“Mixed grill” means different things at different places, and Birmingham has both styles, which makes it worth knowing what you’re actually ordering before you sit down.
What’s Actually in a Mixed Grill
At its simplest, a mixed grill is exactly what it sounds like: a selection of grilled meats (and often fish) served together on one platter, built for sharing rather than a single protein per person. What varies is the style, and that’s where Birmingham’s mixed grills split into two real camps.
Indian Mixed Grill vs. Traditional British Mixed Grill
A traditional British mixed grill usually means gammon, sausage and a fried egg: pub-classic territory. An Indian mixed grill is a different thing entirely. It’s tandoor-cooked, spice-marinated meats (think chicken tikka, seekh kebab, lamb chop), built around curry-house flavour rather than a full English. Birmingham has strong versions of both, so it’s worth knowing which one you’re ordering before you book.
What Makes Smokey Barrels’ Mixed Grill Different
Smokey Barrels runs the Indian-spiced style, cooked over a hickory smoker rather than a standard grill: chicken tikka, seekh kebab, chicken wings, garlic chicken tikka, lamb chop, masala fish and battered prawn, all on one platter. It’s the same hybrid approach that runs through the whole menu: proper curry-house spicing, cooked low and slow over hickory smoke.
Choosing Your Size
The Classic Small Mixed Grill (£14.80) works for one or two people sharing a starter-sized plate. Step up to the Medium (£28.90) for a small group, or the Mega Mix Grill (£44.50), built for three people sharing, if you’re going all in. Vegetarian versions run £11.40 to £22.50 across the same size range.
How to Book
See the full mixed grill line-up, along with the rest of the menu, on the food menu, then book a table for match day or any night of the week.
