The food hall has welcomed over 300k visitors in its first year and celebrations will take place across 23–27 September
Saint Paul’s Market, in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, is celebrating its first birthday this September with five days of food, drink, live entertainment and independent makers, culminating in an artisan market on Saturday 27 September.
The food hall, which has welcomed over 300k visitors in its first year, officially opened on 25 September 2025 and will mark its anniversary with celebrations running from 23–27 September. Highlights include a Midland Press wine tasting on 23 September, live music and birthday celebrations on 25 September, and a Birmingham Artisan Market on 27 September.
Across the week, visitors can also enjoy DJs, food specials from all eight traders, a special birthday cocktail, Aperol on tap, self-serve Guinness and football screenings on the venue’s huge TV screen.
Located on Mary Ann Street in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, Saint Paul’s Market brings together eight independent Birmingham kitchens, two bars and 500 seats across two floors in a 10,000 sq ft former industrial warehouse.
The food hall is home to Colbeh, Soi, Corner Shop, Chancer’s, Tiger Bites Pig, Zindiya, LA-POP and Oak ’n’ Roll, offering everything from Persian food cooked over fire and BBQ Thai dishes to Detroit-style pizza, fried chicken, Taiwanese bao, Indian street food, gelato and Vietnamese-inspired coffee and cinnamon buns.
The venue was created as a collaboration between Liverpool’s Baltic Market, Independent Birmingham and Buddha Belly, with a focus on championing local independent businesses and creating a vibrant destination for the city.
Joe Schuppler, founder of Independent Birmingham, said, “It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since we opened Saint Paul’s Market. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve created with our brilliant traders and partners, and so grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way. We wanted to celebrate our first birthday in true Saint Paul’s style – with great food, drinks, music and plenty of good times!”
Tim Haggis & Oli Press, Co-founders of Baltic Market, added, “It’s been brilliant to see Saint Paul’s Market thrive over its first year. We knew Birmingham had an incredible independent food scene, and it’s been amazing to see that come together under one roof. We’re really proud of what the team has created and can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with everyone!”
Sai Deethwa and James Fitzgibbons, co-founders of Budda Belly and Soi 1268, said, “We’re hugely passionate about championing quality independent food, so bringing Saint Paul’s Market to life alongside Independent Birmingham, Baltic Market and our brilliant traders has been incredibly exciting. To see it become such a buzzing part of Birmingham’s food scene in just one year is amazing, and we can’t wait to celebrate everything we’ve built together.”
Alongside its food and drink offering, Saint Paul’s Market regularly hosts live music and DJs, football screenings and a monthly artisan market in collaboration with Birmingham Artisan Markets, supporting local makers and creatives.
Drinks are equally focused on the local scene, with craft beers from Birmingham breweries, wines from Midland Press and spirits from Spirit of Birmingham, alongside cocktails, boozy slushies and an extensive selection of drinks.
After a strong first year, the birthday celebrations mark the start of Saint Paul’s Market’s next chapter as it looks to continue growing as a lively, inclusive hub for Birmingham’s local community.
To keep up to date with details on the first birthday celebrations, please follow St Paul’s Market on Instagram @saintpaulsmarket
