# Channel Restaurant and Cafe, Birmingham — Reviews & Opening Hours > Channel Restaurant and Cafe — Restaurant in Birmingham with a 2/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 100 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/birmingham/restaurants/channel-restaurant-and-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Channel Restaurant and Cafe Sparkbrook, Birmingham [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=598030785716047384&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Voice of lady Betty](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110233082828432862951) **In short:** Channel Restaurant and Cafe is a restaurant in Birmingham, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 100 Google reviews, with a 2/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 9 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Channel Restaurant and Cafe Channel Restaurant and Cafe, on Stratford Road in Sparkbrook, serves Ethiopian and Eritrean food. Diners report grilled beef, Kitfo and Tibs cooked to flavour, with soft injera. Staff are noted for friendliness and attentive service. The restaurant takes bookings, welcomes children and dogs, and can accommodate groups. It holds a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5. ## Opening hours **Monday** 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM **Tuesday** 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM **Wednesday** 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM **Thursday** 11:00 AM – 1:30 AM **Friday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM **Saturday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM **Sunday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM ## What's nearby - Bunna Internet Cafe next door - Bunna Supermarket next door - Tajdar E Madina Islamic & Cultural Education Centre next door - Sparkbrook Pharmacy next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's delicious Ethiopian and Eritrean food, highlighting the flavorful grilled beef, Kitfo, and Tibs, along with soft injera. They also mention the friendly and attentive staff, who provide quick service and excellent recommendations. Guests appreciate the clean, comfortable atmosphere and good value for money. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (100 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 2 out of 5 – Improvement necessary **Destination** Birmingham Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1546095). [More restaurants in Birmingham](https://staycation.co.uk/birmingham/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (100 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [0121 725 9236](tel:01217259236) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Birmingham **Plus Code** 9C4WF47F+G6 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Birmingham Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, Channel Restaurant and Cafe is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Channel Restaurant and Cafe? Yes, Channel Restaurant and Cafe takes reservations. ### How do I contact Channel Restaurant and Cafe? 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