm
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About D&D London
D&D was founded in 2006 by Des Gunewardena and David Loewi and has since established itself as a major player on the international restaurant scene. D&D currently owns and operates a collection of over 40 diverse restaurants, bars and a hotel. Its venues are located principally in London, but also in other cities in the UK and overseas in Paris and New York. D&D has achieved numerous accolades across the group recognising its exceptional food, design, service and training. www.danddlondon.com