Slug and Lettuce Birmingham is a bar and restaurant at The Water’s Edge in Brindleyplace. Its bright social setting is designed for brunch, lunch, dinner and celebrations, with the canal side entertainment district providing a lively backdrop.
The menu moves from breakfast bagels, pancakes and larger brunch plates into small dishes made for sharing. Mozzarella sticks and tandoori chicken skewers sit alongside burgers, ribs and other familiar mains, giving groups an easy mix of lighter and substantial choices.
Bottomless brunch is a central part of the venue’s group offer, while afternoon tea, children’s dishes and pre-booked buffets broaden the possible occasions. Vegetarian, vegan and non-gluten-containing choices are marked within the wider menu.
Cocktails and mocktails are a major focus, supported by wine, beer and soft drinks. Offers have their own terms and availability, so checking before booking is helpful. Guests with allergies should use the current dietary guide and speak to staff before ordering.
Address: The Water’s Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HL, England
Slug & Lettuce Birmingham Menu
Small Plates
Perfect to enjoy as a starter or to share. 3 for £18, 5 for £27.
Crispy Corn Tostadas
Topped with avocado and pico de gallo smash, finished with a sweet piquanté pepper sauce. Choose from Yucatan-style diced chicken or crispy smoked tofu (vg).
Corn Riblets (vg)
With dipping pots of Frank’s® RedHot® Buffalo, BBQ and garlic & herb sauces.
XL Mozzarella Sticks (v)
With spicy marinara dip.
Crispy Shredded Chicken
With sweet chilli sauce and salt & pepper seasoning.
Chicken Wings
With dipping pots of Frank’s® RedHot® Buffalo, BBQ and buttermilk ranch sauces.
Halloumi Fries (v)
With sticky BBQ sauce.
Smokey Tater Bites (vg)
With peri-peri and garlic & herb sauce.
Crispy Tofu (vg)
The Tofoo Co. smoked tofu with a sweet chilli dressing, micro herbs, cucumber ribbons, coriander and chilli.
Ibérico Ham Croquettes
With baconnaise.
Crispy Coated Prawns
With a sweet piquanté pepper sauce.
Duck Popcorn
Crispy duck popcorn, cucumber ribbons, spring onion and hoisin sauce.
Crispy Calamari
With a garlic & herb dip and lemon.
Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (v)
With a buttermilk ranch dip and crunchy celery. VG available.
Tandoori Chicken Skewers
With a curried mayo dip and rainbow mango slaw.
Sharer
Sociable nibbles for 2-3 people.
S&L Sharer For Two
Ibérico ham croquettes, garlic bread slices, salt, pepper & chilli fries, chicken wings, tandoori chicken skewers and crispy chicken strips, with dip pots of buffalo sauce, baconnaise and curried mayo.
Cheesy Nachos (v)
Loaded with grated cheese, avocado and pico de gallo smash, nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, jalapeños and a mild roasted tomato salsa.
Sheese® Nachos (vg-m)
Loaded with grated Sheese®, avocado and pico de gallo smash, Sheese® sauce, garlic & herb sauce, jalapeños and a mild roasted tomato salsa.
Cheese & Bacon Loaded Fries
Skin-on fries tossed in smoked paprika seasoning loaded with nacho cheese sauce, smoked bacon, spring onion and sour cream, topped with hard cheese shavings.
Katsu Loaded Fries
Skin-on fries with curry sauce, spring onion, sweet & sour pickled onion. Choose from crispy shredded chicken or crispy smoked tofu (vg).
S&L Meat Feast
Chicken wings with sticky BBQ sauce, garlic bread, crispy shredded chicken with peri-peri sauce and spring onion, crispy duck popcorn with hoisin sauce and tater bites.
Mains
Katsu Curry
A rich curry sauce with basmati rice, red chilli, spring onion and micro herbs. Choose from crispy coated chicken fillet or crispy smoked tofu (vg).
Fajita Chicken Pasta
Penne pasta with Yucatan-style diced chicken in a creamy sauce with onion and mixed peppers, finished with micro herbs, spring onion and lime.
Fajita Pasta (vg)
Penne pasta in a Sheese® sauce with onion, peas and mixed peppers, finished with micro herbs, spring onion and lime.
Spaghetti Alfredo
Spaghetti in a creamy cheese sauce with chives and parsley, dressed with spinach leaf. Choose from grilled chicken or crispy smoked tofu (v-m).
Loaded Flatbread
Topped with mint mayo, pickled rainbow slaw, fresh mint and pomegranate seeds. Served with skin-on fries and lemongrass mayo dip with ginger, soy and sesame. Choose from lemongrass chicken with ginger, soy and sesame or sliced shawarma marinated tofu (vg).
Full Rack of BBQ Pork Ribs
With pickled rainbow slaw, corn riblets, skin-on fries and a green salad, served with a BBQ dip. Half rack available for £13.75.
Fish & Chips
Hand-battered fish with skin-on fries, tartare sauce and your choice of garden peas or mushy peas.
Scampi & Chips
Crispy, golden scampi with skin-on fries, tartare sauce and your choice of garden peas or mushy peas.
Smothered Chicken
Topped with Monterey Jack cheese, streaky bacon and sticky BBQ sauce, served with skin-on fries and your choice of garden peas or rocket. Choose from grilled chicken or coated chicken.
Caesar Salad Bowl (v)
Crisp gem lettuce, baby spinach, Caesar dressing, focaccia croutons and grated hard cheese. Add a topper: grilled chicken +£2 or crispy smoked tofu (v) +£2.
Steak & Fries
8oz sirloin steak with skin-on fries, slow-roasted tomatoes, peppercorn sauce and your choice of garden peas or rocket.
Mac ‘n’ Cheese (v)
Macaroni in a creamy Monterey Jack cheese sauce, served with a green salad. Add a topper: crispy shredded BBQ chicken +£2 or crispy BBQ smoked tofu (v) +£2.
Tandoori Chicken Skewers
With flatbread, tikka masala spiced skin-on fries, green salad and a curry mayo dip.
Sides
Sweet Potato Fries (vg)
Skin-on Fries (vg)
Salt & Pepper Fries (vg)
With spring onion and chilli.
Garlic Bread (v)
With a garlic & herb dip.
Cheesy Garlic Bread (v)
With a garlic & herb dip.
Mac ‘n’ Cheese (v)
Onion Rings (v)
Cheese & Bacon Fries
Skin-on fries tossed in smoked paprika seasoning loaded with nacho cheese sauce, smoked bacon, spring onion and sour cream, topped with hard cheese shavings.
Katsu Fries
Skin-on fries loaded with curry sauce, spring onion, sweet & sour pickled onion and your choice of crispy smoked tofu (vg) or crispy shredded chicken.
Side Salad (vg)
Cucumber ribbons, rocket, spinach, pico de gallo and spring onion with olive oil.
Burgers
Served in a soft glazed bun with miso mayo*, lettuce and chopped pickle & onion, with skin-on fries or side salad. Swap to sweet potato fries +1.75 or tater bites +1.25.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Two beef patties, streaky bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, BBQ sauce and cheese sauce.
Breaded Chicken Burger
With streaky bacon, chilli jam, Monterey Jack cheese and cheese sauce.
Mexican Chicken Burger
Crispy coated chicken burger topped with jalapeños, pico de gallo, Yucatan-style diced chicken, roasted tomato salsa and tortilla chips, served with a warm nacho cheese dip.
Vegan Sheese® Burger (vg)
Grilled plant-based burger, grated Sheese®, sweet & sour pickled onion, Sheese® sauce, chilli jam and rocket.
Veggie Cheeseburger (v)
Grilled plant-based burger, Monterey Jack cheese, sweet & sour pickled onion, cheese sauce, chilli jam and rocket.
BBQ Mac ‘n’ Cheese Beef Burger
Two beef patties, Monterey Jack cheese, an XL mozzarella stick, mac ‘n’ cheese and BBQ sauce.
Bánh Mì Chicken Burger
Crispy coated chicken burger topped with lemongrass mayo with ginger, soy and sesame, pickled rainbow slaw, cucumber ribbons and coriander.
Extra Toppings
Add to your burger.
Avocado and pico de gallo smash (vg)
Streaky bacon
Sheese® (vg)
Yucatan-style chicken
Monterey Jack cheese (v)
Desserts
2-4-1 cocktails available, ask us for timings. Add a dessert to any main for £3.
Espresso Martini Sundae (v)
Layers of vanilla flavour ice cream, coffee flavour ice cream and Belgian chocolate sauce, topped with whipped cream and served with a shot of espresso. Add a Baby Guinness for +3.
Strawberry Daiquiri Sundae (v)
Layers of vanilla flavour ice cream, strawberry ice cream and strawberry puree, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberry. Add a Tequila Rose for +3.
Pornstar Martini Sundae (v)
Layers of vanilla flavour ice cream, prosecco sorbet (3% ABV), and passion fruit puree, topped with whipped cream and fresh passion fruit. Add a shot of prosecco for +2.
Warm Mini Churros (v)
Filled with caramel and served with sumptuous caramel and Belgian chocolate sauces.
Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie Bites** (vg)
With Belgian chocolate sauce and freeze-dried raspberries.
Kids’ Brunch
Available until 12pm.
Full Breakfast
Pork sausage, steaky bacon, baked beans, hash brown and a fried egg.
Beans on Toast (vg-m)
Egg on Toast (v)
Choose your egg: fried, poached or scrambled.
Pancakes
Two fluffy American-style buttermilk pancakes topped with Biscoff sauce, mini marshmallows and freeze-dried raspberries.
Kids’ Mains
Main + dessert + drink £7.50.
Grilled Beef Burger
Served in a bun with ketchup, with skin-on fries and salad.
Veggie Burger (v)
Served in a bun with ketchup and Monterey Jack cheese or make it VG by swapping the Monterey Jack cheese for Sheese®. Served with skin-on fries and salad.
Crispy Shredded Chicken
With tater bites and baked beans.
Fish Goujons
With skin-on fries and peas.
Chicken Skewers
With sweet potato fries and beans.
Two Pork Sausages
With skin-on fries and beans.
Two Plant-Based Sausages (vg)
With skin-on fries and beans.
Macaroni Cheese (v)
With tater bites and salad.
Kids’ Desserts
Vanilla Flavour Ice Cream (v)
Two scoops of vanilla flavour ice cream with Belgian chocolate sauce.
Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie (vg)*
With Belgian chocolate sauce.
Ice Cream Sundae
Two scoops of vanilla flavour ice cream served with Belgian chocolate sauce, freeze-dried raspberries, sprinkles, mini marshmallows and a Biscoff crumb.
Belgian Waffle (v)
With salted caramel sauce and sprinkles.
Bottomless Brunch – Daytime
Bottomless brunch offer. The whole table must be taking part in the offer. Pick your bottomless drinks and pick your food.
Double Brekkie
Two of everything, bacon, pork sausages, hash browns, fried eggs and tomato halves, served with baked beans and toast with butter.
Plant-Based Big Breakfast (vg)
Two plant-based sausages, avocado and pico de gallo smash, two grilled tomato halves, plant-based bacon and hash browns, served with baked beans and toast.
Avocado & Poached Egg Bagel (v)
Toasted bagel topped with avocado and pico de gallo smash, served with half a grilled tomato, a poached egg and a piquanté pepper sauce dip.
American-Style Pancake Stack (v)
Four buttermilk pancakes layered with your choice of: mixed berry compote, Greek-style yoghurt and a drizzle of honey; sliced banana, Biscoff sauce, whipped cream, and Biscoff crumble; or strawberries, Belgian chocolate sauce and vanilla flavour ice cream.
Crispy Shredded Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Croll
A croissant bun filled with crispy shredded chicken, bacon, miso mayo* and avocado and pico de gallo smash, served with skin-on fries.
Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs and two rashers of bacon on a toasted English muffin with hollandaise sauce and spinach.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Two beef patties in a soft glazed bun with miso mayo*, lettuce and chopped pickle & onion, topped with streaky bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, BBQ sauce and cheese sauce, served with skin-on fries.
Tomato & Cheese Quesadilla (v)
Three spicy salsa, cheese & jalapeño corn quesadillas topped with melting cheese, avocado and pico de gallo smash, sweet & sour pickled onion, and peri-peri sauce. Add a topper: Yucatan-style chicken +1.50.
Crispy Chicken Strips & Warm Belgian Waffles
Topped with maple syrup and crispy bacon flavour pieces.
American-Style Brunch
Three buttermilk pancakes, four rashers of smoked streaky bacon, tater bites with pico de gallo and fried eggs, served with maple syrup.
S&L Big Brunch Bagel
Loaded with smoked streaky bacon, a fried egg, pork sausages and spiced Virgin Mary ketchup, served with two hash browns. Vegan and vegetarian options available.
Rich Tomato Shakshuka (v)
A lightly spiced tomato-based shakshuka sauce with peppers, onions and jalapeños, topped with a poached egg, crumbled feta, crunchy seed mix and micro herbs, served with warm flatbread.
Steak & Eggs
8oz sirloin steak with two fried eggs and wilted spinach. Premium plate supplement +£5.
Triple Brekkie
Three of everything, bacon, pork sausages, hash browns, fried eggs and tomato halves, served with baked beans and toast with butter. Premium plate supplement +£3.
Bottomless Brunch – Evening
Bottomless brunch offer. The whole table must be taking part in the offer. Pick your bottomless drinks and pick your food.
Crispy Shredded Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Croll
A croissant bun filled with crispy shredded chicken, bacon, miso mayo* and avocado and pico de gallo smash, served with skin-on fries.
American-Style Pancake Stack (v)
Four buttermilk pancakes layered with your choice of: mixed berry compote, Greek-style yoghurt and a drizzle of honey; sliced banana, Biscoff sauce, whipped cream, and Biscoff crumble; or strawberries, Belgian chocolate sauce and vanilla flavour ice cream.
Tomato & Cheese Quesadilla (v)
Three spicy salsa, cheese & jalapeño corn quesadillas topped with melting cheese, smashed avocado and pico de gallo smash, sweet & sour pickled onion, and peri-peri sauce. Add a topper: Yucatan-style chicken +1.50.
Crispy Chicken Strips & Warm Belgian Waffles
Topped with maple syrup and crispy bacon flavour pieces.
Brunch Steak & Chips
8oz sirloin steak with skin-on fries and peppercorn sauce. Supplement +£5.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Two beef patties, streaky bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, BBQ sauce and cheese sauce.
Breaded Chicken Burger
With streaky bacon, chilli jam, Monterey Jack cheese and cheese sauce.
Vegan Sheese® Burger (vg)
Grilled plant-based burger, grated Sheese®, sweet & sour pickled onion, Sheese® sauce, chilli jam and rocket.
Veggie Cheeseburger (v)
Grilled plant-based burger, Monterey Jack cheese, sweet & sour pickled onion, cheese sauce, chilli jam and rocket.
Smothered Chicken
Topped with Monterey Jack cheese, streaky bacon and sticky BBQ sauce, served with skin-on fries and your choice of garden peas or rocket. Choose from grilled chicken or coated chicken.
Mac ‘n’ Cheese (v)
Macaroni in a creamy Monterey Jack cheese sauce, served with a green salad.
Fajita Chicken Pasta
Penne pasta with Yucatan-style diced chicken in a creamy sauce with onion and mixed peppers, finished with micro herbs, spring onion and lime. Vegan option available.
Caesar Salad Bowl (v)
Crisp gem lettuce, baby spinach, Caesar dressing, focaccia croutons and grated hard cheese.
Smokey Tater Bites (vg)
Crispy tater bites in a smoked paprika seasoning topped with pico de gallo. Treat the table supplement +£3.75.
Loaded Hash Browns
Cheese sauce, smoked streaky bacon and pork sausage, topped with pico de gallo. Treat the table supplement +£3.75.
Mac ‘n’ Cheese (v)
Treat the table supplement +£3.75.
Midweek Eats – Starters
Monday – Friday, 4PM – 9PM. 1 course & a drink £14, 2 courses & a drink £18.
Crispy Shredded Chicken
With sweet chilli sauce and salt & pepper seasoning. 458 kcal
Halloumi Fries
With sticky BBQ sauce. 400 kcal. (v)
Smokey Tater Bites
With peri-peri and garlic & herb sauce. 679 kcal. (vg)
Crispy Coated Prawns
With a sweet piquanté pepper sauce. 381 kcal
Ibérico Ham Croquettes
With baconnaise. 554 kcal
Crispy Calamari
With a garlic & herb dip and lemon. 452 kcal
Corn Riblets
With dipping pots of Frank’s® RedHot® Buffalo, BBQ and garlic & herb sauces. 628 kcal. (vg)
Crispy Tofu
The Tofoo Co. smoked tofu with a sweet chilli dressing, micro herbs, cucumber ribbons, coriander and chilli. 387 kcal. (vg)
Midweek Eats – Mains
Monday – Friday, 4PM – 9PM. 1 course & a drink £14, 2 courses & a drink £18.
Smothered Chicken
Your choice of grilled chicken breast (+184 kcal) or crispy coated chicken breast (+418 kcal), topped with Monterey Jack cheese, streaky bacon and sticky BBQ sauce, served with skin-on fries and your choice of garden peas (+76 kcal) or rocket (+2 kcal). 726 kcal
Fish & Chips
Hand-battered fish with skin-on fries, tartare sauce and your choice of garden peas (+76 kcal) or mushy peas (+91 kcal). 1404 kcal
Loaded Flatbread
Topped with mint mayo, pickled rainbow slaw, fresh mint and pomegranate seeds. Served with skin-on fries and lemongrass mayo dip with ginger, soy and sesame. 1167 kcal. Choose from: Lemongrass chicken with ginger, soy and sesame. +258 kcal; Sliced shawarma marinated tofu (vg) +305 kcal
Tandoori Chicken Skewers
With flatbread, tikka masala spiced skin-on fries, green salad and a curry mayo dip. 1282 kcal
Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Macaroni in a creamy Monterey Jack cheese sauce, served with a green salad. 839 kcal. (v)
Fajita Chicken Pasta
Penne pasta with Yucatan-style diced chicken in a creamy sauce with onion and mixed peppers, finished with micro herbs, spring onion and lime. 1331 kcal
Fajita Pasta
Penne pasta in a Sheese® sauce with onion, peas and mixed peppers, finished with micro herbs, spring onion and lime. 863 kcal. (vg)
Katsu Curry
A rich curry sauce with basmati rice, red chilli, spring onion and micro herbs. 583 kcal. With your choice of: Crispy smoked tofu (vg) +431 kcal; Crispy coated chicken +418 kcal
Spaghetti Alfredo
Spaghetti in a creamy cheese sauce with chives and parsley, dressed with spinach leaf. 681 kcal. Choose from: Grilled chicken. +184 kcal; Crispy smoked tofu. (v-m) +431 kcal
Midweek Eats – Burgers
Served in a soft glazed bun with miso mayo*, lettuce and chopped pickle & onion, with skin-on fries (+455 kcal) or side salad (+56 kcal). Swap to sweet potato fries + £1.75 (+342 kcal) or tater bites + £1.25 (+564 kcal).
Bacon Cheeseburger
Two beef patties, streaky bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, BBQ sauce and cheese sauce. 1046 kcal
Breaded Chicken Burger
With streaky bacon, chilli jam, Monterey Jack cheese and cheese sauce. 1106 kcal
Vegan Sheese® Burger
Grilled plant-based burger, grated Sheese®, sweet & sour pickled onion, Sheese® sauce, chilli jam and rocket. 817 kcal. (vg)
Veggie Cheeseburger
Grilled plant-based burger, Monterey Jack cheese, sweet & sour pickled onion, cheese sauce, chilli jam and rocket. 805 kcal. (v)
Midweek Eats – Desserts
Monday – Friday, 4PM – 9PM. 1 course & a drink £14, 2 courses & a drink £18.
Warm Mini Churros
Filled with caramel and served with sumptuous caramel and Belgian chocolate sauces. 426 kcal. (v)
Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie Bites
With Belgian chocolate sauce and freeze-dried raspberries. 295 kcal. (vg)
Pornstar Martini Sundae
Layers of vanilla flavour ice cream, prosecco sorbet (3% ABV) and passion fruit puree, topped with whipped cream and fresh passion fruit. 305 kcal. (v)
Kids’ Drinks
Capri-Sun Zero Added Sugar 200ml
A mix of real fruit juice and water. Choose from Orange or Blackcurrant & Apple.
Bottomless Brunch – Drinks
Pick your bottomless drinks. Unlock iconic serves for £5 per person (everyone in the party must upgrade).
Prosecco
10.5% ABV.
Woo Woo
Sex on the Beach
Aperol Spritz
Bloody Mary
Mimosa
Tequila Sunrise
Sarti Spritz
Sea You Later
Cuba Libre
Evening brunch only.
Fruity Virgin Pornstar
Alcohol-free mocktail.
Sober Sunrise
Alcohol-free mocktail.
Spiced Cuba Libre
Alcohol-free mocktail. Evening brunch only.
Amstel
4.1% ABV.
Tanqueray / Chase / Captain Morgan / Captain Morgan Spiced
With Schweppes mixer.
Trip
250ml, contains CBD. Choose from Elderflower Mint or Lemon Basil.
Pornstar Martini
Iconic serve upgrade for £5 per person.
Midweek Eats – Drinks
Monday – Friday, 4PM – 9PM. 1 course & a drink £14, 2 courses & a drink £18.
Amstel Pint
4.1% ABV
Birra Moretti Pint
4.6% ABV
Guinness Pint
4.2% ABV
Inch’s Cider Pint
4.5% ABV
Beavertown Neck Oil Pint
4.3% ABV
Brixton Reliance Pint
4.2% ABV
Old Mout Berries & Cherries 500ml
4% ABV
Prosecco Emotivo 125ml
10% ABV
Calaveras Verdejo Viura Blanco 175ml
11% ABV
Calaveras Garnacha Tempranillo Rosado 175ml
11% ABV
Las Calles Tempranillo 175ml
12.5% ABV
Gerard Bertrand Gris Blanc Rosé Organic 175ml
12.5% ABV