Turtle Bay Birmingham is a Caribbean restaurant and rum bar at 81–91 John Bright Street. Its colourful beach shack inspired interior, open kitchen and soft reggae soundtrack create an energetic setting close to New Street station and the Bullring. Walk ins are welcome, while bookings are useful for brunch, evenings and larger celebrations.
The jerk pit gives chicken and other dishes their smoke, spice and caramelised edges. Curry goat, Trini doubles, chilli squid, burgers, small plates and rice based meals extend the menu across several Caribbean traditions. Chilli, citrus, coconut, aromatic spice and fresh salsas help balance rich meats and fried textures.
Vegan and vegetarian choices appear across brunch, starters, curries and main plates, allowing mixed groups to share without limiting plant based diners to one option. Nuts, gluten and other allergens can be present in sauces and shared kitchen areas, so guests should check the latest guide and tell the team about any sensitivity before ordering.
Rum and tropical cocktails are a major part of the experience, supported by zero alcohol cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks. Bottomless brunch and pre theatre menus give the restaurant different formats for social occasions and faster meals. Turtle Bay Birmingham works best for diners who want bold Caribbean inspired food and drinks in an upbeat, informal room.
Address: 81–91 John Bright Street, Birmingham B1 1BL, United Kingdom
Turtle Bay Birmingham Menu
Breakfast
Folded Breakfast Roti
Choose from Egg, Sausage, Plantain or Bacon. Our soft and fluffy rotis are hand rolled and grilled to order. Packed with cream cheese, chilli jam, rocket and pink onion. Add an extra filling for £1 per filling.
Full Caribbean
Bacon, sausage, spiced beans, tomato, mushroom, muffin & fried egg
Honey Bunny Yardbird
Crispy chicken, bara roti maple syrup, watermelon, fried egg
Island Eggs – Bacon
Muffins, sundried tomato sauce, poached eggs, spiced hollandaise
Island Eggs – Avocado
Vegetarian. Muffins, sundried tomato sauce, poached eggs, spiced hollandaise.
Vegan Caribbean
Vegan, Vegetarian. Plantain, roasted peppers, avocado, beans, tomato, mushroom & muffin. Add a fried egg for £1 (V)
Veggie Caribbean
Fried egg, plantain, roasted peppers, avocado, beans, tomato, mushroom & muffin
Sunrise Steak & Egg
28-day aged grilled rump, Trini-churri, avocado, tomato, fried egg, muffin
One Pot Hash
Choose from Curry Goat or Brown Chicken. Diced fries, roasted peppers, pink onions, fried egg
Sweetcorn Hash
Vegetarian. Sweetcorn fritters, poached eggs, halloumi, avocado, mango mole, maple syrup
Vegan Yardbird
Vegan, Vegetarian. Crispy jackfruit patty, smashed avocado, bara roti stack, maple syrup, watermelon
Martinique Toast – Plantain
Vegetarian. Brioche French Toast with caramelised plantain, coconut & lime yoghurt, mango
Martinique Toast – Crispy Bacon
Brioche French Toast with crispy bacon, fried egg, maple syrup
Bottomless Brunch
Bottomless Brunch is available until 5pm (3pm on Saturdays). Whole table participation required. Pick any two small plates, or one brunch or bigger plate with a side and choose your bottomless vibe.
Early Bird Bottomless
90 minutes of unlimited cocktails, alongside your favourite dishes. Available until 12:45pm (Glasgow 5 drinks only).
2-Hour Bottomless Brunch
Enjoy 2 hours of bottomless cocktails and your favourite dishes. Available everyday until 5pm (3pm on Saturdays). (Glasgow 5 drinks only).
Island Nights
Choose any two courses and enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless drinks. Every day from 7:30pm
Nibbles & Bites
Chilli & Thyme Olives
Aged green olives in chilli, fresh thyme & pimento oil. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Spiced Sausage
Sticky & sliced with jerk gravy & pickled pink onion
Crispy Channa
Fried & tossed chickpeas with spice mix. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Plantain Chips
Vegetarian, Vegan.
Starters | Small Plates
Trini Doubles
A Trinidadian favourite – soft bara roti, curried chickpeas, cucumber chow, and a dash of hot sauce. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Sweetcorn Fritters
Crispy golden fritters with mango mole. Vegetarian, Vegan.
Tamarind Pork
Crispy pork bites, tamarind & chilli glaze
Pit Prawns
Inspired by Jamaican pepper prawns. Whole prawns, Scotch bonnet garlic butter, roti
Chilli Squid
Coconut panko, lemon mayo, mango mole
Mango Fried Chicken
Crispy chicken thigh pieces, fresh mango
Charred Corn Ribs
Choose from: Sweet Tamarind, Mango and Garlic Glaze. Smoky, spiced, juicy. Perfect to share. See allergen guide for more info.
Crispy Wings
24hr marinated, fried and tossed in a choice of: Rum BBQ sauce, Hot Mango, Jerk and Garlic Glaze. See allergen guide for more info.
Loaded Fries
Golden fries, rich jerk gravy, melted cheese, chilli mayo. Vegetarian. Add bacon, jerk chicken or pulled pork for £1 (ask server for allergen info or see allergen PDF).
Baked Goats Cheese
Fresh tomatoes, Trinichurri. Vegetarian.
Main Plates
Whole Sea Bream
Grilled whole fish bursting with flavour—herbs, butter,lemon and thyme
Tamarind Salmon
Whole fillet, sweet tamarind glaze, charred veg
Carib Steak
28-day aged rump, served pink, Trini-churri. + £3 add whole prawns, Scotch bonnet garlic butter, roti (Please ask your server for allergen information).
Chicken Breast
Choose from: Bajan Hot Mango, creamy Mo’Bay or classic Jerk Gravy. 24 hour marinated and chargrilled over open flame. See allergen guide for more info.
Half Jerk Chicken
Choose from: Bajan Hot Mango, creamy Mo’Bay or classic Jerk Gravy. 24 hour marinated and chargrilled over open flame. See allergen guide for more info.
Whole Chicken
Choose from: Bajan Hot Mango, creamy Mo’Bay or classic Jerk Gravy. 24 hour marinated and chargrilled over open flame. See allergen guide for more info.
Grilled Octopus
Tomato salsa, lemon mayo, chilli oil
Rum BBQ Ribs
Rack of fall-off-the-bone ribs, sticky rum BBQ glaze
Curry Goat
A classic. Slow-roasted with garlic & ginger, warm Scotch-bonnet spice
Jamaican Brown Chicken
Braised thighs, tomato, thyme, peppers, plantain
Trinidad Coconut Curry – Chicken
Creamy coconut, ginger, garlic, green seasoning. If you’d like it milder, just ask.
Trinidad Coconut Curry – Prawn
Creamy coconut, ginger, garlic, green seasoning. If you’d like it milder, just ask.
Curry Okra & Spinach
Vibrant and warming, packed with spinach, okra & chickpeas. Vegetarian, Vegan.
Easy Eating
Smashed Burger
Two beef patties, melted cheese, chilli mayo. Served in a soft vegan brioche bun with lettuce, pickles and zingy onions. +£1.5 to add bacon.
Crispy Chicken Burger
Fried thigh, chilli mayo. Served in a soft vegan brioche bun with lettuce, pickles and zingy onions. + £1.5 to add bacon.
Jackfruit Burger
Crispy jackfruit patty, green seasoning, tomato. Served in a soft vegan brioche bun with lettuce, pickles and zingy onions. Vegetarian, Vegan.
Carib Roti Wrap – Chicken
Grilled roti, avocado, slaw, tomato & cucumber.
Carib Roti Wrap – Crispy Jackfruit
Grilled roti, avocado, slaw, tomato & cucumber. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Kingston Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken thigh, creamy slaw, pink onion
Mac & Cheese
Choose from: Jerk Chicken, Mushroom or Pulled Pork. Creamy & cheesy, roasted peppers & herbs. See allergen guide for more info.
Island Wellness Bowl – with Chicken or Whole Prawns
A bowl full of health. Charred veg, leaves, channa, corn ribs, watermelon, plantain, candied beetroot, pineapple salsa, rice & peas. See allergen guide for more info.
Avocado & Mango Salad – with Grilled Chicken or Prawns
Leaves, tomatoes, lime & maple syrup dressing. See allergen guide for more info.
Side Plates
Rice & Peas
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Spiced Fries
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Coconut Creamed Spinach
Vegetarian.
Sweet Potato Fries
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Mac & Cheese
Vegetarian.
Bara Roti
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Dumplings
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Garlic Flatbread
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Cheesy Garlic Flatbread
Vegetarian.
Garlic Tenderstems
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Pickled Cucumber
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Creamy Slaw
Vegetarian.
Sweet Plantain
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Green Salad
Vegetarian, Vegan.
Desserts
Ginger Pudding
Pineapple compote, coconut ice cream. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Cheesecake
Banoffee cheesecake, mango coulis. Vegetarian.
Salted Caramel Brownie
Coconut ice cream. Vegetarian.
Ice Cream
Ask for our choice of flavours (ask your server for allergen information).
Banana Bread
Warm chocolate chip banana bread, caramel sauce, coconut ice cream. Vegetarian.
Trio of Desserts
Chocolate & peanut butter stack, rum & raisin pudding, ginger & pumpkin slice, with coconut & lime yoghurt, mango coulis. Vegetarian.
Cocktails
Happy Hour. All day. Everyday. Relax, you’re on island time, and our cocktails are 2 for £13 (£14 in London), all day, everyday.
Koko Colada
Koko Kanu, Deeds, passion fruit, coconut cream, pineapple. Vegetarian.
Cherry Sling
Kingston 62 Gold, cherry rum, lime, vanilla, cherry, grapefruit soda. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Raspberry Reggae
Dark rum, blackberry, guava juice, raspberry soda, lime. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Passion Fruit Mojito
Appleton Signature, fizz, passion fruit, mint, vanilla.
Drinks
Pints
Half Pints
Carafe of House Wine (500ml)
Double Sprit Mixer
Options include: Still Gin, Hawksbill Spiced, Fris Vodka. All mixers included, tonic too at no extra charge.
Wine
Verdejo
La Vivienda – Spain – White.
Chenin Blanc
Kleine Zalze – South Africa – White.
Pinot Grigio
Da Luca – Italy – White.
Sauvignon Blanc
Waipara Hills – New Zealand – White.
Rum
Appleton 12yr
Vegan, Vegetarian. Single 25ml – £6.2, Double – £9.2, Juice or soft included/tonic +£1.2.
Pusser's Blue Label
Vegan, Vegetarian. Single 25ml – £5.2, Double – £8.2, Juice or soft included/tonic +£1.2.
Brugal 1888
Vegan, Vegetarian. Single 25ml – £5.2, Double – £8.2, Juice or soft included/tonic +£1.2.
El Dolardo 12yr
Vegan, Vegetarian. Single 25ml – £6.2, Double – £9.2, Juice or soft included/tonic +£1.2.
Beer
Atlantic Pale Ale
Carib Lager
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Non-alcoholic Cocktails
Happy Hour. All day. Everyday. Our non-alcoholic cocktails are 2 for £10 (£11 in London), all day, everyday. Non-alcoholic beers also available (not included in Happy Hour).
Passion Paradise
Lyre’s White Cane, passion fruit, lime, guava. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Strawberry Non Daiquiri
Lyre’s White Cane, strawberry, guava, demerara, lime. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Virgin Colada
Lyre’s White Cane, coconut, lime, pineapple. Vegetarian.
Coconut & Grapefruit Mojito
Lyre’s White Cane, lime, mint, grapefruit, coconut. New.
Beers & Ciders
Island Press Cider
Vegan, Vegetarian. Pint.
Madri Lager
330ml.
Lucky Saint IPA
Vegan, Vegetarian.
Madri Zero
Soft Drinks
Gingerbread Milkshake
Vegetarian.
Solero Shake
Vegetarian.
Matcha Milkshake
Vegetarian.
Matcha & Pineapple
Vegan, Vegetarian.