About us

Multi-tiered

Multi-cultural

Multi-purpose

Our open air piazza makes for the kinds of alfresco days and nights that have made The Arcadian legendary!

Welcome to an eclectic mix

Our unique arrangement makes restaurant and bar patrons a very active part of the best night in town as they mix happily with the irresistibly eclectic overspills from Chinatown and the Gay Village.

Welcome to a bright future

The Arcadian was purposefully designed way back in the late 80’s and it’s one reason the place has remained so vital and compelling for generation after generation.

Welcome to a fun atmosphere

In all we have great restaurants serving some of the finest global cuisines, beautiful bars boasting atmospheres ranging from the casual to the glamorous, coffee shops, hotels, a comedy club and 15 other outlets – so laughter and joy are ever present here.

restaurants serving fine food from 12 countries

bars serving a selection of serious style

multi-cultural shopping destinations

hotel serving the best bed and breakfast

You’re
welcome!

Our glorious history

An instant icon

The Arcadian achieved instant icon status the moment it first threw open its doors a quarter of a century ago. And it’s been an inspirational, inexhaustible and always proud Birmingham tradition ever since.

Hip & happy

We welcomed thousands of hip and happy hedonists over those first balmy summer weekends and, by the end of the season, we knew we had a brand that would last for a generation.

Bold & ambitious

We’ve constantly updated the centre’s offerings since then, always drawing in ambitious new bars and restaurants and pushing the boundaries of what a great night in Birmingham should be.