Over the past 24 months we have seen an increase in people making a conscious effort to support black owned businesses. With the start of movements like Black Pound Day, it’s really brought the importance of supporting black owned business to the forefront of our communities. As much as black love is important to us, so is the levelling up of our communities and a major way to achieve this is by simply supporting businesses in our communities.
Because we love love especially black love, we’ve created a list of amazing black owned restaurants and bars to visit on one of your dates
London
84 West Brasserie & Grill, Cricklewood
Upscale Afro-Fusion restaurant and bar. The menu is tailored for African cuisine lovers, nicely cooked fried fish, lamb cutlets and grilled chickens. There is a cosy atmosphere at 84 West Brasserie & Grill allows visitors to relax and unwind.
Trailer Happiness
Bringing a touch of exotic paradise to Notting Hill with an expansive rum list, an array of colourful cocktails and Caribbean infused bites to compliment the drinks.
Annayas London, Canary Wharf
Family-owned restaurant with a seductive ambiance. Caribbean gourmet menu with European influences, in a refined dining room with lavish wallpaper. This family-owned Caribbean restaurant is a seductive, romantic space decked out with black walls, beaded chandeliers and a shiny black piano in the corner, occasionally occupied by live musicians.
Akoko
Michelin restaurant that focuses on authentic West African dishes. Great music with a vibrant atmosphere.
Manchester
Island Bar & Restaurant
Island Vibeis a Black-owned restaurant and bar in Manchester sitting on Chorlton’s Wilbraham Road. Vibrant décor featuring bird cage lampshades, with an explosion of colour and Caribbean food served alongside cocktails.
Pull Up Bar
A late night, laid-back Jamaican bar serving juicy and authentic food. The restaurant is filled with the floor-to-ceiling vibrant murals. They are said to have some of the best Jerk in town.
Chillz Restaurant & Bar
An African restaurant in the heart of Manchester. Customers are encouraged to embrace the authentic flavour of Africa, from their grilled dishes and luxurious small plates to contemporary main dishes.
Birmingham
Mellows Bar and Restaurant
Award winning Caribbean restaurant in Birmingham’s city centre. It benefits from having a unique menu of traditional and authentic Caribbean dishes.
Aidan’s Dining
A tropical fusion restaurant with a modern twist. Enjoy live music and exquisite cocktails.
The Kulture Bar & Drill
The Kulture formerly known as Petite Afrique, is one of the finest African Restaurant in Birmingham, specialising in Western and Eastern African cuisine.
Bristol
Caribbean Croft
A relaxed, local restaurant and bar serving delicious Caribbean dishes with an extensive selection of rums in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Stokes Croft, Bristol.