Start with Suya
Charred meat, yaji spice, onions and tomato—a smoky introduction to the table.
African food · Birmingham nightsGood food. Good music.
Good food. Good music.
A table for everyone.
African favourites and a well-stocked bar on Soho Hill. Come hungry and bring your people.
042 · About
Meet 042
West African cooking and Birmingham nightlife, under one roof on Soho Hill.
A neighbourhood African restaurant that stays up late
042 is where West African food, drinks and music meet — a relaxed Soho Hill spot for lunch, dinner and nights out.
The kitchen serves suya from the grill, jollof rice, traditional soups and generous plates made for sharing. The bar stays open for drinks, music and friends catching up. We are open every day from 1pm to 3am.
West African Cooking
Suya, jollof, egusi and pepper soup, made the way they should be.
Restaurant & Bar
African cooking, drinks and a welcoming late-night atmosphere under one roof.
Around the tableCome hungry.
Come hungry.
Share generously.
West African food is generous, layered and best enjoyed together. A few tips if this is your first visit.
Order to Share
Pair rice, grills, plantain and soup so everyone can discover something new.
Ask About Heat
Pepper brings flavour as well as fire. Our team can guide you through the spice levels.
042 · Eat · Drink · Gather
Restaurant and Bar, All in One Place
Come for a generous meal, stay for drinks, music and good company.
The Restaurant
Sit-down African dining from late morning through the evening — full plates, sharing platters and a menu for regulars and first-timers alike.
- Full à la carte menu, 1pm – late
- Family and group sharing platters
- Ask our team about dietary requirements
The Bar
The kitchen keeps cooking while the bar serves beer, wine, spirits and alcohol-free favourites until 3am every night.
- Beers, malt drinks, wine and spirits
- Music and changing evening programmes
- Table and private event enquiries
042 · From the kitchen and bar
A Few 042 Favourites
Start with a proper plate, something from the grill, or a cold drink from the bar.
042 · What's On
What's On at 042
The programme changes from week to week. Check the latest listing before making a special journey.
Check weeklyDJ & Bar Nights
Evening programme
Schedule variesAfrobeats, amapiano and R&B may feature across a changing programme of restaurant and bar events.
Check What's On
SundaysSunday at 042
Reservations available
Book aheadGather around West African food and drinks. Ask the team about this Sunday's programme.
Request a Table
By RequestPrivate Celebration Hire
Groups & parties
EnquireBirthdays, owambe and private parties — enquire about restaurant hire.
Enquire
