Blog & Publications

Discover the latest news, press coverage, and stories about Empress Restaurant. From our grand opening to featured articles, explore how we're making waves in Birmingham's culinary scene.

Birmingham Wire

Nigerian fine dining restaurant to take over Dogpool Hotel site in Stirchley

Empress Restaurant announces its transformation of the historic Dogpool Hotel site into a premium Nigerian fine dining destination.

2024
Express & Star

First look at the new African restaurant Empress that has opened in a historic South Birmingham hotel

Get an exclusive first look at Empress Restaurant, the new African restaurant bringing authentic Nigerian cuisine to South Birmingham.

November 2025
I Choose Birmingham

Dogpool Unleashed

Discover the story behind the transformation of Dogpool Hotel into Empress Restaurant, a culinary landmark in Birmingham.

2024
Birmingham Mail

Open date for restaurant inside abandoned Birmingham pub revealed

The opening date for Empress Restaurant, located in the historic Dogpool Hotel building, has been announced.

2024
Birmingham Mail

Derelict Birmingham pub with troubled history to become restaurant

The transformation of the derelict Dogpool Hotel into Empress Restaurant marks a new chapter for this historic Birmingham location.

2024
DailyMotion

Empress Restaurant Video Feature

Watch our video feature showcasing the grand opening and transformation of Empress Restaurant.

2024
Facebook

Empress Restaurant Social Media Feature

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2024

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