The Cube

The basics

Many travelers visit The Cube during guided tours that focus on Birmingham’s key landmarks and architecture. These tours sometimes start near the Library of Birmingham and include stops at Victoria Square and Birmingham Town Hall. Some tours focus on specific themes, such as gang history, while others feature self-guided exploration games that uncover the city’s haunted site. There are also running tours that pass by The Cube while exploring nearby areas.

Things to know before you go

• There are lifts and escalators available to all areas, as well as accessible toilets on Level 5.
• Photography is allowed for personal use, however, permission may be needed in restaurants and bars.
• There’s bowling and retro arcades to keep kids entertained.
• Visitors traveling from further afield can stay on-site at The Cube Hotel.

How to get there

It’s easy to get to The Cube on foot from Birmingham New Street station—follow Navigation Street, then turn left onto Royal Mail Street, right onto Severn Street, and right onto Commercial Street. Alternatively, it’s an 8-minute taxi ride. If traveling by bus, the Granville St stop is a 4-minute walk away, served by bus 80.

When to get there

If you’re visiting The Cube for its restaurants, it’s a good idea to check individual opening times in advance. Most restaurants are open daily, generally from early afternoon until late evening. The bowling alley operates mid-afternoon to late evening Monday through Thursday, and from late morning to late evening Friday through Sunday.

Where to eat at The Cube

There are several restaurant options at The Cube. For delicious steaks and British classics, The Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill is a great choice; Rodizio Rico Birmingham offers Brazilian-style dining, including freshly grilled meats from a charcoal grill; and Shogun Teppanyaki serves sushi, noodles, and Japanese delicacies.