Great tapas and awesome service. Will go back on my next trip to Birmingham. The chorizo tapas was excellent.

Definite lunchtime win yesterday when I popped into Bar Estilo for a meeting . I am a big fan of tapas but for some reason have never ventured inside this place in the Mailbox. When I went in I was quickly greeted by the barman who offered me a drink, as it was lunchtime I went for a diet coke although they do offer a full bar menu with all the usual drinks you would expect plus sangria..... After living in spain for a while I am a HUGE fan of the stuff but the afternoon is just not the time or it can be a bit of a slippery slope haha. I went for the Salmon dish (Salmon a la plancha) served with almost a lentil stew and the oven baked figs....this was all on recommendation of the lovely manager Jaz. Now figs.....I wouldnt usually go for fig....not even in a fig roll situation they just dont do it for me, so naturally I thought yes to giving them a go in a more savory dish.....I have to say it was great! They served with goats cheese and honey and were actually delicious...maybe I am a convert! The salmon dish was also fresh and lovely....well presented and all the food came out quickly. Perfect at lunch time. Good vibe to the place overall and definately somewhere I will be trying more of the food in due course! read more

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I had the pleasure of spending this past Saturday night at the bar here, and I could not have been happier with my choice. I started with a margarita an a chicken quesadilla, which were both fantastic. I love Mexican food (being from the states), and was so surprised at finding a small, yet good representation in the UK. Everyone working at the bar was great. I started ordering drinks from the menu, but after seeing Alex and Richard whip up some amazing cocktails (some of which they lit on fire to bring out the flavors of the citrus better), I had them make me some special off-menu drinks based on my preferences. Every drink was better than the previous. The staff was friendly and helpful. The ambience was really nice (great for couples or a celebration), and if you find yourself sitting by the bar, you're sure to make some new friends and have some fun, delicious cocktails. Special thanks to Alex, Richard, Elena, Marcel, and Charlotte, who helped me celebrate my birthday and made me feel like I had lifelong friends even though we just met. read more

Bar Estilo - Custom Cocktail - delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, ABE

It was a Friday night, so obviously we were going to Estillo. Of course not being from Birmingham I had no idea how good this tapas bar was, but I was promised there was something special in it for me so I had to go along for the ride. Being a tourist I didn't know too much about the mail box but it seemed to be a popular place for locals to go. This is where the restaurant was, and when we got to it I wasn't disappointed. The way the decor was it felt like I had left the UK, obviously I could see out of the bar but let's just say I had the imagination of 5 year old at the time. Now when I got the menu, my eyes went straight to the desserts and I now knew what the surprise was. Churros! My cousins who had brought me decided it probably wasn't the best if I get two orders and stuff my face right away, so we ordered multiple dishes to share. It was a great time, I can't remember the last time we had so many plates of food all being passed around the table, it was amazing. After we had eaten, I finally got the nod of approval and it was time. I ordered my churros and there was only word that could describe them, alright maybe 4. Better than Disney Land, as that was the last time I remember enjoying this treat when I was a kid. Overall I really enjoyed my experience at Estillo. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable with their menu, and it is a very great location next to the canals. During my next visit I will have to come back for more! read more

Bar Estilo - My churros with chocolate sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, ABE

had 3 bowls of tapas each was amazing all very tasty and was nice to try different things, desert was epic the sharer desert was lovley highly recommended Only down side was table was small but that's was minor read more

Bar Estilo - lovley mains - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, ABE

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My girlfriend and I stumbled on Bar Estilo by mistake, whilst wandering through the Mailbox and decided to try and recapture some previous holiday experiences and indulge in some tapas. On this occasion, it was fairly late and to our surprise Bar Estilo was still serving food. We proceeded to order various plates of food, all which were to our taste. The portion sizes were typical of tapas dishes and left us extremely happy at the size and overall quality. It must of been approaching 10 O'Clock on this occasion, but the atmosphere was still inviting, with the dimmed lighting oozing class throughout the establishment. As a whole, the evening didn't cost us as much as we both expected, with the only surprise being the prices of bottles of beer, which I must admit I'm not usually used to! Despite this, Bar Estilo hosted a great evening, one we will hope to repeat very soon. read more

Bar Estilo - Bar Estilo, Mailbox, Birmingham. - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, ABE

If you're looking for a taste of the mediterranean, head to Bar Estilo for some authentic tapas and other Spanish style dishes. The bar/ restaurant is often really busy and has a nice intimate atmosphere. Most of the main meals are under £10, unless you're eating duck or steak. Other dishes on offer include; Baked Enchilada and honey glazed chicken and of course Tapas. They recommend to book at a weekend and the only downside is that you do have a time limit on your table if the restaurant is really busy. I'd give it a bash for a special occasion with a few friends. read more

Bar Estilo - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, ABE

I went for a friends birthday meal on a Saturday night - there were 24 of us I think and I was really impressed by the service especially. It was really professional and quick. They got everyone's orders right which was amazing considering everyone ordered so many different tapas dishes! (of which there is quite a range of options to choose from-nothing unusual, mostly' traditional' at around £4 each), I however ordered leg of duck with a bean and chorizo sauce and it was really hearty and filling which was just what I wanted:) The wine selection isn't too bad, but it's not really a fine dining restaurant so probably serves the right drinks for their clientele. The only down side was the noise level which made it very hard to hear ever the people sat opposite from you. Great for young groups, but not those who are hard of hearing!! read more

Absolutely loved it. Tapas are delicious, but they also have mains. Chorizo in red wine was so good. Also a nice crepe dessert. Price per plate reasonable, about £6. Absolutely would go back read more

I am always trying new places and my work being nicely located right by the Mailbox in the middle of Birmingham means I get a lot of chances to sample the delights of all the restaurants there. The one I am telling you about today is Bar Estilo which is a very funky little place which serves great food and drink in a fantastic atmosphere and as a result is so busy most of the time. - What is Bar Estilo? Bar Estilo is a Mediterranean restaurant which offers a lot of delights which you will not really find in many other places. It is very modern with bright decorations and a fun atmosphere. It specialises in serving tapas so perfect for those who like to sample things like me and get scared by huge plates of food. - Where? I am reviewing the one in Birmingham and its address is as follows; 110-114 Wharfside Street The Mailbox B1 1RF It is easy to find as the Mailbox is a pretty big place and Bar Estilo is in a prime spot with tables facing onto the beautiful canal. - Location: Location wise this place is perfect as the Mailbox attracts a lot of visitors as it is ap lace to shop, eat and drink and Bar Estilo is right by the BBC and with views of the canal. As it is right on the corner and is a big place you cannot really miss it. I like the location for me because iti s close to all types of public transport so easy to get there and get home and also being a two minute walk from the city centre so the Bullring and other shops it is perfect to have lunch while shopping or indeed an evening meal after shopping. Location in the Mailbox as said above is great and it offers a very cosy and beautiful feel to the restaurant being in such a clean and nice place. - Parking: I will be honest with you now that parking is not actually that great. You can park in the Mailbox multi-storey but it can work out very expensive if you stay a while. Being a few minutes from the city centre though is not bad as there is lots of parking there and also the public transport links so you should have no problems. - Outside Appearance: From the outside Bar Estilo looks very funky and modern with a nice huge mosaic sign in bright and bold colours. The place is very clean and I think the surroundings of the mailbox which are very clean, light, airy and modern add to the appeal. You can see in the restaurant from outside which is good and you will see that it is stunning and very well kept. - Inside Appearance: Inside and the place is funky. The tables and chairs are all wooden and there are decorations all around which remind me of being somewhere really tropical as there are big plants and it is just lovely. I think most people will be impressed with the bar area as it looks amazing. It is round and quite big and there are bottles of stuff and glasses everywhere and then seats all around. Everything just looks so inviting and cosy and stylish about the place that you cannot help but want to stay there and be impressed. - Drinks: The drinks selection they have there is very good and I have never been and they have not had what I wanted even when it came to ordering cocktails. They make it their job to get you exactly what you want and everything is so nicely presented. Cocktails are around £6 each and a soft drink about £1.75. I would say the drinks are quite expensive compared to other places but when you are having this much of a good time then I don't care. You can drink at the bar on the stools there or they will bring them to your table. - Food: The food selection here is great and there is something for everybody and the good thing is that it changes from lunch to the evening. For lunch the specials are that you can get a selection of tapas for £3.95 or £5.95 per person and honestly this is the best way to sample a lot of things and is extremely good value for money. There are meat, vegetarian and fish choices and a lot of each. My favourite is the Spanish tortilla with potato and caramelised onions which are gorgeous. For meat eaters you can get something like spicy chicken wings. Then for the evening you can get a very good selection of things. For starters choose from duck tortillas or halloumi fritters for around £5 each. The starters are all of quite ample size so I usually choose to share one with somebody. They have a fantastic selection and the best I have ever seen in any restaurant. Then for the main courses which are £7 11 each you can choose from meats, rice / pasta and then vegetarian and salads. They also have an impressive load of side orders at around £2 each including their paprika fries which are divine. The Estilo beef burger is yummy and filling but also the vegetarian paella is yummy. If you like fish I can also recommend the tuna steak which smells lovely. - Verdict: What I like about Bar Estilo is it has created something different in a place where I believe most restaurants seem to be alike. The food is read more

Not everybody loves Tapas and if they don't you can still take them here, whoo hoo! With big mains and a pick and mix of tapas, the food here is super tasty with their Halloumi to die for. They have a great selection of drinks at the bar and the atmosphere is relaxed and suitably Mediterranean. The staff are friendly and when it gets busy service can be slightly slow when you are trying to get another drink or the bill but you really don't mind as your tummy is happy and you are too relaxed. They are really good at accommodating large groups, even if you have balloons and cake in tow. They have a fairly open kitchen view and so you can see and smell the delights being cooked. read more

I've never had a bad time here, but it loses points in my book because the paella is not as good as something I can put together at home for a quarter of the price. I think a Spanish themed restaurant should be able to do a good paella but - as someone else said - this one tastes like it's come out of the microwave. It's not inedible, but it's not authentic. The chicken is obviously out of a pre-cooked pack (giving it a chalky, musty flavour) and the mussels are tiny and insignificant. the sauce was spicy and tomato flavoured where it should be fishy and full of saffron. Stick to the tapas and you should be better off. There are also good fruit juices and sangria, and the spicy chicken penne is a better main. Service is friendly and the decor is bright and welcoming. read more

Lovely tapas. Reasonably priced too. Service is however a bit slow, but to be expected when the suits finish work on a Friday evening. Great place for a few cocktails and a quick bite to eat though. Chicken skewers were delicious read more

The first time i have ever had a chocolate fondant which made me want to go back to a restaurant! I think it was the mint ice cream that did it for me! The main was incredible, i had the salmon with mango salsa. The salmon was cooked to perfection and went surprisingly well with mango. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Sometimes my eyes can be a lil too big for my belly and I end up over ordering, but our waiter advised us what would be enough for three girls! Theres a nice relaxed atmosphere in the bar, and i sometimes pop in before I start my night out in Broad Street! read more

Tapas bar, with fairly modern less traditional tapas. Nice decor and friendly staff with v fast service even on a weekend. read more

Bar Estilo - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, ABE

The service is the restaurant was amazing. Upon entrance the restaurant was really packed but once seated at the table we were in a world of our own. The waiter was really helpful with making suggestions on how to order. I opted for the tapas option. I order 3 tapas bowls, the haloumi & chorizo skewers, mini burgers & the lamp kofta. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole night and I look forward to dining here again. read more

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This is located in the Mailbox, a trendy shopping/eating complex in Birmingham city centre, ideally located for New St Station. Bar Estilo has been there ever since it opened and in the summer months it tends to be absolutely packed - particularly on a nice summer evening when people can spill out onto the deck. The food is very good. They have tapas as well as main meals. I tend to go for tapas - the nachos are great, as are the fish dishes and halloumi dishes. The wine list is also pretty decent. The service can sometimes be a bit hit and miss if it is busy. It is friendly but it may take a while to get served and to get the bill. They do get busy so you may need to book ahead at weekends! It's a good place to come to as a group. read more

This is one of my favourite casual places to eat in Birmingham. It is a tapas bar, but they do a normal menu as well if you're a bit more hungry! I've had both, and both are delicious. This is a really fun place for sharing foods with friends, especially if you can't quite decide what you want! At lunchtimes they have a special offer, where you can choose 3 things from the tapas menu for under £6 I think. The staff are very pleasant, and I know that they also cater for babies and children. Its quite handy because its in the Mailbox, so there is plenty of parking around and about, and its very easy to get a taxi at night too. Also within walking distance of Broad Street, and of course right next to lots of bars as it is in the Mailbox anyway, so its a good way to start a nigh out. read more

A Mediterranean/ Spanish-style bar and resturant. Is always very busy so you have to book well in advance. There is a bar for you to have a few drinks before your meal, this is usually very busy and cramped. Its not somewhere you'd really come for a drink unless you were eating. We had a jug of Sangria which was lovely. Food is very good however I have had the Paella and it was like a microwaved meal and not very authentic !! food is generally very good and a great atmosphere, i've been to a birthday party here and we had a brilliant night. read more

Good simple Mediterranean food, good location (especially in the summer), good service and good atmosphere. Would recommended it to anyone. read more

We discovered this place about 3 years ago. A group of us wanted to have lunch together and gossip. We went in and asked for a table for 17. " Yes" they said and set one for us immediately. Tapas is excellent and this is beautifully and imaginatively cooked. They weaved around us providing everything we needed without fuss and didn't charge us very much at all. 6 months later in the frantic Christmas period they did the same thing again on a day of blizzards countrywide, allowing us to delay our booking until we were all assembled, They served us with excellent food and got our advance orders perfect. They were total courtesy. We met again, a couple of weeks ago and our numbers were depleted to half the planned booking. They served us very well and with no sign of disappointment. Very professional, very welcoming. A wonderful advertisement for Birmingham and the Mailbox. read more

I came with a group of about 20 roller derby skaters after scrimmage and practice. I enjoyed my Estilo Paella. THe Chorizo was great. Our server Kasia was AMAZING. read more

I sat outside which has a nice view and people watching on a Friiday but the food and service was very average. No real flavor and they really do not service the outside. It is an after thought. Fish sticks, hamburgers and house salad based on waitress recommendation had little flavor or uniqueness. I am from the US and so far two meals in England and two strike outs. The other was Turtle Bay. I should have eaten inside and drank more I guess. read more

I haven't had this boil in the bag paella other reviewer's mention,but is a good place to enjoy a couple of cold beers acompanied by tapas(which is very tasty) read more

I've been to Bar Estilo twice. Once when I organised a Team Christmas Party and then once afterwards I took a friend for her birthday there because I was so impressed. Really friendly helpful staff, you're left to relax and not rushed in any way. I have only eaten the tapas there but I enjoyed it but it's really the friendly atmosphere that makes it such a nice place read more

Great venue in a great location. Tapas is delicious, huge variety and staff are really helpful when it comes to recommending combinations. A really good spot for summer suppers! read more

Fantastic bar for a quick drink or a great meal. The setting is very relaxed and it's positioned brilliantly for catching sun on the terrace and people watching as you relax during a lunch hour, read more

Great food and atmosphere. Interior is lovely.

Ate here tonight, superb location and what a fabulous tapas feast we had! Loads of dishes, quantity just right, helpful, friendly and knowlegeable staff (both from a wine and food point of view) made for a great nite! Again I recommend. Went a bit pair shape with some less solibrious places after we left but, hey ho! read more

We went to this place recently and as we were a big group (15+ people) we had the chance to sample all their tapas. And there is a big choice of tapas! Even for the vegetarians in our group there was still plenty of choice. Out of probably a dozen or so dishes I tried, not one of them disappointed me. But the halloumi with quince dip and bbq spare ribs were probably my favourites. My recommendation would be to bring lots of people and eat your way through the tapas menu. There are so many interesting dishes you'll wanna try them all and that would just be too big a task for two people ;) Oh, one word of caution though: If you are planning on drinking more than one glass of wine/bottle of beer, plan to spend some extra cash, drinks are not cheap here. read more

I love this place. Well, I only love the tapas! But that's great. I haven't ever tried the normal menu because I keep going back to the tapas. The halloumi fritters are yummy. The chicken skewers are great. The houmus is scrummy. The great thing about it is being able to choose meat OR fish OR vegetarian and mix and match with your friends so you get to try things you haven't tried before. My only gripe is that you usually have to wait a long time for your drinks! read more

Can't beat a bit of tapas and Bar Estilo do them properly! They have a really wide range to choose from and its a good place to come with a group of people because there is something for everyone. It can get quite busy on a saturday night so make sure you book ahead. Definately the best tapas in town :D read more