The Chophouse Claims Pigeon Park: Blacklock Birmingham is Finally Open!

It’s official—

The wait for Blacklock Birmingham is finally over! After a string of delays that had us meat-lovers weeping into our morning coffee, the doors to St Philip’s House have finally swung open as of Monday, 20th April 2026. I managed to snag a spot during their soft launch, and while the "half-price food" certainly makes the heart grow fonder, Blacklock’s transition from London legend to Brum heavyweight is looking very promising indeed.

Nice historic building

The setting is spectacular. They’ve taken over a historic Victorian vicarage overlooking Cathedral Square (Pigeon Park to us locals), and the decor strikes that perfect balance between "industrial moody" and "cosy tavern." The staff are on top form—professional, friendly, and they know the menu inside out.

Small menu but all you want is simply steak

Snacks are ok

Great prime rib, nicely grilled with strong flavour

Now, let’s talk meat. The snacks were a bit of a mixed bag; the crackers felt a tad mass-produced and hard, and one of the toppings leaned a little too heavily on the "fishy" side for my liking. But once we moved onto the main event—the steak—all was forgiven. We went for the Prime Rib, dry-aged for 55 days. While it didn't have that super-funky "blue cheese" hit you sometimes get with long-aged beef, the charcoal flavour from the grill was immense. It was cooked to a good medium-rare, though I personally would have loved a slightly more aggressive crust on the exterior. The sides, however, were flawless: the beef dripping chips are dangerous, and the sweet potato was buttery, soft, and moist.

Love the beef dripping chips, a must have

Verdict: The long-awaited meaty messiah has arrived. Despite some minor snack stumbles, the steaks offer some of the best value dining experience in the city.

Rating
Food: 4/5 - Exceptional steak and sides; only let down by slightly generic starters.
Service: 5/5 - Knowledgeable and enthusiastic; they handled the soft-launch rush like pros.
Decor: 4.5/5 - Stunning transformation of a Victorian building; easily one of the coolest rooms in Brum.
Value: 4/5 - Even at full price, their "butcher-price" philosophy makes premium beef actually affordable.
Overall: 4/5 - A triumphant opening that finally gives Birmingham the proper chophouse it deserves.

Estimated cost per person: £50.00 – £80.00 (depending on your appetite for "Big Chops").

Restaurant Info:
Blacklock Birmingham
Address: 4 St Philip's Place, Birmingham B3 2PP

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