A small, independent café-bar with friendly staff, Cherry Reds is located on York Road, off the bustling Kings Heath High Street.
Upon entering this little oasis, you are greeted at the door with a smile and a folky-kitsch display of tempting cupcakes. The menu is small yet perfectly formed. There are maverick touches to modern, homely food that cater to the tastes of flesh-eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike.
Cherry Reds specialises in strong US and European bottled craft beers that are guaranteed to open your eyes and tastesbuds to a plethora of flavours beyond the usual pub-standard lagers. There’s always a local ale on hand-pull too. The cocktails are original and alcohol-fuelled, like ‘Jamaica-Me-Crazy’: a shot of premium Kraken rum, a shot of Appleton rum, then topped up with ginger beer and lime. Every day between 4pm-7pm you can enjoy two cocktails for the price of one.
With retro décor and intimate dimensions, it invites the informal feeling of being in a house rather than in a public place. It’s a relaxing place to be. The unique ambiance is that your friend is having an open house and that you and those in the know are always very welcome.
Ben Calvert
Home Food & Drink
