Harborne Kitchen has told customers not to drop by the restaurant following its Christmas break
12:23, 15 Jan 2026Updated 14:46, 15 Jan 2026
A Birmingham restaurant that helped position Harborne as one of the best foodie neighbourhoods in the region has 'closed permanently' after nine years.
Harborne Kitchen, which opened in November 2016, had not shared the news on its website or social media pages at the time of writing. But the update was issued via a recorded message when customers call for reservations.
In it, the announcement stated: "Hello this is Harborne Kitchen, I'm afraid I have some bad news.
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"The restaurant is closed permanently. If you have a voucher or have made a deposit for a future reservation, please contact accounts@harbornekitchen.com. Please don't call or drop by the restaurant because there will be nobody in the building.
"Thank you very much for your patience and goodbye."
Harborne Kitchen was known for its modern British cuisine and it was added to the Michelin Guide in 2021.
While it began as a fine dining spot with set menus at the forefront of its offering, over time its a la carte menu became popular among diners who wanted a less formal culinary experience.
A reviewing Michelin Inspector called it a 'contemporary neighbourhood operation' that was 'a pleasure to dine in', citing the attentive, well-organised team as a highlight.
The restaurant closed for a Christmas break and was expected to reopen on Saturday, January 17.
The last year was one of change at Harborne Kitchen after long-time head chef Tom Wells departed in June.
Tom is now the head chef at Hogarths Hotel in Solihull while former sous chef Patrick White stepped in to the head chef role at Harborne Kitchen.
Despite the changes in operation, Harborne Kitchen continued to impress diners who gave glowing five-star reviews online.
Many described it as their favourite in the city, with numerous compliments on its 'outstanding food and service'.
BirminghamLive attempted to contact Harborne Kitchen for comment.