BEFORE THE SHOW
Pre-Theatre Dining in Birmingham
Make dinner part of the occasion.
Join us at Gas Street Social, an independent restaurant and cocktail bar at The Mailbox, for freshly prepared food, meze-style sharing plates and cocktails before your evening out in Birmingham.
Whether you're heading to a theatre show, concert or live event, start your night with good food, great drinks and time together beside the canals.
A Great Night Out Starts at the Table.
The tickets are booked. The plans are made. Now there's just one thing left to decide: where to eat before the show.
Meet your friends at Gas Street Social for a relaxed meal, a few sharing plates or cocktails before heading out for the evening. At The Mailbox, bring everyone together around the table and make the time before your performance part of the occasion.
YOUR EVENING, YOUR WAY
More Than Just Dinner Before the Show
Whether you're meeting for cocktails, sharing a table full of bold flavours or sitting down for our set menu, make the time before your show part of the occasion. At Gas Street Social, we're all about fresh food, fire, sharing and bringing people together in the heart of Birmingham.
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COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION
Start With a Drink or Two
Get together over a glass of wine or cocktails before the curtain rises. Whether you're catching up with friends or easing into the evening, make time for a drink and a relaxed start to your night at The Mailbox.
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MEZE MADE FOR THE TABLE
Bold Flavours. Made for Sharing.
From beetroot hummus, whipped feta and muhammara to lamb kofta and chargrilled skewers, our menu brings together meze-style plates and bold Middle Eastern and Persian-inspired flavours. Order a few favourites, pass them around and make dinner part of the occasion.
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A PROPER MEAL BEFORE THE SHOW
The Set Menu.
Looking for a more structured meal before your evening out? The Set Menu brings the Gas Street Social approach to fresh food and bold flavours to the table. Settle in, enjoy your meal and leave time to make your show.
FRESH FOOD · FIRE · SHARING
A Taste of Gas Street Social.
Meet at The Mailbox for dinner, meze-style sharing plates and drinks before heading to your performance. With Birmingham's theatres and entertainment venues providing plenty of reasons for a night out, start with good food and good company.
Where can I eat before a show in Birmingham?
Gas Street Social at The Mailbox offers freshly prepared food, meze-style sharing plates and cocktails in Birmingham city centre. Book a table before your theatre performance, concert or live event.
Can I grab a quick bite before a show at Gas Street Social?
Yes. Choose from our menu of freshly prepared food, sharing plates and mains. If you're working to a tight schedule, book ahead and allow enough time for your meal and journey to the venue.
Can I come for drinks without a reservation?
Absolutely, we are the only casual bar in The Mailbox with the perfect setting for pre-theatre drinks and snacks with plenty of seating and terrace space - come early to get the best seats.
What style of food does Gas Street Social serve?
Our menus bring together meze-style sharing plates, Middle Eastern and Persian-inspired flavours, chargrilled skewers, generous mains and brunch favourites. The food is built around fresh food, fire and sharing.
Does Gas Street Social have a set menu?
Yes. The Set Menu is available until 7pm. Check the current menu for the dishes and details, then choose a reservation that leaves enough time to reach your show.
What time should I book dinner before a 7:30pm performance?
A table around 5:00–5:15pm can be a useful starting point, depending on your meal and journey. Allow extra time if you want a relaxed dinner and drinks, and check the performance details before travelling.
Can I have drinks before the show?
Yes. Our canalside setting with views across the canals is perfect to explore our drinks menu for cocktails and other options to enjoy with your meal or before heading to your event.
Is there secure parking near to The Mailbox?
There are city-centre parking options in The Mailbox and Birmingham's entertainment venues.
Cheatcode...off road parking is a small charge near The Mailbox and FREE after 6pm in some areas.
Check current parking availability, charges and walking routes before travelling.
Where is Gas Street Social?
We're at 166–168 Wharfside Street, Canalside at The Mailbox, Birmingham, B1 1RL, beside the canals in the city centre.
Can I book online?
Yes. Use our easy and secure online booking system to choose your date, time and party size, subject to availability.
Dinner First. Show Time After.
Give yourself time to enjoy your meal before the show. When choosing your reservation, consider your performance start time, the meal you want to enjoy and the journey to your venue.
For a 7:30pm performance, a table around 5:00–5:15pm can be a useful starting point. Allow extra time for drinks or a leisurely meal, and check your performance details before travelling.
Our Set Menu is available until 7pm, so check the current menu and choose a reservation that works for your plans.
We're at:
166–168 Wharfside Street
The Mailbox
Birmingham
B1 1RL
Find us at The Mailbox, right beside Birmingham's canals and in the heart of the city centre. Whether you're meeting friends locally or visiting Birmingham for the day, we're easy to make part of your plans.