Sounds Of Alfresco
A Year of Global Energy Across Our Food Halls
Across Alfresco at Alfred Works, we’ve launched a new monthly series celebrating global sounds, flavours and cultural moments. This will be a year-long journey through live music, movement, food and shared experience. Every month will look completely different.
If you’re searching for live music at Alfresco, this is where you’ll find it, woven into a wider cultural story that shifts every month. And this is only the beginning. Future events are already lined up, each exploring a different cultural moment, tradition, or creative expression. You’ll find all upcoming experiences on our events page.
This Month’s Theme:
Sounds of Summer
The sun’s out, the city feels lighter, and we’re keeping that energy going all month long. Think warm evenings, cold drinks, and an events line-up… from DJ Chris spinning golden-hour sets to tote bag printing that lets you take a little piece of summer home with you. Our outdoor space is built for those long, lazy summer moments. It’s free entry and is the easiest way to make your summer last.
Opening Times
Open for lunch and dinner
Mon – Weds // 4pm – 10.30pm
Food served until 9.30pm
Thursday // 12pm – 10.30pm
Friday // 12pm – 11pm
Food served until 10pm
Saturday // 11.30am – 11pm
Food served until 10pm
Sunday // 12pm – 10pm
Food served until 9.30pm
About Alfresco
Alfresco is our new outdoor space (which, of course, has a covered area, as the sun does not always shine) and is a sports bar where you can watch all the very best in televised sport whilst enjoying a drink or food from one of our Food Partners.
With a container kitchen serving fried chicken and three live-fire kitchens for you to enjoy, it’s your choice which part of the globe to enjoy. Curious about who’s serving in Alfresco?
This is Alfresco at Alfred Works. Proudly Digbeth. Custard-fuelled. Unapologetically tasty.
Alfresco at Alfred Works brings the best of Alfred Works outside: great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. You’ll find rotating pop‑ups, guest DJs, seasonal serves and one‑off collaborations taking over the space. Whether you’re here for a sunny afternoon spritz or settling in for an evening event, Alfresco is where the good weather meets good times.
Explore what’s on, and book upcoming events.
Food, Flavour and Summer Energy
Of course, it wouldn’t be us without food. Across Alfresco and Alfred Works, you can enjoy dishes from over 18 Food Partners, each bringing their own flavours, stories and culinary traditions to the table. Whether you’re grabbing something quick between performances or settling in for a long afternoon, there’s always something new to try.
We will be promoting our Kids Eat Free deal through until September, so that means with every adult meal purchased from the same kitchen, your child can enjoy a meal for free.
Everything we’re building is designed to be easy for everyone to enjoy: no barriers, no exclusivity, just great experiences that feel open, inviting, and part of everyday life.
Why This Series Matters
Culture moves.
It evolves, surprises, connects and brings people together in ways that feel effortless.
This series is our way of giving that movement a home.
Month by month, we’re creating spaces where people can discover something new. Maybe it’s a sound they’ve never heard before, a flavour they didn’t expect to love, a workshop that sparks curiosity, or a performance that shifts the energy of the whole room. It’s about celebrating creativity in all its forms and making our halls places where everyone feels welcome to explore.
This series is a celebration of the cultures that shape our cities, the talent that keeps them moving, and the communities that make every single one of our food halls feel like home.
Come for the food, stay for the music, and be part of something that grows, shifts and surprises every month.
Getting here
Cycling? Sorted. You’ll find bike rails nearby.
Prefer public transport? We’ve got you covered. There’s a bus stop just a 5-minute walk away, and there are two train stations nearby. Just a 9-minute walk to Moor Street Station, and a 13-minute walk to Birmingham New Street Station.
Travelling by car? While we don’t have on-site parking, there are a few car parks close by.
We are located on Floodgate St. near the railway arches. We can also be accessed from Alfred Works by using the small bridge entrance over the River.
Trinity Street Car Park
29 Heath Mill Ln, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4AL
North Yard Car Park
Custard Factory, Deritend, Birmingham B5 5ST